Recreational Land for Sale in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Fools Gold Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Discover 35+ acres in the heart of the Rockies. Located just 15 minutes from Idaho Springs and approximately one hour from Denver, this expansive mountain parcel offers the perfect blend of rugged natural beauty, historic character, and convenient access.
Accessed via Fools Gold Road, the property features a diverse landscape of gently sloping terrain and steeper forested hillsides, creating multiple potential building sites with sweeping panoramic mountain views.
Whether you're envisioning a dream mountain cabin, private off-grid retreat, or long-term land investment, this property offers exceptional opportunity. Enjoy abundant recreational possibilities including hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring your own alpine acreage. With close proximity to Idaho Springs, you’re just minutes from local restaurants, shops, hot springs, and convenient Interstate 70 access to world-class ski resorts and Denver.
- Listed by Gretchen Gentry, (303) 986-4300, HomeSmart
Location
- Street address
- Fools Gold Rd
- County
- Clear Creek County
- School district
- Clear Creek RE-1
- Elevation
- 8,890 feet
Directions
I-70 to Idaho Springs take exit 240 for CO-103 and go left. Go .5 miles then turn right onto South Spring Gulch Road and go 2.5 miles and go left onto Goat Trail. Go .2 miles and at the split in the road stay left on Fools Gold Rd also known as Gold Digger Trail. Go .5 miles and you will see the sign on the left hand side.
Property starts on the left side of the road across from the house at 308 Fools Gold and ends at the gated driveway on the left. Lot does cross the road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 35.9 acres
- Zoning
- M 1
- MLS #
- REcolorado 4221046
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,564
Parcels
- 1961-041-00-003
Legal description
S: 4 T: 4 R: 73 GOV LOT 1 & PT GOV LOTS 2 & 8 AND S: 3 T: 4 R: 73 PT GOV LOT 121 & ALL GOV LOT 125
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $219,000 | — | REcolorado |
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