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  • Price cut: $5.5K (6/18)
    $899,500

    16679 Highway 96, Wetmore, CO 81253

    3beds
    2,338sqft
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    $5,365/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2002
    35 Acres Lot
    $879,700 Zestimate®
    $385/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cozy cabin charmPrivate shooting rangeRadiant in-floor heatingPartially fenced forested acreageTwo-story mountain-style homeCovered patio
    Discover a rare mountain retreat in Wetmore, Colorado, offering privacy, beauty, and functionality on 35 secluded acres. This two-story mountain-style home features 2,338 square feet of well-designed living space, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. Built in 2002, the home includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The primary suite opens to an elevated wrap-around deck with sweeping views of the Wet Mountains. Inside, cozy cabin charm shines with a wood-burning stove in the living room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere year-round. Whether hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings, this home offers a peaceful Colorado mountain lifestyle. The partially fenced, forested acreage provides endless outdoor enjoyment with a covered patio, private, professionally designed shooting range, orchard, RV Hookups and nearby BLM land ideal for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Dramatic canyons, cliffs, and rock outcroppings surround the property. Additional features include a detached heated entertainment building with electricity and plumbing, plus a renovated playhouse for storage, hobbies, or family fun. Designed for self-sufficient living, the property includes an island kitchen with high-performance appliances, radiant in-floor heating, solar power, and a 17KW backup generator. Just minutes from Westcliffe, enjoy access to medical services, a regional airport, and year-round recreation, with the Great Sand Dunes and Arkansas River nearby—offering the best of Southern Colorado living.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jackie Shepherd,

    Uc Wapiti Ranch Realty & Auction Llc

    Source: Royal Gorge AOR,MLS#: 8311400MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Radiant, Wood
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,338
      • Total interior livable area: 2,338 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Concrete Driveway
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: 360 Degree, Mountain(s), View of Rock Formations
      Lot
      • Size: 35 Acres
      • Features: Borders Natl Forest, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0010133557

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other, Brick, Stone
      Condition
      • Year built: 2002

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Septic
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Wetmore

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $385/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $54,960
      • Annual tax amount: $3,459
      • Date on market: 1/27/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

        $879,700

        $836,000 - $924,000

        $2,960/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/18/2026Price change$899,500-0.6%$385/sqft
        Source: Westcliffe Listing Service #2517768 Report a problem
        5/23/2026Price change$905,000-0.5%$387/sqft
        Source: Royal Gorge AOR #8311400 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Listed for sale$910,000-1.5%$389/sqft
        Source: Royal Gorge AOR #8311400 Report a problem
        4/18/2026Contingent$923,500$395/sqft
        Source: Westcliffe Listing Service #2517768 Report a problem
        4/18/2026Pending sale$923,500$395/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #2600359 Report a problem
        4/10/2026Price change$923,500-0.5%$395/sqft
        Source: Royal Gorge AOR #8311400 Report a problem
        3/26/2026Price change$928,500-2.2%$397/sqft
        Source: Royal Gorge AOR #8311400 Report a problem
        1/27/2026Listed for sale$949,550+2.7%$406/sqft
        Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #2600359 Report a problem
        1/1/2026Listing removed$925,000$396/sqft
        Source: elevateMLS #9463945 Report a problem
        8/3/2025Listed for sale$925,000+3.9%$396/sqft
        Source: PAR #233809 Report a problem
        8/29/2022Sold$889,900$381/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/3/2022Listed for sale$889,900+107%$381/sqft
        Source: elevateMLS #4523015 Report a problem
        6/12/2019Sold$430,000+14.5%$184/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/1/2009Sold$375,500$161/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,503 +47.5%$54,960 -6.2%
        2024$2,375 -2.5%$58,600 -1%
        2023$2,435 $59,170 +65.2%
        2022$2,435 +13.8%$35,810 -3.1%
        2021$2,139 +12.9%$36,970 +12.1%
        2020$1,896 +10.6%$32,987 +12.3%
        2019$1,714 $29,387 +12%
        2018$1,714 $26,238
        2017$1,714 +3.2%$26,238 -8%
        2016$1,662 $28,510 -92%
        2015-- $358,119 -1.5%
        2012$1,719 -1.9%$363,469 -2.9%
        2010$1,753 $374,169
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        Neighborhood: 81253

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        • Elementary: Custer County

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