$2,745,000
$55K PRICE DROP

178 Valley View Rd Ridgway, CO 81432

Estimated payment $15,462/month

Total Views 59
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,300 Sq Ft
$832 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ski Accessible
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

Take a short drive to see this impressive mountain home, located on the coveted east edge of Elk Meadows-a setting most have not seen. These views are among a small handful of top vistas in our entire area! Here you'll experience the pinnacle of mountain living in this ultra-custom, mountain-modern masterpiece nestled on Wilson Mesa—an outdoor recreation paradise ideally situated between Ouray and Ridgway and Telluride, Colorado. Thoughtfully positioned on one of Ouray County’s most coveted building sites, this exquisitely designed mountain home seamlessly integrates natural elements like native rock outcroppings, mature Ponderosa pines, and sweeping views of the Sneffels Range. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the elevated bridge entry spanning a babbling creek water feature, setting the tone for the sensory-rich experience this home provides. Inside, rustic elegance meets durable craftsmanship with antique wood accents, soft stone tiles, and soaring ceilings framed by floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic views stretching from the Ouray-Ridgway Valley to the alpine peaks near Lake City and Telluride. The heart of the home is the great room, where a grand stone fireplace anchors the space and an open-concept kitchen—with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and mountain views—invites entertaining. Step out onto the expansive east and south-facing decks, where covered and open-air spaces, including a second natural wood fireplace and a year-round screen porch, create the perfect backdrop for enjoying golden hour light and crisp mountain air. The main-level primary suite offers a tranquil retreat with direct deck access, a spa-like bathroom featuring a jetted tub and glass shower with Sneffels views, and abundant natural light thanks to the southern exposure. Downstairs, two additional bedrooms—including one with built-in bunks and another with direct patio access—provide private sanctuaries for guests or family, while a well-appointed bath, laundry, and mudroom complete the level. Outdoor living continues here with a covered patio, hot tub, and open-air shower. The oversized garage offers flexible space for a workshop or home gym. Upstairs, a cozy loft overlooks the great room and provides the perfect nook for reading, working, or simply soaking in the breathtaking mountain views. Adding to the uniqueness of this property is a detached studio just north of the main home—ideal for an artist’s retreat, home office, or guest space—complete with its own whimsical retro outhouse across the creek. This brings the overall square footage to just over 3300 square feet. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a luxurious mountain getaway, this one-of-a-kind home places you at the doorstep of Colorado’s most iconic outdoor adventures, from hiking, skiing, and mountain biking to fishing and off-roading near Telluride, Ridgway State Park, and the Box Canon in Ouray. This is the mountain lifestyle you've been dreaming of—schedule your private tour today and make it yours.

Listing Agent

Todd Schroedel

United Country Sneffels Realty Listed on: 05/24/2025

United Country Sneffels Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,086

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Water Garden

HOA Fees

  • $165 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Tongue and Groove Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • 2 Home Offices
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ouray K-6 Elementary School
  • Ouray 7-8 Middle School
  • Ouray 9-12 High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Engineered Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451705108009

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, common area taxes
  • Elk Meadows HOA
  • Elk Meadows Subdivision
  • Stream Seasonal

