Land with Home for Sale in Howard, Colorado
497 E Blarney Stone Rd, Howard, CO 81233
Panoramic mountain views, direct views of the Arkansas River, and a front-row view of the famous Twin Sisters Mountains, as well as many of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks, create an extraordinary mountain living experience at this stunning 3,773-square-foot retreat just 20 minutes from downtown Salida.
Situated on a private 2.22-acre lot, this home captures some of the finest scenery in the Arkansas River Valley. Expansive windows frame spectacular 360-degree views, while the home's incredible hillside deck provides a front-row seat to the Arkansas River winding through the valley below and an unforgettable backdrop of Colorado's iconic mountain ranges.
The home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a luxurious five-piece bath, walk-in closet, and oversized walk-in shower.
Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the open and inviting living spaces are filled with natural light. Outside, the expansive hillside deck is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, evening sunsets, wildlife viewing, and spectacular scenery.
A private water well provides a reliable water source, while the detached two-car garage offers ample room for vehicles, outdoor equipment, and storage.
Located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Salida, you'll enjoy easy access to historic downtown Salida, art galleries, boutique shopping, exceptional dining, world-class rafting and fishing on the Gold Medal waters of the Arkansas River, skiing and snowboarding at Monarch Mountain, and relaxing soaks at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort.
Combining generous living space, exceptional outdoor living areas, and access to some of Colorado's most sought-after recreation, this remarkable property offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and adventure. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or mountain getaway, this is a rare opportunity to own a special piece of the Arkansas River Valley.
- Listed by Eric Goodwin, (720) 355-6340, House2Home
Location
- Street address
- 497 E Blarney Stone Rd
- County
- Fremont County
- Zip code
- 81233
- Community
- Acres of Ireland F2
- School district
- Cotopaxi RE-3
- Elevation
- 6,813 feet
Directions
Hwy 50 to Cherry Creek Road turn right on Heather lane then up the hill. Right on Blarney Stone Rd. Property on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.22 acres
- Zoning
- RES
- MLS #
- REcolorado 6796477
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,629
Parcels
- 78079209
Legal description
SUBD: ACRES OF IRELAND F2 LOT 37 ACRES OF IRELAND FIL #2
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Ownership
- Corporation/Trust
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, Jumbo
- Exclusions
- Sellers Personal Property. Some of The Furniture May Be Negotiable.
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Vegetation
- Grassed, Natural State
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt, Gravel, Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Exposure
- South
- View
- Mountain(s), Valley, Water
- Well Type
- Operational, Private
- Well Usage
- Household Inside Only
- Well Permits
- 27379-F
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking
- 220 Volts, Concrete, Dry Walled, Exterior Access Door, Insulated Garage, Storage
- Fencing
- Full
- Outdoor Spaces
- Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Features
- Private Yard
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Traditional
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Interior Entry
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Passive Solar, Propane, Wood
- Cooling
- Air Conditioning-Room
- Materials
- Cement Siding, Stone
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 3, Bedroom x 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room x 2, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Family Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Softener
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smart Locks, Smoke Detector(s)
- Furnished
- Negotiable
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Five Piece Bath, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Suite, Smart Ceiling Fan, Smoke Free, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | New listing | $965,950 | — | REcolorado |
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