Off grid 4 bedroom fully furnished cabin on a 10+ acre inholding surrounded by National Forest. Owner financing terms available with at least 20% down. Located at 9500' elevation amongst the deer, elk, and turkey, this is truly one of the most unique properties you'll find on the market today. It's located less than 5 miles up Middle Mountain Road above Vallecito Lake. Winter access is snowmobile only. Spring fed pond holds water all year and is a huge attractant for the local wildlife. This has been a successful vacation rental during the Summer and Fall, averaging $295 a night and bringing in $25K - $30K a year. Seller is willing to transfer the future bookings to buyer at closing. Taxes are $1,139.16 a year. Exceptional recreational opportunities are right out the door including both lake and stream fishing, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, and fabulous big game hunting for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and mule deer. The Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado at 499,771 acres, has multiple trailheads located just down the road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
10.8 acresLot Size
$455Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Osborn• The Wells Group of Durango, Inc.
Bought with Antonio Alonzo• Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,736
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
La Plata County
APN
R011447
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
May 18, 2021 • Final
Residential - new single family
New construction
Jul 17, 2007 • Active
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Living Room
Equipment
Appliances: Oven, Propane Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Coverings
Furnished
Other Features: Furnished, Main Level Master, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Metal
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Gas Grill, Propane Tank - Leased
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Land Information
Elevation: 9500
Current Use: Residential
Possible Use: Recreational, Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 10.8
Lot Size Dimensions: See map
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Borders National Forest, Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Access is Seasonal, Public Road
Road Responsibility: No Winter Maintenance
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
Zoning Description: Residential Single Family
Property Information
Has VIew
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,139.16
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Spring
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Propane, Wood
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,736
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: La Plata County
APN: R011447
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Bayfield Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 16.7mi
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Bayfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 16.6mi
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Bayfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 16.7mi
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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
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 81° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$752,000 – $910,000
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