$1,075,000
PENDING $20K PRICE DROP

1031 W Us Highway 34 Loveland, CO 80537

Estimated payment $6,071/month

Total Views 51,004
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,749 Sq Ft
$391 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • River Front
  • Deck
  • Big Thompson Elementary School Rated A-
  • 52 Acre Lot
  • Mountainous Lot

About This Home

Nestled in the scenic Big Thompson Canyon just 15 minutes west of Loveland, Colorado, Nugget Springs is a historic 52-acre estate that blends rich heritage with modern upgrades and unmatched natural beauty. Established in 1922 on the site of an old trapper's cabin, it later became a rustic resort with guest cabins, a restaurant, and a dance hall. The name comes from local legend-after a miner reportedly found a gold nugget so large, he vanished soon after. Since purchasing the property in 2013, the current owners have invested over $300,000 in thoughtful improvements. These include a new well system with a 660 feet deep well and an 1,800-gallon in-ground cistern, along with an upgraded septic system to support the five-bedroom, three-bath layout. A new front porch, bathroom and closet were all added for improved functionality and enjoyment, and even new windows were installed while still preserving the home's original character. The property features over 200 feet of Big Thompson River frontage and backs to thousands of acres of Roosevelt National Forest. Located in Game Management Unit 20, the land is alive with wildlife and ideal for fishing, hiking, hunting, and year-round outdoor enjoyment. To the west, the property borders Narrows Park, owned by Larimer County, and just a few minutes drive away are Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park and the Round Mountain National Recreation Trail. Take a scenic 30-minute drive up the canyon and you'll reach Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail Ridge Road. In August 2024, the Alexander Mountain Fire threatened the property, but thanks to a targeted firefighting effort, the historic home was saved. Nugget Springs is more than a home-it's a rare opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Colorado's most beautiful and storied canyons.

Listing Agent

John Feeney

C3 Real Estate Solutions LLC Brokerage Email: jfeeney@c3-re.com,970-231-4172 License #100047965 Listed on: 06/03/2025

C3 Real Estate Solutions LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 52 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Open Space
  • South Facing Home
  • Rock Outcropping
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned Open (O)

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Exterior Access Door
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Big Thompson Elementary School
  • Walt Clark Middle School
  • Thompson Valley High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Cistern
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Big Thompson Canyon Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
  • Assessor Parcel Number R0424978

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,729

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2749
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 266
  • Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
  • Living Area: 2749
  • Directions: Head west on Highway 34 towards Estes Park. Property is across the highway and a little west from the Colorado Cherry Store. Google and other maps are inaccurate but you can try copy and pasting "1031 US-34, Loveland, CO 80537" into your map. Property has a Private Gate. Showings by Appointment Only. Absolutely No Driving Up the Driveway or Trespassing.
  • SubdivisionName: Big Thompson Canyon
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 5
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • Attribution Contact: jfeeney@c3-re.com,970-231-4172
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
  • View: Mountain(s), Water
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Exterior Access Door, Oversized
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • REC_ParkingCount: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Internet Access (Wired), Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Cistern, Well
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • REC_AssociationFee2Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFee3Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeAnnual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeTotalAnnual: 0.00
  • REC_MultipleAssociationsYN: 0

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Walt Clark

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Parcel Number: R0424978
  • Lot Size Acres: 52
  • Building Area Total: 3015
  • Lot Features: Borders National Forest, Borders Public Land, Level, Many Trees, Mountainous, Open Space, Rock Outcropping, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Sprinklers In Front
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2265120

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4729

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Big Thompson
  • High School: Thompson Valley

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,729 $61,868 $3,350 $58,518
2024 $4,564 $61,868 $3,350 $58,518
2022 $3,161 $40,164 $3,475 $36,689
2021 $3,244 $41,320 $3,575 $37,745
2020 $2,848 $36,272 $3,575 $32,697
2019 $2,799 $36,272 $3,575 $32,697
2018 $2,692 $33,091 $3,600 $29,491
2017 $2,316 $33,091 $3,600 $29,491
2016 $1,375 $18,993 $3,980 $15,013
2015 $1,363 $18,990 $3,980 $15,010
2014 $1,160 $15,630 $3,980 $11,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $1,075,000 -1.8% $391 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $1,095,000 +151.7% $398 / Sq Ft
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Off Market $435,000 -- --
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Sold $435,000 -7.4% $161 / Sq Ft
06/09/2013 06/09/13 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2013 03/16/13 For Sale $469,900 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $435,000 Heritage Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $125,000 --
Deed $25,000 --
Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $508,362 VA
Closed $508,362 VA
Previous Owner $417,000 VA
Source: Public Records

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C3 Real Estate Solutions LLC

(970) 578-1563

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MLS Number: 3824135

REcolorado®

APN: 05081-00-001