$505,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

1221 Griffith Ct Estes Park, CO 80517

1 Bed
1 Bath
560 Sq Ft
0.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$902 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Grass Field

About This Home

As of August 2025

A fantastic opportunity awaits...Discover this charming mountain cabin nestled on a spacious, level .59-acre lot with A1 zoning, where the STR cap does not apply. This cozy retreat features a cozy living/dining area, one bedroom, 3/4 bath, and full kitchen-ideal for your perfect mountain getaway or a full-time lifestyle. With its A1 zoning, you can add another Residence to this property - site plan already exists. Many Options to explore: 1 STR and 1 Long Term Residence; 2 STRs; Add a Duplex and cabin is an Artist Studio; 2 Long Term residences?. Walking trails are right out your door! Lace up your hiking shoes, grab your fly rod or strap on your snowshoes for daytime fun and enjoy star gazing during your summer nights and listening to the elk bugle on those crisp fall evenings. Conveniently located on the west side of town, you'll be just moments away from Rocky Mountain National Park, local grocery stores, Marys Lake, and a variety of restaurants, all while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the mountains. The potential to create two short-term rentals makes this property especially attractive, offering both investment opportunities and a chance to enjoy the tranquil mountain lifestyle. Schedule your showing today! Renter occupied. Showing are only on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Appointments need to be made by 6 pm the night before.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary E Murphy

First Colorado Realty Listed on: 04/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Rehnstrom

First Colorado Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned A1

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 560 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Estes Park Elementary And Middle School
  • Estes Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Grass Field

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • /350573 S35 T05 R73 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0579777

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,537

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Inclusions: Electric Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Clothes Washer,Clothes Dryer
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Property Sub Type: Residential-Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: /350573 - S35 T05 R73
  • Directions: Drive west on Moraine Ave. turning left on to Marys Lake Road. Turn right on to Griffith Ct . Property is on the right side where First Colorado Sign is.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 560
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • IRESDS_HasWaterRights: No
  • IRESDS_Total Sq Ft: 560
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Additional Units
  • Private Spa: No
  • Appliances: Electric Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Living Area: 560
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • IRESDS_HasFamilyRoom: No
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Master Bedroom Features: Luxury Vinyl Floor
  • Room Kitchen Features: Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Area: 144
  • Living Room Features: Luxury Vinyl Floor
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 132
  • Master Bathroom Features: 3/4 Primary Bath

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet, Level
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Seller's Property Disclosure, Lead Paint Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood/Frame, Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • IRESDS_GarageType: None

Utilities

  • Electric: Electric, Estes Park
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Sewer: District Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water, Estes Park

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • IRESDS_HasAssociation2Reserve: No
  • IRESDS_HasAssociation2Fee: No
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationReserve: No
  • IRESDS_HasAssociationFee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Estes Park
  • HighSchool: Estes Park
  • Junior High Dist: Estes Park District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Estes Park

Lot Info

  • Zoning: A1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25700
  • Parcel #: R0579777
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1537

Multi Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2017
Sold by
Mcknight Howard E
Bought by
Ellard Kathleen A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Greenwald Robert
Bought by
Mcknight Howard E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
10%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2005
Sold by
Greenwald Robert
Bought by
Greenwald Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
10%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1998
Sold by
Keep Virginia Belle and Fenton Mary Esther
Bought by
Greenwald Fredric N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1996
Sold by
Fenton Esther
Bought by
Keep Virginia Belle
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 Rocky Mountain Title
Warranty Deed $175,000 Security Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Security Title
Guardian Deed $96,250 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $164,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $74,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $505,000 -12.8% $902 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Price Changed $579,000 -1.7% $1,034 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $589,000 -- $1,052 / Sq Ft
Source: IRES MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,537 $25,205 $10,586 $14,619
2024 $1,520 $25,205 $10,586 $14,619
2022 $1,493 $20,023 $6,881 $13,142
2021 $1,532 $20,600 $7,079 $13,521
2020 $988 $13,092 $7,079 $6,013
2019 $981 $13,092 $7,079 $6,013
2018 $852 $11,016 $7,560 $3,456
2017 $428 $11,016 $7,560 $3,456
2016 $426 $11,343 $8,119 $3,224
2015 $841 $11,340 $8,120 $3,220
2014 $763 $10,580 $7,400 $3,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: IRES MLS

MLS Number: 1033474

IRES MLS

APN: 35353-00-048