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Property Description
Experience a getaway from the grind in this OFF GRID home, just 8 1/2 miles to downtown Boulder, sitting on pristine 5 acres of land with WOW continental divide views -270 degrees! Solar system powers the home built with energy efficiency: triple glazed windows, R19 insulation in the floors, R39 in the roof and R13 walls. Wood burning stove provides generous heat with fan vent that circulates heat to the primary bedroom upstairs, with an additional propane wall unit in kitchen. Propane powers the refrigerator, range, water heater and pump house heater where 2000 gallon cistern sits. Wildfire Partners certified. DSL fast speed internet. 10 x 12 storage shed and level circular driveway can park up to 8 cars. 3 minutes to the Gold Hill Cafe and Market. Hiking trails galore and minutes to Eldora skiing!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr
General
- Price: $650,000
- Taxes: $2,144 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: IRES
- MLS ID: 1058344
- Updated: 5/11/2026
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup, High Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Some Furniture, Fire Alarm
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Parking Features: None
- Garage Description: None
Location
- Area: Boulder
- County: Boulder
- Subdivision: Sunshine Canyon Area
- Driving Directions: From Mapleton and 4th st, Mapleton becomes Sunshine Canyon Drive; head west 8.695 miles, driveway is on left, home is .2 miles down driveway.
School Information
- School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
- Elementary School: Flatirons
- Middle School: Casey
- High School: Boulder
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Wood Stove, Space Heater
Utilities
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern
- Utility Description: Propane, Wood/Coal, Satellite Available, High-Speed Internet Available, Underground Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: None, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 892
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Living Area: 892 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1977
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s), Hills
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 4.98
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 216,929
- Frontage: County Maintained
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Level, Rock Outcropping, Abuts Public Open Space, Abuts Private Open Space, Outbuildings, Unincorporated, Gutters
- Potential Use: Single-Family
- Zoning: F
- Fencing (Description): Other
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Zoning Appropriate for 3 Horses
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Southern Exposure, Windows, Photovoltaic Owned
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,144
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Private Owner
- Property ID: R0031625
Listed by Compass - Boulder (303) 487-5472
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Schools
Schools serving 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr
School District:Boulder Valley School District Re-2
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gold Hill Elementary School 890 Main Street, Gold Hill, CO 80302 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Casey Middle School 1301 High Street, Boulder, CO 80304 | 6-8 | 6.8 mi |
Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 | 9-12 | 7.4 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 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/06/2026
Listed
$650,000
—
MLS
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 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,738
—
$21,460
10%
2024
$1,738
2%
$19,582
-16%
2023
$1,708
-11%
$23,266
13%
2022
$1,926
13%
$20,555
-3%
2021
$1,697
—
$21,148
47%
2021
$1,697
50%
$14,429
—
2019
$1,135
-1%
$14,429
—
2018
$1,152
3%
$14,429
—
2017
$1,116
16%
$14,429
20%
2016
$960
6%
$12,011
—
2015
$904
37%
$12,011
45%
2014
$662
16%
$8,311
—
2013
$569
—
$8,311
—
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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8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302 (MLS# 1058344) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr is currently listed for $650,000 and was received on May 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr? 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.

