Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Oak Creek, Colorado
17850 County Road 16, Oak Creek, CO 80467
Stunning Mountain Modern Rustic Estate on private Emma Lake, bordered on three sides by Routt National Forest, just below Lynx Pass. This incredible 155 acre property boasts a 5258 SF, 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom main residence that was featured in Architectural Digest and Mountain Living Magazine. Upon stepping into the home, take in the unmatched craftsmanship of this residence. The great room stuns with vaulted ceilings, reclaimed beams, massive stone fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows that let in the incredible panoramic view of Emma Lake and the surrounding mountains. The home has been recently updated throughout to include custom kitchen cabinetry, appliances, lighting throughout, primary bathroom renovation, custom bar room complete with wine column and ice maker, stunning tile work, and too many designer touches to list. Take in the views with a brand new Trex deck that overlooks the lake. Cozy up at night to fire pit area which is steps from the hot tub. Spend days enjoying Emma Lake, which sits below the home. Steps have recently been installed for easy access to the lake where you will find a dock, sandy beach area, and outoor furniture perfect for enjoying a lazy day on the water. Lake has new aeriation system, and is fully stocked with trout. Caretaker residence is a 1518 SF 2 bedroom home that has been built with the same architectural details as main residence. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the separate garage that was constructed in 2023; heated space is perfect for storing snow mobiles, ATVs, & more! Morrison Creek flows through the property, and wildlife abounds year-round! This incredible property features access to miles and miles of trails, hunting, mountain biking, snow-mobiling and hiking, & private ski pro lift for winter recreation. Properties like this surrounded by open space, live water running through it, meadows, private Lake with secluded architectural pleasing home plus freestanding caretaker home are a super rare find in this area.
- Listed by Cassey Elliott, (719) 339-8887, Engel & Völkers Pikes Peak
Location
- Street address
- 17850 County Road 16
- County
- Routt County
- Community
- Stagecoach
- School district
- South Routt RE-3
- Elevation
- 8,121 feet
Directions
Take HWY 40 E to HWY 131. Turn Left on CR14, then L on CR16. Continue on CR16 until the gravel road begins. It is 10 miles to reach the ranch. Caretaker will open gate for you to access property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 154.77 acres
- Access
- Easement
- MLS #
- REcolorado 8403243
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $29,541
Parcels
- 963062001
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash, Jumbo
- Conditions
- None
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Aspen, Pine, Thinned
- Road Frontage
- Easement, Year Round
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
- Waterfront
- Lake Front, Stream
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 322895
- Rights
- Water Rights
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Fire Mitigation, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Near Ski Area, Open Space, Rock Outcropping, Secluded, Spring(s), Suitable For Grazing
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- Parking
- 220 Volts, Unpaved
- Garage
- Attached
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Features
- Balcony, Fire Pit, Spa/Hot Tub, Water Feature
Structure
- Type
- House
- Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Style
- Rustic
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access
- Electric
- 110 V
- Water
- Cistern, Spring, Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 3, Bathroom Half x 2, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft x 2, Mud Room, Office
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom
- Appliances
- Bar Fridge, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Laundry
- Sink
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Butcher Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smart Light(s), Sound System, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Water | Private Spring | Connected |
| Water | Cistern | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| South Routt | Elementary | South Routt RE-3 |
| Soroco | Middle | South Routt RE-3 |
| Soroco | High | South Routt RE-3 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Price drop | $7,800,000 | $600,000 -7.1% | REcolorado |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Price drop | $8,400,000 | $500,000 -5.6% | EV |
| Aug 19, 2025 | New listing | $8,900,000 | — | EV |
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