$725,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

451 Cedar Dr Lyons, CO 80540

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$497 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Tennis Courts
  • Gated Community
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Private Pool
  • 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 Listed on: 06/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty-Boulder

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Zeldner

Compass - Boulder

Compass - Boulder

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $271 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Grass Field

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • 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

HOA Fees

$271 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Window Coverings,Gas Range/Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Clothes Washer,Clothes Dryer
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • 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
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1459
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 1459
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Single Family
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Study Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, 9ft+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Area: 1459
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room Features: Wood Floor
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 99
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 13
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Upper
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Wood Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Living Room Area: 384
  • Living Room Features: Wood Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 216
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 156
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shared Primary Bath, Full Primary Bath

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Abuts Pond/Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller's Property Disclosure, Lead Paint Disclosure, Home Warranty
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking, Oversized
  • IRESDS_Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • IRESDS_GarageType: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Electric, PVREA
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove, 2 or more Heat Sources
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: District Water, BEM

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Amenities, Trash, Management
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Park, Gated
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 271
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: BigElkMeadows/Wolf Compliance
  • Phone: 720-762-9798
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • IRESDS_HasAssociationReserve: Yes
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationFee: 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
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27007
  • Parcel #: R0550515
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2543.65

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 15, 2025
Sold by
Jones Christopher and Harrison-Jones Tracy
Bought by
Costakis James George and Thomas-Smith Siobhan Elizabeth
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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-88.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Perry Phillip A and Perry Sandra A
Bought by
Jones Christopher and Harrison Jones Tracy
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
Johanson Janyce and Johanson Stephen
Bought by
Perry Phillip A and Perry Sandra A
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
Johanson Kirk
Bought by
Johanson Stephen and Johanson Janyce

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2008
Sold by
Chandler Kathy E and Chandler William D
Bought by
Johanson Kirk and Johanson Michelle R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,035
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Elmer Jacob Artist Revocable Trust
Bought by
Chandler William D and Chandler Kathy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2003
Sold by
Elmer Jacob Artist Revocable Trust
Bought by
Chandler Willam D and Chandler Kathy E

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

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1995
Sold by
Artist Ava Justine Revocable Trust
Bought by
Artist Elmer Jacob Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1992
Sold by
Artist Elmer J
Bought by
Artist Ava Justine Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $725,000 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $396,800 Ascent Escrow & Title
Warranty Deed $265,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $236,900 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $198,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,652 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,486 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,035 Unknown
Previous Owner $244,800 Balloon
Previous Owner $213,210 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $36,515 $5,360 $31,155
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: 1037562

IRES MLS

APN: 24352-06-041