Perfectly situated just above Colona with easy access to Montrose, Ridgway, and Telluride, come build your dream mountain home while enjoying the comfort of a move-in-ready cabin. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath sits on 40 private acres with sweeping views of the Cimarron Mountain Range. Live here now and later transform the cabin into a guesthouse or rental ADU once you build your main residence. Originally built as a hunting retreat, the home has been updated for year-round living with full electric, a modern kitchen, and a heat pump system for efficient heating and cooling. Expansive bay windows flood the living space with natural light and capture stunning sunsets over the mountains. The property has also been professionally fire-mitigated and the forest thoughtfully thinned, adding both safety and peace of mind. Wildlife abounds—deer, elk, and other Colorado creatures wander through regularly. A 12’x16’ insulated shed and an additional 12’x16’ lean-to provide extra storage or workspace. Surrounded by BLM land and undeveloped parcels with NO HOA, this retreat offers unmatched privacy, excellent hunting, and limitless potential. Despite its seclusion, you’re just minutes from Montrose and Ridgway, and only an hour to world-class skiing, dining, and festivals in Telluride.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$590Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by James (J.J.) Ossola• LIV Sotheby's International Realty - Telluride
A perfect summer get-away! Come play, hunt, and relax on this beautiful low alpine 40-acre mountain parcel in Ouray County, located just 5 miles from Colona. The darling, cozy cabin is perched atop a hill in the southeast corner of the lot in a wide clearing where you can enjoy near 360-degree views of the Sneffels and Cimarron Mountains to the south, the Elk Mountains to the Northeast, the Grand Mesa and Montrose Valley to the north, and the Uncompahgre Plateau to the west. There is plenty of room for several RV's or to build a much larger, custom permanent home. A trail on a permissive easement through the adjoining property leads to BLM land in Hunting Unit 62. The cabin provides all the creature comforts you might need, including electricity, running water, a full kitchen, bathroom with flush toilet, flex room, satellite internet service, swamp cooler, and electric heat supplemented by a wood-burning stove. Cell phone service is also good. The expansive picture windows in the living room frame the gorgeous views and bring the outdoors in. Enjoy outdoor living and dining on the front wooden deck. A separate 10' x 14' wood shed provides additional storage space. Note: Water is supplied by a cistern system and must be hauled. You can fill your water tank at the conveniently located water station in Colona at the junction of Hwy 550 and Buckhorn Road. Pinion Ridge Road is a private road privately and well-maintained by a neighboring property owner, who also maintains the seller's . 3-mile long driveway, affording year-round access for those who might want it.
Public Records
Nov 22, 2013
Sold
$204,100
$292/sq ft
cren #687116
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$204,000
$291/sq ft
Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$225,000
$321/sq ft
+8
You MUST SEE this huge slice of Heaven on Earth!40 acres & a 612 sq ft cabin looking out on thousands of acres of BLM & Nat. Forest right out your back wall of glass. Truly a Hunter's, Hiker's, & Nature Lovers dream come true. Every variety of wildlife imaginable & Seclusion from the canyons & high atop Pinon Ridge all for $225,000 + OWNER WILL FINANCE with 25% down, 6%, 2yr balloon! These deals don't come around often & OWNER WILL INCLUDE SNOWMOBILE IN THE DEAL!!!
cren #657038
Jan 1, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2011
Listed
$225,000
$321/sq ft
cren #643781
Nov 14, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$321/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,284 (+39.8%)
$18,460 + $6,100
$24,560
2024
$918 (+2.1%)
$18,460 + $6,100
$24,560
2023
$899 (+25.9%)
$11,510 + $7,570
$19,080
2022
$714 (−0.6%)
$11,510 + $7,570
$19,080
2021
$718 (+17.0%)
$8,010 + $7,180
$15,190
2020
$614 (+0.9%)
$8,240 + $7,390
$15,630
2019
$608 (+20.1%)
$8,240 + $5,280
$13,520
2018
$506 (+0.7%)
$8,240 + $5,280
$13,520
2017
$503 (−31.0%)
$5,330 + $5,760
$11,090
2016
$729 (+6.0%)
$5,330 + $5,760
$11,090
2015
$688 (+21.6%)
$10,750 + $5,180
$15,930
2014
$566
$10,750 + $5,180
$15,930
Tax history for 668 Pinyon Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,284 (+39.8%)
$18,460 + $6,100
$24,560
2024
$918 (+2.1%)
$18,460 + $6,100
$24,560
2023
$899 (+25.9%)
$11,510 + $7,570
$19,080
2022
$714 (−0.6%)
$11,510 + $7,570
$19,080
2021
$718 (+17.0%)
$8,010 + $7,180
$15,190
2020
$614 (+0.9%)
$8,240 + $7,390
$15,630
2019
$608 (+20.1%)
$8,240 + $5,280
$13,520
2018
$506 (+0.7%)
$8,240 + $5,280
$13,520
2017
$503 (−31.0%)
$5,330 + $5,760
$11,090
2016
$729 (+6.0%)
$5,330 + $5,760
$11,090
2015
$688 (+21.6%)
$10,750 + $5,180
$15,930
2014
$566
$10,750 + $5,180
$15,930
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
704
Year built
1991
Style
Other
County
Ouray County
APN
R004145
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 20, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame, Stick Built
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Fencing: Back Yard
Green Features
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Land Information
Current Use: Residential, Recreational, Single Family
Possible Use: Horses
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 40
Lot Features: Cleared, Cul-De-Sac
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Zoning Description: Residential Single Family
Property Information
Has VIew
Above Grade Finished Area: 700
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,270.78
Tax Year: 2024
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cellular Phone Reception, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available
Sewer: Engineered Septic, Septic Tank
Water Source: Cistern
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 704
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Ouray County
APN: R004145
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Cottonwood Elementary School
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Columbine Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.1mi
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Montrose High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi
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Estimated sale price
$393,000 – $475,000
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