What if your backyard wasn't just 9.18 acres but thousands more? Bordering National Forest, this private Colorado mountain retreat offers direct access to protected public land, where hiking trails, seasonal elk, and unforgettable star-filled skies become part of everyday life. The move-in ready home features 3 bedrooms, a finished basement for additional living space, and numerous recent updates, including new windows, new appliances, fresh interior paint, and new carpet throughout. After a day exploring the mountains, relax in the hot tub while taking in the peaceful surroundings. Designed for both recreation and functionality, the property includes a detached shop with dedicated 100-amp electrical service, ideal for projects, hobbies, equipment, or additional storage, plus a second storage shed for added flexibility. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to The Monastery, one of Colorado's premier sport climbing destinations, along with the Big Thompson River, Glen Haven, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Loveland, offering year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, climbing, wildlife viewing, and mountain adventure. Properties offering usable acreage, end-of-road privacy, direct National Forest access, updated living spaces, and versatile outbuildings are increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a mountain getaway, or a basecamp for your Colorado adventures, this property delivers a unique combination of privacy, functionality, and access to everything that makes the Colorado mountains unforgettable.
For sale
Price cut: $39.1K (9/16)
$624,900
246 Picacho Pl, Drake, CO 80515
3beds
2,216sqft
Cabin
Built in 1975
9.18 Acres Lot
$619,800 Zestimate®
$282/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot tubUsable acreageFresh interior paintNew appliancesEnd-of-road privacyNew windowsNew carpet throughout
- 141 days
- 956
- 104
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andy Sanburg 970-219-3578,
NextHome Rocky Mountain
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1059269
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Features: Shared Primary Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Family room
- Description: Concrete
- Level: Basement
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 22
Kitchen
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 17
Living room
- Description: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Open Floorplan, Workshop, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,672
- Total interior livable area: 2,216 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,672
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Detached
- Garage spaces: 9
- Details: Detached
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 9.18 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Native Plants, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: R0467847
- Zoning: E
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Cabin
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: PVREA
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Satellite Avail, High Speed Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Cedar Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Drake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $282/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $681,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,603
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Sellers Personal Property
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$619,800
$589,000 - $651,000
$2,966/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $624,900-5.9%$282/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $664,000-1.5%$300/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $674,000-2.2%$304/sqft |
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| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $689,000-1.4%$311/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$315/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$327/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000+21%$338/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Sold | $620,000$280/sqft |
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| 5/20/2022 | Pending sale | $620,000$280/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $620,000+79.7%$280/sqft |
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| 1/25/2019 | Sold | $345,000-3.9%$156/sqft |
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| 12/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $359,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,603 +15.5% | $42,613 +2.5% |
| 2024 | $3,985 +25.5% | $41,574 -1% |
| 2023 | $3,174 -2.4% | $41,977 +37.5% |
| 2022 | $3,253 +6.1% | $30,532 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $3,066 +1.3% | $31,410 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $3,026 +16.7% | $29,473 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $2,593 | $29,678 +23.2% |
| 2018 | $2,593 | $24,091 |
| 2017 | $2,593 +11.8% | $24,091 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $2,319 +15.3% | $20,640 |
| 2015 | $2,011 +17.2% | $20,640 +15.6% |
| 2014 | $1,716 | $17,850 -7% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,190 -12% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,800 +1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,440 |
| 2009 | -- | $21,440 +0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $21,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $21,400 -17.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,990 |
| 2005 | -- | $25,990 +5.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,620 +9.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,480 |
| 2001 | -- | $22,480 |
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Neighborhood: 80515
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Big Thompson
- Middle: Clark (Walt)
- High: Thompson Valley
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






