Welcome to scenic Lookout Mountain! This custom-built home, loved and occupied by the original owners, is situated on a rolling 1.5-acre lot in highly desired Paradise Hills. This 2-story residence with a walkout lower level offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,500+ finished square feet of thoughtful living space. A brand-new Trex front deck welcomes you into the inviting entryway The main level features a front sitting area, dining room, spacious living room with gas fireplace, office, ¾ bathroom, and laundry room. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances andgranite countertops, and features a walk-in pantry. Newly refinished hardwood flooring and new carpeting offer fresh, move-in-ready appeal. Ascend the grand staircase to find 2 generously sized guest bedrooms sharing a Jack & Jill full bathroom. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, west-facing views, an en suite full bathroom, and large walk-in closet. The walkout lower level with a fourth bathroom offers incredible versatility – ideal for guest quarters, additional entertaining space, a home gym, or recreation area. The spacious 3-car garage offers ample space to store your vehicles and Colorado toys. Enjoy outdoor living on the main-level back deck and lower concrete patio, both backing to open space.. Windows replaced in 2020, new roof in 2017. This peaceful location offers splendid privacy and tranquility, endless opportunities to view wildlife, and access to miles of hiking and bike trails - all just minutes from I70. Only 25 minutes from Denver and 60 minutes from world-class mountain resorts, this home embodies the best of foothills living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
1.52 acresLot Size
$283Price/Sq.Ft.
$58/moHOA Dues
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Mailey• LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Jeffrey Mailey• LIV Sotheby's International Realty
Lookout Mountain, located between Genesee Mountain Park and Lookout Mountain Nature Center, is a foothills and scenic Genesee neighborhood with winding ridge roads and wide-open Front Range views. The character concentrates around the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on Lookout Mountain Road, where a steady flow of sightseers meets quiet pull-offs and trailhead energy. Landmark homes lean rustic-modern and mountain lodge, set among ponderosa pines and dramatic rock outcrops. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and Lookout Mountain Nature Center anchor local culture with Colorado history and hands-on exhibits. Matthews/Winters Park frames the lifestyle with hiking loops, sandstone formations, and picnic clearings. The geography reads as a ridgeline retreat with Denver and Golden visible below.
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Offer insights
537 Monte Vista Rd · $1,175,000
$1.16M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.16M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
122 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
High ceilings
Jack & Jill bathroom
Pantry
Primary suite
Smoke free
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closets
Gas fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the upper level)
Primary suite on the upper level with en suite bathroom
Bathrooms
4 bathrooms total — 2 full, 2 three-quarter
Upper level contains 2 bathrooms (including an en suite primary)
Main level has a three-quarter bathroom
Basement has a three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen
Granite counters
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Deck
Front porch
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Partially wooded setting
Foothills and open space nearby
Paved, publicly maintained road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Two levels
Unattached property
Parking
Attached 3-car garage
Concrete parking surface
3 total parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction with wood siding
Composition roof
Finished walk-out basement
Built structure (house)
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
HOA & community
Part of Paradise Hills Homeowners Association
Self-managed association
Association fee $58 monthly ($696 annually)
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to scenic Lookout Mountain! This custom-built home, loved and occupied by the original owners, is situated on a rolling 1.5-acre lot in highly desired Paradise Hills. This 2-story residence with a walkout lower level offers 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,500+ finished square feet of thoughtful living space. A brand-new Trex front deck welcomes you into the inviting entryway The main level features a front sitting area, dining room, spacious living room with gas fireplace, office, 3/4 bathroom, and laundry room. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances andgranite countertops, and features a walk-in pantry. Newly refinished hardwood flooring and new carpeting offer fresh, move-in-ready appeal. Ascend the grand staircase to find 2 generously sized guest bedrooms sharing a Jack & Jill full bathroom. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, west-facing views, an en suite full bathroom, and large walk-in closet. The walkout lower level with a fourth bathroom offers incredible versatility - ideal for guest quarters, additional entertaining space, a home gym, or recreation area. The spacious 3-car garage offers ample space to store your vehicles and Colorado toys. Enjoy outdoor living on the main-level back deck and lower concrete patio, both backing to open space.. Windows replaced in 2020, new roof in 2017. This peaceful location offers splendid privacy and tranquility, endless opportunities to view wildlife, and access to miles of hiking and bike trails - all just minutes from I70. Only 25 minutes from Denver and 60 minutes from world-class mountain resorts, this home embodies the best of foothills living!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,399 (+15.8%)
$18,040 + $54,295
$72,335
2024
$6,388 (+0.4%)
$25,077 + $42,328
$67,405
2023
$6,362 (−40.7%)
$25,077 + $42,328
$67,405
2022
$10,727 (+101.9%)
$16,262 + $39,396
$55,658
2021
$5,313 (+9.3%)
$16,730 + $40,529
$57,259
2020
$4,859 (+2.9%)
$10,404 + $42,674
$53,078
2019
$4,724 (+13.8%)
$10,404 + $42,674
$53,078
2018
$4,152 (+8.4%)
$10,404 + $42,674
$53,078
2017
$3,830 (+4.0%)
$12,099 + $34,395
$46,494
2016
$3,682 (−1.0%)
$13,376 + $38,025
$51,401
2015
$3,719 (+20.0%)
$12,793 + $30,885
$43,678
2014
$3,100 (−0.2%)
$9,851 + $26,602
$36,453
2013
$3,108 (+3.5%)
$9,851 + $26,602
$36,453
2012
$3,003 (−20.8%)
$11,295 + $24,541
$35,836
2011
$3,791 (−9.4%)
$11,295 + $24,541
$35,836
2010
$4,185
$11,295 + $24,541
$35,836
2009
$4,182
$14,220 + $25,550
$39,770
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.52 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,580
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,580
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
300075460
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
MR-1
Mountain Residential-One District
The Mountain Residential Zone District is intended to provide for low to medium density residential development including both single-family and two-family dwellings, where allowed. Certain agricultural uses which are compatible with this development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Communications tower
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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Golden, CO • 80401
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Golden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 537 Monte Vista Rd
$1,139,847
$35K under list price of $1.18M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.4M.