Tucked away among the trees in Empire, this little cabin speaks to the dream of having a place of your own in the Rockies. The forested setting invites you to imagine mountain mornings, coffee beneath the trees and time to slow down. For someone drawn to the simplicity of a small cabin surrounded by nature, the setting is the inspiration. Bring your imagination, your appreciation for mountain living and a thoughtful plan for the improvements and approvals needed to pursue your vision. Existing 458-square-foot pre-1960 residence with no running water and no existing approved septic/OWTS. Clear Creek County has advised that an approved holding tank will be required unless site evaluation determines a septic system is feasible. Property is not currently represented as habitable and is sold strictly as-is. Buyer must verify water, wastewater, permitting, financing and occupancy requirements.
Tucked away among the trees in Empire, this little cabin speaks to the dream of having a place of your own in the Rockies. The forested setting invites you to imagine mountain mornings, coffee beneath the trees and time to slow down. For someone drawn to the simplicity of a small cabin surrounded by nature, the setting is the inspiration. Bring your imagination, your appreciation for mountain living and a thoughtful plan for the improvements and approvals needed to pursue your vision. Existing 458-square-foot pre-1960 residence with no running water and no existing approved septic/OWTS. Clear Creek County has advised that an approved holding tank will be required unless site evaluation determines a septic system is feasible. Property is not currently represented as habitable and is sold strictly as-is. Buyer must verify water, wastewater, permitting, financing and occupancy requirements.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,153 (+105.8%)
$530 + $14,120
$14,650
2024
$560 (+0.3%)
$530 + $14,120
$14,650
2023
$558 (+47.3%)
$390 + $7,300
$7,690
2022
$379 (−0.4%)
$390 + $7,300
$7,690
2021
$381 (+90.6%)
$590 + $4,580
$5,170
2020
$200 (+0.4%)
$610 + $4,710
$5,320
2019
$199 (+8.2%)
$610 + $2,360
$2,970
2018
$184 (−4.4%)
$610 + $2,360
$2,970
2017
$192 (−8.0%)
$620 + $2,210
$2,830
2016
$209 (+2.0%)
$620 + $2,210
$2,830
2015
$205 (+1.5%)
$680 + $2,450
$3,130
2014
$202
$680 + $2,450
$3,130
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
458
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
458
Year built
1955
Style
Other
County
Clear Creek County
APN
183727300059
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
MR-1
Mountain Residential Distict - Single-Family Units
This District is established for the purpose of providing for single-family residential and other appropriate uses in mountainous terrain.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Water cleansing / storage / conveyance
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
13 days above 73° expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Empire, CO • 80438
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Redfin Estimate for 15 Junction Loop Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $110,000 and $511,000.
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