
Land with Home for Sale in Salida, Colorado
13500 County Road 251, Salida, CO 81201
Live the True Colorado Mountain Life: Off-Grid on 40 Acres, just 13 miles outside of Salida! If end-of-the-road seclusion and off-grid living are what you are after, this may be exactly what you have been searching for. This 40-acre forested property offers unmatched privacy, sweeping alpine views, and a chance to fully disconnect while living in tune with nature. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features 1,344 square feet on the main level, including a large living area, a practical kitchen, 3 comfortable bedrooms, and a full bath. A wood stove provides cozy heat through the winter months. Downstairs, the unfinished basement provides space to expand, with another full bathroom already in place. An attached 2-stall garage connects to the basement - ideal for vehicles or gear after a day of exploring. Built for self-sufficiency, the home runs on solar power with a backup generator, keeping your footprint light and your independence strong. A durable metal roof and new stucco (installed in 2025) ensure long-term, low-maintenance living. This property isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s for the hardy, those drawn to the raw beauty of Colorado’s high country. Whether you're seeking a full-time homestead, seasonal getaway, or basecamp for outdoor adventures, this off-grid sanctuary offers the freedom, solitude, and lifestyle so many only dream about. Don’t just visit the mountains—live in them. Property's NW corner abuts National Forest. Well allows for an additional home, 1 acre lawn/garden, and domestic animals. Home is located along a private road in which you must be accompanied by a broker (sorry, no drive bys), home is occupied full time. Contact info for off grid property mortgage brokers available. Note: This is one of 3 adjacent properties being offered for sale, giving you an opportunity to purchase 120 acres with a total of 3 homes if desired. Take a closer look by watching the video for this home at book.emeraldrealestatemedia.com/13500-County-Road-251
- Listed by Cathy Chochon, (719) 539-6682, Full Circle Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- 13500 County Road 251
- County
- Chaffee County
- Zip code
- 81201
- School district
- Salida R-32
- Elevation
- 8,778 feet
Directions
No unaccompanied drive-bys. Buyers Agents have access to driving directions through the MLS supplements.
Property details
- Acreage
- 40 acres
- Zoning
- AR - Agriculture/Ranching
- Access
- Private road
- MLS #
- REcolorado 6557116
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $1,813
Parcels
- 368512200007
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Corporation/Trust
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- Seller's and Tenant's Personal Property.
Income
- Rentals Allowed
- Long Term, Short Term Lease
Lot
- Vegetation
- Heavily Wooded, Natural State
- Road Frontage
- Private Road
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road
- Well Type
- Operational
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 182662
- Features
- Mountainous, Secluded
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Unpaved
- Garage
- Attached
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Equestrian
- Well Allows For
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Wrap Around
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Traditional
- Levels
- One
- Basement
- Walk-Out Access
- Electric
- 110 V
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Foundation
- Structural
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 2, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow | Elementary | Salida R-32 |
| Salida | Middle | Salida R-32 |
| Salida | High | Salida R-32 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | Price drop | $600,000 | $99,000 -14.2% | REcolorado |
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $699,000 | — | REcolorado |













































