$325,000

214 Falling Water Rd Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Estimated payment $1,824/month

Total Views 403
6 Beds
1 Bath
1,812 Sq Ft
$179 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Mountainous Lot

About This Home

Escape to your own secluded mountain retreat — a quaint 1955 seasonal cabin (CANNOT BE USED AS PRIMARY/FULL TIME RESIDENCE ) that has been lovingly cared for by the Brashear family since it was first built. Nestled along babbling W Chicago Creek and surrounded by pristine National Forest, this "Cabin in the Woods" as part of the Recreational Residence Program offers peaceful solitude, rich history, and rustic charm in an idyllic setting. Cabin is being sold fully furnished and move-in ready, complete with a player piano, games, books, and cozy wb fireplace comforts for your getaway. Inside you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, electric range/oven, antique wood-burning stove and sink with running hot/cold water. Water is delivered to a pressure tank through an underground pipe from a seasonally installed pump in the adjacent creek. The bathroom includes a shower, sink and commercial composting toilet with gray water discharged naturally to gravel beds on the forest floor. A new asphalt shingle roof (2024) adds peace of mind. Electricity is provided by Xcel Energy and potable water should be brought to the cabin. Enjoy cool mountain air, forest service gated access and close proximity to hiking trailheads. The road is not maintained in winter, though access through the campground gate remains available. This recreational mountain getaway has been cherished by generations of the Brashear family and offers the perfect escape for outdoor lovers seeking tranquility, seclusion, and timeless charm. NATIONAL FOREST RECREATIONAL LEASE THROUGH 2028 ($1,353/YEAR LEASE FEE + $1,200 TRANSFER FEE) EXPECTED TO RENEW IN 20 YEAR INCREMENTS. PROPERTY MUST BE USED A MINIMUM OF 15 DAYS/YR CABIN ONLY NO LAND INCLUDED. LIMITED RENTAL USE (SEE NF LEASE SEC 7) PLEASE SEE LEASE AGREEMENT INCLUDED IN SUPPLEMENTS FOR MORE DETAILS.LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIONAL FOREST HOMEOWNER GUIDELINES AT

Listing Agent

Bill Davis

Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC Brokerage Email: info@coloradolrl.com License #100035328 Listed on: 08/29/2025

Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $677

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Road Access Is Seasonal
  • Dirt Road
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Planted Vegetation
  • Natural State Vegetation
  • Secluded Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned NR-PC

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,812 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spring on Lot
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Carlson Elementary School
  • Clear Creek Middle School
  • Clear Creek High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • 110 Volts
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Indian Flats Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1959-271-00-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$677

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Structure Type: House
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1812
  • Exclusions: none
  • Living Area: 1812
  • Directions: From downtown Idaho Springs, take Colorado Blvd to CO-103 South. Continue for 6.6 miles (9min). Turn right on to W Chicago Creek Rd 3 miles to W Chicago Creek Campground. Enter through campground and though locked Forest Service gate, no drive by's allowed. Please contact listing agent for details.
  • SubdivisionName: Indian Flats
  • Ownership: Individual
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • REC_BasementLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_BasementLevelBedrooms: 0
  • REC_RVSpaces: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBathrooms: 0
  • REC_UpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • REC_WaterIncludedYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: info@coloradolrl.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Solid Surface Counters
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement: No
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Yard
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Seasonal
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Waterfront Features: Stream

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • REC_ParkingCount: 1

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Electric: 110V

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

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Parcel Number: 1959-271-00-010
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Building Area Total: 1812
  • Lot Features: Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Mountainous, Secluded, Spring(s)
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.4

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 677

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Carlson
  • High School: Clear Creek

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
2021 $974 $13,610 $0 $13,610
2020 $922 $13,700 $0 $13,700
2019 $918 $13,700 $0 $13,700
2018 $690 $10,610 $0 $10,610
2017 $721 $10,610 $0 $10,610
2016 -- $10,230 $0 $10,230
2015 -- $10,230 $0 $10,230
2014 -- $9,480 $0 $9,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $179 / Sq Ft
Source: REcolorado®

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Source: REcolorado®

MLS Number: 8045930

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APN: 1959-271-00-010