29070 Highway 72, Golden, CO, 80403
About This Home
THE OLD RUBLE PLACE - a historic 1935 mountain homestead built around the original Coal Creek Canyon Schoolhouse, fully renovated with the original stone fireplace and windows preserved. Tucked into the canyon's "banana belt" microclimate of blue skies and mild winters, surrounded by thousands of acres of State and Federal forest. No visible neighbors. Aspen grove. Mountain views of Crescent and Blue.MAIN HOUSE: 3BR / 2.5BA. Chef's kitchen with stainless appliances, gas range, double ovens. Radiant floor heating throughout. Two new Carrier AC/heat units. Stone gas fireplace in the living room; wood-burning fireplace in the den. Cold storage, mud room, attic, and a patio opening to the aspens.GUEST HOUSE: Complete second residence above a 2-car garage - kitchen, full bath, living room, laundry, covered porch. New refrigerator, new electrical panel. Short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) PERMITTED. Turnkey income from day one or a private retreat for guests and extended family.LOCATION: 20 min to Boulder. 20 min to Golden. Just 9 min from the new Quantum Tech Hub Campus in West Arvada - a 70-acre IBM-anchored development projected to bring 3,500 high-wage tech jobs. 19 miles to Eldora ski resort. Red Rocks, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and Gross Reservoir minutes away. Sundance Film Festival's new Boulder home is just down the canyon.UPDATES: New Carrier AC/heat, updated bathroom finishes, new kitchen and bedroom lighting, new dishwasher, newer washer/dryer, updated electrical (main house plus new guest house panel), fresh paint, new utility room heater, refreshed landscaping, foot trail up the mountain.UTILITIES: Xfinity gas, United Power electric, CenturyLink internet, AT&T cell, working landline. Coal Creek Canyon Road plowed regularly. Room on the property to build additional structures.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Range,Double Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Microwave,Disposal
- Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom4
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,Separate Dining Room,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Open Floorplan,Workshop,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar,Kitchen Island
- Window features: Skylight(s),Window Coverings
- Fireplace features: Two or More
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,378
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,378
- Total interior livable area: 3,378 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Full Primary Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Bath,Accessible Bedroom,Main Level Laundry
Details
- Parcel number: 044702
- Zoning: A-1
- Special condition: Private Owner
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Lot size: 2.28 Acres
- Features: Wooded,Evergreen Trees,Deciduous Trees,Native Plants,Level,Sloped,Rock Outcropping,Abuts Public Open Space,Paved
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Wildfire
- Hail
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,057 | $72,684 |
| Home Insurance * | $498 | $5,976 |
| Property Taxes | $529 | $6,348 |
| Electricity | $255 | $3,060 |
| Total | $7,339 | $88,068 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Colorado FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000 |
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