$995,000

Living in the foothills almost always demands a certain bargain: the elk in the yard and the pine trees at the window in exchange for a lengthy drive to dinner and the mental arithmetic of whether the trip to the grocery store is really worth it today. Many Evergreen residents make that trade willingly and eventually stop noticing the cost. What they rarely expect, and almost never find, is a home that requires no trade-offs. 28359 Pine Drive sits on a quiet, secluded side street in Hiwan Hills, just three minutes from downtown Evergreen, fully renovated, genuinely turnkey, on over half an acre of land surrounded by the kind of natural beauty that typically requires a compromise. The interior is newly updated with a cohesive, timeless design. New white oak cabinetry and quartz countertops preside over the kitchen, complemented by new appliances. Brand new white oak flooring runs throughout the main level, and new lighting, plumbing fixtures, paint, and hardware deliver a polished and intentional aesthetic. The recent improvements are impressive in magnitude. A brand-new roof and gutters, new attic insulation, a 2022 sewer line, and a radon mitigation system represent the kind of attention to detail that protects the next owner as reliably as it served the current one. New front entry pavers, fresh exterior paint, and a large, shaded composite deck with a newly stained railing carry that same attentiveness outdoors. These listing details capture the finishes and the square footage; what they cannot portray is the quality of the days in Hiwan Hills. Morning trails from your doorstep, Evergreen Lake within easy reach, lunch downtown, and an afternoon on a quiet deck with nothing but birdsong and the rustle of wind through the treetops to compete with a good novel. That daily rhythm, privacy and genuine convenience at a single address, is what draws many to consider building a life in Evergreen, and what so few of its homes can actually deliver. This one does it all.