This is the perfect downtown Basalt Victorian-Style home 3 bedroom/2 bath home. Walk to everything that the Historic Town of Basalt has to offer including multiple shops, restaurants, school, library, parks and Rocky Mountain Institute. Located on this exceptionally large homesite, this charming 1898 Victorian home enjoys mature trees and gardens as well as a large storage home with a playroom for the young ones. Bring your imagination and creative talent to improve this property into a modern Victorian home with a location that is second to none.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
7,492 sq ftLot Size
$1,014Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Garrett Reuss• Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty-Snowmass Village
Bank Owned! Turn of the Century Victorian vintage. Needs work but has tremendous potential! Situated in the historical district, but not designated. Steps from downtown Basalt!Several porches and decks. $75 doc fee to be charged to buyer at closing.Meas to be verified. Sold as is!
Public Records
Apr 30, 1976
Sold
$32,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,957 (+26.0%)
$31,500 + $57,430
$88,930
2024
$6,314 (+2.9%)
$31,500 + $57,430
$88,930
2023
$6,139 (+22.3%)
$15,700 + $57,810
$73,510
2022
$5,021 (−4.2%)
$17,100 + $37,630
$54,730
2021
$5,244 (+11.7%)
$17,100 + $37,630
$54,730
2020
$4,693 (−1.2%)
$17,590 + $38,710
$56,300
2019
$4,747 (+4.8%)
$14,590 + $37,660
$52,250
2018
$4,529 (+4.6%)
$14,590 + $37,660
$52,250
2017
$4,331 (+36.9%)
$14,690 + $34,440
$49,130
2016
$3,163 (+2.0%)
$14,690 + $34,440
$49,130
2015
$3,101 (+13.1%)
$14,810 + $20,540
$35,350
2014
$2,741 (+2.3%)
$14,810 + $20,540
$35,350
2013
$2,679 (−4.2%)
$14,330 + $18,210
$32,540
2012
$2,797 (+3.1%)
$14,330 + $18,210
$32,540
2011
$2,713 (−31.4%)
$14,330 + $22,390
$36,720
2010
$3,955 (+1.0%)
$17,910 + $22,390
$40,300
2009
$3,917
$48,950 + $15,260
$64,210
Tax history for 159 E Homestead Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,957 (+26.0%)
$31,500 + $57,430
$88,930
2024
$6,314 (+2.9%)
$31,500 + $57,430
$88,930
2023
$6,139 (+22.3%)
$15,700 + $57,810
$73,510
2022
$5,021 (−4.2%)
$17,100 + $37,630
$54,730
2021
$5,244 (+11.7%)
$17,100 + $37,630
$54,730
2020
$4,693 (−1.2%)
$17,590 + $38,710
$56,300
2019
$4,747 (+4.8%)
$14,590 + $37,660
$52,250
2018
$4,529 (+4.6%)
$14,590 + $37,660
$52,250
2017
$4,331 (+36.9%)
$14,690 + $34,440
$49,130
2016
$3,163 (+2.0%)
$14,690 + $34,440
$49,130
2015
$3,101 (+13.1%)
$14,810 + $20,540
$35,350
2014
$2,741 (+2.3%)
$14,810 + $20,540
$35,350
2013
$2,679 (−4.2%)
$14,330 + $18,210
$32,540
2012
$2,797 (+3.1%)
$14,330 + $18,210
$32,540
2011
$2,713 (−31.4%)
$14,330 + $22,390
$36,720
2010
$3,955 (+1.0%)
$17,910 + $22,390
$40,300
2009
$3,917
$48,950 + $15,260
$64,210
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,492 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,607
Year built
1898
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Eagle County
APN
R026400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $4,747.44
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head down main street in Basalt (aka Midland Avenue). At the edge of Main St./Midland, make a left turn on Homestead. The house is approx. 1,000 yards on the left side of the street.
Subdivision Name: Townsite of Basalt
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,607
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Eagle County
APN: R026400
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Property Information
Model: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Information
Standard Status: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Basalt Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Basalt Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Basalt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 86° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Basalt, CO • 81621
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49
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.9 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.55M – $1.88M
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