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Property Description
Perched high above the front range on 39 private acres, this fully furnished custom mountain retreat captures breathtaking, unobstructed views stretching all the way to the Denver skyline. Layered mountain vistas, with seasonal aspen color across the valley, create a dynamic landscape that changes beautifully throughout the year. This home has a thoughtfully designed layout with one conforming bedroom, 1 and ½ baths and an expansive loft space currently used as additional sleeping quarters or office space. The Great Room is drenched in natural sunlight and features a vaulted ceiling, Hearthstone Soapstone wood burning stove and a rustic brick accent wall. The fully equipped kitchen offers hickory cabinets with under cabinet lighting, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, kitchen island with storage and a stunning custom-made antler light fixture perched above the eat-in dining area. The stylish primary bedroom has authentic barnwood closet doors and accent wall and opens to a 8x32' private porch. On the upper loft style level you'll find a rustic cable railing overlooking the Great Room, 2 non-conforming sleeping areas, a full bath and mechanical/storage room with W/D hookups. Enjoy handsome distressed wood LVP flooring with radiant heat throughout and views from every room. The 14 KW Kohler Whole House backup Generator adds extra comfort and security. Outside you'll find an 8x36' south facing covered deck, as well as an east facing 2nd 12x32 deck. There's also a Shipping Container, a Tuffshed and 5' tall, 24x36' crawl space for extra storage for all your recreational toys! This above the clouds, off-grid luxury retreat is one of a kind and designed to provide privacy and impeccable views. Escape the city chaos and enjoy your private retreat bordering 351 acres of State Land Board property. Build your own private compound! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you don't want to miss! Only 45 minutes to Denver, your outdoor escape awaits you!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 257 Sunny Skies Trail
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General
- Price: $900,000
- Taxes: $2,133 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MetroList_Colorado
- MLS ID: 1806647
- Updated: 5/28/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Smoke Free, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Great Room, Wood Burning Stove, Great Room, Wood Burning Stove, Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnished: Yes
- Furnishings: Furnished
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Gas Grill
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Parking
- Total Spaces: 8
Location
- County: Clear Creek
- Subdivision: N/A
- Driving Directions: Take Stanley Rd 2.9 miles west to Trail Creek Rd. Go south on Trail Creek Rd 2.9 miles. Road will fork. Stay right and head up Sunny Skies Trail. Go approximately .2 miles, then go left. DO NOT MAKE SHARP HAIRPIN TURN! Just make a regular left turn and follow the signs. Initial portion of driveway is a little steep, but once you are past that the road is fine.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: Clear Creek RE-1
- Midd School District: Clear Creek RE-1
- High School District: Clear Creek RE-1
- Elementary School: Carlson
- Middle School: Clear Creek
- High School: Clear Creek
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Active Solar, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Off Grid
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mountain Contemporary
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Concrete, Frame
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Square Feet: 1,260
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,260 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2016
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain(s)
- Mountain views: Yes
- Lot Size (Acres): 39.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,704,938
- Frontage: Easement, Private Road, Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Dirt, Gravel
- Road Maintenance: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Borders Public Land, Fire Mitigation, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Subdividable
- Trees/Vegetation: Aspen, Natural State, Pine, Wooded
- Zoning: M1 & M2
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,133
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Jumbo, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Individual
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: MINE: VERMONT - 16564 3.23 ACRESTC 31-3-73 & TWO TRACTS SW4 31-3-73 BLM TR ZONED M-1 & M-2 (ACREAGE BLM TR M-1 1.59AC & M-2 25.97AC) 637/728 ESMT 743/722 MINE: NEW HAMPSHIRE - 16564A 4.177 ACRESMA TC 31-3-73 324/78 424/178-182 577/779 - 643/478 MINE: MAINE - 16564A 4.177 ACRESMA & TC 31-3-73 324/78 424/178-182 584/545 - 643/478
- Exclusions: Home is being sold furnished, although seller will be removing some personal property/staging items. The 2 ATV's in the Conex are negotiable. A complete list of inclusions are in the Supplements Section.
- Property ID: 1835-312-00-006
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Schools
Schools serving 257 Sunny Skies Trail
School District:Clear Creek School District Re-1
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Georgetown Community School 504 14th Street, Georgetown, CO 80444 | PK-6 | 5.6 mi |
King-Murphy Elementary School 425 Circle K Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 | PK-6 | 12.2 mi |
Clear Creek Middle School 185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 | 7-8 | 11 mi |
Clear Creek High School 185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road, Evergreen, CO 80439 | 9-12 | 11 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 257 Sunny Skies Trail
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,133
28%
$27,160
19%
2024
$1,663
—
$22,830
—
2023
$1,658
-10%
$22,830
-12%
2021
$1,851
—
$25,860
3%
2022
$1,846
7%
$25,180
-2%
2020
$1,731
—
$25,740
—
2019
$1,725
48%
$25,740
43%
2018
$1,167
74%
$17,950
82%
2017
$670
14%
$9,860
12%
2016
$587
—
$8,770
—
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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