Welcome to your dream home nestled in the serene and picturesque mountains of Idaho Springs. This custom-built residence offers unparalleled luxury, stunning panoramic views, and a wealth of amenities designed for both comfortable living and profitable short-term rentals. As you enter this one of a kind, custom built, 1-owner home with captivating views, you'll be greeted by a beautiful elk statue and circular driveway, with a historic mine-shaft style water feature. If you are looking for a mountain retreat for yourself, a short term rental for others, or a legacy property for generations to come, this is what you have been waiting for! You'll be awed by the soaring log ceilings, floor to ceiling windows that bring the mountain views in, huge deck to enjoy the privacy and stillness, two primary suites on the main floor, and a quiet loft to read, study, or just take in the views. Totally remodeled kitchen with Thermador appliances with 4 year warranty! The basement is an entertainer's paradise, with a huge wet bar, game room, and family room. No detail was left undone in this home! Easy access water cistern, exterior hose bib that the fire dept can tap into immediately, interior fire sprinkler system, fire resistant exterior, and more. Ideal location provides quick and easy access to many of Colorado's premier ski resorts, minutes from historic Central City, and less than an hour to Downtown Denver. Plenty of parking for RV's, ATVs, and other toys! Historic mines surround the area adding to the authentic Colorado feel! Luxurious finish work throughout the home ensures that you and your guests will enjoy the luxuries of today while basking in the serenity of yester year!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5.25 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Thomson• Fathom Realty Colorado LLC
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Market trends in 80452, CO
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$490K
$17K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
2 MoM
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Sale history for 479 Dakota Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #4793697
Aug 15, 2024
Sold
$1,316,504
$241/sq ft
Jun 27, 2024
Pending
—
May 30, 2024
Listed
$1,350,000
$247/sq ft
+45
Welcome to your dream home nestled in the serene and picturesque mountains of Idaho Springs. This custom-built residence offers unparalleled luxury, stunning panoramic views, and a wealth of amenities designed for both comfortable living and profitable short-term rentals. As you enter this one of a kind, custom built, 1-owner home with captivating views, you'll be greeted by a beautiful elk statue and circular driveway, with a historic mine-shaft style water feature. If you are looking for a mountain retreat for yourself, a short term rental for others, or a legacy property for generations to come, this is what you have been waiting for! You'll be awed by the soaring log ceilings, floor to ceiling windows that bring the mountain views in, huge deck to enjoy the privacy and stillness, two primary suites on the main floor, and a quiet loft to read, study, or just take in the views. Totally remodeled kitchen with Thermador appliances with 4 year warranty! The basement is an entertainer's paradise, with a huge wet bar, game room, and family room. No detail was left undone in this home! Easy access water cistern, exterior hose bib that the fire dept can tap into immediately, interior fire sprinkler system, fire resistant exterior, and more. Ideal location provides quick and easy access to many of Colorado's premier ski resorts, minutes from historic Central City, and less than an hour to Downtown Denver. Plenty of parking for RV's, ATVs, and other toys! Historic mines surround the area adding to the authentic Colorado feel! Luxurious finish work throughout the home ensures that you and your guests will enjoy the luxuries of today while basking in the serenity of yester year!
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #6965693
Nov 20, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2023
Listed
$1,350,000
$247/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #9522548
Sep 15, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2023
Listed
$1,350,000
$247/sq ft
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #868788
Aug 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2018
Listed
$1,485,000
$271/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #7769920
Aug 5, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2018
Listed
$1,485,000
$271/sq ft
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #859958
Nov 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2018
Listed
$1,500,000
$274/sq ft
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #9969994
Nov 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2018
Listed
$1,500,000
$274/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,231 (+34.3%)
$7,100 + $59,370
$66,470
2024
$3,895 (+0.3%)
$7,100 + $59,370
$66,470
2023
$3,882 (+2.9%)
$5,880 + $47,580
$53,460
2022
$3,774 (−0.4%)
$5,880 + $47,580
$53,460
2021
$3,790 (+23.9%)
$5,910 + $45,560
$51,470
2020
$3,059 (+0.4%)
$6,080 + $46,870
$52,950
2019
$3,048 (+33.0%)
$5,010 + $40,470
$45,480
2018
$2,292 (−4.4%)
$5,010 + $40,470
$45,480
2017
$2,397 (+0.8%)
$3,970 + $31,290
$35,260
2016
$2,379 (+1.8%)
$3,970 + $31,290
$35,260
2015
$2,337 (+19.3%)
$3,420 + $32,140
$35,560
2014
$1,959
$3,420 + $32,140
$35,560
Tax history for 479 Dakota Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,231 (+34.3%)
$7,100 + $59,370
$66,470
2024
$3,895 (+0.3%)
$7,100 + $59,370
$66,470
2023
$3,882 (+2.9%)
$5,880 + $47,580
$53,460
2022
$3,774 (−0.4%)
$5,880 + $47,580
$53,460
2021
$3,790 (+23.9%)
$5,910 + $45,560
$51,470
2020
$3,059 (+0.4%)
$6,080 + $46,870
$52,950
2019
$3,048 (+33.0%)
$5,010 + $40,470
$45,480
2018
$2,292 (−4.4%)
$5,010 + $40,470
$45,480
2017
$2,397 (+0.8%)
$3,970 + $31,290
$35,260
2016
$2,379 (+1.8%)
$3,970 + $31,290
$35,260
2015
$2,337 (+19.3%)
$3,420 + $32,140
$35,560
2014
$1,959
$3,420 + $32,140
$35,560
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,472
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gilpin County
APN
183522101002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 3, 2026.
M-1
Mining District
This District is established solely for the purpose of providing for mining, prospecting, exploring, milling, processing, and/or placering of mineral resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Processing
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Office
Research & development
Communications tower
Aug 18, 2008 • Final
Ccc fire dist
Install a monitored automatic fire suppression system.
Fire sprinkler
Oct 8, 2007 • Final
Site def space
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.