Rare Lakefront Opportunity with Breathtaking Mountain Views. Offered for the first time ever, this historic family home presents a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most exceptional properties in the San Juan Mountains. Nestled within the coveted Black Lake Estates, this rare lakefront retreat boasts unparalleled south-facing views of Black Lake, the surrounding mountain ranges, and the dramatic cliffs that rise across the valley to the east. Designed to capture the beauty of its surroundings, the home features a warm and inviting cabin atmosphere with expansive windows that frame spectacular lake and mountain vistas. Offering 3 bedrooms, a separate dining area, a stone fireplace in the living room, a partially finished basement, and a 2-car garage, the home is being offered partially furnished for immediate enjoyment. Gather with family and friends around the stunning stone fireplace or relax on the sun-drenched south-facing deck during the summer months. Whether you're watching the sunrise over the mountains or taking in the vibrant evening colors reflected across the lake, the views from both inside and outside the home are simply unforgettable. Black Lake Estates is an exclusive 70-acre mountain community comprised of just ten one-acre homesites surrounding a pristine 15-acre spring-fed private lake. Reserved exclusively for homeowners and their guests, the lake and extensive common areas are not open to public access, ensuring exceptional privacy and tranquility. Each property includes a one-tenth ownership interest in the community's shared amenities and open spaces. Residents and their guests enjoy private access to swimming, non-motorized boating, dock facilities, and a picturesque lakeside meadow perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. As one of the few true lakefront properties on Colorado's Western Slope, this home offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, privacy, and serenity. More than just a home, it is a mountain sanctuary—a place to relax, reconnect, and create lasting memories for generations to come.
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$899,000
2871 County Road 17, Ridgway, CO 81432
3beds
1,120sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1954
1 Acres Lot
$848,800 Zestimate®
$803/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning stone fireplaceRare lakefront retreatBreathtaking mountain viewsPartially finished basementSun-drenched south-facing deckSeparate dining area
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Listed by:
Kari Girard 970-729-0300,
Ponderosa Real Estate The Source For Real Estate
Source: CREN,MLS#: 835384
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 203.49
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 15.17
Bedroom 2
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Area: 120.75
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.5
Dining room
- Features: Kitchen/Dining, Separate Dining
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Area: 134.17
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.42
Living room
- Area: 362.25
- Dimensions: 27 x 13.42
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven-Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Part Furnished
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Window Coverings, Single Pane, Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One,Other
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake/Pond/Reservoir
- Waterfront features: Lake/Reservoir
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Adj to Greenbelt, Adj to Open Space, Borders Public Land, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 451711412014
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch Basement
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Installed Paid, Other, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone - Cell Reception, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ridgway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $803/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $307,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,146
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$848,800
$806,000 - $891,000
$2,366/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$803/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listing removed | $899,000$803/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$803/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,129 +2% | $19,240 -5.9% |
| 2024 | $1,107 -0.6% | $20,450 -18.3% |
| 2023 | $1,113 +5.8% | $25,040 +26% |
| 2022 | $1,052 +4.5% | $19,880 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,007 | $20,450 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1,007 +10.1% | $19,540 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $915 +1.1% | $19,680 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $905 | $17,510 |
| 2017 | -- | $17,510 -10.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $19,490 -11.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $22,110 +15.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,090 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,090 -17.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $23,140 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81432
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAOuray Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 4 mi
- NAOuray Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Ouray Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ridgway K-5
- Middle: Ridgway 6-8
- High: Ridgway 9-12
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- Colorado
- Ouray County
- Ridgway
- 81432
- 2871 County Road 17









