487 Cougar Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
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487 Cougar Dr
Boulder, CO 80302

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,189 sqft (on 2.30 acres)

$1,067,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,845/mo*
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$1,067,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,845/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,189 sqft
(on 2.30 acres)

Local Information

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Description

www.487cougar.com
Beautiful contemporary mountain home with an open floorplan, soaring vaulted ceilings, spectacular white oak floors and a stunning main floor office.
Enjoy the pleasures of mountain living from the large back deck, wrap-around front porch and upper balcony.

Two bedrooms + office, two bathrooms, 2189 square feet of living space. Massive storage in the unfinished basement. In this house, storage doesn’t intrude into your living room.

487 Cougar is in an easily overlooked and very private neighborhood nestled just behind the dramatic Flatirons. All told, it's an eight mile drive up and, with familiarity, typically takes twenty minutes to get into town. Seven of those miles are on the paved, high plow-priority Flagstaff Road and one mile is hardpack that is plowed quite early (by the county).

The elevation of the house is exactly 7200ft and its main view windows face primarily East and South with great views of Bear Mountain, South Boulder Peak and the Sacred Cliff climbing area. It’s a bright and sunny location with well spaced trees and mountain meadow ground-cover. The atmosphere is very quiet and serene. Here it's common that the loudest sound you’ll hear all day is woodpeckers claiming their territory.

The Walker Ranch and Meyer's Gulch biking and hiking trailheads are minutes away.



Neighborhood Description

Sunny and private with lovely views to the East of South Boulder Peak, Bear Peak, the Sacred Cliffs climbing area and Green Mountain. Mountain meadow ground cover and well-spaced trees are hardy and require little maintenance.
487 Cougar Dr, Boulder, CO 80302 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,189 sqft single-family home built in 1993. It last sold for $586,142 on Nov 21, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,067,700, with a rent estimate of $4,654/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 487 Cougar Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, WorkshopWet BarCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Other, Propane ButaneHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: ShinglePorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1993Year Updated: 1993
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Modern

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.30 acres

Price History for 487 Cougar Dr

DatePriceEventSource
11/21/2014$586,142Sold
IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #734593
05/03/2014$599,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/15/2009$599,000ListingRemovedN/A
02/07/2009$599,000PriceChange
N/A
06/13/2008$625,000Listed For SaleN/A
05/28/1998$327,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Boulder

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$955K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
1.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$503
$12MoM
Available listings
775
41MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$6,388
Assessment$1,036,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 487 Cougar Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
237 Puma Dr, Boulder, CO
0.17
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$1,075,000
06/01/26
3
3.5
2,911
7105 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, CO
0.41
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$500,000
07/31/25
4
2
1,536
7321 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO
0.35
Single-Family Home
$6,250,000
06/03/26
4
5.5
10,188
8558 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO
1.07
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
04/14/26
3
2
3,456
2101 Bison Dr, Boulder, CO
0.95
Single-Family Home
$1,870,000
04/30/26
5
4
4,260
3500 Bison Dr, Boulder, CO
1.26
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
09/08/25
3
2.5
2,705
8566 Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO
1.08
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
08/01/25
4
4
5,617
226 Juniper Heights Rd, Golden, CO
2.49
Single-Family Home
$525,000
05/19/26
3
2
2,290
2489 Gross Dam Road, Golden, CO
2.02
Single-Family Home
$2,120,000
04/17/26
6
4.5
6,337
838 Lakeshore Dr, Boulder, CO
2.10
Single-Family Home
$745,000
05/11/26
4
2
1,912

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What Locals Say about Boulder

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  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say there's wildlife

