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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,344 sqft
MLS Listing ID 6557116
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N false
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,344
Year Built 1995
Annual Tax Amount $1,813
Lot Size 40.000 Acres
Acres 40.0
Property Sub-Type Residential-Detached
Source REcolorado
Property Description
Built for self-sufficiency, the home runs on solar power with a backup generator, keeping your footprint light and your independence strong. A durable metal roof and brand-new stucco (installed in 2025) ensure long-term, low-maintenance living. This property isn't for the faint of heart-it's for the hardy, those drawn to the raw beauty of Colorado's high country. Whether you're seeking a full-time homestead, seasonal getaway, or basecamp for outdoor adventures, this off-grid sanctuary offers the freedom, solitude, and lifestyle so many only dream about. Don't just visit the mountains-live in them. Property's NW corner abuts National Forest. Well allows for an additional home, 1 acre lawn/garden, and domestic animals. Home is located along a private road in which you must be accompanied by a broker (sorry, no drive bys), home is occupied full time. Note: This is one of 3 adjacent properties being offered for sale, giving you an opportunity to purchase 120 acres with a total of 3 homes if desired. Watch the video then reach out today for a showing!
Location
State CO
County Chaffee
Area Out Of Area
Zoning AR - Agriculture/Ranching
Direction Contact listing agent for directions. No unaccompanied drive-bys.
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuildings
Basement Walk-Out Access, Structural Floor
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Bedroom 2 Main
Bedroom 3 Main
Interior
Heating Wood Stove, Ductless
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplaces Type Single Fireplace
Fireplace true
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Appliance Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Propane
Roof Type Metal
Present Use Horses
Street Surface Dirt
Porch Patio, Deck
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Story 1
Sewer Septic, Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Wood/Frame,Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Longfellow
Middle Schools Salida
High Schools Salida
School District Salida R-32
Others
Senior Community false
SqFt Source Assessor
Virtual Tour https://book.emeraldrealestatemedia.com/13500-County-Road-251
