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$499,000
5 Days On Site

7978 County Road 501
Bayfield, CO 81122

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,850
SqFt
$270
/SqFt
1916
Built
Subdivision:
None
County:
La Plata
Listing courtesy of Cinnamon Kasnoff of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
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Turned into a modern Mountain Retreat. Added on to and remodeled in the 1980's, this 1916 teacherage to the one-room Columbus School has been turned into a modern mountain retreat! Discover the perfect blend of history and modern comfort in this beautifully renovated home. Thoughtfully updated for 21st-century living, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath 1 office and 1 hobby room gem offers 1,850 square feet of character nestled in the stunning Pine River Valley. Enjoy spacious indoor and outdoor living areas ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This completely fenced pet friendly property includes a large pavilion, a bar area, a private hot tub, a firepit, and basketball court. The home is surrounded by lilacs, flowers, a peach tree, an apple tree, raspberry bushes, chokecherry plants and beautiful mountain views. You would be centrally located to Durango, Bayfield, the Purgatory and Wolf Creek Ski Areas, and the iconic Mesa Verde National Park. Just minutes from Vallecito Lake, you’ll have access to hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking—right at your doorstep. Additional features include a one-car garage, several outbuildings, a dog kennel, and unmatched privacy in a tranquil setting with 1 acre foot of Pine River Irrigation water rights. Whether you're looking for an affordable place to live, have a party, or a peaceful place to call home, this one-of-a-kind property has it all.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$499,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,850 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.418 Acres
Year Built 
1916
MLS® Number 
833629
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$1,653.44
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.418
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Number Of Stories 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
1850
Style 
Raised RanchVictorian
Utilities 
Propane
Water Source 
SpringPrivateWell
Zoning 
Residential Single Family
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorMicrowaveRangeOvenWasher
Basement 
Crawl Space
Fireplace Features 
Family Room
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Wood
Spa 
Yes
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Cedar
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Metal
Spa 
Yes
View 
Mountain(s)
Waterview 
Mountain(s)
Community Features
MLS Area 
Bayfield Rural
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Bayfield K-5
Middle School
Bayfield 6-8
High School
Bayfield 9-12
Listing courtesy of Cinnamon Kasnoff of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties



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