Public Remarks: Unparalleled. 1489 Sunset redefines luxury and stands in a league of its own. Feast your eyes on views as far as you can see. Embrace a location so close to Pearl you can practically smell the Sunday morning biscuits at Lucille's. Explore how the open floor plan seamlessly integrates refined indoor living with an expansive outdoor paradise. Revel in the impeccable attention to detail and quality that surrounds you. A rare one-acre plus estate in downtown Boulder that delivers the "WOW" factor that discerning Buyers expect. No expense was spared in the re-imagination of this home by renowned builder, Harrington Stanko and Surround Architecture. Highlights include a state-of-the-art Savant home automation system, Marvin multi-slide automatic retractable doors, Morningstar elevator, and automated blinds. The park-like backyard playground is sure to delight kids of all ages. A copper hot tub and cold plunge pool, fire pit, outdoor flat screen, custom pergola with infrared heaters, misters & trellis lighting, custom outdoor kitchen, indoor/outdoor bar with retractable door, and a heated patio. Spectacular Kitchen with Wolf/Subzero appliances, Miele coffee bar, Butler's Pantry, and added surprises with each drawer you open. The spa-like Owner's Suite invites you to pamper yourself as you do in your favorite boutique hotel. Soft filtered light ushers in the day along with breathtaking views of the foothills. The graceful, yet highly functional floor plan also includes Guest Rooms with en-suite Baths, full walkout Lower Level with Recreation Room, Wet Bar, and Wine Cellar. There's even a 640 sq. ft. Bonus Room for whatever your heart desires. 1489 Sunset: Redefining Luxury in Boulder, Colorado.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$1,449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marybeth Emerson• Slifer Smith & Frampton-Bldr
A stunning 1.29-acre oasis with huge, unobstructed views just steps from downtown Boulder. 7BD/7BA, 6000+SF luxury residence with a sprawling yard, breathtaking views and complete privacy, . Main level features large indoor-outdoor living spaces, chef's kitchen, laundry and a bedroom suite. Four spacious bedrooms upstairs including enviable master suite with direct foothills views, two walk-in closets, private balcony and a spa bath. Amazing finished basement level with wet bar, wine room, rec room and two more bedroom suites. 2+ car attached garage with finished office or rec room above. Expansive landscaped grounds and patio.
*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
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
6,471
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boulder County
APN
R0002223
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
RL-1
Residential-Low 1 District
Primarily single-family detached dwelling units with some duplexes and attached dwelling units at low to very low residential densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Recreation
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Apr 2, 2025 • Final
Electrical / photovoltaic solar
Electrical
Solar
Apr 2, 2025 • Final
New accessory building
ADU
Plumbing
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.
Study Area, Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Wet Bar, Jack & Jill Bathroom, Kitchen Island, 9ft+ Ceilings
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Retrofit for Radon
Exterior
Exterior Features
Gas Grill, Lighting, Balcony, Hot Tub Included
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Spa: Yes
Spa Features: Bath
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved, Asphalt
Lot Information
Horse(s): No
Lot Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Lawn Sprinkler System, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Sloped, Within City Limits
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
View: Yes
Waterfront: No
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Sunset Hill
MLS Area Major: Boulder
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4355
Below Grade Finished Area: 2205
Building Area Total: 4355
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: R0002223
Tax Annual Amount: 43214.72
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available
Gas: Natural Gas,Xcel
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
High School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
Elementary School: Whittier
Middle or Junior School: Casey
High School: Boulder
Location Information
Directions: From Broadway, turn east onto High St. Continue past 14th St to Sunset Blvd.
Unparsed Address: 1489 Sunset Blvd Boulder CO 80304
Street Number: 1489
Street Name: Sunset
Street Suffix: Blvd
City: Boulder
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Boulder
Country: US
Postal Code: 80304
Coordinates: -105.27798,40.02373
Latitude: 40.02373
Longitude: -105.27798
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,471
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Boulder County
APN: R0002223
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Seller's personal property
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 7203941997
Close Price: $13,000,000
Photos Count: 40
Possible Use: Single Family
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Cumulative Days on Market: 38
Days on Market: 38
Listing Contract Date: Friday, November 25, 2022
Modification Timestamp: Friday, August 2, 2024 4:36 AM
Home Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
Year Built: 2001
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Around this home
Schools
Whittier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Casey Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Boulder High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
There's a distinctly European ease to Boulder — a town where café culture and mountain culture coexist effortlessly. Pearl Street's patios stay full year-round, cyclists outnumber cars on weekend mornings, and the Flatirons loom just close enough to...