$2,225,000
$170K PRICE DROP

26000 Wheeler Creek Ln Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Estimated payment $12,549/month

Total Views 4,189
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,977 Sq Ft
$1,125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Steamboat Springs Middle School Rated A
  • RV Parking in Community
  • 2 Stock Tanks or Ponds

About This Home

KU Ranch is a rare offering in the heart of the Elk River Valley, Steamboat Springs. This breathtaking 70-acre parcel combines natural beauty, abundant water, and iconic Colorado views. This ranch boasts four springs to filled ponds and two running creeks ensuring a reliable water source for livestock, gardening, or simply enhancing the landscape's beauty. The presence of water adds tremendous value and versatility to this property. This land offers a lush, vibrant landscape perfect for agriculture, recreation, or your dream mountain retreat. Enjoy panoramic vistas of Sleepy Giant, Pilot Knob, and the majestic Flat Tops Wilderness from nearly every angle. A short drive to downtown Steamboat Springs, yet worlds away in peace and privacy, this legacy property captures the essence of the Yampa Valley lifestyle. Whether youre looking to build, invest, or simply escapethis land is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

This piece is truly a Diamond in The Rough, KU 74 Ranch is 5th generation working ranch on CR 129, Elk River Road, year-round maintained. This property is fully fenced with corrals ready for your livestock and horses. Just a short 9-mile drive to the world-renowned Steamboat Springs, youll have easy access to skiing, dining, shopping, and a vibrant community, while still enjoying the peace and quiet of rural life.

The Elk River Valley is home to an abundance of wildlife and is in GMU 14, making this property privately hunted. Public fishing nearby with Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake only about 15 miles away.

This remarkable property offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a serene retreat or a potential investment in a stunning location. Contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience all that this remarkable property has to offer!

Tony Stolarczyk

Listed on: 06/17/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,839

Lot Details

  • Property fronts a county road
  • Rural Setting
  • Wire Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Current uses include grazing
  • Potential uses include agriculture, equine, grazing, hunting/fishing, residential single

Parking

  • RV Access or Parking

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Wildlife includes elk, mule deer, moose, bears, turkeys, deer

Farming

  • 2 Stock Tanks or Ponds
  • Pasture
  • Fenced For Cattle
  • Fenced For Horses

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral

Community Details

  • RV Parking in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,839

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Bedrooms: Beds: 3
  • BathsCombined: 2
  • Office Phone: 970-536-5625
  • Listing Website: https://www.land.com/property/26000-wheeler-creek-lane-steamboat-springs-colorado-80487/23882344/
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single-family Detached
  • RV Parking: True
  • Offered By: LandNetwork
  • Outside Features: Corrals, Fenced for Cattle, Fenced for Horses
  • Potential Use: Agriculture, Equine, Grazing, Hunting/Fishing, Residential Single
  • Number of Ponds: 2-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Attic: No
  • Disability Access: No
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Road Description: Asphalt, County
  • Fencing: Slick/Smooth Wire
  • Wildlife: Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, Bear, Turkey, Deer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: RV Parking

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Grazing
  • Lot Description: Acreage, Horses Permitted, Pasture, Level, Rolling, Sloped, Mountain, Rural

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
2024 $2,839 $57,690 $550 $57,140
2023 $2,839 $66,420 $14,810 $51,610
2022 $1,829 $35,920 $12,010 $23,910
2021 $1,869 $37,030 $12,400 $24,630
2020 $1,271 $27,460 $9,500 $17,960
2019 $1,252 $27,460 $0 $0
2018 $989 $23,460 $0 $0
2017 $1,318 $23,460 $0 $0
2016 $1,182 $22,210 $7,660 $14,550
2015 $1,158 $22,210 $7,660 $14,550
2014 $1,125 $20,850 $8,340 $12,510
2012 -- $29,540 $9,280 $20,260
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $2,225,000 -7.1% $1,125 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $1,211 / Sq Ft

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $256,031 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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