Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Salida, Colorado
22800 County Road 185 C, Salida, CO 81201
WELCOME TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARADISE. Secluded & hidden mountain sanctuary on a 15+ acre patented mining claim perched on a beautiful ridge with majestic views, surrounded by San Isabel National Forest. Adorable, recently renovated cottage retreat offers all the comforts of Home Sweet Home. Enjoy 2 inviting & comfy bedrooms; primary bedroom has separate sitting area that opens onto the deck. Cute modern kitchen. Fresh new 3/4 bathroom with vaulted ceiling & skylight. Bright & cheery dining area. Flexible bonus room. Expansive living room area with vaulted ceiling punctuated by a skylight & beautiful wooden beams, highlighted by custom-crafted stone fireplace w/woodstove insert for efficiency during those cozy nights. Dine, relax, work, or nap on the impressive 260 SF screened porch next to the open deck that faces sweeping mountain & valley views. Enjoy the stunning sunsets! So many features throughout this home: Custom-milled Douglas Fir flooring, charming window & wall treatments, 5 wall furnaces, & a seamless flow from the inside to the outdoors. This delightful cottage comes fully furnished & ready for your mountain dreams. Around this property, you will find a 2-car garage that also houses the solar equipment, plenty of flat areas for future needs, a shed intended to be a sauna, being used for storage, & much more. Details for this off-grid property: No HOA or open permits. Power grid: 2018, permitted solar system with 12 panels, 16 L 16 AGM batteries & 6.8 kW inverter. 2024 Roof, Class 3 impact-resistant & gutters. 2022 Septic System, 1000 gal tank. 2018: 30-gallon water heater. Domestic well w/documented 4 gpm pump capacity. 2018: new bathroom. 2019: Attic insulation. 2022 Trex decking. Road easement permitted with USFS. Professional wildfire mitigation; tree removal & erosion control by licensed arborist. Ask about the potential for short-term rental uses. Only 40 minutes to Buena Vista, Hartsel, or Fairplay. 2.5 hours to Denver, 2 hrs to Colorado Springs.
- Listed by Jo Reese, (719) 966-7711, Full Circle Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- 22800 County Road 185 C
- County
- Chaffee County
- Zip code
- 81201
- Community
- Mining Claims
- School district
- Buena Vista R-31
- Elevation
- 9,604 feet
Directions
No cell svc. Take directions with you.
From Buena Vista, go south 2.4 miles, go left on 285 for 6.3 miles, go right on CR 307 for 1.6 miles, go right on CR 187 for 5.8 miles, go right on CR 185 for 1.8 miles, (go past CR 185 E & 185 D), go left on CR 185 C for about a half mile to CR 185 F, this goes directly to the gate. This is a sharp left. You may go past here for about 10 seconds for a place to turn around.
From Fairplay, go south on 285 for 26.3 miles to CR 307, go left on CR 187 for 5.8 miles, go right on CR 185 for 1.8 miles, go left on CR 185 F to the gate. This is a sharp left. You may go past here for about 10 seconds for a place to turn around.
Property details
- Acreage
- 15.95 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- REcolorado 4472689
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,480
Parcels
- R341913200813
Legal description
PT MISSED SHOT NO 16387 CLEORA PT DAMPHINO NO 16387 CLEORA INCLUDES 341913200812 REC 439226, detailed legal description to be verified by the title company
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Current Use
- Live/Work
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- Seller's Personal Property
- Possession
- Negotiable
Lot
- Vegetation
- Aspen, Grassed, Mixed, Natural State, Pine, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Well Type
- Operational
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 153937
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Mountainous, Open Space, Secluded, Sloped
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Features
- Fire Pit, Private Yard
Structure
- Type
- House
- Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Style
- Bungalow
- Levels
- One
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Active Solar, Propane, Solar, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- None
- Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 2, Bonus Room x 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Equipment
- Satellite Dish
- Furnished
- Furnished
- Features
- High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Sauna, T&G Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Parsons | Elementary | Buena Vista R-31 |
| Buena Vista | Middle | Buena Vista R-31 |
| Buena Vista | High | Buena Vista R-31 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | New listing | $650,000 | — | REcolorado |
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