Property Description

This beautifully unique property, located between Antonito and Fox Creek, offers a rich history and modern updates. Once home to the original trading post and community well, it later became the residence and studio of renowned and award-winning plein air artist Rick Howell (rickhowell.com).

The current owners have thoughtfully remodeled the historic adobe home, preserving its character while adding modern conveniences. Updates include new electrical, plumbing, and septic systems, as well as a newly drilled 365-foot well (2019). The home is heated with one woodstove, two gas stoves, and electric baseboards, while the thick adobe walls help maintain warmth in the winter and a cool interior in the summer.

Outdoor living is equally inviting with a charming patio and kiva fireplace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The property also features an impressive garden area, where the current owners have grown potatoes, tomatoes, green chile, onions, cabbage, and more.

A rare find blending history, artistry, and modern comfort—this one-of-a-kind home must be seen to be truly appreciated.

County has the parcel as .40 acre but REColorado has it as 1 acre

Included Appliances

DryerRangeRefrigeratorTankless Water HeaterWasher

Property Details

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area

2186

Appliances

DryerRangeRefrigeratorTankless Water HeaterWasher

Building Area Total

2377

Cooling

None

Fireplaces Total

2

Flooring

Tile

Furnished

Partially

Heating

BaseboardElectricWood Stove

Interior Features

No Stairs

Living Area

2186

Room Count

8

Security Features

Video Doorbell

Construction

Also Marketed As

Residential

Architectural Style

Spanish

Building Area Source

Public Records

Construction Materials

Adobe

Levels

One

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled

Roof

Metal

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1899

Site & Exterior

Exterior Features

GardenPrivate Yard

Fencing

Full

Issued Well Permit Numbers

228752-A

Lot Features

Level

Lot Size Acres

0.49

Lot Size Area

0.49

Lot Size Square Feet

21344.4

Lot Size Units

Acres

Offstreet Spaces

2

Parking Features

Gravel

Parking Total

2

Patio And Porch Features

Patio

Sewer

Septic Tank

Utilities

Electricity ConnectedNatural Gas Connected

Water Included

Yes

Water Source

Well

Well Type

Private

Well Usage

Domestic

Financials

Contract Earnest Check To

Menke Title

Contract Min Earnest

3500.00

Documents Available

Well Permit

Exclusions

None known

Ownership

Individual

Parcel Number

598533100023

Special Listing Conditions

None

Tax Annual Amount

261

Tax Legal Description

BENEFICIARY DEED R23001275 TR IN NE1/4 33 & IN NW1/4 34-33-8 DES AS: BEG AT SW COR OF TR FR WH SW COR 34 BRS S0*08'W 3256.57 FT TH N30*14'W 158.84 FT TH N77*08 'E 108.05 FT TO PT ON S ROW CO HIWAY 17 TH N81*12'E ALNG ROW 30.91 FT TH S21* 19'E 61.62 F T TH

Tax Year

2024

Title Company

Menke Title

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

Senior Community

No

Schools

Ratings

Elementary

Guadalupe

Middle

Antonito

High

Antonito

Elem. District

South Conejos RE-10

Middle District

South Conejos RE-10

High District

South Conejos RE-10

Listing provided courtesy of RECOLORADO via IDX. Updated: Jun 1, 2026, 8:45pm.

34562 State Highway 17

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34562 State Highway 17

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Property Description

Property Details

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Construction

Site & Exterior

Financials

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

Schools

Ann Baker