Set behind a gated entrance on more than 10 private acres in Evergreen, 494 Thunder Road offers an uncommon combination of privacy, space, and true self-sufficiency. Designed with the ability to operate 100% off-grid, the property pairs a private well drilled to approximately 600 feet with a 16kW Tesla solar tile roof and four Powerwall batteries, providing both independent water and power. An upgraded cistern, whole-home water filtration system and 1,000-gallon buried propane tank further support a remarkably self-contained approach to mountain living. The home offers 5,700 finished square feet across three levels, surrounded by mature trees, open meadows and mountain and valley views. At the center is an expansive kitchen with three oversized islands, a 48-inch Monogram range, Thermador hood and dual dishwashers. French doors connect the living spaces to multiple decks and patios, while a formal dining room, breakfast nook and private office provide distinct spaces for gathering, working and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite features a sitting area, private balcony, walk-in closet and five-piece bath, complemented by two additional en suite bedrooms and a spacious loft. The walk-out lower level is designed for entertaining with a full bar, custom 150+ bottle wine cellar and soundproof media room with a 168-inch 4K projection system and surround sound. Beyond the home, the expansive acreage includes a private hot tub, dog run and 14-foot-deep pond stocked with rainbow trout. An oversized heated three-car garage with dual Tesla chargers and Starlink connectivity add to the property's extensive infrastructure. Private, well-equipped, and capable of operating independently from the grid, 494 Thunder Road offers a rare degree of freedom and self-sufficiency in an exceptional Evergreen setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
10.14 acresLot Size
$329Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Scholle• LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Josh Behr• LIV Sotheby's International Realty
North Central Evergreen, located between Evergreen Lake and Downtown Evergreen, is a wooded and hillside Evergreen neighborhood with mountain-view streets and quick shifts from cabins to contemporary builds. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Evergreen Parkway (CO-74) and E. Bergen Parkway junction, where coffee counters, gear shops, and local eateries set a steady, outdoors-forward rhythm. Evergreen Lake House anchors the calendar with skating, paddling, and community events beside the shoreline. The Evergreen Gallery adds a small-town arts note in a walkable downtown block of brick storefronts. Homes follow the terrain, with winding drives, tall pines, and pockets of open meadow near trailheads.
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Offer insights
494 Thunder Rd · $1,998,000
$2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Built-in features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Entrance foyer
Five-piece bath
Granite counters
High ceilings
High speed internet
Kitchen island
Open floorplan
Pantry
Primary suite
Smoke-free
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Wet bar
Home theater
Satellite dish
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (3 upstairs, 1 in basement)
Bathrooms
6 bathrooms total — 3 full, 1 three-quarter, 2 half
Upper level bathrooms included
Main level bathroom included
Basement bathrooms included
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Convection oven
Range
Range hood
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bar fridge
Disposal
Water purifier
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Humidifier
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (propane)
Central air conditioning
Attic fan
Basement
Finished, full basement with walk-out access
Window features
Egress windows
Skylights
Window coverings
Exterior features
Balcony
Private yard
Spa / hot tub
Water feature
Lighting
Rain gutters
Pond on property
Covered patio and porch
Deck
Front porch
Wrap-around porch
Partial fencing
Landscaped grounds
Many trees
Secluded setting
Foothills / mountainous terrain
Level and sloped areas
Open space nearby
Home design
Single-family residence
Two levels
Updated / remodeled
Northwest facing
Property unattached
Parking
Attached garage with 3 spaces
Heated, insulated and finished garage
OVERSIZED garage with floor coating and drywalled walls
Electric vehicle charging station(s)
220V available
Lighted garage
Asphalt, concrete and gravel surfaces
Security
Video doorbell
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Frame and stucco construction
Slab foundation
Solar shingles roof
Utilities
Private well water
Septic tank
Electricity connected (110V and 220V)
Propane
Wired internet access
Lot information
Approximately 10.14 acres
Gravel road access on a private maintained road
Road frontage via easement, public and year-round access
