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Address
8650 Us Highway 285, Salida, CO
Price
$ 1,232,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#6129655
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCHAFFEE
- CitySalida
- NeighborhoodThompson Boundary Line Adjustment
- Zip81201
- StyleHouse
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 3119
- Price$ 1,232,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2012
- Lot Size9.79 Acres
Data Source:
REColorado (MTOMLS)
Property Description
WELCOME HOME! Impressive & rare HORSE PROPERTY with DOMESTIC WELL, MOUNTAIN VIEWS & ONE SHARE OF IRRIGATION WATER with the Missouri Park Ditch Company. Well-kept, updated HISTORICAL HOME with a 252 SF ADU, private fenced yard with landscaping, 2 garages, workshop, large barn, storage building, carport, corrals & multiple green pastures with complete fencing. This solidly built home nods to the past while offering modern comforts and features. Entertain or hang out in the inviting gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. Generous surface areas & storage, large island with room for seating. Main floor has a large great room with lots of character & custom details, amazing wood floors & a wood fireplace for those cozy nights. Custom stair-railings were created by a local artist. Large windows for great lighting throughout the house. Ample-sized bedrooms. Historic ADU has a kitchenette with sink/fridge/cabinets, full bathroom & sleeping/living area. Plenty of spaces in multiple outbuildings for storage, animals, vehicles or toys. Huge barn has plenty of upgraded power, stables, hay area & corral. Newer, insulated large garage is only a few steps from the main house. Lots more space in another garage, attached to a storage area & workshop with 220 amp power. Salida is located at 7084' and is part of a unique BANANA BELT, offering milder winters. Plenty of recreational offerings in every direction, like Browns Canyon National Monument or Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Monarch Ski Resort is about a half hour away. We have National Forests and State Forests. Bring your horses, bring your fishing pole, bring your ATVs, bring your friends. Climb any of the 12 "Fourteeners" (a mountain over 14,000 ft) in this county. Catch some Gold Medal fish. Enjoy one of our local music festivals or live music at some of our breweries, restaurants, or distillery. We have some really exciting shops & endless trails to hike or drive your Jeep. We have something for everyone!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Salida Middle School | Salida High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed $1,232,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Electricity Available |
| Possession | Immediate |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Wrap Around |
| Construction Materials | Brick,Stone |
| Exclusions | Seller's personal property |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Electric | 220 Volts |
| View | Mountain(s) |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Current Use | Live/Work,Livestock |
| Ownership | Individual |
| County | Chaffee |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Thompson Boundary Line Adjustment |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From the intersection of Hwy 285 & Hwy 50,in Poncha Springs,head north for 1.7 miles,house on right,driveway comes up quickly. |
| High School | Salida |
| City | Salida |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Salida R-32 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 426452.4 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | Longfellow |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3119 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Salida |
| Property Condition | Updated/Remodeled |
| Structure Type | House |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Middle/Junior School District | Salida R-32 |
| Elementary School District | Salida R-32 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Eat-in Kitchen,Granite Counters,Kitchen Island |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Carpet,Tile,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Circulating,Living Room,Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2012 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | In Unit |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Full |
| Parking Features | Concrete,Finished Garage,Storage |
| Lot Features | Ditch,Irrigated,Landscaped,Level,Suitable For Grazing |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 9.79 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Building Area Total | 2012 |
| Lot Size Acres | 9.79 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Road Frontage Type | Public |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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