Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Cotopaxi, Colorado
2873 County Road 1, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
Your Private Mountain Sanctuary Awaits! Discover unparalleled privacy & breathtaking natural beauty on this magnificent 40 acre mountain retreat in Cotopaxi! Nestled amidst the Wet Mountains at the foot of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Peaks, this fully fenced paradise offers stunning panoramic views that will captivate your senses & soothe your soul. Not only is the location ideal, the property is adjacent to 1,000's of acres of public lands for unbelievable hunting, hiking & exploration opportunities. At its heart lies a charming ranch style 2 BD, 2.5 BA home with an oversized 3 car garage, providing comfortable living in a spectacular setting. The home & property are truly for those looking for a selfsufficient dream mountain ranch. Home features owned solar with brand new lithium batteries, propane heating & wood burning stove for off-grid ease of living with an emergency generator for peace of mind. Raised decking off the primary bedroom of the home to sit out & enjoy your privacy. Beyond the main residence, you'll find an array of incredible amenities designed for self-sufficiency & enjoyment: gated entrance with remote & keypad, an 8'x10' greenhouse,
9'x11' sauna with attached 9'x9' shed, fenced garden area, shipping container, 12'x24' storage building. Also, brand new Lochinvar boiler system, metal roof, in-floor heating, water filtration system, front windows, refrigerator & cook stove. With seemingly endless space for exploration & expansion, what are you waiting for? Embrace the quietude, the views & the endless possibilities of your own piece of Colorado heaven minutes from the historic Town of Westcliffe & the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. With multiple 14'ers, museums, schools, shopping, Gold Medal fishing in the
Arkansas River & antiquing in Florence all within an hour, this location offers everything you could want for your move to the mountains! Very rare opportunity! Additional 16 acre adjoining parcel is available as well!
- Listed by Lisa Ford, (719) 371-8896, EXIT Elevation Realty
Location
- Street address
- 2873 County Road 1
- County
- Fremont County
- Community
- Iron Mountain Wildness Area
- School district
- Cotopaxi RE-3
- Elevation
- 7,064 feet
Directions
Hwy 50 west to left on CR 3 which is at the bottom of 8 mile hill west in Parkdale. Continue on
Copper Gulch Road / CR 28 for approx. 10 miles to left on Iron Mountain Road (CR 1). If you reach the fire station you've gone too far. Follow CR 1 approx. 4 miles and look for Prairie Dog Road on the right. Just past Prairie Dog on the left side of CR 1 is a driveway with address sign and a gate. Gate has flagging but there is no sign per sellers' request. Agent suggests using ONX Hunt Maps.
Property details
- Acreage
- 40.02 acres
- Zoning
- Fremont County
- MLS #
- REcolorado 7528209
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,676
Parcels
- 77004180
Legal description
Subd: IRON MTN. WILDERNESS LOT 14 UNIT 1 TRACT B IRON MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS
CONTIG TO 770-03-860
AND
Subd: IRON MTN. WILDERNESS LOT 13 UNIT 1 TRACT B IRON MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS
CONTIG TO 770-04-180
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Current Use
- Live/Work
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Negotiable
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- Vegetation
- Mixed, Natural State, Partially Wooded, Pine, Pinon Pines, Sagebrush
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- Southwest
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s)
- Well Type
- Operational
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 219481
- Features
- Fire Mitigation, Foothills, Level, Many Trees, Mountainous, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Circular Driveway, Exterior Access Door, Oversized
- Fencing
- Full
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Equestrian
- Well Allows For
- Hot Tub
- Steam Room
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Front Porch
- Features
- Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Mountain Contemporary
- Levels
- Bi-Level
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Electric
- 110 V, 220 Volts
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Active Solar, Passive Solar, Radiant Floor, Solar, Wood Stove
- Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Storm Window(s)
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
- Flooring
- Cork, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Smart Appliance(s), Washer, Water Purifier
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Primary Suite, Sauna, T&G Ceilings
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Unavailable |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi | Elementary | Cotopaxi RE-3 |
| Cotopaxi | Middle | Cotopaxi RE-3 |
| Cotopaxi | High | Cotopaxi RE-3 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2026 | New listing | $769,000 | — | RGAR |
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