$948,000
$27K PRICE DROP

161 Shannon Rd Cotopaxi, CO 81223

Estimated payment $5,355/month

Total Views 6,747
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,328 Sq Ft
$407 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Loft
  • Deck
  • Mountainous Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

Yes, dreams DO come true. Ready to have your own private slice of the Arkansas River and fish to your heart's content? This stunning riverfront property in Cotopaxi, Colorado offers the perfect blend of convenience, seclusion, and access to the great outdoors. Spanning two parcels and totaling 6.91 acres, this one-of-a-kind retreat gives you front-row access to one of Colorado's most iconic rivers—just 100 feet from your back door. The main home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,328 square feet of warm, inviting living space, plus a 1,818 sq ft walkout basement brimming with potential for a second family room, guest suite, home theater, or gym. A spacious loft overlooks the main living area and offers a flexible bonus space ready to meet your needs— create an extra sleeping area, office, reading nook, or even a lively plant haven. Inside, enjoy rustic charm: a rock wall fireplace anchors the living room, while a wood-burning stove in the dining room adds warmth and ambiance for those cool mountain evenings. The front of the home features a wraparound porch for relaxing with your morning tea/coffee, while the expansive raised back deck provides breathtaking views of the roaring Arkansas. Also included on the property is a charming 14x14 dry guest cabin and an oversized 2-car garage/shop with electricity that offers plenty of room for vehicles, tools, or outdoor gear. Adventure awaits right outside your door with easy access to thousands of acres of nearby BLM land—perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. And when you're ready to explore beyond your backyard, you're within an hour’s drive of Salida, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, the charming town of Westcliffe, and more incredible Colorado destinations!

Listing Agent

Jessica Chariton

HomeSmart Preferred Realty Brokerage Email: jcharitonrealestate@gmail.com,719-334-8579 License #100077228 Listed on: 07/05/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 6.91 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Dirt Road
  • Rock Outcropping
  • Mountainous Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Cotopaxi Elementary And Middle School
  • Cotopaxi High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Golden Acres Homesites Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 99924479

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,384

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2328
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1818
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Living Area: 2328
  • Directions: From Cañon City head west on Hwy 50 towards Salida for approx. 28 miles. Right onto Shannon Rd, then Left through large timber-framed entrance.
  • SubdivisionName: Golden Acres Homesites
  • Ownership: Estate
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_ExpectedActiveDate: 2025-07-05
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • Attribution Contact: jcharitonrealestate@gmail.com,719-334-8579
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Rock
  • View: Mountain(s), Water
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Waterfront Features: River Front

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Oversized
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • REC_ParkingCount: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Water Source: Well

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: Cotopaxi

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 99924479
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.91
  • Fencing: None
  • Building Area Total: 4146
  • Lot Features: Mountainous, Rock Outcropping
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 300999.6

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2384

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cotopaxi
  • High School: Cotopaxi

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
2024 $2,334 $62,624 $0 $0
2023 $2,334 $46,954 $0 $0
2022 $2,094 $43,776 $0 $0
2021 $2,106 $45,036 $0 $0
2020 $1,812 $39,372 $0 $0
2019 $1,809 $39,372 $0 $0
2018 $1,382 $36,355 $0 $0
2017 $1,386 $36,355 $0 $0
2016 $1,395 $36,670 $0 $0
2015 $1,392 $36,670 $0 $0
2012 $1,432 $37,127 $15,188 $21,939
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Price Changed $948,000 -2.8% $407 / Sq Ft
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $975,000 +105.3% $419 / Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Sold $475,000 -10.2% $204 / Sq Ft
12/01/2012 12/01/12 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2010 11/08/10 For Sale $529,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 Fidelity National Title Insu
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,575,000 New Conventional
Closed $384,709 VA
Closed $380,620 VA
Closed $416,572 VA
Closed $427,500 VA
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jessica Chariton

HomeSmart Preferred Realty

(719) 356-5594

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As a Coloradoan for more than half of her life, Jessica knows the Highway 50 corridor and is committed to helping you buy, sell, or invest here. She prides herself on being honest, trustworthy, and knowledgeable in the real estate market. She knows how

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Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 9642815

REcolorado®

APN: 000099924479