NOT LISTED FOR SALE

451 Cedar Dr Lyons, CO 80540

Estimated Value: $575,000 - $719,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
$457/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2025

Last sale price $725,000 $497 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,122 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Private Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2025

Wake up to sunlight on the lake. Watch elk graze through the trees. End the day on the deck under a sky full of stars. This fully renovated 1961 cabin blends midcentury character with modern intention. Clean lines, natural light, and efficient use of space make the 2-bedroom, 2-bath home feel effortless. The setting is unforgettable. Set on .62 acres at the quiet end of the road. and backs to one of Big Elk Meadows' small private lakes-just enough water to reflect the morning sun and host the occasional heron. "The only sounds are wind in the trees and birds singing," the seller says...a level of quiet that's hard to come by. Wildlife is constant: moose at the kitchen window, swallows at dusk, turkeys in the yard. The renovation was comprehensive. Every surface and finish was thoughtfully updated for modern living while honoring the home's roots. The result is beautiful, with warm wood, matte finishes, updated windows and a consistent design-forward aesthetic throughout. More Dwell than cabin cliche. Inside, vaulted ceilings and large windows bring the outdoors in. The living area fits a sectional and centers around a classic stone fireplace. The kitchen is unexpectedly generous, with ample counters, open shelving, and smart storage. The sunroom-used as an office and coffee spot-faces the lake. A second bedroom includes a built-in desk, shelving, and a niche for reading or use the king-sized pull out bed for guests. Both bathrooms are modern, with custom vanities and clean-lined fixtures. Oversized one-car garage. Decks are made for entertaining or stargazing. Big Elk Meadows offers five private lakes, a pool, tennis court, basketball court, horse pasture, acres of private hunting access and volunteer fire dept. with helicopter pad. Surrounded by national forest with thousands of acres of recreational opportunities. 30 min to Lyons and 35 to Estes Park and RMNP. Rarely does a lakefront cabin with this level of design and setting come to market at this price point.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Levy

Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder Brokerage Phone: 3039318080 License #100070902 Listed on: 06/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Zeldner

Compass - Boulder License #40045064

Compass - Boulder
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 27,007 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $271 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Estes Park Elementary And Middle School
  • Estes Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0550515

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common amenities, trash, management
  • Bigelkmeadows/Wolf Compliance Association, Phone Number (720) 762-9798
  • Big Elk Meadows Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,544

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0.62 Acres

HOA Fees

$271 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Cabin
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Road Frontage Type: Priv Rd up to County Standards
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Subdivision Name: Big Elk Meadows
  • Directions: Take Hwy 36 turning south on County Rd 47. This turn off is approximately 1.5 miles west of Pinewood Springs on Hwy 36. Follow CR47 and veering right at the fork in the road. Follow this until you reach Big Elk Meadows, turn right on Cedar. House will be on your left. Gated entrance
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: 3039318080
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomFeatures: Shared Primary Bath, Full Primary Bath
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomType: Study
  • IRE_AssociationFeeYN: Yes
  • IRE_AssociationYN2: 0
  • IRE_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRE_TotalSqFt: 1459
  • IRE_NewConstructionStatus: Not New, Previously Owned
  • IRE_HasFamilyRoom: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Workshop, Washer/Dryer Hookup, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Grass, Abuts Pond/Lake
  • Pool Features: Private
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller's Property Disclosure, Lead Paint, Home Protection Plan
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Oversized Garage
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV Access/Parking, Attached
  • IRE_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: PVREA
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove, 2 or more Heat Sources
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities, Trash, Management
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Park, Gated
  • Association Fee: 271
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: BigElkMeadows/Wolf Compliance
  • Phone: 720-762-9798
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Estes Park
  • HighSchool: Estes Park
  • Junior High Dist: Estes Park District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Estes Park

Lot Info

  • Zoning: O
  • Parcel #: R0550515
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2543.65

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Levy
Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Zeldner
Compass - Boulder
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
11.71%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$666,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$58,295
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.74%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martha Mccarver
Mountain Aire Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-IRES Agent
Non-IRES
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$396,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,200
-0.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Thomas Adams
Colorado Mountain Home Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Mccarver
Mountain Aire Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,210
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$725,000 First American Title
$396,800 Ascent Escrow & Title
$265,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
$236,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $198,750
Previous Owner $213,210
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $725,000 +11.7% $497 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $649,000 +63.6% $445 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Off Market $396,800 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $396,800 -0.6% $272 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2020 06/06/20 For Sale $399,000 +50.6% $273 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Off Market $265,000 -- --
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $186 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/22/2016 05/22/16 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $275,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: IRES MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,244 $36,225 $6,250 $29,975
2024 $2,218 $36,515 $5,360 $31,155
2022 $2,064 $28,843 $3,406 $25,437
2021 $2,120 $29,673 $3,504 $26,169
2020 $1,945 $26,820 $3,504 $23,316
2019 $1,931 $26,820 $3,504 $23,316
2018 $1,701 $22,874 $3,528 $19,346
2017 $1,711 $22,874 $3,528 $19,346
2016 $1,360 $18,857 $3,502 $15,355
2015 $1,342 $18,850 $3,500 $15,350
2014 $1,195 $17,270 $5,210 $12,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: IRE1037562

IRES MLS

APN: 24352-06-041

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