$7,950,000

3289 Laughing Dog Rd Placerville, CO 81430

Estimated payment $42,954/month

Total Views 13,556
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,913 Sq Ft
$1,344 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Barn
  • Greenhouse
  • Telluride Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 242.92 Acre Lot

About This Home

Discover Laughing Dog Ranch: a rare 243-acre sanctuary where Telluride's world-class amenities meet private wilderness, offering an ultimate sportsman's retreat & a savvy investment opportunity. This exceptional family compound, comprised of three prime parcels, presents an extraordinary chance to build additional homes for family and friends, sell off two of the three parcels to recoup some costs or, finally, gain significant conservation easement tax benefits. This allows you to maximize your investment while protecting a cherished landscape. Laughing Dog Ranch provides a quiver of outdoor activities at your doorstep. Roam your private range, ensuring unparalleled solitude for every adventure. Six thoughtfully crafted structures provide ample space for generations to come, along with all your essential gear - fly rods, ATVs, snowshoes, nordic skis, binoculars, & more. Enjoy breathtaking tranquility & unwind amidst a tapestry of pristine meadows & majestic mountains. Recent enhancements showcase the simple elegance of the single-level, timber-accented main house. A charming guest house provides flexible accommodations, while the sizable 5-bay garage keeps your ranch equipment & vehicles perfectly sheltered. Grow your own food in the greenhouse. For equestrian enthusiasts, the immaculate stables are fit for equine royalty. Every detail of this meticulously maintained property has been thoughtfully considered & improved over time. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in sustainable living & smart land stewardship. Embrace a life of freedom & live your best life yet.

Listing Agent

Mike Shimkonis

Telluride Properties LLC Listed on: 07/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,646

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 242.92 Acre Lot
  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 5,913 Sq Ft Home
  • Partially Furnished
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn
  • 1 Irrigated Acre
  • Cattle
  • Hogs
  • Sheep or Goats

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Irrigation Water Rights
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Pride & Joy Management HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 456109205021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,646

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Additional Living Quarters: Yes
  • Appliance Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
  • Estimated Irrigation Acres: 1
  • Estimated Total Acres: 242.92
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Em Deposit: 400,000
  • Em Holder: Title Company
  • Horse Setup: Yes
  • Interior Inclusions: Part Furnished
  • Legal Lot Block: TRACT 12-2R, 3R & 4R T43 R11 SPECIE MESA RANCH ACC TO REPLAT...
  • Livestock Allowed: Cattle, Horses, Poultry, Sheep, Swine
  • Lot Size Acreage: 35+
  • Parcel Id Number: 456109205021
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1344.5
  • Property Description: Cul-de-sac, Adj to Open Space
  • Real Estate Included: Yes
  • Residence Stories: One Story
  • Residence Style: Ranch
  • Sale/Rent: For Sale
  • Siding: Wood
  • Street Descriptionaccess: County, Private, Gravel, Cul-de-Sac
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zoning: Residential Single Family
  • Type: Stick Built
  • Additional Living Type: Guest Home
  • HOA Fees: Yes
  • Internet Service: Yes
  • Total Taxes Dollar: 11645.54
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Year Renovated: 2021
  • Foreign Owned Y N: No
  • Prop Description Remarks: Discover Laughing Dog Ranch: a rare 243-acre sanctuary where Telluride's world-class amenities meet private wilderness, offering an ultimate sportsman's retreat & a savvy investment opportunity. This exceptional family compound, comprised of three prime parcels, presents an extraordinary chance to build additional homes for family and friends, sell off two of the three parcels to recoup some costs or, finally, gain significant conservation easement tax benefits. This allows you to maximize your investment while protecting a cherished landscape. Laughing Dog Ranch provides a quiver of outdoor activities at your doorstep. Roam your private range, ensuring unparalleled solitude for every adventure. Six thoughtfully crafted structures provide ample space for generations to come, along with all your essential gear - fly rods, ATVs, snowshoes, nordic skis, binoculars, & more. Enjoy breathtaking tranquility & unwind amidst a tapestry of pristine meadows & majestic mountains. Recent enhancements showcase the simple elegance of the single-level, timber-accented main house. A charming guest house provides flexible accommodations, while the sizable 5-bay garage keeps your ranch equipment & vehicles perfectly sheltered. Grow your own food in the greenhouse. For equestrian enthusiasts, the immaculate stables are fit for equine royalty. Every detail of this meticulously maintained property has been thoughtfully considered & improved over time. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in sustainable living & smart land stewardship. Embrace a life of freedom & live your best life yet.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 17

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Bar, Kitchen/Dining
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Stained/Stamped Concrete
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 5913
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarters: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Location Type: Gas Logs, Living Room
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Total Office Den: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Exterior Structures: Barn, Corral, Garage, Greenhouse, Guest House, Shed, Workshop
  • Roof: Metal
  • Views: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage Capacity: 5

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV, Phone - Landline
  • Electric Supplier: San Miguel Power Association
  • Gas Supplier: Propane
  • Heating System: Hot Water Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Fireplace
  • Sewer Supplier: Septic
  • Water Rights Irrigation: Yes
  • Water Supplier: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Well Permit Number: 235056-

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • Hoa Inclusions: Snow Removal
  • Hoa Name: Pride & Joy Management

Schools

  • High School: Telluride 9-12

Lot Info

  • Geo Subdivision: CO

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

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

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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 $3,666 $250,690 $20,260 $230,430
2023 $125 $252,360 $20,430 $231,930
2022 $7,905 $251,010 $19,080 $231,930
2021 $8,240 $213,960 $20,180 $193,780
2020 $110 $195,410 $20,050 $175,360
2019 $7,332 $195,410 $20,050 $175,360
2018 $6,679 $185,390 $0 $0
2017 $5,811 $185,390 $19,900 $165,490
2016 $6,605 $207,710 $18,380 $189,330
2015 $6,391 $207,710 $18,380 $189,330
2014 $6,359 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $7,950,000 +144.6% $1,344 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Sold $3,250,000 -- $419 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Pending -- -- --
Source: Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 Land Title Guarantee Co
Deed -- --
Deed $2,500,000 --
Deed $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Mike Shimkonis

Telluride Properties LLC

(970) 568-5982

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APN: 104-0090123