
Land with Home for Sale in Bellvue, Colorado
1291 Little Whale Rd, Bellvue, CO 80512
Looking for breathtaking views and a peaceful oasis? This home is sure to delight your senses. The warm and inviting living room features a ceiling with 2 skylights, that fills the space with natural light, while a cozy gas stove adds warmth and ambiance on chilly mountain evenings. The open floor plan flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, where beautiful alder cabinetry provides ample storage. The generously sized primary bedroom feels bright and welcoming, with expansive windows, large walk-in closet, and a separate area ideal for a private office, reading nook, or quiet retreat. The walk-out basement offers two spacious bedrooms ready for guests, along with a large family room complete with a pool table and bar, making entertaining a breeze or just a relaxing afternoon with friends. Radiant in-floor heat with multiple zones ensures year-round comfort throughout the home. Outside, the wraparound deck provides the perfect place to relax and take in spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Front Range, stretching nearly to Greeley. Outside the walk-out basement provides a patio and new hot tub. Enjoy brilliant sunrises, deer strolling by, and night skies filled with everything from the Milky Way to the Pleiades. A 23 x 31 shop offers ample space for an additional vehicle, workshop projects, hobbies, or extra storage. The open five-acre property features more than 30 planted pine and aspen trees, adding to the charm of this mountain retreat. A welcoming fire pit creates the perfect gathering place to enjoy evenings under the stars and distant views of the lights of Fort Collins, creating a serene retreat to enjoy year-round. The acreage offers flexibility for gardens, horses, chickens, and other livestock. There is no HOA, only a road association. When you're ready for dining, shopping, and entertainment, Old Town Fort Collins is just 35 minutes away.
- Listed by Louise Creager, (970) 217-6843, RE/MAX Alliance-FTC South
Location
- Street address
- 1291 Little Whale Rd
- County
- Larimer County
- Zip code
- 80512
- Community
- Messra
- School district
- Poudre R-1
- Elevation
- 7,005 feet
Directions
From Fort Collins go north on College Ave, continue west through the town of LaPorte to Rist Canyon Rd. Take Rist Canyon Rd till you see a large blue rock (Whale Rock), right after is Whale Rock. Take Whale Rock Road up -- now be careful -- Do Not Take the First Little Whale that you see continue past the green house with orange trim on Whale Rock Rd. Once you see the large crane you are almost there. When you get to Whale Rock and Little Whale, the house is first on the left. Absolutely NO Drive bys.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- O
- Access
- Private road
- MLS #
- REcolorado IR1060966
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $3,030
Parcels
- R0251925
Legal description
N 1/2 OF NE OF SE OF SW 33-8-70
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Grassed, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Private Road
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- View
- City, Mountain(s), Plains
- Well Permits
- 171173
- Features
- Rolling Slope
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Oversized, Tandem
- Garage
- Attached
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
Structure
- Type
- House
- Levels
- One
- Basement
- Full, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane, Radiant
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Materials
- Frame, Metal Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
Interior
- Above Grade
- 1,255 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,175 sq ft
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 2, Bathroom Half, Bedroom x 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Security
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Equipment
- Satellite Dish
- Features
- Eat-In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Cache la Poudre | Elementary | Poudre R-1 |
| Cache la Poudre | Middle | — |
| Poudre | High | Poudre R-1 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | New listing | $735,000 | — | REcolorado |










