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Nancypautsch
    "This is a dog friendly neighborhood. Several neighbors have dogs that they walk which is fun to see. We don’t presently have dogs, but we always had one to two dogs with our three kids as they were growing up. Pets definitely are park of a neighborhood community. "
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    "There’s the Boulder Creek festival, which is all right.. otherwise the neighbors really just keep to themselves"
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    "I like how we’re all living in separate spaces but we have a communal bond through out the neighborhood. I like how all the dogs are nice and friendly too. "
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  • Megan La Grave
    "Fantastic neighborhood for all ages and pets! Come walk it sometime and see for yourself. Close to the trails "
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  • Spencer House
    "This neighborhood is very private and secure. The location is convenient with access to the university, Hospital and many other business. It also supports many bike trails."
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    "My commute is quiet - I walk to work most of the year. Cars are not always mindful of pedestrians, but traffic is low and I only rarely have had issues in the last four years. "
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  • Michelle Lee
    "We have an antique car show on the block once a month during the summer. We are in walking distance to all the events on Pearl Street."
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    "The only way I could do that was if you wanted me too I could come and pick it out and then I can go pick up it from your place or you could just pick me out of there "
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    "An insulated community. Seemingly progressive but lacking in generosity and very elitist. Good schools if all you care about is academic learning."
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    "Make sure you have a mud room to be able to wash your dogs cu they going to get dirty here but it’s absolutely gorgeous "
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    "There are not many children friendly directly in the area but there is several parks wearily within walking distance. "
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    "pretty easy to get around, there's multiple bus transits nearby. pretty easy to catch a bus. its close to the bus station, so when you get on board it's usually empty. great seat priority."
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    "Halloween is crazy busy with tons of kids! Meet friends when walking around wonderland lake. Used to spend lots of time at the pool and tennis courts"
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    "Public transportation is very convenient, my car needs too much work so I am not driving it now. I actually live in Dakota Ridge and used to live on Promontory Ct and Utica Ave, been living in N Boulder for almost 30 years!"
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    "We have Wonderland Lake and the trails and lots of privacy and wildlife. Small town feel with Lucky’s Market & Bakery, Logan’s, China Gourmet and Dagabi Cucina where we see and chat with our neighbors. "
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    "There are great access to public transportation and lots of paths are maintained for biking or for walking"
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    "On the bus line, easy commute! Walk to Table Mesa Shopping Center, King Soopers, Whole Foods, near NCAR, bike to CU."
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    "I’ve lived in Dakota Ridge for 20 years and I love it here. We have a strong and fun dog owner community! We look out for one another😊"
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    "I bike to campus in 20 minutes and it’s great besides the traffic and gas fumes from cars which sucks transit is very good here, bus stops all up and down Broadway."
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    "Great people and fun when the dogs get to play and we talk! So many wonderful people, places to walk to and eat, get coffee,…I’ve lived in the townhomes for 20 years now!"
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    "Lots of open space and dog parks. I take my dog walking there all the time. Great place to meet people and other dog owners and for dogs to play."
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    "Quiet and family friendly. Good hiking, only thing is prices are starting to go up like crazy so that’s unfortunate "
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    "We have neighborhood concerts/block parties. Really great way to connect and hear live music. We also have Farm to Bus, which is a farmer's market on a bus. They have fresh eggs and bread, as well as locally grown honey. There's a park nearby which is a great place to exercise abd chat with other neighbors."
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    "this area is close to campus so there are a lot of college students. that being said, there are also a lot of families as well (it's a mix) and I have found the neighborhood to be very kind and reasonable (i.e. no late and loud partying). everyone I've interacted with has been respectful."
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    "Dogs are happy and can be greeted with their owners while walking in the neighborhood. Close to parks and trails for running and walking."
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    "Quiet and close to the mountains. Great schools. Good shopping nearby. Houses with yards. Nice people."
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    "There are lots of kids in the neighborhood, the supermarket is so close to pick up last minute groceries- a great bakery, coffee shop, Lucky’s of course. The foothills trail is awesome to walk, walk dogs, and play by the lake. And the pool and tennis courts are so much fun!"
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    "Easy to walk on the streets and hiking areas- there is nothing not to like in the Mapleton area- boulder creek is close by so dogs can go swimming too"
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    "Central to everything and great hiking nearby but also noisy, rude college kids. Lots of illegally off leash dogs. "
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    "Lots of dogs around. People are generally respectful of other dogs and keep them on leash. Lots of off-leash trails nearby."
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    "It seems as if most people own dogs . Very dog friendly . Dogs always seem well trained . Dogs also seem very friendly . "
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    "Lovely quiet neighborhood - people are friendly and there is plenty of space to be active. Only 10-15 minutes from trailheads. "
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    "I have lived in North Boulder for 30 years- Wonderland Hills and Dakota Ridge, it has always felt safe here. My children attended Boulder Public Schools, I give the schools an A+! We live a convenient short distance to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and shopping, ...friends hang out at our house and tell me I’m a great baker of Chocolate Chip Cookies! I love to send them home with cookies or fresh dough to bake cookies with their own families! You should bring your kids to our house on Halloween, what a treat! I walk to Pearl Street by way of Foothills Trail, through beautiful neighborhoods apple orchards, Mt. Sanitas and am fascinated by the rock formations. I bicycle many days a week and many miles, such a perfect location to start from and end up! It’s a family and friends tradition to do the Bolder Boulder on the Monday of Memorial Day weekend, so fun! I have been taking it easy for a while due to some physical injuries, but continue to build up my strength and stamina walking my dog, climbing and hiking - I get a great workout! Here’s a tidbit! Keep your dog on leash and clean u"
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    "The neighborhood is Nice for kids. Would recommend it to families and it is no less safe than other neighborhoods in Boulder. "
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  • Lee24seven
    "We just moved into the area. We love the peace and quiet of our neighborhood. The surrounding area is open space perfect for hiking. "
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  • Roguengineer
    "private neighborhood surrounded by open space! convenient to groceries, coffee house, and neighborhood restaurants. great schools, too!"
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    "It’s not the worst place to live but not ideal if you want peace and quiet. Also tons of dogs out being walked on a regular basis. Ge"
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    "It’s Boulder, Colorado, what’s not to love? I just hand-fed a hummingbird out of a feeder after mtn climbing in perfect 80 degree sunshine."
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    "Amazing neighborhood in great location. Great for families. Walkable to most things including downtown. We love it."
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