$975,000

161 Shannon Rd Cotopaxi, CO 81223

Estimated payment $5,594/month

Total Views 2,351
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,328 Sq Ft
$419 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oversized Parking

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

MAIA KARVAKKO

Homesmart Preferred Realty Listed on: 07/08/2025

Homesmart Preferred Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Jessica Chariton

Homesmart Preferred Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,384

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,328 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Workshop in Garage

Schools

  • Cotopaxi Elementary School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • 1 Water Well
  • Public Septic

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 6.91 Acre Lot
  • In Flood Plain

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 99924479

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,384

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • PropertyType: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.9100
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 00001114
  • Co List Office Phone: 719-458-1345
  • Co List Office Phone: 719-458-1345
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Fireplace Features: Main Level, Two, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Structure Type: Wood Frame
  • FloodPlain100YRYN: Yes
  • HOACovenantsExistYN: No
  • Sq Ft MainFloor: 1818
  • WellsNumberof: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: 1.5Story
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1818

Exterior Features

  • Well: Household
  • Ditch Type: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Lot Type: Mountain View, Stream/Creek, Trees/Woods
  • Construction Materials:Lap Siding: Stone, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Amenities: Oversized, Workshop

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood
  • Sewer: Public Septic
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 300999.60
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 99924479

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2383.68

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cotopaxi

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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
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: Royal Gorge Association of REALTORS®

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

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Source: Royal Gorge Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1716436

Royal Gorge Association of REALTORS®

APN: 000099924479