257 Sunny Skies Trail
Idaho Springs, CO, 80452 $ 849,950
Bedrooms1 Baths1.1 Sq 1,260 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,367
Listed by HomeSmart Realty
for $849,950 with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,260 square foot home was built in 2016 on a lot size of 39.14.
Off-Grid Living Made Easy! Enjoy 39 private acres bordering another 351 acres of State Land Board property along with a fully furnished solar powered home just 45 minutes from Denver! Built in 2016 and perched up high at 9,710 ft you’ll enjoy stunning layered mountain vistas, abundant pine and aspen, along with wildlife that will all take your breath away! The thoughtfully designed layout includes 1 conforming bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a spacious loft with additional non-conforming sleeping areas or office space. The sun-filled Great Room features vaulted ceilings, a Hearthstone Soapstone wood stove, rustic brick accents, and panoramic views. The kitchen includes hickory cabinets, slab granite counters, a hammered copper farmhouse sink, island storage, and a custom antler chandelier. Enjoy radiant heated LVP flooring throughout, plus for peace of mind a 14KW Kohler whole-house back up generator. Outdoor living includes two expansive decks, storage shed, a shipping container, and a large crawl space for gear and toys. There's also a metal roof. The area around the home has been fire mitigated for added protection. Enjoy bountiful wildlife including deer, elk, moose, wild turkeys, foxes and bears. If you’re looking for a private retreat above the clouds that is convenient to I-70, 30 minutes to Loveland Ski Area, hiking, rafting, hunting, Tommy Knockers and Westbound & Down breweries, Main Street Restaurant, Smokin Yards, Mtn Prime as well as funky retail shops and the new Mighty Argo Mine Cable Car for touring plus the gondola ride to the top to the Virginia Canyon 28 Mile Mountain Bike Park- this is it! Also close to Central City and Black Hawk Casinos. 4-Wheel drive recommended and winter snow plowing required. See Supplements for a complete list of all included items. This is a great home and excellent value for any mountain enthusiast
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s) Eat-in Kitchen Granite Counters Smoke Free Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Basement Crawl Space Interior Entry Unfinished
Flooring Laminate
Furnished Y/N Furnished
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Great Room Wood Burning Stove
Basement (Y/N) N
Window Features Double Pane Windows Window Treatments
Above Grade Finished Area 1260
Half Baths 1
1/4 Baths 0
3/4 Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Total Baths 2
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GeneralSewer Septic Tank
Heating Active Solar Radiant Floor
Cooling None
Utilities Off Grid
Possession Immediate
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher Microwave Range Refrigerator
Zoning M1 & M2
Garage Spaces 0
Patio/Porch Features Covered Deck Front Porch Patio
Architectural Style Mountain Contemporary
Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials Concrete Frame
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 Secti
Year Built 2016
View Mountain(s)
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Individual
County Clear Creek
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Subdivision Name N/A
Facing Direction South
Full Baths 1
Status Active
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 S
High School Clear Creek
City Idaho Springs
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Clear Creek RE-1
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 1704938.4
Carport Spaces 0
Listing Terms Cash Conventional FHA Jumbo VA Loan
Elementary School Carlson
Tax Annual Amount 2133
Middle/Junior High School Clear Creek
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Clear Creek RE-1
Elementary School District Clear Creek RE-1
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Gas Grill
Vegetation Aspen Natural State Pine Wooded
Lot Features Borders Public Land Fire Mitigation Many Trees Meadow Mountainous Rolling Slope Subdividable
Water Source Well
Total Parking 8
Lot Size Area 39.14
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Building Area Total 1260
Lot Size Acres 39.14
Road Surface Type Dirt Gravel
Road Frontage Type Easement Private Road Public
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road Public Maintained Road
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $5,367
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $178
- Monthly Home Insurance
- --
Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Percent of Sale Price 33%
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-7% Since 2002
$ 56,062 Median Income
49.59 Median Age
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 8/1/2026 | $849,950 | -2.30% | Price Down |
| 6/13/2026 | $869,950 | -3.34% | Price Down |
| 5/28/2026 | $900,000 | | Listed Price |