Howard Peak Retreat is the perfect property for remote peaceful living with exquisite views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range. Only 35 minutes from Salida and a little over 5 miles above the town of Howard. This 20 Ac parcel surrounded by trees, unique rock formations, abuts public lands to the West and South. Opportunity for endless recreational activities like white-water rafting or fly fishing along the Arkansas River Recreational area. Hike to your hidden bistro set on ledge or ATV along BLM roads. Turn key, completely off grid home, solar power system with 2.6kW array and 1445 Ah battery bank, Kohler backup generator with brand new battery. Owners will leave the StarLink system with antenna, wire and router in place for buyers for immediate internet access. Propane hot water baseboard heating and wood burning stove keeps you comfortable. The custom-built home boasts open floor plan with gorgeous view of mtns. 2 BR on main level with lower level family/gym room with 3rd BR, full bath. Wrap around front deck allows for easy utility room entry. Septic system size unknown, inspected and pumped '22 plus entire inside of home newly painted '22. Brand new carpet throughout lower level 5/23. Large 4 car garage can be used for vehicles or workshop with 500-gallon water cistern, wood burning stove. NEW 2.4 KW solar array ready to be installed for dedicated garage electricity complete with battery storage and roof mount ($5,730 value). This is a horse/animal property with a full fenced pasture 2 stall barn, well allows for watering of domestic animals. Grow your own food year-round with a large fully equipped greenhouse with veggies ready to pick and outdoor fenced garden with 10 beds. All homesteading implements and materials stay: mower, fencing equipment and more - see Add'l Features in supplement section. Bright and heavenly sky for dramatic viewing of the Milky Way! All you need for private, remote, Homestead living at its' finest! Home furnishings negotiable.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Bill Davis• Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC
Listed by Helene Desmarais• Keller Williams Foothills Realty
Contact: info@coloradolrl.com,970-390-8617
Bought with Dawn Havery• Coldwell Banker Realty 28
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Market trends in 81233, CO
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.9%
+0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$631K
$8K MoM
Avg. days on market
85d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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2 MoM
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Sale history for 5233 Sand Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 26, 2023
Sold
$742,000
$240/sq ft
SAR #S1041090
Jul 21, 2023
Sold
$730,000
$236/sq ft
Jul 8, 2023
Pending
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Jun 3, 2023
Listed
$730,000
$236/sq ft
+30
Howard Peak Retreat is the perfect property for remote peaceful living with exquisite views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range. Only 35 minutes from Salida and a little over 5 miles above the town of Howard. This 20 Ac parcel surrounded by trees, unique rock formations, abuts public lands to the West and South. Opportunity for endless recreational activities like white-water rafting or fly fishing along the Arkansas River Recreational area. Hike to your hidden bistro set on ledge or ATV along BLM roads. Turn key, completely off grid home, solar power system with 2.6kW array and 1445 Ah battery bank, Kohler backup generator with brand new battery. Owners will leave the StarLink system with antenna, wire and router in place for buyers for immediate internet access. Propane hot water baseboard heating and wood burning stove keeps you comfortable. The custom-built home boasts open floor plan with gorgeous view of mtns. 2 BR on main level with lower level family/gym room with 3rd BR, full bath. Wrap around front deck allows for easy utility room entry. Septic system size unknown, inspected and pumped '22 plus entire inside of home newly painted '22. Brand new carpet throughout lower level 5/23. Large 4 car garage can be used for vehicles or workshop with 500-gallon water cistern, wood burning stove. NEW 2.4 KW solar array ready to be installed for dedicated garage electricity complete with battery storage and roof mount ($5,730 value). This is a horse/animal property with a full fenced pasture 2 stall barn, well allows for watering of domestic animals. Grow your own food year-round with a large fully equipped greenhouse with veggies ready to pick and outdoor fenced garden with 10 beds. All homesteading implements and materials stay: mower, fencing equipment and more – see Add'l Features in supplement section. Bright and heavenly sky for dramatic viewing of the Milky Way! All you need for private, remote, Homestead living at its’ finest! Home furnishings negotiable.
Well Information: Usage: Household w/Irrigation,Household w/Lives...
Has Water Rights: No
Sewer: Septic Tank
Sewer Supplier: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Cotopaxi
Middle Or Junior High School: Cotopaxi
High School: Cotopaxi
High School District: Cotopaxi RE-3
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 50 east from Salida to Howard. Turn left on CR4. Follow across the river, bear right to CR45. to Sand Gulch Rd. Turn left on Sand Rd and stay on it for about 5 miles. About 4.5 miles up road, the road becomes private property. At first intersection, turn left and follow road through 2 gates. Home is at end of road. Takes 20 minutes to travel up the dirt road. Google maps will take you directly to property.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,098
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Fremont County
APN: 77014590
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Other
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Around this home
Schools
Cotopaxi Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.1mi
5/10
Cotopaxi Junior-Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 84° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Howard, CO • 81233
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$802,000 – $971,000
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