
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Cotopaxi, Colorado
8750 County Road 28, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
Endless space and possibilities with this rare opportunity to own approximately 235 acres in beautiful Cotopaxi, Colorado, bordering BLM land and offering exceptional privacy and true off-grid living. The property consists of a 220-acre homesite plus three adjoining 5+ acre parcels. The newly finished residential addition (2025) features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living/family room and laundry bringing the total sq footage of the footprint including the garage to 4128 sq. Ft. all efficiently heated and cooled through 6 mini-splits. The lower level boasts an impressive 1,200 sq ft garage/workshop with room for vehicles, equipment, hobbies and storage. An additional 1,728 sq ft of unfinished space offers significant future potential, including the possibility of additional bedrooms, bathrooms or other uses, subject to applicable approvals. The extensive off-grid power system features 30 solar panels with up to 13,350 watts peak production, 15 EG4 48V 100Ah lithium batteries, an EG4 18K PV hybrid inverter providing 120/240V split-phase power, and a Westinghouse backup generator. Water supplied by a private well offering 1 acre irrigation rights, while the septic system includes 2/1,000-gallon tanks and a 75-infiltrator leach field approved for 4-bedroom occupancy. The 3 Glen Vista Filing 13 parcels are separate tax parcels, with well permits being applied and paid for. HOA/POA requirements apply to these parcels. (Parcel numbers 98104144, 77080063, 77080064) Currently zoned R-3, the 220-acre parcel offers future subdivision potential subject to Fremont County. Wildlife cameras have captured deer, bear, turkey, mountain lion, fox and more, creating exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreation. If buyer does not want the three additional parcels, purchase price may be reduced subject to contract terms. A distinctive Colorado retreat combining acreage, BLM frontage, extensive energy infrastructure, workshop space and solitude.
- Listed by Kathleen Haas, (970) 531-7448, Colorado Realty 4 Less
Location
- Street address
- 8750 County Road 28
- County
- Fremont County
- Zip code
- 81223
- Community
- Glen Vista
- School district
- Cotopaxi RE-3
- Elevation
- 7,495 feet
Directions
Off of Hwy 69 - Gulch Rd/Copper Gulch Rd/28
Property details
- Acreage
- 220 acres
- MLS #
- REcolorado 9552011
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,415
Parcels
- 98104144
Legal description
SUBD: M & B OR UNKNOWN A POR OF TR-44 ACCORDING TO BLM INDEPENDENT SURVEY BEG AT AP-1 A BLM BRASS CAP ; TH S89-35-12W 1378.19 FT TO AP-2 A BLM BRASS CAP; TH N00-02-49E 1320.68 FT TO AP-3 A BLM BRASS CAP; TH S89-36-35W 1381.61 FT TO AP-4 BLM BRASS CAP ; TH N 00-03-14W 2636.50 FT TO AP-5 A BLM BRASS CAP; TH N86-15-00W 865.62 FT TO A PT; TH S00-10-55E 3952.53 FT TO A PT TH S85-34-08E 296.06 FT TO A PT; TH S00-13-05E 1300.72 FT TO A PT; TH S89-48-42E 1316.24 FT TO A PT; TH S86-21-17E 2002.72 FT TO A PT TH N00-06-30W 1413.32 FT TO A POB; TOG WITH AN ESMT OVER & ACROSS LOTS 666 & 667; GLEN-VISTA FIL #13 AS ALREADY EXISTING ON SD PROPERTY AS RESERVED IN THAT DEED DATED 1-21-81 FOR LOT 666 & THAT DEED DATED 1-21-81 FOR LOT 667 CONTIG TO 770-80-062
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Current Use
- Live/Work
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, Jumbo
- Exclusions
- Seller's Personal Property
- Possession
- Closing/DOD, Negotiable
Lot
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s), Plains
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Usage
- Household w/ Irrigation
- Well Permits
- 119417
- Features
- Borders Public Land, Subdividable
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Attached
- Fencing
- Partial
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
Structure
- Type
- House
- Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Style
- Rustic, Traditional
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Solar
- Cooling
- Air Conditioning-Room
- Materials
- Frame, Metal Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Slab
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 2, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Fireplace Count
- 1
- Fireplaces
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances
- Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | New listing | $1,950,000 | — | REcolorado |





































