$1,299,222
Salida, CO 81201
- 11.53 Acres
- Chaffee County
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
Key Features
- Property Type: Residential
- Status: Active
- MLS® ID: 2720006
- Year Built: 1995
- Lot/Acreage: 11.53
- County: Chaffee
- Neighborhood: None
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating: Forced Air
- Fireplaces: 1
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Water: Well
Exterior Details
- Garage: 7
- Zoning: Residential Rural
- Roof: Metal
- Other Structures: Outbuildings
- Sewer: Septic, Septic Tank
Description
Imagine owning a stellar property that produces income and endless recreational opportunities at its doorstep. Indeed, this secluded mountain retreat is destined to check many of your boxes. It offers 11.5 treed acres bordering BLM land and is currently operating as a high-performing vacation rental. The stunning 3BD/2BA, 2160 sq ft home has * NO * HOA/covenants, has direct access to epic BLM hiking/biking trails like Little Rainbow/Race Track, is outside of city limits and just 5 min. to downtown Salida. This slice of heaven features seamless living spaces, vaulted ceilings and multiple outdoor living areas with panoramic views of Methodist Mountain, S Mountain and the Sangre De Cristos. Outdoor amenities include a SAUNA, 3 decks, 2 horseshoe pits, a fire-pit, paddocks/stable/tack shed/6.5 fenced acres for horses/livestock and massive spaces for stargazing and relaxing among the pinon pines. Interior highlights include a well-appointed kitchen, a walk-in pantry/coffee bar, stainless appliances, high-end finishes, jetted tub and huge mud/laundry room. The home has 3 bedrooms and a spacious sleeping loft while Starlink Internet supports remote work and streaming. The well permit allows for irrigation and 4 livestock (horses/cattle/llamas) yet historic, downtown Salida is an easy 5 min. drive and Monarch Ski Area is 25 min. away. Additionally, the stable/paddocks/tack shed offer storage for all your animals, tools and outdoor gear. The property's 11.5 acres and 50amp RV hookup make future expansion and/or subdivision possible. This proven STR has stellar 5-star reviews and year-round demand that is driven by its seclusion yet close proximity to downtown, skiing, rafting, biking, fishing and festivals. Offered fully equipped and vacation-rental-ready as a turnkey, income producing opportunity, this property is ideal for 2nd homeowners, investors seeking an existing revenue stream or full-time residents craving a quiet, mountain lifestyle close to Salida's amenities.
Location
- Address: 5540 E Hwy 50 Salida CO 81201
- City: Salida
- State: CO
- Zip: 81201
Shown by appointment only. PLEASE, no drive-by traffic. From the intersection of US HWY 50 and CO 291, travel East on US HWY 50 towards Canon City - 0.7 miles. Drive past Big-O-Tires about 100 yards then turn right. There is a brown "BLM Access" sign. Turn right before the cluster of signs, continue past the brown "Trailhead" sign (on the left) then look for a fork in the road. There is a tan stucco, modular house on the inside of the forked "Y" intersection. Bear LEFT at the fork/stucco house. Go through the "gateless" gate, past the "Lazy L" Kokopelli sign (left side). Turn RIGHT at the arrow shaped sign-post marked 5540 turn right up the hill. Please do not drive past the drive on the private drive it dead ends at the neighbor's home.
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Listing # Courtesy of Shawn Allison of First Colorado Land Office, Inc.. Last Updated: May 12, 2025.
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