Two miles south of Gold Hill & 20 minutes to downtown Boulder, this custom tiny house sits on 3.38 acres at 7,400 feet, an unusually flat homesite perched high on the hillside with huge 360-degree views. The property is adjacent to National Forest, a mature aspen grove borders the lot, & absence of city light pollution delivers spectacular night skies. Built bespoke in 2021, the home blends old charm with modern construction and exceptional energy efficiency: SIP walls & roof, triple-pane windows, thoughtful solar orientation & shading, standing-seam metal roofing, durable IPE & standing-seam metal siding, & engineer-designed support structure. Wildfire Partners certified w/ current defensible space, interior fire sprinklers & 5000 gal fire supression cistern. Inside, reclaimed Colorado barnwood ceilings rise to 11 ft above bamboo floors, creating a warm, airy interior that lives much larger than its footprint. The 280-square-foot conditioned interior includes a full-size kitchen w/ breakfast bar, 3/4 bath w/ pocket door, combination washer/dryer, queen loft, & cleverly integrated storage. The loft brings usable interior space to over 300 square feet, while the expansive 348-square-foot deck is perfectly positioned to take in the Sugarloaf views. Modern systems include all-electric mini-split heat pump, heat recovery ventilators, tankless water heater, WiFi thermostat, exterior cameras, Xcel electric (on grid) & Starlink internet. Private well & 2021 septic system. Level homesite offers potential for a future larger residence or ADU, subject to county approval. Year-round access via steep 0.5-mile dirt road. No HOA. Quick access to Switzerland Trail & Betasso Preserve for MTB & offroad enthusiasts. Eligible for Boulder County short-term rental licensing. Offered furnished or semi-furnished - a turnkey mountain retreat, full-time escape, or thoughtfully designed basecamp near Boulder. Showings by appointment only; please do not drive to the property unannounced
Building lot with electric at the site. Great open mountain views!
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #810382
Jul 25, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 31, 2017
Listed
$150,000
$536/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,807 (+35.6%)
$5,881 + $20,956
$26,837
2024
$2,070 (+1.6%)
$5,881 + $20,956
$26,837
2023
$2,037 (+11.1%)
$2,727 + $18,579
$21,306
2022
$1,833 (+4.5%)
$6,412 + $18,579
$24,991
2021
$1,754 (−8.7%)
$5,219 + $12,729
$17,948
2020
$1,920 (+1.4%)
$5,370 + $13,095
$18,465
2019
$1,894 (+480.0%)
$20,010
2012
$326 (+13.9%)
$3,972
2011
$287 (−84.9%)
$3,972
2010
$1,899 (−5.5%)
$3,518
2009
$2,008
$13,610 + $14,690
$28,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.38 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
280
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
280
Year built
2020
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Boulder County
APN
R0032802
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
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Forestry District
Rural areas established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources, protect the natural environment, and preserve open areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boulder, CO • 80302
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 560 Emerson Gulch Rd
$448,720
$980 under list price of $450K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $395K to $825K.