$425,000

17055 County Road 81 Trinidad, CO 81082

Estimated payment $2,386/month

Total Views 3,946
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,804 Sq Ft
$236 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 12.53 Acre Lot
  • Lawn

About This Home

Desert Oasis with Historic Charm & Modern Upgrades. This unique property offers a rare blend of character, functionality, & space. The updated home features striking hand-painted murals, modern black/white/wood accents, & some new flooring. The home is plumbed & wired for a hot tub, ready for your personal retreat. Water is provided by both city tap & a grandfathered-in well that irrigates the 100-year-old Mulberry tree & the mature orchard with apples, plums, cherries, apricots, pears, & grapes - there's even a pond! Outbuildings total over 10,000 SF & include: 2-car garage; 30x80 insulated shop with A/C, plumbing, lighting, office, car lift, & mechanic bay; Chicken coop; shed; & Cement livestock pen with troughs. The property is fully fenced & cross fenced with cattle guards & backs to the Purgatoire river with wide pasture views. Once part of a 500-acre farm, this is only the third time it's been offered for sale. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history with room to grow.

Listing Agent

Sarah Manshel

eXp Realty LLC License #FA.100067471 Listed on: 04/04/2025

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 12.53 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Lawn
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Rural Residential

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,804 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R0003278

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,058

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Amenities Other: Purgatoire River
  • Basement Substructure: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Directions: From Trinidad, head east on Main St, which will turn into HWY 350/160, take a left on CR 81 (right before the junction of HWY 350 and HWY 160). Follow CR 81 to my sign on the left. Navigation brings you to the driveway right before the driveway to this property.
  • Earnest Money Fee: 5000.00
  • Ernst Money Pay To: Title Company TBD
  • Landscaping Other: Orchard
  • Listing Member Name: Sarah Manshel
  • Listing Office Short Id: expre
  • List Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Open House Office I D: 20200918005857277502000000
  • Outside Buildings: Corral/Stable, Outbuildings, Shed, Workshop
  • Outside Buildings Other: 30x80 Metal Shop
  • Patio Deck: Deck
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1.0
  • Building Style: Ranch
  • Assessor Parcel Number: R0003278
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances Other: car lift
  • Amenities: Borders Stream/Creek
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric, Microwave, Range Oven, Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Pellet Stove
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Legal Description: 23-32-63 A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN PT-SESW- LYING SO OF RIVER CONT-12.53 ACRS M/L
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1804.00
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Windows: Double Pane

Exterior Features

  • Roofing: Metal
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior: Auto Timer, Horses Allowed, Off-Street Parking, RV Parking
  • Road: Gravel
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Topography: Flat, Rolling
  • Total Sq Ft: 1804.00
  • Views: Mountain, Trees/Forest, Valley

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Remarks: Dirt floor
  • Garage Stall: 2
  • Garage Type: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Roof Evaporative
  • Electrical Service: 200 Amp
  • Gas Company: Propane, Tank, Owned
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Hot Water: Community System, Well
  • Water Heater: Gas

Fee Information

  • Taxes: 1057.76

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 12.53
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Zoning: Rural Residential

Green Features

  • Green Landscaping: Fence, Metal, Garden Area, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Trees

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 1

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2025 $1,058 $55,850 $51,770 $4,080
2024 $1,058 $22,830 $1,080 $21,750
2023 $1,058 $19,470 $1,080 $18,390
2022 $1,117 $21,370 $1,300 $20,070
2021 $1,115 $21,720 $1,440 $20,280
2020 $622 $12,240 $1,360 $10,880
2019 $6 $12,240 $1,360 $10,880
2018 $580 $12,370 $1,450 $10,920
2017 $558 $12,370 $0 $0
2015 $563 $7,782 $0 $0
2013 $644 $7,606 $289 $7,317
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $425,000 +63.5% $236 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Sold $260,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
04/15/2018 04/15/18 Pending -- -- --
Source: Spanish Peaks Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 --
Deed $107,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $239,580 FHA
Previous Owner $243,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $165,000 Construction
Previous Owner $127,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $84,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Spanish Peaks Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25-352

Spanish Peaks Board of REALTORS®

APN: 10740500