Under contract but accepting backup offers! This 115 acre masterpiece property & home is ready to welcome you just 20 mins from Trinidad! Exquisitely designed & meticulously maintained, this property has everything you could ever want or need! This inviting home is crafted to inspire you w/ it's stunning views from every room, quality crafstmanship & high end finishes. With a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a gun room safe, art studio, lovely living area w/ custom fireplace, entertaining area in the walkout basement & ample storage throughout, feel free to create, entertain, work on a hobby or rest to your heart's desire. The wrap around deck & patios allow you to take in the views while enjoying the outdoors any time of day. Inside or out, feast your eyes on the 360 * unobstructed picturesque mountain views of the Sangre de Cristos, Spanish Peaks & Fishers Peak! Gorgeous xeriscaping surrounds the home including a seasonal stream in the backyard. Besides the large attached garage, you will also enjoy the 45x60 steel building w/ concrete floors & electricity. The property includes trails, a shooting range & clay launcher & 3 seasonal ponds that are frequented by wildlife regularly! Truly your own little piece of paradise at an unbelievable price! Call to schedule your private tour today!
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Market trends in 81082, CO
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.4%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$255K
$20K MoM
Avg. days on market
69d
17 days MoM
Recently sold homes
30
7 MoM
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Sale history for 12780 Picket Wire Rd
Date
Event
Price
PARMLS #203357
Aug 31, 2022
Sold
$870,000
$148/sq ft
Jul 7, 2022
Listed
$895,000
$152/sq ft
SPMLS #22-546
Aug 31, 2022
Sold
$870,000
$148/sq ft
May 27, 2022
Listed
$895,000
$152/sq ft
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This 115 acre masterpiece property & home is ready to welcome you just 20 mins from Trinidad! Exquisitely designed & meticulously maintained, this property has everything you could ever want or need! Stunningly beautiful as soon as you pull up, this inviting home is crafted to inspire you & comfort you daily with it's stunning views from every room, quality crafstmanship & high end finishes. With a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a gun room safe, art studio, lovely living area w/ custom fireplace, entertaining area in the walkout basement & ample storage throughout, feel free to create, entertain, work on a hobby or rest to your heart's desire. The wrap around deck & patios allow you to take in the views while enjoying the outdoors any time of day. Inside or out, feast your eyes on the west views as you gaze at rolling valleys leading your eye gently to the Sangre de Cristo range and Spanish Peaks. From the east side you can't miss picturesque views of Fishers Peak. Gorgeous xeriscaping surrounds the home including an underground cistern fed by roof water that overflows into a seasonal stream that meanders down the west side of the yard. The attached garage is roomy & set up w/ work benches for your projects. If that's not enough, the 45x60 steel building complete w/ concrete floor, electricity, generator & the solar system that used to power the house is a homeowners dream for storage & projects. The gravity fed cisterns that provide water to the house sit on the west side of the shop and are permitted to collect rainwater. If needed, there are water stations close by to bring water in or you may have it delivered by one of the several water delivery services in town, it's that easy! Not to be forgotten are the equally incredible 115 acres that are made for any kind of adventure! The stone picnic table set, firepit and nature are just a few of the features you'll enjoy. Walk the trail to the nob above the metal shop, hike to the labyrinth & enjoy a quiet place to meditate on the beautiful nature you're surrounded by. You may even be welcomed by some of the incredible wildlife that frequent the three seasonal ponds and also calls this property home. To top it off, have some fun honing your skills at the shooting bench or clay launcher located in the bottom meadow of the property. Finally there is no HOA to worry about! Truly a little piece of paradise! Under contract but accepting backup offers!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,857 (−2.8%)
2024
$1,910 (+3.9%)
2023
$1,839 (+52.8%)
$7,140 + $45,270
$52,410
2022
$1,204 (−0.5%)
$6,610 + $35,220
$41,830
2021
$1,210 (+38.1%)
$6,800 + $36,010
$42,810
2020
$876
$6,800 + $26,750
$33,550
Tax history for 12780 Picket Wire Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,857 (−2.8%)
2024
$1,910 (+3.9%)
2023
$1,839 (+52.8%)
$7,140 + $45,270
$52,410
2022
$1,204 (−0.5%)
$6,610 + $35,220
$41,830
2021
$1,210 (+38.1%)
$6,800 + $36,010
$42,810
2020
$876
$6,800 + $26,750
$33,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
95.1 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
4,373
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Las Animas County
APN
14026801
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage, Carport
Appliances: Washer, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Covered
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,542
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,345
Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 115
Zoning: 11
Zoning Description: 11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,460.32
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Cistern, Well
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
School District: Trinidad School District
Location Information
Directions: From I-25 take Main St exit and follow signs to get onto Hwy 12. Go to County Rd 57.7 (Cokedale). Turn Right. Go to Picketwire Rd (Picketwire Ranch sign). Turn right. Follow Picketwire Rd to the driveway. Turn Right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,373
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 95.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Las Animas County
APN: 14026801
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 7198904037
Around this home
Schools
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
4/10
Trinidad Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Trinidad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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