470 Big John Rd Lyons, CO 80540
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About 470 Big John Rd
The sanctuary retreat you've been looking for is now on the market. You'll discover an extremely rare, one of a kind Rocky Mountain property complete with a gorgeous, full 12" log home built by Legacy Log Homes. Perfectly situated on 22+ very private acres of lush meadow, aspen grove, and evergreens with a seasonal creek running through, creating natural habitat for prolific wildflowers and ample opportunity to view the native wildlife. The main level of the home has vaulted beamed ceilings, wood floors, plentiful windows throughout, a gourmet kitchen with generous granite counters and breakfast bar, tile flooring, stainless appliances, custom lighting and so much more. The lower level opens to a patio where you can soak in perfect privacy of your own hot tub, while enjoying the views of meadow full of wildflowers and lined with aspen. In addition to the log home, the property includes an A-frame that's been decommissioned and is used as a work shop, together with an additional out-building for storage. Only minutes away from the Wild Basin entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks Wilderness, and Roosevelt National Forest. You can experience all the outdoor activities the Rockies offer as well as festivals, shopping and dining in the surrounding areas that include downtown Lyons, Estes Park, Allenspark, Jamestown and more. This sanctuary property is easily accessed by a well maintained private road.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Five Piece Bath, Open Floorplan, Radon Mitigation System, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- View: Mountain(s)
- Exterior: Spa/Hot Tub
- Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
- List Price: $2,250,000
- Price/SqFt: $741
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,302
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level, Meadow, Rolling/Hilly
- Directions: Highway 7 to mm 18, Big John rd./driveway is on the North side across the Highway from Sunshine Mountain Inn. Follow directional arrows back to the property.
- Year Built: 2012
- Living Area: 3,035 SqFt
- Lot Size: 22.33 Acres
- MLS Number: IR1038084
- MLS Name: RECOLORADO
- Office Name: Rocky Mountain Property Inc.
- Office Phone: (303) 747-1111
- Listing Agent: Tammy Ackerman
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2020 | Home Sold | $75,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,641 | $4,302 |
| 2022 | $62,011 | $3,997 |
| 2021 | $63,796 | $4,088 |
| 2020 | $46,926 | $3,061 |
| 2019 | $47,254 | $2,895 |
| 2018 | $45,007 | $2,866 |
| 2017 | $45,007 | $3,248 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Lyons Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.8 mi
•338 High Street
3
Estes Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
13.2 mi
•1505 Brodie Ave
7
Crest View Elementary School
Public District KG-5
13.4 mi
•1897 Sumac Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,408. The majority of Lyons, CO residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
Frequently asked questions
About 470 Big John Rd
The listing price of 470 Big John Rd property is $2,250,000.
The property 470 Big John Rd is a house located in Lyons, Colorado, 80540.
Active Listing: 470 Big John Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 470 Big John Rd are: Lyons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Estes Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Crest View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Estes Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Centennial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Casey Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lyons Middle / Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Estes Park High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Boulder High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,302 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 30, 2020 for $75,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 470 Big John Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 470 Big John Rd is 3,035 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 470 Big John Rd is 2012.
This home is located at 470 Big John Rd in Lyons, CO and zip code 80540 in the Allenspark Vicinity neighborhood. This 3,035 square foot home, which was built in 2012, sits on a 22.33 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,250,000.
Lyons, CO housing market in June 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 4 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lyons, CO between May and June 2025 increased by 17.4%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $850,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 57 days.