Residential · Active

501 last chance

Creede, CO 81130

2 Beds · 1 Baths · 900 Sq Ft

$599,000

Single Family

Property Type

12.34 acres

Lot Size

2018

Year Built

$666

Price per Sq Ft

838383

MLS #

About This Property

Own a patented piece of Creede mining history. The Happy Thought claim covers 12.34 surveyed acres on Last Chance Mine Road, about a 12-minute drive from town by way of the Bachelor Loop (Forest Road 504) — and the mineral rights convey with the property. The barndominium-style cabin was built in 2018 and sits high on Bachelor at the edge of the aspens, with long views toward the La Garita Mountains. Two bedrooms, one full bath, and a sleeping loft for extra guests.

Metal roof and siding over warm wood interiors, a wood stove for heat, and propane appliances. It sells fully furnished — beds, kitchen, furnishings, and the framed historical photography of the district all stay with the cabin. Completely off grid and set up to stay that way. The solar system was recently upgraded to lithium batteries for longer life and better efficiency, with a generator for backup and septic in place.

Hundreds of trees were cleared for fire mitigation, which secured insurability at a reasonable rate — not a small thing in this country. ROCK HOUNDS WANTED. Because this is a patented claim, the minerals are tied to the deed and transfer to the new owner — increasingly rare in Colorado. The historic dump pile behind the cabin and two agate piles south of the house are yours to work: amethyst, quartz, and the banded Sowbelly Agate this district is known for, along with antique-era artifacts still turning up in the tailings.

The sellers built out the fire pit in Sowbelly Agate from the mine tailings and set specimen pieces around the porch. Also included is a Mount Baker Mining sorting table with closed-loop water system, able to run up to a ton of fine material per hour and separate heavy minerals — roughly $21,000 new. The sellers' remaining rock collection on site conveys as well. Buyer to satisfy themselves as to mineral content; no assay has been performed.

Across the road, a leveled bench makes a natural second building site with wide-open views. The property lies on both sides of the road and is gated at the drive. National Forest is close for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding, with the Bachelor Loop, the Equity Mine road, the San Luis Peak trailhead, and Rat Creek all within reach. No HOA. No covenants. County plows to the gate. Come see it before the snow flies.

78 days on market

Listed by Jake Hubbell & Nicholas Walton · United Country Colorado Brokers, Inc. · 970-872-3322

Last updated: 10/12/2026 1:30 PM · Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN), MLS#: 838383

Property Details

Key Details

Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Status Active
Price per Sq Ft $666
Subdivision None
MLS # 838383
Days on Market 78
Bedrooms 2
Three-Quarter Baths 1

More Details

Year Built 2018
Lot Size (Sq Ft) 537,530
Acres 12.34
Annual Taxes $779
Tax Year 2025
State CO
County Mineral
Zoning Residential Single Family

Interior

Interior Features All Furnishings
Heating Fireplace(s), Other
Flooring Engineered Flooring
Fireplace Features Living Room
Appliances Oven

Exterior & Parking

Garage No
Roof Metal

Building & Lot

Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Wood Siding
New Construction No

Location

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/12/2026 Price change
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN) #838383
$599,000 -4.2% $666/sqft
9/29/2026 Price change
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN) #838383
$625,000 -3.7% $694/sqft
8/24/2026 Listed for sale
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN) #838383
$649,000 $721/sqft

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Listing information last updated October 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM.

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