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.
Sold for $395,000
$395,000
496 Escape Rte, Boulder, CO 80302
1beds
1,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
3.62 Acres Lot
$394,800 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$2,221 Estimated rent
Home value
$394,800
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Passive solar designModern kitchenAiry open floor plan
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Listed by:
Jimmy Keith 303-898-2795,
RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
Bought with:
Alex D'Allaird, 100094820
LIV Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1058835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Luxury Vinyl
- Features: Half Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 15
Great room
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 19
Kitchen
- Description: Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,030
- Total interior livable area: 1,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,030
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Carport
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 3.62 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Native Plants, Sloped, Rock Outcropping, Unincorporated
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: R0032261
- Zoning: Forestry
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Xcel
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Cistern
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Wood/Coal
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attached Greenhouse
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Boulder
- Subdivision: none
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $395,000$383/sqft |
Source:  IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1058835 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $395,000$383/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1058835 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+58%$383/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1058835 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2013 | Sold | $250,000-6%$243/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #706947 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $266,000-1.1%$258/sqft |
Source: Active Properties #706947 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $269,000-1.3%$261/sqft |
Source: Active Properties #706947 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2007 | Sold | $272,500+1111.1%$265/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/1980 | Sold | $22,500$22/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,155 +1.6% | $40,225 -13.4% |
| 2024 | $4,090 +17.8% | $46,464 -1% |
| 2023 | $3,471 +4.5% | $46,915 +38% |
| 2022 | $3,322 +13.1% | $33,993 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $2,938 | $34,971 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2,938 +10% | $30,617 |
| 2019 | $2,671 | $30,617 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $2,671 | $27,878 -9.5% |
| 2017 | $2,671 +30.1% | $30,821 +27.6% |
| 2016 | $2,053 +5.7% | $24,150 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $1,943 +18% | $22,670 +13.6% |
| 2014 | $1,646 +13.2% | $19,951 |
| 2013 | $1,454 +14% | $19,951 +27.4% |
| 2012 | $1,276 -39.1% | $15,654 |
| 2011 | $2,095 +13.4% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,847 +23.6% | $26,030 |
| 2009 | $1,494 +341.1% | $26,030 +5.3% |
| 2008 | $339 -45.1% | $24,730 |
| 2007 | $617 -59.7% | $24,730 -6% |
| 2006 | $1,529 -2.3% | $26,310 |
| 2005 | $1,566 +0.5% | $26,310 -3.6% |
| 2004 | $1,558 +2.3% | $27,280 |
| 2003 | $1,522 +10.4% | $27,280 +18.1% |
| 2002 | $1,380 | $23,090 -90.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $252,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 80302
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Flatirons Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 5/10Casey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 10/10Boulder High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flatirons
- 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.
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