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Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Colman Garthwaite• Goodacre & Company
Listed by Peter Garthwaite• The Garthwaite Group LLC
Contact: 3034493434
Bought with William Calkins• RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
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Market trends in 80481, CO
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
103.2%
1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$815K
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
60d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 478 Rock Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #943608
Oct 13, 2021
Sold
$491,000
$448/sq ft
Sep 8, 2021
Contingent
—
Jul 23, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 21, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2021
Listed
$519,900
$475/sq ft
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #940935
Jun 18, 2021
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2021
Listed
$550,000
$502/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 1979
Sold
$47,100
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,259 (+13.5%)
$3,969 + $30,063
$34,032
2024
$2,872 (+1.8%)
$3,969 + $30,063
$34,032
2023
$2,822 (+41.5%)
$918 + $31,584
$32,502
2022
$1,995 (+49.9%)
$4,603 + $31,584
$36,187
2021
$1,331 (+32.1%)
$3,155 + $18,216
$21,371
2020
$1,008 (+2.9%)
$3,246 + $18,740
$21,986
2019
$979 (+15.2%)
$3,718 + $14,543
$18,261
2018
$849 (+2.9%)
$3,718 + $14,543
$18,261
2017
$826 (+21.6%)
$5,112 + $11,614
$16,726
2016
$679 (−47.3%)
$5,112 + $11,614
$16,726
2015
$1,288 (+1.3%)
$5,174 + $10,053
$15,227
2014
$1,272 (+3.3%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2013
$1,231 (−8.2%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2012
$1,341 (+0.9%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2011
$1,330 (−3.4%)
$4,537 + $11,940
$16,477
2010
$1,376 (+6.4%)
$4,537 + $11,940
$16,477
2009
$1,293
$9,950 + $7,320
$17,270
Tax history for 478 Rock Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,259 (+13.5%)
$3,969 + $30,063
$34,032
2024
$2,872 (+1.8%)
$3,969 + $30,063
$34,032
2023
$2,822 (+41.5%)
$918 + $31,584
$32,502
2022
$1,995 (+49.9%)
$4,603 + $31,584
$36,187
2021
$1,331 (+32.1%)
$3,155 + $18,216
$21,371
2020
$1,008 (+2.9%)
$3,246 + $18,740
$21,986
2019
$979 (+15.2%)
$3,718 + $14,543
$18,261
2018
$849 (+2.9%)
$3,718 + $14,543
$18,261
2017
$826 (+21.6%)
$5,112 + $11,614
$16,726
2016
$679 (−47.3%)
$5,112 + $11,614
$16,726
2015
$1,288 (+1.3%)
$5,174 + $10,053
$15,227
2014
$1,272 (+3.3%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2013
$1,231 (−8.2%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2012
$1,341 (+0.9%)
$2,149 + $12,386
$14,535
2011
$1,330 (−3.4%)
$4,537 + $11,940
$16,477
2010
$1,376 (+6.4%)
$4,537 + $11,940
$16,477
2009
$1,293
$9,950 + $7,320
$17,270
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,095
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boulder County
APN
R0030414
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
F
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Features
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarter): 0
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Hot Water, Baseboard, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: Accessible Hallway(s), Low Carpet, Main Floor Bath, Main Level Bedroom
Electric Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Flooring: Wood Floors
Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Separate Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Beamed Ceilings
Laundry Features: Main Level
Room Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Lot Information
Horse(s): Yes
Current Use: Horses
Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Storage
Zoning: 0030414
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
View: Yes
Waterfront: No
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Bar K Ranch
MLS Area Major: Suburban Mountains
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1095
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Building Area Total: 1095
Construction Materials: Wood/Frame, Wood Siding, Cedar/Redwood, Painted/Stained
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: R0030414
Tax Annual Amount: 2256
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
Electric: Electric,XCEL Energy
Sewer: Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee Includes: Common Amenities
Community Features: Park, Hiking/Biking Trails
School Information
High School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
Elementary School: Nederland
Middle or Junior School: Nederland
High School: Nederland
Location Information
Directions: From Boulder go north on US 36 towards Lyons, left (west) on Left Hand Canyon Dr. to Jamestown, go through Jamestown and the road turns into Overland Rd., take Overland Rd. until it runs into Rock Lake Rd., left on Rock Lake Rd
Unparsed Address: 478 Rock Lake Rd Ward CO 80481
Street Number: 478
Street Name: Rock Lake
Street Suffix: Rd
City: Ward
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Boulder
Country: US
Postal Code: 80481
Coordinates: -105.44192,40.12006
Latitude: 40.12006
Longitude: -105.44192
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,095
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Boulder County
APN: R0030414
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Sellers personal property
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 3034493434
Close Price: $491,000
Photos Count: 40
Possible Use: Single Family
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Cumulative Days on Market: 61
Days on Market: 33
Listing Contract Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
Modification Timestamp: Thursday, August 1, 2024 12:24 PM
Home Information
Direction Faces: Southeast
Window Features: Window Coverings, Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
Year Built: 1964
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: Southern Exposure, HVAC
Around this home
Schools
Nederland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.2mi
7/10
Nederland Middle-Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 12.4mi
6/10
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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
5 days above 81° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$543,000 – $657,000
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