$300,000

1657 Windmill Dr Hartsel, CO 80449

Estimated payment $1,731/month

Total Views 2,754
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
$247 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Tucked into 2.5 acres of ponderosa pine and aspen at the top of Trout Creek Pass, this 1,216 sq ft mountain cabin in Ranch of the Rockies (Western Union Ranch) is your blank canvas at roughly 9,400 feet. The bones are in place and the heavy lifting is done. The buyer brings the finishes. The 1.5 story home sits proudly on a knoll with stained vertical wood siding, a gable roof with comp shingle, and a generous wraparound wood deck (256 sq ft) elevated on posts to capture the views and the breeze through the trees. A walk-out lower area, gravel drive, and rock retaining wall complete the exterior. Inside, the main level offers an open great room with sliding glass doors to the deck, a freestanding efficient wood stove for cozy winter nights, forced air heat, and rough-in for the kitchen and full bath. A solid-built open stairway leads to the upper level with a primary bedroom framing the treetops, plus space roughed in for a second bedroom and storage. Drywall is hung in many areas, insulation is in place upstairs, and the open beam ceiling is ready for your finish of choice. The big-ticket infrastructure is already done: a drilled well, a brand new septic system, and power on site. The property does not have a Certificate of Occupancy, so the next owner will finish the interior and complete the C of O process. This is the rare chance to finish a cabin exactly the way you want without starting from raw land. Ranch of the Rockies is one of Park County's most amenity-rich communities. Owners enjoy a private stocked fishing reservoir, riding arena and horse pasture, community pavilion, trash drop and burn pit, summer RV dump and water fill, and year-round county-maintained roads. Location is the win: about 25 minutes to Buena Vista for groceries, dining, the Arkansas River and the Collegiate Peaks, 35 minutes to Salida, and a short drive to Antero, Spinney, and Eleven Mile reservoirs for world-class trout fishing. Sold as-is. Bring your vision.

Listing Agent

Ritchie Molitor

Real Broker, LLC Brokerage Email: ritchie@brokersofcolorado.com,719-395-9063 License #40026444 Listed on: 04/22/2026

Real Broker, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

John Magers

Real Broker, LLC Brokerage Email: ritchie@brokersofcolorado.com,719-395-9063 License #100093115

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,089

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot

HOA Fees

  • $20 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Schools

  • Edith Teter Elementary School
  • South Park Middle School
  • South Park High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Western Union Ranch Of The Rockies Association, Phone Number (719) 836-2079
  • Western Union Ranch/Rora Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42942

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,089

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

2.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$20 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1216
  • Exclusions: Seller's personal property
  • Living Area: 1216
  • Directions: From Buena Vista, head south on US Hwy 24/285 to Johnson Village. Turn left (east) onto US Hwy 24/285 and continue up Trout Creek Pass approximately 11 miles to the summit. At the top of the pass, turn left (east) onto Buckrake Road (CR 318) into Ranch of the Rockies. Bear right at the mailboxes onto Windmill Drive and continue approximately 1.4 miles. The property is on the right at 1657 Windmill Drive. Look for sign.
  • SubdivisionName: Western Union Ranch/RORA
  • Co List Office Mls Id: RECM9223
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_ExpectedActiveDate: 2026-04-23
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 1
  • REC_AdditionalLivingStructureYN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: No

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Western Union Ranch of the Rockies
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 245
  • Phone: 719-836-2079
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Association/Amenities

  • REC_AssociationFee2Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFee3Annual: 0.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeAnnual: 245.00
  • REC_AssociationFeeTotalAnnual: 245.00
  • REC_AssociationManagementType: Professionally Managed

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: South Park

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 42942
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Building Area Total: 1216
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1089

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Edith Teter
  • High School: South Park

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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 $1,089 $18,710 $4,430 $14,280
2024 $656 $12,540 $2,980 $9,560
2023 $656 $23,307 $16,694 $6,613
2022 $1,019 $17,505 $8,516 $8,989
2021 $990 $17,505 $8,516 $8,989
2020 $842 $14,470 $9,180 $5,290
2019 $815 $14,470 $6,280 $8,190
2018 $844 $14,470 $9,180 $5,290
2017 $754 $14,640 $9,350 $5,290
2016 $633 $12,120 $4,970 $7,150
2015 $566 $10,610 $4,970 $5,640
2014 $821 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 For Sale $300,000 -- $247 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $45,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 4521284

REcolorado®

APN: 42942

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