Waterfront
Address
1896 County Road 500, Bayfield, CO
Price
$ 972,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#835099
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLA PLATA
- CityBayfield
- AreaVallecito
- NeighborhoodHappy Scenes
- Zip81122
- Style
- Year Built1984
- Taxes$ 3117
- Price$ 972,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2251
- Lot Size1.3 Acres
Data Source:
Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)
Property Description
Escape to your own private mountain retreat, in Vallecito, situated on 1.3 acres. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space and comfort, with over 2,251 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Enter the home into the main living area with its vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, abundance of windows and large brick fireplace with wood stove insert that includes a heat exchange blower. The large kitchen is ideal for those large gatherings and includes a cute kitchen nook with access to the back porch and views of the pond. For convenience, the laundry room is located just off the kitchen nook. The ensuite with its large walk-in closet is also located on the main level along with a second bedroom and full bath. The lower level features an expansive open-concept floor plan, ideal for entertaining and gathering. A second fireplace, with wood stove insert and a heat exchange blower, is also located on the lower level making the area a fun place to hang out and play some pool, air hockey or watch a movie. The custom-built bunk beds are ideal for extra guests. Extra storage closets, which are partially cedar lined, a wood chute and access stairs to the back deck area, round out this level. Additional features include a detached two-car garage, with an attached two-car carport, and a separate garage apartment perfect for guests or a private workspace. Enjoy the pond and Weasel Skin Creek, which runs through the property. Conveniently located off the county road. Just minutes away from Vallecito Lake where you can enjoy fishing, boating and paddle boarding. Easy access to several hiking trails and the Nordic ski trail and snowmobiling in the winter. Come tour this mountain retreat which offers room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors!
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Bayfield K-5 Elementary School | Bayfield 6-8 Middle School | Bayfield 9-12 High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed $972,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Boiler,Forced Air,Wood Stove |
|---|---|
| Possession | TBD |
| Roof | Metal |
| Fireplaces | Basement,Living Room |
| Garage | Detached Garage |
| Zoning | Residential Single Family |
| Status | Active |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1984 |
| Subdivision | Happy Scenes |
| Water Heater | Electric Water Heater |
| Stories Count | Two Story |
| County | La Plata |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Stick Built |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Carport Spaces | 2 |
| FIPS Code | 08067 |
| HOA Y/N | No |
| New Construction Y/N | No |
| Status | Active |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Propane-Tank Owned |
| Energy Star Qualified Y/N | No |
| Green Certification Y/N | No |
| HERS Rated Y/N | No |
| LEED for Homes Y/N | No |
| Other Green Cert. Y/N | No |
| Directions | Take County Road 501 to the north end of Vallecito Lake. Take a left onto County Road 500. Follow for approximately 1.8 miles and property will be on your right. |
| High School | Bayfield 9-12 |
| City | Bayfield |
| List Price/SqFt | 431.81 |
| Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA |
| Elementary School | Bayfield K-5 |
| Middle School | Bayfield 6-8 |
| DOM | 119 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 431.81 |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
Interior Features
| Flooring | Carpet-Partial,Linoleum |
|---|---|
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished |
| Beds | 3 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Dining Room | Eat-in Kitchen,Living Room Dining |
| Appliances | Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Microwave |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Main Level |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Patio,Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Waterfront | Creek,Pond |
| Lot Size Area | 1.3 |
| Garage Capacity | 2 |
| RV Parking | No |
| Fence | Full Property |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Water Well | Yes |
| Waterfront | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Apx. Irrigation Acres | 1.3 |
| Carport | Yes |
| Exterior Structures | Garage |
| Irrigation/Water District | PRID |
| Water Rights/Irrig. | Yes |
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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