
214 Falling Water Rd Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Estimated payment $1,824/month
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
Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC Brokerage Email: info@coloradolrl.com License #100035328 Listed on: 08/29/2025

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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/29/2025 08/29/25 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $179 / Sq Ft |
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