2873 County Road 1, Cotopaxi, CO 81223 (MLS# 192390) -

2873 County Road 1, Cotopaxi, CO 81223

$769,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,752 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742,400 Status: Active

Current Price: $769,000 List Date: 4/13/2026 Last Modified: 4/13/2026

Overview

Description

Your Private Mountain Sanctuary Awaits! Discover unparalleled privacy & breathtaking natural beauty on this magnificent 40 acre mountain retreat in Cotopaxi! Nestled amidst the Wet Mountains at the foot of the majestic Sangrede Cristo Peaks, this fully fenced paradise offers stunning panoramic views that will captivate your senses & soothe your soul. Not only is the location ideal, the property is adjacent to 1,000's of acres of public lands for unbelievable hunting, hiking & exploration opportunities. At its heart lies a charming ranch style 2 BD, 2.5 BA home with an oversized 3 car garage, providing comfortable living in a spectacular setting. The home & property are truly for those looking for a self-sufficient dream mountain ranch. Home features owned solar with brand new lithium batteries, propane heating & woodburning stove for off-grid ease of living with an emergency generator for peace of mind. Raised decking off the primary bedroom of the home to sit out & enjoy your privacy. ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 192390

Location Info

Type: Single Family Residence
Major Area: Out of Area
Area: Within Colorado
Original List Price: 769000
Asking Price: 769000
Street #: 2873
Street Name: County Road 1
City/Town: Cotopaxi
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81223
Furnished: Unfurnished

Keywords Info

Total Baths: 3
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Half: Yes
Acreage: 35 - 100
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Pre-Fabricated Home: No

Listing Info

New Construction: No
Seller/Owner is Licensed: No
Short Sale: No
REO: No
Auction: No
In Foreclosure: No
Member Association: Aspen Association
County: Freemont
ADU: No

General Info

Sub/Loc: Out of Area
Legal: Subd: IRON MTN. WILDERNESS LOT 14 UNIT 1 TRACT B IRON MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS CONTIG TO 770-03-860 AND Subd: IRONMTN. WILDERNESS LOT 13 UNIT 1 TRACT B IRON MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS CONTIG TO 770-04-180
Zoning: Residential
Nbr of Acres: 40
Lot SqFt: 1742400
Lv Ht SqFt: 1752
LvHtSqFt (Abv Grnd): 1752
Total SqFt: 1752
Price/LvH SqFt: 438.93
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: No
Short Termable: Yes
Year Built: 2005
Unit Faces: South
Parcel #: 077004180
Directions: Hwy 50 west to left on CR 3, which is at the bottom of the 8-mile hill west in Parkdale. Continue on Copper Gulch Road / CR 28 for approx. 10 miles to left on Iron Mountain Road (CR 1). Follow CR 1 approx. 4 miles and look for Prairie Dog Road on the right. Just past Prairie Dog on the left side of CR 1 is a driveway with an address sign and a gate. Gate has flagging.
LvHtSqFt (Blw Grnd): 0
Unfinished SqFt: 0

Home Performance Programs

Energy Star Rated: No
Indoor Air Plus: No

Financing Info

Metro Tax District: No
Taxes: 1541
Tax Year: 2025
Transfer Tax: No
HOA Dues Y/N: No
HOA Transfer Fee: No
Total HOA Fee Per Year: 0

