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8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302

Sold for $580,000

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$580,000

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Beds

Baths

Sqft

892

Acres

4.98

Year

1977

Close Date

Sep 18, 2026

Property Type

Residential

Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Per Square Foot

$650

Date Listed

May 6, 2026

Description of 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302

Listing details for 8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302 : 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!

Listing Updated : 09-18-2026 at 5:02 PM MDT

Property Details

Property Overview

Listing Price

$595,000

MLS #ID

RECIR1058344

Close Price

$580,000

Close Date

Sep 18, 2026

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Square Footage

892

Acres

4.98

Year

1977

Days on Site

135 Days

Property Type

Residential

Property Sub Type

Single-Family

Price per Sq Ft

$650

Date Listed

May 6, 2026

Location

Street Address

8695 Sunshine Canyon Dr

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

ZIP Code

80302

County

Boulder

Neighborhood / 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.

Schools

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

School District

Home Specification

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 Full

Total Square Feet

892

Above Grade Square Feet

892

Construction / Architecture

Year Built

1977

Style

Contemporary

Construction Materials

Frame

Roof

Composition

New Construction

Price per Sq Ft

$650

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac, Level, Open Space and Rock Outcropping

Lot Size (Sq Ft)

216,929

Lot Size (Acres)

4.98

Zoning

Interior Details

Interior Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry and Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Appliances

Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator and Washer

Flooring

Wood

Window Features

Double Pane Windows and Triple Pane Windows

Fireplace

Fireplace Features

Living Room

Heating

Propane, Space Heater and Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Exterior Details

Garage

Patio & Porch Features

Deck

Exterior Features

Balcony

Fencing

None

View

Mountain(s)

Water Source

Cistern

Sewer

Septic Tank

Additional Features

Utilities

Internet Access (Wired)

Road Surface Type

Dirt,Paved

Road Frontage Type

Public

Taxes, HOA & Financing

Annual Property Tax

$2,144.00

HOA Fee Includes

None

Room Details

Room Type	Level	Dimensions
Dining Room	Main	8 × 4
Kitchen	Main	18 × 14
Bedroom	Upper	18 × 14
Living Room	Main	18 × 14
Bathroom Full	Upper	—
Bathroom Full	Main	—

Listing Provided By

Brooke Weathers, 3034875472, Compass - Boulder

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Property History

DateEventPrice

9/18/2026

Sold

$580,000 -2.5%

$650/sqft

Source:

recolorado #RECIR1058344

7/22/2026

Status change

$595,000 0%

$667/sqft

Source:

recolorado #RECIR1058344

6/30/2026

Price Change

$595,000 -8.5%

$667/sqft

Source:

recolorado #RECIR1058344

5/6/2026

Listed for sale

$650,000

$729/sqft

Source:

recolorado #RECIR1058344

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