Active
5 beds10,175 sqft

11780 Gold Hill Rd, Boulder, CO 80302

Mixed UseProperty Type
108 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$687/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Hidden among the forests, meadows, and granite outcroppings above Boulder, Whisper Mountain Ranch is one of the most significant private mountain estates along Colorado's Front Range. More than a residence, it is an entire world unto itself, where wilderness, beauty, and craftsmanship exist in remarkable harmony. The experience begins long before reaching the home. Winding through towering pines and open mountain meadows, the landscape unfolds with a grandeur more often associated with the great...Hidden among the forests, meadows, and granite outcroppings above Boulder, Whisper Mountain Ranch is one of the most significant private mountain estates along Colorado's Front Range. More than a residence, it is an entire world unto itself, where wilderness, beauty, and craftsmanship exist in remarkable harmony. The experience begins long before reaching the home. Winding through towering pines and open mountain meadows, the landscape unfolds with a grandeur more often associated with the great family retreats of the Alps than modern Colorado. Snow-capped peaks dominate the horizon, private trails disappear into the forest, wildlife moves freely across the land, and the distractions of everyday life quietly recede. At the heart of the ranch, a soaring timber-frame residence rises naturally from its surroundings, walls of glass framing an ever-changing panorama of mountains, sky, and light. Mornings begin with sunrise spilling across distant summits, days are spent hiking, horseback riding, skiing, or simply enjoying a level of privacy that has become increasingly rare, while evenings bring alpenglow, star-filled skies, and the quiet luxury of being immersed in nature. What distinguishes Whisper Mountain Ranch is not simply its beauty, but its rarity. Opportunities to acquire a private mountain holding of this scale and character within easy reach of Boulder are virtually nonexistent. It offers something that cannot be engineered, duplicated, or recreated: authenticity. For some, it will be a mountain residence. For others, a gathering place for family and friends, a creative retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations. Just minutes from Boulder, Eldora, and the historic charm of Gold Hill, yet seemingly a continent away, Whisper Mountain Ranch belongs to a category of properties seldom found and rarely offered. In a region celebrated worldwide for its beauty and lifestyle, it stands entirely on its own.
116 days on Market
  • Listed by: Joel Ripmaster 303.641.3377 Joelripmaster@madisonprops.com • Madison & Company Properties - Boulder
  • Listed by: Candace Loving 303.332.4530 candaceloving@gmail.com • Resident Realty North Metro
Last updated: 06/22/2026 03:28 PM • Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1061929
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Property Information for 11780 Gold Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $18,854 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Mixed Use
  • Locale: Gold Hill
  • Description 1: House

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 108.00 AC / 4,704,480 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Road Access 2: County Maintained, Security Gate
  • Latitude: 40.06
  • Longitude: -105.45
Parking
  • Garage SqFt: 941
  • Total Parking: 3.00
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Has HOA: No
  • HOA Fee: $.00
  • Legal Description: Whisper Mountain Ranch Lots, 1,2,3
  • Tax Information: No
  • HOA2 Fee Amount: $0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,854
  • Parcel Number: R0504644

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Improvements: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Level, Rolling Lot, Sloping Lot, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Meadow, Outbuildings, Unincorporated, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
  • Horse Property: Zoning Appropriate for 4+ Horses, Barn, Corral(s), Pasture, Riding Trail
  • Lot Size Area: 4,704,480.00
  • Has Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Has Improvements: No
  • Vegetation: Grassed, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Total Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Living SqFt: 6489
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: 6489
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3686
  • Total Finished Area: 9575
  • Pano Url Position: 1
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Are Ditches Active: No
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Electric: Xcel
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Well Permit Number: 264435, 252986

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, Moss Rock
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Heated Garage, Oversized Garage
  • Flooring: Wood
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Wood Windows, Bay or Bow Window, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Kitchen Island, Steam Shower, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Central Vacuum, Luxury Features Primary Bath
  • Laundry Features: Gas Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Some Furniture, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal, Fire Alarm
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Fireplaces 1: Two or More, Living Room, Bedroom
  • All Bedrooms Conform: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Rough-in Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarters Bathrooms: 1
  • Baths Full Additional: 0
  • Baths Full Basement: 1
  • Baths Full Upper: 3
  • Baths Full Main: 0
  • Baths Full Lower: 0
  • Baths Half Additional: 0
  • Baths Half Basement: 0
  • Baths Half Upper: 0
  • Baths Half Main: 2
  • Baths Half Lower: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Additional: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Basement: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Lower: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Upper: 1
  • Baths Three Quarters Main: 0

Room Information

Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Carpet
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom 2
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Carpet
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom 3
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Wood
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom 4
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Carpet
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Bedroom 5
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Wood
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 21.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Wood
  • RoomLength: 22.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Ceramic Tile
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Wood
  • RoomLength: 28.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 21.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: Wood
  • RoomLength: 17.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 20.0
  • Room Features: Luxury Features Primary Bath
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Concrete
  • RoomLength: 30.0
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Recreation Room
  • RoomWidth: 20.0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Horse YN: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 11780 Gold Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640227946

$300,000—
Feb 25, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640227947

$3,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640227946

$300,000
02/25/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #640227947

$3,450,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

11780 Gold Hill Road

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

14,348 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

10,662 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

3,686 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

1,562,330 SqFt

Schools near 11780 Gold Hill Road

This home is within Boulder Valley Re 2 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Gold Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Casey Middle School
Public6 to 8

Boulder High School
Public9 to 12

University Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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11780 Gold Hill Road is a mixed use property for sale in Boulder, CO 80302. This property was listed for sale on June 12, 2026 by Madison & Company Properties - Boulder, it's currently listed at $6,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 116 days and was last sold on March 4, 2019. This listing's school district is Boulder Valley Re 2 School District. Nearby schools include Gold Hill Elementary School, Casey Middle School and Boulder High School. 11780 Gold Hill Road is a 5-bed, 7-bath, 10,175 sqft mixed use property built in 2006.

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Listing Courtesy of Madison & Company Properties - Boulder, Joel Ripmaster; Resident Realty North Metro, Candace Loving

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