One-of-a-kind mountain retreat backing directly to National Forest on 5.16 private acres! Enjoy complete privacy with no neighbors in sight and endless outdoor recreation right from your doorstep, including hiking, snowshoeing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling. This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect combination of mountain charm and modern amenities. The freshly painted exterior enhances the home's curb appeal and mountain character. Home comes with in floor radiant heat for the cool mornings. The spacious gourmet kitchen features an 10-foot island, vegetable sink, double ovens, pantry, a dining/sitting area, Vaulted post-and-beam ceilings, granite countertops, black stainless steel appliances. From your living room, you have a rock fireplace, hardwood floors and it overlooks your private trout pond and surrounding forest. Wildlife is abundant with visits from deer, elk, moose, fox, and bears. Relax on one of three recently updated decks with newer railing while listening to the waterfall and hummingbirds, or follow the trail to discover two additional ponds and streams. The property also includes a charming early-1900s cabin with electricity, wood burning stove, hardwood floors and updated chinking. The impressive 1,504 sq. ft. detached garage is topped by a 720 s.f. fully finished one-bedroom loft complete with a kitchen, living room, pantry and bath—perfect for guests, caretaker quarters, or additional rental income. A creek flows through the property. For your convenience, a snowplow is included for maintaining the private ¼-mile driveway. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities as a private mountain retreat, family getaway, or income-producing investment. A property this unique, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, modern updates, and incredible recreational opportunities, is a rare find. Come experience this extraordinary mountain paradise for yourself!
Sale and tax history for 1430 Lower Travis Gulch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #3293371
Jul 7, 2026
Listed
$1,250,000
$488/sq ft
+37
One-of-a-kind mountain retreat backing directly to National Forest on 5.16 private acres! Enjoy complete privacy with no neighbors in sight and endless outdoor recreation right from your doorstep, including hiking, snowshoeing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling. This beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect combination of mountain charm and modern amenities. The freshly painted exterior enhances the home's curb appeal and mountain character. Home comes with in floor radiant heat for the cool mornings. The spacious gourmet kitchen features an 10-foot island, vegetable sink, double ovens, pantry, a dining/sitting area, Vaulted post-and-beam ceilings, granite countertops, black stainless steel appliances. From your living room, you have a rock fireplace, hardwood floors and it overlooks your private trout pond and surrounding forest. Wildlife is abundant with visits from deer, elk, moose, fox, and bears. Relax on one of three recently updated decks with newer railing while listening to the waterfall and hummingbirds, or follow the trail to discover two additional ponds and streams. The property also includes a charming early-1900s cabin with electricity, wood burning stove, hardwood floors and updated chinking. The impressive 1,504 sq. ft. detached garage is topped by a 720 s.f. fully finished one-bedroom loft complete with a kitchen, living room, pantry and bath-perfect for guests, caretaker quarters, or additional rental income. A creek flows through the property. For your convenience, a snowplow is included for maintaining the private 1/4-mile driveway. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities as a private mountain retreat, family getaway, or income-producing investment. A property this unique, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, modern updates, and incredible recreational opportunities, is a rare find. Come experience this extraordinary mountain paradise for yourself!
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #8413932
Aug 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2015
Listed
$289,900
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 2013
Sold
$1,200,000
$469/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2012
Sold
$200,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,215 (+13.3%)
$8,060 + $49,120
$57,180
2024
$3,720 (+0.8%)
$8,060 + $49,120
$57,180
2023
$3,692 (+26.9%)
$7,460 + $48,240
$55,700
2022
$2,909 (+1.8%)
$6,630 + $33,210
$39,840
2021
$2,857 (−1.1%)
$6,830 + $34,170
$41,000
2020
$2,890 (+6.5%)
$6,100 + $35,140
$41,240
2019
$2,713 (−10.3%)
$6,100 + $35,140
$41,240
2018
$3,025 (+1.8%)
$6,100 + $35,140
$41,240
2017
$2,972 (+1.6%)
$8,920 + $36,100
$45,020
2016
$2,926 (+5.3%)
$8,920 + $36,100
$45,020
2015
$2,779 (−4.6%)
$9,860 + $33,720
$43,580
2014
$2,913
$9,860 + $33,720
$43,580
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
5.16 Acres
Year renovated
1933
Finished Sq. Ft.
440
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
440
Year built
1933
Style
Other
County
Gilpin County
APN
R114687
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RR
IR1
Resource Residential District
The intent of this District is to conserve, sustain, and protect from premature urban encroachment rural areas and resources, particularly agricultural and forested lands; and maintain a balanced rural-urban environment without interfering with the entrepreneurial abilities and endeavors of local residents. This district also preserves a rural environment preferred by many people over subdivisions and higher density urban or community settings
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
General retail
Housing-Single unit
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
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 77° expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1430 Lower Travis Gulch Rd
$1,195,536
$54K under list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $510K to $1.2M.