Recreation

  • Ski Accessible

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,086

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$165 per month

Listing Details

  • Appliance Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Estimated Total Acres: 1.2
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Elevation: 8600
  • Em Deposit: 50000
  • Em Holder: Land Title Ridgway
  • Exterior Inclusions: Deck, Screened-in Porch, Shed/Storage, Water Garden, Covered Porch, Landscaping
  • Fronts: Valley Escarpment
  • Interior Inclusions: Window Coverings, Cathedral Ceiling, W/D Hookup, Guest Quarters, Jetted Tub, Pantry, T&G Ceilings, Walk In Closet, Garage Door Opener, Game Room, Sun Room
  • Legal Lot Block: Subd: ELK MEADOWS ESTATES SUBDIVISION NO. 4 Lot: 405 S: 5 T: 44 R: 8
  • Lot Dimension: 1.2 Ac
  • Lot Size Acreage: 1-1.99
  • Parcel Id Number: 451705108009
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 831.82
  • Property Description: Wooded Lot, Cul-de-sac, Boundaries Surveyed, Skier Access
  • Real Estate Included: Yes
  • Realist Id: 4517-051-08-009
  • Residence Stories: Three Story
  • Residence Style: Modern
  • Rv Parking: Yes
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Siding: Wood, Stone
  • Street Descriptionaccess: County, Gravel, Cul-de-Sac, Public Winter Maintenance
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Waterfront Type: Seasonal Stream/Spring
  • Zoning: Residential Single Family
  • Type: Stick Built
  • HOA Fees: Yes
  • Internet Service: Yes
  • Total Taxes Dollar: 4085.88
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Foreign Owned Y N: No
  • Prop Description Remarks: Take a short drive to see this impressive mountain home, located on the coveted east edge of Elk Meadows-a setting most have not seen. These views are among a small handful of top vistas in our entire area! Here you'll experience the pinnacle of mountain living in this ultra-custom, mountain-modern masterpiece nestled on Wilson Mesa—an outdoor recreation paradise ideally situated between Ouray and Ridgway and Telluride, Colorado. Thoughtfully positioned on one of Ouray County’s most coveted building sites, this exquisitely designed mountain home seamlessly integrates natural elements like native rock outcroppings, mature Ponderosa pines, and sweeping views of the Sneffels Range. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the elevated bridge entry spanning a babbling creek water feature, setting the tone for the sensory-rich experience this home provides. Inside, rustic elegance meets durable craftsmanship with antique wood accents, soft stone tiles, and soaring ceilings framed by floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic views stretching from the Ouray-Ridgway Valley to the alpine peaks near Lake City and Telluride. The heart of the home is the great room, where a grand stone fireplace anchors the space and an open-concept kitchen—with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and mountain views—invites entertaining. Step out onto the expansive east and south-facing decks, where covered and open-air spaces, including a second natural wood fireplace and a year-round screen porch, create the perfect backdrop for enjoying golden hour light and crisp mountain air. The main-level primary suite offers a tranquil retreat with direct deck access, a spa-like bathroom featuring a jetted tub and glass shower with Sneffels views, and abundant natural light thanks to the southern exposure. Downstairs, two additional bedrooms—including one with built-in bunks and another with direct patio access—provide private sanctuaries for guests or family, while a well-appointed bath, laundry, and mudroom complete the level. Outdoor living continues here with a covered patio, hot tub, and open-air shower. The oversized garage offers flexible space for a workshop or home gym. Upstairs, a cozy loft overlooks the great room and provides the perfect nook for reading, working, or simply soaking in the breathtaking mountain views. Adding to the uniqueness of this property is a detached studio just north of the main home—ideal for an artist’s retreat, home office, or guest space—complete with its own whimsical retro outhouse across the creek. This brings the overall square footage to just over 3300 square feet. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a luxurious mountain getaway, this one-of-a-kind home places you at the doorstep of Colorado’s most iconic outdoor adventures, from hiking, skiing, and mountain biking to fishing and off-roading near Telluride, Ridgway State Park, and the Box Cañon in Ouray. This is the mountain lifestyle you've been dreaming of—schedule your private tour today and make it yours.
  • Subdv Name: Elk Meadows
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 20

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Living Room Dining
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 3300
  • Bathrooms Description: Full, 3/4, 1/2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarters: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Location Type: Living Room
  • Foundation: Stemwall
  • Great Room: Yes
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 906
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1481
  • Master Bedrm Dimensions: 14x17
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Office Den Dimensions: 9x16.5 and 10x30.5
  • Total Office Den: 2
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 538

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Fenced - Back, Partial Property
  • Windows: Double Pane, Low Emittance
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Structures: Workshop
  • Roof: Metal
  • Views: Mountains, Valley
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electric, Internet - DSL, Phone - Cell Reception
  • Electric Supplier: San Miguel Power Association
  • Gas Supplier: Propane
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Laundry Util Dimensions: 7.5x20
  • Sewer Supplier: Septic
  • Water Heater: Gas Water Heater

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Hoa Inclusions: Water, Common Area Taxes
  • Hoametro Fees: 165.00
  • HOA Metro Fees Frequency: Monthly
  • Hoa Name: Elk Meadows

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ouray K-6
  • Middle School: Ouray 7-8
  • High School: Ouray 9-12
  • High School: Ouray 9-12

Lot Info

  • Geo Subdivision: CO

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ouray K-6
  • Middle School: Ouray 7-8

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $4,086 $74,010 $11,170 $62,840
2023 $4,086 $77,440 $11,690 $65,750
2022 $2,931 $52,340 $5,420 $46,920
2021 $2,769 $53,850 $5,580 $48,270
2020 $2,300 $45,320 $5,720 $39,600
2019 $2,300 $45,320 $5,720 $39,600
2018 $2,103 $40,250 $4,680 $35,570
2017 $2,931 $56,710 $4,680 $52,030
2016 $1,630 $35,080 $4,380 $30,700
2015 -- $35,080 $4,380 $30,700
2012 -- $38,890 $7,000 $31,890
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $2,745,000 -2.0% $832 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $2,800,000 -- $848 / Sq Ft
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Land Title Guarantee Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $489,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $484,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,874 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $415,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $208,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 824572

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APN: R001285