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Property Description
Escape to peace and tranquility just 20 minutes west of downtown Boulder. This mountain retreat offers a rare opportunity to own a charming and move-in ready home at an affordable price. Enjoy the airy, open floor plan with a cozy living room and modern kitchen on the main level. Upstairs, you will find a spacious bedroom with office space. Built with quality and sustainability in mind, the home features passive solar design. There is plenty of room for an expansion as Boulder County allows a total of 2,576 sq. ft. on the lot, and the septic system is sized for 3 bedrooms. Perched atop a scenic ridge, the property boasts lovely views of Fourmile Canyon and Sugarloaf Mountain. The final half-mile of road is well maintained by the neighborhood association, providing reliable year-round access while preserving the serenity of mountain living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 496 Escape Route
General
- Price: $395,000
- Taxes: $4,208 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: IRES
- MLS ID: 1058835
- Updated: Today (5/12/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Skylights, Kitchen Island
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Great Room
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Carport
- Garage Description: Carport
Location
- Area: Boulder
- County: Boulder
- Subdivision: none
- Driving Directions: Fourmile Canyon to Logan Mill Rd, until Logan Mill "T"s. Stay on main Logan as Logan turns into Evening Star. Take "lefts" to prop. Escape (no signage) Right = Dime rougher road. Dime/Escape meet together at property location.
School Information
- School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
- Elementary School: Flatirons
- Middle School: Casey
- High School: Boulder
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Wood Stove
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Cistern
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Wood/Coal
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Square Feet: 1,030
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,030 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.62
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 157,829
- Frontage: County Road, Privately Maintained
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt
- Lot Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Native Grass, Sloping Lot, Rock Outcropping, House Faces South, Unincorporated
- Potential Use: Single-Family
- Zoning: Forestry
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Attached Greenhouse
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,208
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Private Owner
- Property ID: R0032261
Listed by RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc (303) 449-7000
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Schools
Schools serving 496 Escape Route
School District:Boulder Valley School District Re-2
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Flatirons Elementary School 1150 7th Street, Boulder, CO 80302 | K-5 | 5.2 mi |
Casey Middle School 1301 High Street, Boulder, CO 80304 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 | 9-12 | 5.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 496 Escape Route
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/12/2026
Listed
$395,000
58%
MLS
8/23/2013
Sold
$250,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 496 Escape Route
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,155
—
$40,225
-6%
2024
$4,155
2%
$42,780
-8%
2023
$4,090
17%
$46,464
37%
2022
$3,506
6%
$33,993
-3%
2021
$3,322
—
$34,971
14%
2021
$3,322
24%
$30,617
10%
2018
$2,671
-8%
$27,878
-9%
2019
$2,897
11%
$30,617
10%
2017
$2,601
27%
$27,878
15%
2016
$2,053
6%
$24,150
—
2015
$1,943
2%
$24,150
7%
2014
$1,912
16%
$22,670
—
2013
$1,646
—
$22,670
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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496 Escape Rte, Boulder, CO 80302 (MLS# 1058835) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 496 Escape Rte is currently listed for $395,000 and was received on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 496 Escape Rte? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Boulder? You can browse all Boulder real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

