Public Remarks: This rustic cabin sits on US National Forest Land, and is an idyllic vacation home to enjoy endless outdoor recreational activities with privacy and seclusion. The land is on a 20 year land lease from the US Forest Service and is scheduled for renewal in 2028. The land lease is $1100 a year, and there is an additional $1,200 permit transfer fee due at the time of closing. The cabin will be sold with a bill of sale for the improvements only, and is a cash only purchase. All furnishings, the solar panel, and the propane tank that runs the appliances are included with the cabin. For more information go to http://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
9,486 sq ftLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Therese Anderson• Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
Contact: 303-986-4300
Bought with Jacob Trentman• Keller Williams Avenues Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,486 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
480
Year built
1955
Style
Other
County
Clear Creek County
APN
195925400008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 3, 2026.
NR-PC
Natural Resource - Preservation/Conservation District
This District is established for the purpose of providing for the conservation and preservation of public and private lands to meet recreation, open space, historic preservation, wildlife protection, scenic protection, and educational needs.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Infrastructure
Recreation
Oct 5, 1997 • Final
Building
Construct a new deck addition.
Addition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Features
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 0
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarter): 0
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Refrigerator
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Single Fireplace
Loft
Room Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Lot Information
Horse(s): No
Lot Features: Wooded, Abuts National Forest
Other Structures: Outbuildings
Zoning: NR-PC
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Waterfront: No
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: West Chicago Creek
MLS Area Major: Suburban Mountains
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 480
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Building Area Total: 480
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: 307
Tax Year: 2018
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Location
HOA Information
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 25
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
High School District: Clear Creek RE-1
Elementary School: Carlson
Middle or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Clear Creek
Location Information
Directions: From I 70 take exit 240 onto CO-103. Turn South onto Chicago Creek Rd. In 8.8 miles turn right onto Hefferman Gulch Rd. In 0.6 miles the cabin will be on your left.
Unparsed Address: 530 Hefferman Gulch Rd, Idaho Springs CO 80452
Street Number: 530
Street Name: Hefferman Gulch
Street Suffix: Rd
City: Idaho Springs
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Clear Creek
Country: US
Postal Code: 80452
Coordinates: -105.624374,39.672436
Latitude: 39.672436
Longitude: -105.624374
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,486 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Clear Creek County
APN: 195925400008
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 3, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: Seller's personal property
Listing Information
Close Price: $70,000
Photos Count: 26
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Cumulative Days on Market: 89
Days on Market: 89
Listing Contract Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
Modification Timestamp: Sunday, August 21, 2022 11:14 AM
Home Information
Year Built: 1955
Around this home
Schools
King-Murphy Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 11.2mi
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Clear Creek Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 12.1mi
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Clear Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
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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
9 days above 70° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$152,000 – $184,000
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