Check out video and property website here! www.cribflyer.com/goldrush -Discover 1.4 acres of Colorado possibility just minutes from St. Mary's Glacier. This gently sloped corner lot offers the perfect blend of privacy, sunlight, and usability-complete with southern exposure, mountain views, and a cleared building site ready for your vision. A driveway is already in place, leading to a flat, prepared area ideal for your future cabin or full-time mountain home. The owners have engineer drawings for proposed well and septic locations, giving you a valuable head start on planning and permitting. An electric pole is at the lot line for easy tie in to the grid. With trees thoughtfully cleared and a new shed included, the property is equally suited for weekend camping or immediate progress toward building. The land offers multiple access points, including potential lower-lot driveway options for flexible design and easy year-round use. The gentle sloped terrain makes it a rare find in this high-alpine setting. Located less than 2 miles from the iconic St. Mary's Glacier trailhead, this parcel sits at the heart of Colorado adventure. Idaho Springs is known for 4x4 routes, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and quick access to nearby skiing, making it a true four-season playground. You're also moments from the town's exciting new chapter-the Argo Cable Car, mountaintop entertainment, and a growing recreation hub that's redefining the area. Whether you're dreaming of a quiet retreat in the pines or a basecamp for endless exploration, this property delivers the Colorado lifestyle at its best. Come set up camp or start building your mountain getaway. Call the listing agent to walk the property.
You could be living on your own private Idaho Springs 1.4-acre, MR-1 Zoned lot with a ton of potential in a gorgeous location close to St. Mary's Glacier! The lot features stunning views and sits on a gentle slope in the high-altitude forest above 10,000ft. You can build your year-round dream home in the mountains or establish your second home to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and be in your serene paradise in under an hour. Your new property has numerous mature trees, native plants, a few rock outcroppings, and a fairly level building site, which can provide warmth from the southern exposure while showcasing breathtaking mountain views. You'll hear the sounds of birds, the wind blowing through the trees, and on some days you can hear the peaceful sound of Fall River flowing below. Electric Service is one lot over. Telephone, Internet, and TV Service available. Well and Septic are needed. Take a drive up, have a walk around, and fall in love with the nature around you! The Idaho Springs area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast with hiking, mountain biking, fishing, 4-wheeling, white water rafting, gold and gem mining, ziplining, ice skating, and skiing/snowboarding all nearby. The Trailhead for hiking St. Mary's Glacier is less than two miles away. The town of Idaho Springs is only a short drive for grocery and boutique shopping, learning about the town's rich history, attending live music, artistic events, and workshops, or relaxing at the hot springs, dining out, etc.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #6908796
Dec 15, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2019
Listed
$28,500
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Type: None
Parking Features: None
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Property Information
New Construction Status: Not New, Previously Owned
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Zoning: Residential Land
Land Information
Crops: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Deciduous Trees, Rolling Lot, Sloping Lot, Rock Outcropping, Mountains
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,521
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: None
Well Information: Type: Not Drilled
Has Water Rights: No
Water Or Sewer Needed: Well Needed
Sewer: None
Location
School Information
High School District: Clear Creek
Location Information
Directions: Exit 238 from I-70. Turn onto Fall River Rd. Stay on Fall River Rd. towards the town of Alice. Turn left on Alice Rd. Turn right on Loch Lomond Rd. Property is on the right, at the corner of Loch Lomond Rd. and Vista Rd.
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County: Clear Creek County
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Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carlson Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Clear Creek Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 15.0mi
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Clear Creek High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.0mi
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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
9 days above 79° expected this year, 26 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
St Mary's, CO • 80452
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20/ 100
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$66,000 – $80,000
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