$670,000
$208K PRICE DROP

13000 County Road 251 Salida, CO 81201

Salida Area

Estimated payment $3,804/month

Total Views 96,795
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,751 Sq Ft
$383 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

Looking for that Salida-area mountain property with privacy, big sky, and serious space to breathe? This 40-acre off-grid homestead 13 miles outside of Salida is not for everyone, but for the right soul, it is everything. Perched high with top-of-the-world views you have to see to believe, this southwest-inspired straw bale home blends durability with unique charm. Well-insulated and thoughtfully designed, it captures passive solar warmth through its southern exposure, filling the space with natural light year-round. Wind generated power is also utilized to keep the home fully functional. Inside, tiled floors and countertops, handcrafted cabinets with southwest flair, a window over the kitchen sink with views all the way to Salida, and a cozy wood-burning stove in the Great Room create a warm, grounded feel - especially during those crisp mountain evenings. The layout includes a primary bedroom with patio access, an en suite bathroom, and a walk-in tiled shower. A second bedroom (or ideal office) includes a loft space for whimsical versatility. Step outside to a private patio where the silence stretches for miles and the stars overhead are your neighbors. This home is not for the faint of heart - it is for the ones who thrive beyond the grid, who seek quiet over convenience, and who see 40 acres not as work, but as freedom. Well allows for an additional home, 1 acre lawn/garden, and domestic animals. Contact info for off grid property mortgage brokers available. Home is located along a private road in which you must be accompanied by a broker (sorry, no drive bys). Note: This is one of 3 adjacent properties being offered for sale, giving you an opportunity to purchase 120 acres with a total of 3 homes if desired. Watch the video for this property at book.emeraldrealestatemedia.com/2457594

Listing Agent

Cathy Chochon

Full Circle Real Estate Group Brokerage Email: cathychochon@gmail.com,719-207-3651 License #100046187 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,834

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 40 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Dirt Road
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Natural State Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Property is zoned AR - Agriculture/Ranching

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Straw

Interior Spaces

  • 1,751 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Oven
  • Washer

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
  • Green energy is off-grid
  • Heating system powered by passive solar

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Salida Middle School
  • Salida High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 110 Volts
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Ground Level
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property.
  • Property held in a trust
  • Assessor Parcel Number 368512100004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,834

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

40 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1751
  • Entry Location: Ground
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property.
  • Living Area: 1751
  • Directions: No unaccompanied drive bys. Buyers Agents have access to driving directions through the MLS supplements.
  • SubdivisionName: n/a
  • Ownership: Corporation/Trust
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_ExpectedActiveDate: 2025-08-21
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • REC_AdditionalLivingStructureYN: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Basement: No
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Straw
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Unpaved
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Utilities: Off Grid, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Passive Solar, Wood Stove
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: 110V
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 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

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Salida

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 368512100004
  • Lot Size Acres: 40
  • Building Area Total: 1751
  • Horse Amenities: Well Allows For
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Secluded, Sloped
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742400

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1834

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow
  • High School: Salida

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Tax History

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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 $2,339 $43,940 $16,570 $27,370
2024 $1,834 $37,930 $17,770 $20,160
2023 $1,777 $37,930 $17,770 $20,160
2022 $1,400 $27,550 $12,840 $14,710
2021 $1,406 $28,340 $13,210 $15,130
2020 $1,383 $26,610 $10,860 $15,750
2019 $1,386 $26,610 $10,860 $15,750
2018 $1,154 $22,450 $9,460 $12,990
2017 $1,125 $22,450 $9,460 $12,990
2016 $1,147 $22,430 $8,700 $13,730
2015 $1,290 $22,430 $8,700 $13,730
2014 $1,290 $24,110 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2026 07/11/26 Price Changed $670,000 -13.9% $383 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Price Changed $778,400 -11.4% $445 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $878,400 -- $502 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Cathy Chochon

Full Circle Real Estate Group

(719) 695-7933

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Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 1836519

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APN: R368512100004

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