
Improved Land for Sale in Drake, Colorado
12615 County Road 43, Drake, CO 80515
Seller willing to sell or trade. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mtns near Loveland & Fort Collins, frequently voted among the best places to live & retire, this stunning 35-acre property offers 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, hunt on your own land, or stroll out your front door to fish, hike, climb, & bike. CUSTOM HOME W/ 2,160 SQ FT RV GARAGE/SHOP, 1,393 SQ FT FINISHED LOFT & 644 SQ FT ATTACHED GARAGE. A true standout feature, this versatile outbuilding offers incredible potential for storage, hobby space, workshop use, business operations, or future income opportunity. With upgrades, the loft could provide supplemental rental income or live/work flexibility, making this property especially attractive to investors or buyers seeking mortgage-offset potential. Enter a spacious foyer w/ hardwood floors, colonial doors, new trim, double pane windows, fresh paint, updated electric & plumbing, & new light fixtures. Family room w/moss rock electric fireplace 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, & staircase w/ iron railing to lower level. Lower level includes wood-burning fireplace, bdrm 4 ideal for office or gym, laundry, & remodeled 3/4 bath. Mechanical highlights include Starlink internet, owned solar, backup generator, well & reserve tank, Steffes heat, water softener & filtration. Outdoor amenities include rock outcroppings, wildlife, fenced area, pergola, patios, wrap-around deck, fire-pit & hot tub. Property borders National Forest w/private access.
- Listed by John Simmons, (970) 481-1250, C3 Real Estate Solutions
Location
- Street address
- 12615 County Road 43
- County
- Larimer County
- Zip code
- 80515
- 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
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Exclusions
- Sellers Personal Property
- 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
- Cooling
- None
- 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 |

















































