Property
ActiveResidential
1/50
$769,000

2873 County Road 1

Cotopaxi, CO 81223
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,752
SqFt
40.02
Acres
RECOLORADO
#7528209
Updated: Apr 5, 2026, 11:15pm

Property Description

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!
Included Appliances
DryerOvenRangeRefrigeratorSmart Appliance(s)WasherWater Purifier

Property Details

Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1752
Appliances
DryerOvenRangeRefrigeratorSmart Appliance(s)WasherWater Purifier
Basement
Crawl Space
Building Area Total
1752
Cooling
Other
Fireplace Features
Free StandingLiving RoomWood Burning Stove
Flooring
CorkWood
Furnished
Unfurnished
Green Energy Efficient
Water HeaterWindows
Heating
Active SolarPassive SolarRadiant FloorSolarWood Stove
Interior Features
Breakfast BarFive Piece BathGranite CountersHigh CeilingsHigh Speed InternetKitchen IslandPrimary SuiteSaunaT&G Ceilings
Living Area
1752
Room Count
9
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Construction
Also Marketed As
Residential
Architectural Style
Mountain Contemporary
Building Area Source
Public Records
Construction Materials
FrameStucco
Direction Faces
Southwest
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter
Levels
Bi-Level
Out Building Count
4
Roof
Metal
Structure Type
House
Year Built
2008
Site & Exterior
Current Use
Live/Work
Electric
110V220 Volts
Exterior Features
BalconyGardenRain Gutters
Fencing
Full
Garage Spaces
3
Horse
Yes
Horse Amenities
Well Allows For
Issued Well Permit Numbers
219481
Lot Features
Fire MitigationFoothillsLevelMany TreesMeadowMountainousRolling SlopeSecludedSloped
Lot Size Acres
40.02
Lot Size Area
40.02
Lot Size Square Feet
1743271.2
Lot Size Units
Acres
Out Building Number Of
5
Parking Features
Circular DrivewayGravelExterior Access DoorOversized
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
DeckFront Porch
Road Frontage Type
Public
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type
Gravel
Sewer
Septic Tank
Spa Features
Steam Room
Utilities
Cable AvailableElectricity Not AvailablePhone AvailablePropane
Vegetation
MixedNatural StatePartially WoodedPinePinon PinesSagebrush
View
MeadowMountain(s)
Water Included
Yes
Water Source
Well
Well Type
Operational
Well Usage
Domestic
Zoning
Fremont County
Financials
Contract Earnest Check To
CORE Title GroupLLC.
Contract Min Earnest
5000.00
Documents Available
Legal DescriptionSeptic ReportWell Permit
Exclusions
Personal property
Ownership
Individual
Parcel Number
77004180
Special Listing Conditions
None
Tax Annual Amount
1676
Tax 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
Tax Year
2025
Title Company
CORE Title GroupLLC.

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
School Of Choice
Yes
Senior Community
No
Subdivision Name
Iron Mountain Wildness Area
Schools
Ratings
Elementary
Cotopaxi
Middle
Cotopaxi
High
Cotopaxi
Elem. District
Cotopaxi RE-3
Middle District
Cotopaxi RE-3
High District
Cotopaxi RE-3
Listing provided courtesy of RECOLORADO via IDX. Updated: Apr 5, 2026, 11:15pm.
Lisa Ford

Listing Agent

EXIT Elevation Realty

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