Live sustainably in a 6+ acre peaceful artist's compound surrounded by the tall pines of Timberdale Ranch, located North of Bayfield, Colorado. The community is horse friendly with a 45+ acre grazing pasture. The original home is an Earthship, an energy-efficient style of home that incorporates living within the native habitat. The philosophies of "Earthship Living" include using recycled materials and solar gain to construct a home that reduces the negative effects of conventional building practices. This immaculate, well-maintained property is full of natural light, is surrounded by fruit trees, and has a spacious and open floorplan that embraces this unique lifestyle. Skylights and exposed trusses provide a feel of living in a solarium, with built-in planters throughout the home. You will also find a number of art/pottery display spaces, gorgeous log vegas, and saltillo tile flooring. The kitchen has built-in seating and dining areas, tile countertops, pendant and spot lighting. Ceiling fans throughout with windows and doors on each side of the home allow for comfortable circulation of airflow. The home has two bedroom spaces: one next to the kitchen, and one that runs the entire length of the home, with panoramic walls of glass showcasing the sublime, private views of the outdoors. There is one full bath with a luxurious claw-foot bathtub and a separate shower, and another bath with a deep soaking tub/shower combo with natural stone. Heating is obtained via passive solar, two efficient wood stoves and electric heating units in each bath. The partially covered flagstone patio and steps is a socially cheerful venue to enjoy the outdoors, with easy-care native gardens. A separate outdoor deck, with in-ground firepit, built-in seating and planters, is essentially an outdoor living room, great for entertaining and enjoying the serene natural setting. A recently built forced air heated RV GARAGE with separate heated bay (currently used as an art studio) accommodates many different purposes. There is a 3/4 bath on the first floor. The large bay contains a separate enclosed room for your dream toolbox, RV, recreational toys and game room. The light, bright large open space upstairs is perfect for guests and a wonderful compliment to the lifestyle of the Earthship. The garage bays have stained concrete floors and automatic openers. There is also a separate barn/stable with tack room that is great for storage or for your horses. This property provides the ultimate closeness to living in the majestic outdoors, and the energy efficiency of the main home provides plenty of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer months. Schedule your personal tour of this warm and inviting property today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
6.4 acresLot Size
$287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Serwe• The Wells Group of Durango, Inc.
RECENTLY APPRAISED AT $325,000. Truly remarkable and unusual, efficient residence with all the amenities you will need for economical living in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Earth walls provide thermal mass keeping cool in Summer and warm in Winter. The home maintains a constant temeperature. SEE GREEN DISCLOSURE. Delightful sunroom and skylights bring in plenty of light. 2 wodstoves, 2 baths, built in kitchen seating, lots of built in shelving. 4 bay carport for vehicles/toys as well as separate workshop. The roof is EPDM, rubber membrane, hard to damage, 30 year life, installed in '05. Vapor barrier - the back an sides have a vapor barrier as per architects specs. It lies about 6" underground, on a slope. The purpose is to keep moisture draining away from the house. It consists of 2 layers of 6 mil plastic. Plants should not be planted within 30 ft of the back or sides of the house. OTHER: TOOL/STORAGE SHED. The residence is fenced for pets and to keep out the critters. Raised beds and fruit trees. 1800 gal cistern too. Addition was built in 2004. Covenants at timberdaleranch.org. Covenants prohibit chickens.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,624 (+30.4%)
$6,750 + $33,640
$40,390
2024
$2,012 (+9.7%)
$6,750 + $33,640
$40,390
2023
$1,835 (+12.5%)
$5,340 + $27,010
$32,350
2022
$1,631 (−3.9%)
$5,280 + $22,100
$27,380
2021
$1,698 (+20.7%)
$5,430 + $22,730
$28,160
2020
$1,407 (+28.9%)
$5,030 + $19,060
$24,090
2019
$1,092 (+10.5%)
$5,030 + $14,210
$19,240
2018
$988 (−0.4%)
$5,030 + $14,210
$19,240
2017
$992 (−2.5%)
$5,070 + $12,670
$17,740
2016
$1,017 (+36.3%)
$5,730 + $12,400
$18,130
2014
$746
$5,730 + $12,400
$18,130
Tax history for 131 Badger Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,624 (+30.4%)
$6,750 + $33,640
$40,390
2024
$2,012 (+9.7%)
$6,750 + $33,640
$40,390
2023
$1,835 (+12.5%)
$5,340 + $27,010
$32,350
2022
$1,631 (−3.9%)
$5,280 + $22,100
$27,380
2021
$1,698 (+20.7%)
$5,430 + $22,730
$28,160
2020
$1,407 (+28.9%)
$5,030 + $19,060
$24,090
2019
$1,092 (+10.5%)
$5,030 + $14,210
$19,240
2018
$988 (−0.4%)
$5,030 + $14,210
$19,240
2017
$992 (−2.5%)
$5,070 + $12,670
$17,740
2016
$1,017 (+36.3%)
$5,730 + $12,400
$18,130
2014
$746
$5,730 + $12,400
$18,130
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,417
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R002411
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Apr 4, 2017 • Active
Residential - garage with storage
ADU
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, RV Access/Parking, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile
Other Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Tongue and Groove Ceiling(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Main Level Master, Skylights