More Information

Status Change Info

Sold Price Per/SF: 0

Remarks

Public Remarks: Your Private Mountain Sanctuary Awaits! Discover unparalleled privacy & breathtaking natural beauty on this magnificent 40 acre mountain retreat in Cotopaxi! Nestled amidst the Wet Mountains at the foot of the majestic Sangrede Cristo Peaks, this fully fenced paradise offers stunning panoramic views that will captivate your senses & soothe your soul. Not only is the location ideal, the property is adjacent to 1,000's of acres of public lands for unbelievable hunting, hiking & exploration opportunities. At its heart lies a charming ranch style 2 BD, 2.5 BA home with an oversized 3 car garage, providing comfortable living in a spectacular setting. The home & property are truly for those looking for a self-sufficient dream mountain ranch. Home features owned solar with brand new lithium batteries, propane heating & woodburning stove for off-grid ease of living with an emergency generator for peace of mind. Raised decking off the primary bedroom of the home to sit out & enjoy your privacy. Beyond the main residence, you'll find an array of incredible amenities designed for self-sufficiency & enjoyment: gated entrance with remote & keypad, an 8'x10' greenhouse,9'x11' sauna with attached 9'x9' shed, fenced garden area, shipping container, 12'x24' storage building. Also, brand new Lochinvar boiler system, metal roof, in-floor heating, water filtration system, front windows, refrigerator & cookstove. With seemingly endless space for exploration & expansion, what are you waiting for? Embrace the quietude, the views & the endless possibilities of your own piece of Colorado heaven minutes from the historic Town of Westcliffe &the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. With multiple 14'ers, museums, schools, shopping, Gold Medal fishing in the Arkansas River & antiquing in Florence all within an hour, this location offers everything you could want for your move to the mountains! Rare opportunity for a property like this! Additional 16 acre adjoining parcel is available as well!

Miscellaneous

Under Construction: No

Electric

Yes: Private
Electricity Connected: Yes

Fireplace

# Fireplaces: 3
Wood Burning: Yes

Extras

Electric Vehicle Charger Included: No
Outbuildings: Yes
Patio/Deck: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Storage Shed: Yes

Laundry Facility

Common Area: Yes

Construction

Frame: Yes

Exterior

Stucco: Yes

Condition

Excellent: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Basement/Substructure

Finished: Yes
Slab: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Gas

Propane: Yes

Parking Area

RV Access/Parking: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Water

Well - Domestic: Yes

Carport

2 Car: Yes

Sanitation

Septic: Yes

Water Rights

No: Yes

Location Amenities

Exposure, Southern: Yes
Gentle Topo: Yes
Rolling Topo: Yes

Mineral Rights

No: Yes

Heating

Natural Gas: Yes
Solar: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Documents on File

CC & R's: Yes
House Plans: Yes
Septic Inspection: Yes
Wells Test: Yes

Terms Offered

Cash: Yes
New Loan: Yes

Possession

DOD: Yes

Inclusions

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
See Remarks: Yes
Stove Top: Yes
Washer: Yes

Exclusions

Freezer: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Sign

No: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Facility: Common Area Construction: Frame Exterior: Stucco Roof: Metal Condition: Excellent Heating: Natural Gas; Solar; Wood Stove Electric: Electricity Connected Gas: Propane Water: Well - Domestic Cooling: None Sanitation: Septic Fireplace: Wood Burning Carport: 2 Car Parking Area: RV Access/Parking Possession: DOD Extras: Outbuildings; Patio/Deck; Sauna; Storage Shed Terms Offered: Cash; New Loan Mineral Rights: No Water Rights: No Documents on File: CC & R's; House Plans; Septic Inspection; Wells Test Location Amenities: Exposure, Southern; Gentle Topo; Rolling Topo Sign: No Inclusions: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; See Remarks; Stove Top; Washer Exclusions: Freezer; See Remarks

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Area	Remarks
Bedroom 1	Upper	16.00	13.00	208.00	Bath Adjoins, Walk-out
Bedroom 2	Lower	14.00	14.00	196.00
Dining Room	Main	9.00	9.00	81.00	Nook, Seperate Dining
Kitchen	Main	11.00	17.00	187.00	Breakfast Bar, Counter Top-Stone
Laundry	Lower	17.00	16.00	272.00	Walk-Out
Office	Upper	8.00	7.00	56.00

Documents

Well Permit ›

Sewage Permit ›

Certificate of Occupancy ›

Building Permits ›

Home Report ›

Listing Office: Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty - Hyman Mall

Last Updated: April - 13 - 2026

Broker Attribution: (970) 925-6060

Copyright 2020 by Aspen/Glenwood Springs MLS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted, translated, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Aspen/Glenwood Springs MLS, Inc.