
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Fairplay, Colorado
1972 County Road 12, Fairplay, CO 80440
Over 20 Acres with a Private Stream, Pond & Spectacular Mountain Views.
Experience the very best of Colorado mountain living on this exceptional 20+ acre property, where a year-round stream and private pond are just steps from your front door. Nestled beneath the dramatic Mosquito Range, the home enjoys breathtaking panoramic views, outstanding privacy, and an unforgettable alpine setting.
The property offers exciting future potential, with the possibility of subdivision and water rights already acquired for the individual lots. Whether you're looking for a private mountain retreat, a legacy property, or an investment opportunity, this rare offering delivers exceptional versatility.
Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home. Pan for gold in the stream, where gold has been discovered in the past, cast a line in your private stream or pond, explore the surrounding landscape, or simply relax and soak in the peaceful surroundings. Wildlife, fresh mountain air, and endless recreation await right outside your door.
Conveniently located just minutes from the historic towns of Alma and Fairplay, this one-of-a-kind property combines privacy, natural beauty, recreation, and future development potential—all in the heart of Colorado's spectacular high country.
Location
- Street address
- 1972 County Road 12
- County
- Park County
- Zip code
- 80440
- Community
- Banks Sub
- School district
- Park County RE-2
- Elevation
- 10,410 feet
Directions
From HWY 9, take Mosquito Pass Road, CR 12. Property is on your left, just past Gold Run. Fence runs along edge of property and the road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 20.4 acres
- MLS #
- REcolorado 8675895
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,872
Parcels
- 23234
Legal description
T09 R78 S11 SW4 PART OF ORPHAN BOY PLACER MS#7326 NW4SE4SW4, N2SW4SW4 11-9-78 EXCEPT PORTIONS DESC IN 208/688 AKA BANKS SUB LOT 1 DESC IN PLAT R743334
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- Personal Items.
- Possession
- Negotiable
Lot
- Vegetation
- Grassed, Mixed, Natural State, Partially Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s), Plains, Water
- Waterfront
- Pond, Stream
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Household Inside Only
- Well Permits
- 74695
- Features
- Level, Many Trees, Secluded, Subdividable, Wetlands
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Fencing
- Partial
- Outdoor Spaces
- Front Porch
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Bungalow
- Levels
- One
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Active Solar, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Slab
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bedroom x 2, Kitchen
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Features
- High Ceilings, No Stairs, Open Floorplan
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Teter | Elementary | Park County RE-2 |
| South Park | Middle | Park County RE-2 |
| South Park | High | Park County RE-2 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | New listing | $650,000 | — | REcolorado |



























