Hidden behind a private gate just 15 minutes from Main Street Breckenridge lies one of the area's best-kept secrets. The French Gulch community is an incredibly private mountain enclave where opportunities to purchase are rare. Set on 2.80 acres backing directly to National Forest at over 10,000 feet, this authentic Colorado cabin is for those who value adventure, solitude, and the true backcountry lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a weekend basecamp or a mountain camp to gather with family and friends, this is the real Colorado experience. The 3-bedroom cabin offers grid power, a private well, septic system, owned propane tank, Starlink capability, propane heat, and a wood-burning stove. Step outside to immediate access to hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting, and endless National Forest, surrounded by iconic peaks including Mount Guyot and Mount Baldy. Four-wheel drive is recommended year-round and essential in winter, with many owners accessing their cabins by snowshoes after major snowfalls. This is a rare opportunity to own a true Colorado mountain camp in one of Breckenridge's most private backcountry communities.
Hidden behind a private gate just 15 minutes from Main Street Breckenridge lies one of the area's best-kept secrets. The French Gulch community is an incredibly private mountain enclave where opportunities to purchase are rare. Set on 2.80 acres backing directly to National Forest at over 10,000 feet, this authentic Colorado cabin is for those who value adventure, solitude, and the true backcountry lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a weekend basecamp or a mountain camp to gather with family and friends, this is the real Colorado experience. The 3-bedroom cabin offers grid power, a private well, septic system, owned propane tank, Starlink capability, propane heat, and a wood-burning stove. Step outside to immediate access to hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting, and endless National Forest, surrounded by iconic peaks including Mount Guyot and Mount Baldy. Four-wheel drive is recommended year-round and essential in winter, with many owners accessing their cabins by snowshoes after major snowfalls. This is a rare opportunity to own a true Colorado mountain camp in one of Breckenridge's most private backcountry communities.
SAR #S1070025
Jul 14, 2026
Pending
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Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$900,000
$893/sq ft
+28
Hidden behind a private gate just 15 minutes from Main Street Breckenridge lies one of the area's best-kept secrets. The French Gulch community is an incredibly private mountain enclave where opportunities to purchase are rare. Set on 2.80 acres backing directly to National Forest at over 10,000 feet, this authentic Colorado cabin is for those who value adventure, solitude, and the true backcountry lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a weekend basecamp or a mountain camp to gather with family and friends, this is the real Colorado experience. The 3-bedroom cabin offers grid power, a private well, septic system, owned propane tank, Starlink capability, propane heat, and a wood-burning stove. Step outside to immediate access to hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hunting, and endless National Forest, surrounded by iconic peaks including Mount Guyot and Mount Baldy. Four-wheel drive is recommended year-round and essential in winter, with many owners accessing their cabins by snowshoes after major snowfalls. This is a rare opportunity to own a true Colorado mountain camp in one of Breckenridge's most private backcountry communities.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$65,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,834 (+18.0%)
2024
$2,401 (−1.7%)
2023
$2,443 (+108.0%)
2022
$1,175 (−1.8%)
2021
$1,196 (+16.4%)
2020
$1,028 (+1.4%)
2019
$1,013 (+31.6%)
2018
$770 (+9.3%)
2017
$704 (−5.2%)
2016
$743 (−7.5%)
2014
$803
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,008
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Summit County
APN
2801894
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
RME
Residential Mountain Estates
The RME Zoning District was established to provide a zoning district to accommodate larger lot development in the rural areas of the County.B.The RME Zoning District is an antiquated zoning district remaining in effect per Section 3305.01. A property in the County cannot be rezoned to RME, but must instead rezone to one of the zoning districts listed in Section 3301.C.If a property was rezoned to RME after 1969, it is recognized in some instances that the BOCC may have limited density on parcels zoned RME beyond the mathematic limits of the actual parcel size via limits stated in the resolution of approval to ensure the parcel met the criteria for decision. Owners of property zoned RME are thus hereby advised that they remain responsible to accurately ascertain the limitations on density set forth in any such resolutions, which may or may not be of record.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Sep 30, 2003 • Final
Elec
Install a new electrical service for a home that was previously powered by a generator.
Electrical
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 67° expected this year, 26 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Breckenridge, CO • 80424
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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64
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34
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31
18
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Breckenridge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5621 French Gulch Rd
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