Zoned A-2 (agricultural/rural)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Set behind a gated entrance on more than 10 private acres in Evergreen, 494 Thunder Road offers an uncommon combination of privacy, space, and true self-sufficiency. Designed with the ability to operate 100% off-grid, the property pairs a private well drilled to approximately 600 feet with a 16kW Tesla solar tile roof and four Powerwall batteries, providing both independent water and power. An upgraded cistern, whole-home water filtration system and 1,000-gallon buried propane tank further support a remarkably self-contained approach to mountain living. The home offers 5,700 finished square feet across three levels, surrounded by mature trees, open meadows and mountain and valley views. At the center is an expansive kitchen with three oversized islands, a 48-inch Monogram range, Thermador hood and dual dishwashers. French doors connect the living spaces to multiple decks and patios, while a formal dining room, breakfast nook and private office provide distinct spaces for gathering, working and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite features a sitting area, private balcony, walk-in closet and five-piece bath, complemented by two additional en suite bedrooms and a spacious loft. The walk-out lower level is designed for entertaining with a full bar, custom 150+ bottle wine cellar and soundproof media room with a 168-inch 4K projection system and surround sound. Beyond the home, the expansive acreage includes a private hot tub, dog run and 14-foot-deep pond stocked with rainbow trout. An oversized heated three-car garage with dual Tesla chargers and Starlink connectivity add to the property's extensive infrastructure. Private, well-equipped, and capable of operating independently from the grid, 494 Thunder Road offers a rare degree of freedom and self-sufficiency in an exceptional Evergreen setting.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #5252901
Jun 24, 2026
Pending
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Jun 24, 2026
Pending
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Jun 24, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jun 24, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$2,195,000
$361/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Price Changed
$2,195,000
$361/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Price Changed
$2,295,000
$378/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Price Changed
$2,295,000
$378/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$394/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$394/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Relisted
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May 15, 2026
Relisted
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May 6, 2026
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2026
Listing Removed
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Apr 23, 2026
Price Changed
$2,495,000
$411/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Price Changed
$2,495,000
$411/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Price Changed
$2,795,000
$460/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Price Changed
$2,795,000
$460/sq ft
Apr 2, 2026
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$493/sq ft
Apr 2, 2026
Price Changed
$2,995,000
$493/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$3,330,000
$548/sq ft
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$3,330,000
$548/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Price Changed
$3,330,000
$548/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Price Changed
$3,330,000
$548/sq ft
Mar 13, 2026
Coming Soon
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Public Records
Jul 5, 2017
Sold
$825,000
$136/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #3017019
May 28, 2017
Pending
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May 9, 2017
Price Changed
$875,000
$144/sq ft
Apr 21, 2017
Price Changed
$890,000
$147/sq ft
Mar 26, 2017
Listed
$925,000
$152/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #2929384
Jan 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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Oct 20, 2016
Price Changed
$925,000
$152/sq ft
Oct 3, 2016
Price Changed
$945,000
$156/sq ft
Aug 23, 2016
Price Changed
$965,000
$159/sq ft
Aug 4, 2016
Listed
$985,000
$162/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1998
Sold
$150,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,087 (+21.0%)
$16,126 + $83,874
$100,000
2024
$7,509 (−0.3%)
$19,775 + $68,284
$88,059
2023
$7,529 (+33.5%)
$19,775 + $68,284
$88,059
2022
$5,639 (−1.2%)
$16,992 + $46,920
$63,912
2021
$5,705 (−8.0%)
$17,481 + $48,270
$65,751
2020
$6,203 (+1.5%)
$24,589 + $46,999
$71,588
2019
$6,109 (−0.2%)
$24,589 + $46,999
$71,588
2018
$6,121 (+10.2%)
$24,589 + $46,999
$71,588
2017
$5,553 (+19.3%)
$19,067 + $50,131
$69,198
2016
$4,653 (+2.9%)
$21,080 + $55,423
$76,503
2015
$4,522 (+4.5%)
$19,446 + $34,618
$54,064
2014
$4,328 (−0.2%)
$19,788 + $29,221
$49,009
2013
$4,335 (−11.8%)
$19,788 + $29,221
$49,009
2012
$4,917 (+2.0%)
$15,382 + $40,946
$56,328
2011
$4,823 (−26.7%)
$15,382 + $40,946
$56,328
2010
$6,578
$15,382 + $40,946
$56,328
2009
$6,573
$19,580 + $57,730
$77,310
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
7.13 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,254
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,254
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
300428656
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
A-2
Agricultural-Two District
The Agricultural Zone Districts are intended to provide for limited farming, ranching and agriculturally related uses while protecting the surrounding land from any harmful effects.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Veterinary clinic
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 84° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Golden, CO • 80439
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Sun exposure
43/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
0.8 hr
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 494 Thunder Rd
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