Stunning, 5 acre, mountain retreat just 1 mile from historic Idaho Springs! This peaceful property is surrounded hundreds of acres of National Forest. The home is currently used as a popular short term rental. It features a quest suite on the lower level with it's own fridge & microwave. The main level is bright open and vaulted. Enjoy the cozy gas fireplace on chilly winter days or during dinner in the evening. There is room for 2 or more cooks in the large kitchen and the island seating is great for entertaining while playing chef. Speaking of entertaining, the large dinning room opens to a wide deck. Relax over morning coffee or evening cocktails while enjoying the mountain views. The private, primary suite features a sliding glass door to outside and vaulted ceilings. The ensuite bath has a large shower and a big corner soaking tub for relaxing. This home is out of town but has city water and sewer for for low maintenance. There is an oversized 2-car garage for all your toys and gear. This home is all about the Colorado lifestyle and is the perfect basecamp to take advantage of all thing outdoors. Enjoy historic mountain towns, unique shops, bistros, brew pubs, distilleries, casinos, rafting, mountain biking, zip lines and more! It is just 25 min to skiing, 30 min to Metro area, 45 minutes to Lake Dillion and within 1.5 hours of multiple world class ski areas. The short term rental permit with the county. Schedule your tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
4.9 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joshua Spinner• Clear Creek Realty Colorado LLC
Contact: JOSHUASPINNER@GMAIL.COM,303-567-1010
Bought with Joshua Spinner• Clear Creek Realty Colorado LLC
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,380
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clear Creek County
APN
196102302001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 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
Oct 11, 2023 • Final
Building
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Sep 19, 2005 • Final
Building
Install a manufactured single-family home with a site-built basement and an attached garage.
New construction
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.
New Construction Status: Not New, Previously Owned
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,512
Zoning: MR-1
Land Information
Crops: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Deciduous Trees, Sloping Lot, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Abuts Public Open Space, House Faces West
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,836
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Has Water Rights: No
Sewer: Public Sewer
Sewer Supplier: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Carlson
Middle Or Junior High School: Clear Creek
High School: Clear Creek
High School District: Clear Creek
Location Information
Directions: I-70 to exit 240. South on Highway 103 1.3 miles to Wheel Haven Rd. 76 Wheel Haven is 200 yards up, the last home on the road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Clear Creek County
APN: 196102302001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Home Information
Builder Model: Private with easy access
Around this home
Schools
King-Murphy Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.6mi
9/10
Clear Creek Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
2/10
Clear Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 74° 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
Idaho Springs, CO • 80452
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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42
23
50
29
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29
57
36
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50
65
42
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36
45
26
43
27
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Sun exposure
30/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Idaho Springs. There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.5 hrs
1.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$757,000 – $916,000
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