Massive price improvement — the seller is highly motivated and ready to make a move!
Perched dramatically along the cliffs, this one-of-a-kind mountain home offers a setting that is simply unforgettable. From the moment you arrive, the sweeping panoramic views command your attention. Gaze out across the breathtaking San Luis Valley, with sightlines stretching all the way into New Mexico and across to the majestic San Juan Mountains. The scenery alone is worth the visit — mesmerizing sunrises, glowing sunsets, and wide-open skies in every direction.
Architecturally distinctive, the home blends frame construction with custom concrete craftsmanship, creating a striking exterior with the rich look and feel of solid concrete. Inside, you’ll find warm Southwest character and beautiful Mexican-inspired artistic details throughout. Hand-painted murals and elegant trompe l’oeil accents add personality, charm, and a sense of artistry to every space.
Designed for true independence, this remarkable property is completely self-sufficient. A thoughtfully engineered water catchment system supplies both the main home and the detached garage with guest quarters, delivering water via gravity feed — no well drilling, no hauling water. A fully solar-powered system would make this a genuinely off-grid retreat without sacrificing comfort.
Upstairs in the main home, a versatile loft space currently serves as a studio, perfect for creative pursuits, a home office, or a private sanctuary. The detached garage expands the possibilities even further, featuring a guest apartment above and, on the lower level, a distinctive workshop and additional sitting area — ideal for projects, hobbies, or welcoming visitors.
With nearly 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space set on 2.66 acres, this property offers privacy, inspiration, and room to breathe. Furniture is negotiable, making your transition even easier.
This is more than a home — it’s a rare mountain escape that must be experienced in person to truly appreciate.
For sale by owner
$210,000
16840 Westcliff Dr, San Luis, CO 81152
3beds
2,828sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1997
2.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping panoramic viewsVersatile loft spaceBeautiful mexican-inspired artistic detailsHand-painted muralsWarm southwest character
What the owner loves about this home
A truly off grid house.
- 46 days
- 1,121
- 67
Listed by:
Property Owner (303) 923-8285
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Stove, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Master Suite, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete
- Basement: None
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Rec/Bonus Room, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,828 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Wood
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Mountain
Lot
- Size: 2.66 Acres
- Features: Level, Mountainous
- Residential vegetation: Natural State
Details
- Parcel number: 71213500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain Contemporary
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Luis
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,019
- Annual tax amount: $526
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,149/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000$74/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $210,000+5.8%$74/sqft |
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| 1/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: | ||
| 10/1/2020 | Price change | $198,500-5.5%$70/sqft |
Source: MLH Realty, LLC #1913631 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2020 | Price change | $210,000-12.5%$74/sqft |
Source: MLH Realty, LLC #1913631 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2020 | Price change | $240,000-4%$85/sqft |
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| 7/15/2019 | Price change | $250,000-14.6%$88/sqft |
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| 2/18/2019 | Price change | $292,900-3.3%$104/sqft |
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| 10/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $302,900+5518.6%$107/sqft |
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| 4/23/1997 | Sold | $5,391$2/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $526 -6% | $8,644 -24.4% |
| 2023 | $559 -0.9% | $11,438 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $564 | $9,551 -4.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $10,043 +21.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $8,247 |
| 2019 | -- | $8,247 +36.3% |
| 2018 | $159 | $6,052 |
| 2017 | $159 -70.3% | $6,052 -39.2% |
| 2016 | $534 | $9,957 |
| 2015 | $534 +84.7% | $9,957 -2.7% |
| 2014 | $289 | $10,231 |
| 2013 | $289 | $10,231 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $10,713 |
| 2011 | $584 +0.6% | $10,713 -2% |
| 2010 | $581 | $10,927 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 81152
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Centennial
- Middle: Centennial
- High: Centennial
- District: Centennial R-1
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





