
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Cañon City, Colorado
279 Horseshoe Dr, Cañon City, CO 81212
Mountain views, total privacy, and an ideal location-this property has it all. Set on 36 private acres just off Highway 9 and only 11 miles from town, this beautifully maintained single-level 3-bed, 2-bath home backs to over 13,000 acres of BLM land in GMU 581, offering unmatched peace and outdoor adventure. The open-concept layout includes a spacious kitchen with ample storage and a large breakfast bar, plus a bright dining/living area with two sets of heavy-duty French doors leading to a covered patio. A versatile flex space with a soapstone wood stove makes a perfect office, dining room, or cozy retreat. The primary suite features big windows, an 8-foot walk-in closet, and a five-piece bath with soaking tub and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms offer great natural light and large closets. Built for mountain living, the home includes a metal roof, stucco exterior, tall pine ceilings, newer windows, a strong 15+ GPM well, 1,200-gallon cistern, iron filter, water softener, A/C, electric heat, and a soapstone stove. Outside you'll find rock-lined driveways, two sheds including a Morton building, and a powered RV-ready carport.
Location
- Street address
- 279 Horseshoe Dr
- County
- Fremont County
- Elevation
- 6,337 feet
Directions
Hwy 50 Right onto Hwy 9 Right onto Horseshoe, follow to property
Property details
- Acreage
- 36 acres
- Zoning
- R-3
- MLS #
- WLS 2517727
- Posted
Parcels
- 000099604570
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Features
- Borders BLM, Horse Property, Partial Landscape, Trees, View of Mountains
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range
- Features
- Ceiling Fans, Wood Burning Stove
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Under contract | $595,900 | — | RGAR |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Price drop | $595,900 | $14,100 -2.3% | RGAR |
| Aug 15, 2025 | New listing | $610,000 | — | RGAR |


































