
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Drake, Colorado
12615 County Road 43, Drake, CO 80515
Location Location Location. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Loveland & Fort Collins, frequently voted among the best places to live & retire, this stunning property offers 35 acres of open land, no HOA, no Metro Tax, & breathtaking mountain views just 20 minutes to Estes Park & 25 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy nature or Hunt on your own land. Stroll down to fish, hike, climb or bike out your front door. CUSTOM HOME W/ 2,160 SQ FT RV GARAGE/SHOP W/ 1,393 SQ FT FINISHED LOFT & 644 SQ FT ATTACHED GARAGE. Enter a spacious foyer w/ hardwood floors, colonial doors, new trim, double pane windows, fresh paint, updated electric & plumbing, & new light fixtures. The family room w/ moss rock electric fireplace & can lights captures incredible views while the remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, large center island, breakfast bar, pantry, abundant cabinets, & stainless steel appliances. Large dining area flows to the primary suite w/ private bath, quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling tile shower, & full-length walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 & 3 offer cedar-lined closets, remodeled guest bath, & central staircase w/ iron railing leads to the lower level. The lower level includes a wood-burning fireplace, bedroom 4 for office or gym, laundry, & remodeled 3/4 bath. Mechanical highlights include Starlink internet, owned solar, backup generator w/ propane tank, well & reserve tank, Steffes energy efficient heat, water softener & filtration, 50-gallon water heater. 2-car attached garage plus 8-car detached heated garage w/ office, storage, & loft ready to finish. Outdoor amenities include rock outcroppings, wildlife, fenced area, pergola, patios, wrap-around deck, wood-burning firepit & hot tub. Property borders National Forest with private access. Call today for a full list of features, floor plan, or to schedule your private tour!
- Listed by John Simmons, (970) 225-5152, C3 Real Estate Solutions
Location
- Street address
- 12615 County Road 43
- County
- Larimer County
- School district
- Thompson R2-J
- Elevation
- 6,830 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 35 acres
- Zoning
- O
- Access
- Private road
- MLS #
- REcolorado 7361314
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $4,735
Parcels
- R0476749
Legal description
"POR OF SW 1/4 SEC 29 & NW 1/4 32-6-71 DESC: BEG AT NW COR SEC 32, TH ALG N LN NW 1/4 S 87 21' 18"""" E 415.64 FT TPOB, TH S 44 14' 54"""" E 1198.7 FT, N 67 17' 54"""" E 350 FT, N 14 48' 3"""" E 276.52 FT, N 18 55' 15"""" E 1721.74 FT TO N LN S 1/2 OF SW 1/4 SEC 29, TH N"
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Road Frontage
- Private Road
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Plains
- Features
- Many Trees, Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Steep Slope
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- Garage
- Attached
- Fencing
- Partial
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Patio
- Features
- Fire Pit, Spa/Hot Tub
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Contemporary
- Levels
- Bi-Level
- Basement
- Finished
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Above Grade
- 1,648 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 2,396 sq ft
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter x 2, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Family Room, Living Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Big Thompson | Elementary | Thompson R2-J |
| Walt Clark | Middle | Thompson R2-J |
| Thompson Valley | High | Thompson R2-J |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | Price drop | $1,199,000 | $36,000 -2.9% | IRES |
| Mar 20, 2026 | New listing | $1,235,000 | — | IRES |

















































