Residential · Active
Salida, CO 81201
2 Beds · 1 Baths · 1,090 Sq Ft
$635,000
Single Family
Property Type
15.95 acres
Lot Size
1975
Year Built
$583
Price per Sq Ft
2
Parking Spaces
4472689
MLS #
About This Property
WELCOME TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARADISE! Secluded & hidden mountain hideaway on a 15+ acre patented mining claim perched on a beautiful ridge with majestic views, surrounded by San Isabel National Forest. Adorable, recently renovated cottage retreat offers all the comforts of Home Sweet Home. Enjoy 2 inviting & comfy bedrooms; primary bedroom has separate sitting area that opens onto the deck.
Cute renovated kitchen. Fresh new 3/4 bathroom with vaulted ceiling & skylight. Bright & cheery dining area. Flexible bonus room.
Expansive living room area with vaulted ceiling punctuated by a skylight & beautiful wooden beams, highlighted by custom-crafted stone fireplace w/woodstove insert for efficiency during those cozy nights. Dine, relax, work, or nap on the impressive 260 SF screened porch next to the open deck that faces sweeping mountain & valley views. Enjoy the stunning sunsets! So many features throughout this home: Custom-milled Douglas Fir flooring, charming window & wall treatments, 5 wall furnaces, & a seamless flow from the inside to the outdoors.
This delightful cottage comes fully furnished & ready for your mountain dreams. Around this property, you will find a 2-car garage that also houses the solar equipment, plenty of flat areas for future needs, a shed intended to be a sauna, being used for storage, & much more. Details for this off-grid property: No HOA or open permits! Power grid: 2018 permitted solar system with 12 panels, 16 L 16 AGM batteries & 6.8 kW inverter.
2024 Roof, Class 3 impact-resistant & gutters. 2022 Septic System, 1000 gal tank. 2018 30-gallon water heater. Domestic well w/documented 4 gpm pump capacity.
2018 new bathroom. 2019 Attic insulation. 2022 Trex decking. Road easement permitted with USFS.
Professional wildfire mitigation; tree removal & erosion control by licensed arborist. Ask about the potential for short-term rental uses. Only 40 minutes to Buena Vista, Hartsel, or Fairplay. 2.5 hours to Denver, 2 hrs to Colorado Springs.
81 days on market
Listed by Jo Reese · Full Circle Real Estate Group · BestPlaces2B@gmail.com,719-966-7711
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential |
| Sub Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
| Price per Sq Ft | $583 |
| Subdivision | Mining Claims |
| MLS # | 4472689 |
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Three-Quarter Baths | 1 |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Lot Size (Sq Ft) | 694,782 |
| Acres | 15.95 |
| HOA | No |
| Annual Taxes | $1,480 |
| State | CO |
| County | Chaffee |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Interior Features | High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Smoke Free |
| Heating | Active Solar, Propane, Solar, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove |
| Cooling | None |
| Flooring | Carpet, Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove |
| Appliances | Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator |
| Exterior Features | Fire Pit, Private Yard |
| Garage | Yes |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Roof | Composition |
| Lot Features | Many Trees, Open Lot, Secluded, Sloped, Borders National Forest, Mountainous |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Levels | One |
| Construction | Frame, Wood Siding |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water Source | Well |
| Senior Community | No |
| Special Conditions | None Known |
Location
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 |
Price change Source: REcolorado® #4472689 |
$635,000 -2.3% $583/sqft |
| 8/21/2026 |
Listed for sale Source: REcolorado® #4472689 |
$650,000 $596/sqft |
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of November 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM MST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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