Public Remarks: Totally self-sufficient by design, off the grid cabin located on 7 acres w/several hundred ft. of James Creek frontage. Cabin has solar w/generator back-up, sealed vault sepic & excellent source of water. This getaway is only 45 minutes from downtown Boulder.Being sold "As/Is". Cash offers only as banks will balk at off grid nature of the property. Seller will meet w/Buyer at closing to show Buyer cabins systems which her engineer, father designed & developed for the cabin to be self sufficient.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
6.61 acresLot Size
$556Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tom Kahn• RE/MAX Alliance on Walnut
Bought with Kathryn Albee• Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
•303-449-5000 (broker)
Source:IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #852253
Redfin Estimate
$411,028
$111K since sold in April 2021$18K since August
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This home's estimate is 44.8% lower than the average sale price ($745K) of 6 comparable homes.
Totally self-sufficient by design, off the grid cabin located on 7 acres w/several hundred ft. of James Creek frontage. Cabin has solar w/generator back-up, sealed vault sepic & excellent source of water. This getaway is only 45 minutes from downtown Boulder.Being sold "As/Is". Cash offers only as banks will balk at off grid nature of the property. Seller will meet w/Buyer at closing to show Buyer cabins systems which her engineer, father designed & developed for the cabin to be self sufficient.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1995
Sold
$6,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,426 (−2.4%)
$5,775 + $11,488
$17,263
2024
$1,461 (+2.7%)
$5,775 + $11,488
$17,263
2023
$1,422 (−13.8%)
$5,494 + $13,856
$19,350
2022
$1,651 (+1.7%)
$5,494 + $17,541
$23,035
2021
$1,623 (+16.4%)
$6,172 + $14,150
$20,322
2020
$1,394 (+3.5%)
$6,349 + $14,557
$20,906
2019
$1,347 (+22.1%)
$6,078 + $11,569
$17,647
2018
$1,103 (+3.7%)
$6,078 + $11,569
$17,647
2017
$1,063 (+29.7%)
$5,976 + $8,222
$14,198
2016
$820 (+6.4%)
$5,976 + $8,222
$14,198
2015
$771 (+26.2%)
$5,970 + $4,577
$10,547
2014
$611 (+2.9%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2013
$594 (−43.9%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2012
$1,059 (+1.2%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2011
$1,046 (+4.9%)
$12,656 + $1,592
$14,248
2010
$997 (+7.4%)
$12,656 + $1,592
$14,248
2009
$929
$9,230 + $4,540
$13,770
Tax history for 517 Bigbee High Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,426 (−2.4%)
$5,775 + $11,488
$17,263
2024
$1,461 (+2.7%)
$5,775 + $11,488
$17,263
2023
$1,422 (−13.8%)
$5,494 + $13,856
$19,350
2022
$1,651 (+1.7%)
$5,494 + $17,541
$23,035
2021
$1,623 (+16.4%)
$6,172 + $14,150
$20,322
2020
$1,394 (+3.5%)
$6,349 + $14,557
$20,906
2019
$1,347 (+22.1%)
$6,078 + $11,569
$17,647
2018
$1,103 (+3.7%)
$6,078 + $11,569
$17,647
2017
$1,063 (+29.7%)
$5,976 + $8,222
$14,198
2016
$820 (+6.4%)
$5,976 + $8,222
$14,198
2015
$771 (+26.2%)
$5,970 + $4,577
$10,547
2014
$611 (+2.9%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2013
$594 (−43.9%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2012
$1,059 (+1.2%)
$1,194 + $6,702
$7,896
2011
$1,046 (+4.9%)
$12,656 + $1,592
$14,248
2010
$997 (+7.4%)
$12,656 + $1,592
$14,248
2009
$929
$9,230 + $4,540
$13,770
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame Wood
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Asphalt
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WARD AREA
Living Sq. Ft: 739
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 739
Building Sq. Ft: 739
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TR 4141 33-2N-72 6.66 ACS M/L
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 288,016
Municipality Name: MOUNTAIN
Acres: 6.6119
Zoning Code: F
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: RE2-SVLHD-IPFD
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 739
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Boulder County
APN: R0030226
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Nederland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.1mi
7/10
Nederland Middle-Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 18 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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Historical weather
Ward, CO • 80481
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$391,000 – $473,000
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