491 Fools Gold Rd is a 864 square foot house on a 5.16 acre lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 10, 2008 for $27,500. Based on Redfin's Idaho Springs data, we estimate the home's value is $416,906.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
5.16 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$416,906
$389K since sold in December 2008$30K since August
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This home's estimate is 18.9% lower than the average sale price ($514K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 864
Basement Type: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Baseboard Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Shake/Shingle
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 864
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,728
Building Sq. Ft: 1,728
Legal Description: MINE: WILD ROSE - 2065 5.165 ACRES JK 3-4-73 ALL RTS 488/336
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 224,770
Municipality Name: COUNTY RE-1
Acres: 5.16
Zoning Code: M-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL LAND
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: COUNTY RE-1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Clear Creek County
APN: 196103200001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
King-Murphy Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.5mi
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Clear Creek Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
2/10
Clear Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 81° expected this year, 7 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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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $480,000
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