Listed By:
HomeSmart Preferred Realty;
Address
11679 Us Highway 50, Howard, CO
Price
$ 1,497,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#1690093
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyFREMONT
  • CityHoward
  • NeighborhoodTwin Sisters
  • Zip81233
  • StyleHouse
  • Year Built1980
  • Taxes$ 1929
  • Price$ 1,497,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1924
  • Lot Size8.97 Acres
Data Source:
REColorado (MTOMLS)
Property Description

Welcome to your private slice of Colorado country living. This 3 bed, 2 bath home plus office (or potential 4th bedroom) sits on 9 acres with approximately 400 feet of private Arkansas River frontage—an increasingly rare opportunity to own land, water, and freedom in one remarkable property. Designed for both comfort and functionality, the home features an updated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms, complemented by durable tile flooring throughout. Large windows invite in natural light and frame peaceful views of open pasture, the flowing river, and the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains beyond. Public BLM and National Forest lands are less than a mile away, offering additional river access, extensive trail systems, jeep roads, and vast acreage for hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation. Enjoy wide-open views in every direction. The property is free of HOA, covenants, and conservation easements. The land is ideally suited for a true farm-and-ranch lifestyle, with ample space for horses, cows, chickens, and other farm animals. A detached 3-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, and storage, along with dedicated RV parking. A charming old log cabin currently used as a storage shed could easily be converted into a bunkhouse. Whether you’re riding, fishing from your own riverbank, or watching livestock graze at sunset, this property offers a rare blend of productivity and peace. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Salida and 45 minutes from Cañon City, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, hobby farm, or recreational retreat—where river frontage, mountain views, and Western living come together.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Cotopaxi Elementary School Cotopaxi Middle School Cotopaxi High School
Price History
1/19/2026 Listed $1,650,000
3/14/2026 10$1,500,000
7/29/2026 1$1,499,000
8/18/2026 1$1,498,000
9/2/2026 1$1,497,000

General Features

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Other
Utilities Electricity Connected,Propane
Possession Negotiable
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator
Zoning R1
Garage Spaces 3
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Deck,Patio
Construction Materials Frame,Metal Siding,Vinyl Siding
Exclusions Sellers personal property.
Year Built 1980
Electric 220 Volts
View Mountain(s),Water
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Individual
Waterfront Features River Front
County Fremont
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name Twin Sisters
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From Salida: Hwy 50 E through Howard. Property on left just past mile marker 237
High School Cotopaxi
City Howard
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Cotopaxi RE-3
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 390733.2
Listing Terms 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
Elementary School Cotopaxi
Tax Annual Amount 1929
Middle/Junior High School Cotopaxi
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Middle/Junior School District Cotopaxi RE-3
Elementary School District Cotopaxi RE-3

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement Crawl Space
Basement (Y/N) No
Above Grade Finished Area 1924
Total Bedrooms 3
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Lot Features Flood Zone,Level,Subdividable,Suitable For Grazing
Water Source Private,Well
Total Parking 3
Lot Size Area 8.97
Building Area Total 1924
Lot Size Acres 8.97
Road Surface Type Dirt,Gravel
Road Frontage Type Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Y/N Yes
Horse Amenities Loafing Shed,Paddocks,Pasture

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

Property vs Single Family Average in 81233

Price
AVG $1.21M
$1.5M
Taxes
AVG $1,827
$1,929
Year Built
AVG 1974
1980
Visits
AVG 65
66
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