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    1870 County Road 135, Hesperus, CO 81326

    1beds
    1,048sqft
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    $3,062/mo
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    Stick Built
    Built in 1987
    40 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $501/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsAnimal setupsExpansive acreage provides privacyWide-open skiesRoot cellarPeaceful colorado sceneryLarge detached shop
    Rare opportunity to own an affordable 40-acre Colorado homestead and off-grid retreat in Hesperus with mountain views, animal setups, detached shop, root cellar, and endless potential for self-sufficient country living. This unique Southwest Colorado property offers the freedom and flexibility buyers are increasingly searching for with no HOA, no covenants, usable acreage, and room for horses, livestock, gardens, RVs, trailers, equipment, and future expansion. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, hobby farm, hunting property, recreational getaway, or future dream home site, this versatile setup delivers incredible value at an increasingly hard-to-find price point. The charming home has been successfully full-time occupied and offers a warm, functional living space surrounded by peaceful Colorado scenery and wide-open skies. Existing animal setups and fenced areas make the property ideal for horses, goats, chickens, and other livestock, while the large detached shop with concrete floors offers excellent space for workshop use, mechanics, storage, tools, toys, tractors, side-by-sides, outdoor gear, or equipment. The root cellar adds both charm and practical food storage capability for gardening and sustainable living. For additional buyer convenience and value, the property is also receiving a newly updated septic system. The expansive acreage provides privacy, usable terrain, and room to expand with the option to potentially build an additional home site closer to the main road while continuing to utilize the existing improvements. Enjoy easy year-round access while still feeling tucked away in your own private Colorado retreat, all within convenient driving distance to Durango, Farmington, skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV trails, and public land access. The property has already been pre-inspected, offering additional transparency and confidence for buyers. Opportunities like this with 40 acres, animal infrastructure, detached shop space, usable acreage, and no restrictions are becoming increasingly rare in the Hesperus and Southwest Colorado market.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ashley Blackmore 970-903-7477,

    Blackmore Group,

    David Bachman 970-610-0726,

    Blackmore Group

    Source: CREN,MLS#: 829799MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Solar
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,048
      • Total interior livable area: 1,048 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Detached Garage
      • Garage spaces: 6
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 40 Acres
      • Features: Off Grid
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s), Metal Building, Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 594528100292
      • Zoning description: Residential Single Family
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Stick Built
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Hesperus

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $501/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $324,260
      • Annual tax amount: $866
      • Date on market: 5/21/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,693/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$525,000$501/sqft
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        1/31/2026Listing removed$525,000$501/sqft
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        11/14/2025Contingent$525,000$501/sqft
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        11/7/2025Listed for sale$525,000+72.1%$501/sqft
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        5/15/2023Sold$305,000$291/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$867 +14.7%$20,260 +4.5%
        2024$756 -6.7%$19,380 -9.9%
        2023$809 -0.3%$21,520 +24.8%
        2022$812 $17,240 -2.8%
        2021-- $17,740 +5%
        2020$752 +8.7%$16,900
        2019$692 $16,900 +0.8%
        2018$692 $16,760
        2017$692 +8.7%$16,760 +3.1%
        2016$637 +112.4%$16,250
        2015$300 $16,250 -0.4%
        2014-- $16,310
        2013-- $16,310 -7.5%
        2012-- $17,640
        2011-- $17,640 -15.8%
        2010-- $20,960
        2009-- $20,960 +14.9%
        2008-- $18,240 +33.5%
        2007-- $13,660 +20.8%
        2005-- $11,310
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 81326

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        10 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Open Enrollment
        • Middle: Open Enrollment
        • High: Open Enrollment

        Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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