Hidden among the forests, meadows, and granite outcroppings above Boulder, Whisper Mountain Ranch is one of the most significant private mountain estates along Colorado's Front Range. More than a residence, it is an entire world unto itself, where wilderness, beauty, and craftsmanship exist in remarkable harmony.The experience begins long before reaching the home. Winding through towering pines and open mountain meadows, the landscape unfolds with a grandeur more often associated with the great family retreats of the Alps than modern Colorado. Snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon, private trails disappear into the forest, wildlife moves freely across the land, and the distractions of everyday life quietly recede.At the heart of the ranch, a soaring timber-frame residence rises naturally from its surroundings, walls of glass framing an ever-changing panorama of mountains, sky, and light. Mornings begin with sunrise spilling across distant summits, days are spent hiking, horseback riding, skiing, or simply enjoying a level of privacy that has become increasingly rare, while evenings bring alpenglow, star-filled skies, and the quiet luxury of being immersed in nature.What distinguishes Whisper Mountain Ranch is not simply its beauty, but its rarity. Opportunities to acquire a private mountain holding of this scale and character within easy reach of Boulder are virtually nonexistent. It offers something that cannot be engineered, duplicated, or recreated: authenticity.For some, it will be a mountain residence. For others, a gathering place for family and friends, a creative retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations. Just minutes from Boulder, Eldora, and the historic charm of Gold Hill, yet seemingly a continent away, Whisper Mountain Ranch belongs to a category of properties seldom found and rarely offered.In a region celebrated worldwide for its beauty and lifestyle, it stands entirely on its own.
For sale
$6,995,000
11780 Gold Hill Rd, Boulder, CO 80302
5beds
10,175sqft
Mixed Use
Built in 2006
108 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$687/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring timber-frame residence
- 94 days
- 833
- 52
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joel Ripmaster 303-641-3377,
Madison & Company Properties - Boulder,
Candace Loving 303-332-4530,
Resident Realty North Metro
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1061929
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Media Room
Primary bedroom
- Description: Wood
- Features: Luxury Features Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Description: Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 5
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Basement
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Dining room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Kitchen
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 22
Laundry
- Description: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15
Living room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 588 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 28
Recreation room
- Description: Concrete
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 30
Heating
- Radiant, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Steam Shower, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames, Bay or Bow Window
- Basement: Partially Finished,Built-In Radon
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two or More, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,489
- Total interior livable area: 10,175 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,489
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Heated Garage, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Attached
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 108 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, Unincorporated, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R0504644
- Zoning: F
- Special conditions: Other Owner
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Zoning Appropriate for 4+ Horses, Barn, Corral(s), Pasture, Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Moss Rock
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Details
- Builder model: Timber Frame Construction
- Builder name: Tim Harrington
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Xcel
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Satellite Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm, Security Gate
- Subdivision: Whisper Mountain Ranch
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boulder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $687/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,067,970
- Annual tax amount: $18,854
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 8/17/2025 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$687/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000-6.7%$687/sqft |
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| 4/12/2024 | Price change | $7,500,000-11.8%$737/sqft |
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| 3/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000$835/sqft |
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| 3/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000+25.9%$835/sqft |
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| 8/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000+12.5%$663/sqft |
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| 6/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $6,000,000-14.3%$590/sqft |
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| 1/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $7,000,000+55.6%$688/sqft |
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| 3/4/2019 | Listing removed | $4,500,000-2.2%$442/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Sold | $4,600,000+2.2%$452/sqft |
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| 8/29/2018 | Price change | $4,500,000-35.7%$442/sqft |
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| 7/7/2018 | Price change | $7,000,000-22.2%$688/sqft |
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| 5/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $9,000,000$885/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,198 +1.8% | $193,170 -15.6% |
| 2024 | $18,854 +23.9% | $228,900 -1% |
| 2023 | $15,213 +9.2% | $231,099 +37.1% |
| 2022 | $13,931 +12.3% | $168,618 -2.9% |
| 2021 | $12,409 | $173,611 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $12,409 -10.8% | $151,124 -13.8% |
| 2019 | $13,908 | $175,289 +0.6% |
| 2018 | $13,908 | $174,169 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $13,908 -34.9% | $192,538 -28.1% |
| 2016 | $21,378 +6.1% | $267,601 +5% |
| 2015 | $20,150 +1.9% | $254,836 |
| 2014 | $19,771 -0.1% | $254,836 |
| 2013 | $19,792 +0.9% | $254,836 +0% |
| 2012 | $19,617 -7.4% | $254,807 |
| 2011 | $21,175 +6.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $19,833 +70.7% | $278,690 |
| 2009 | $11,617 +61.4% | $278,690 +45.6% |
| 2008 | $7,200 +547.4% | $191,430 +57.1% |
| 2007 | $1,112 +27424.8% | $121,840 +609100% |
| 2006 | $4 | $20 |
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Neighborhood: 80302
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Foothill,Gold Hill
- Middle: Casey
- High: Boulder
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






