Where the road gets quiet, and the stars take over. Tucked into the dramatic rock formations and wide-open landscapes of La Garita, this one-of-a-kind 35-acre mountain retreat offers privacy, adventure, and a slower pace of life that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Located on county-maintained Elkhorn Canyon Road, this 520-square-foot log cabin is connected to the electrical grid but sits at the end of the line, creating the feeling of true off-grid living while still enjoying the convenience of power, a strong domestic water well, and septic system already in place. Inside, the cabin features an open-concept layout with rustic log construction, warm natural character, and a loft bedroom overlooking the living area below. A wood stove surrounded by handcrafted stonework creates a cozy gathering space after long days spent exploring the mountains, while a thermostat-controlled propane heater provides additional comfort and convenience year-round. The cabin also includes a simple kitchen designed to provide everything needed without taking away from the property's laid-back mountain lifestyle. The attached sunroom offers additional living space, passive solar heat, and a place to enjoy morning coffee while taking in the surrounding landscape. The separate bath house sits just down a concrete walkway and includes a toilet, sink, a large shower, a newer water heater, and a unique sauna-style room with a south-facing window that would also make an incredible space for growing tropical plants and flowers, or just soaking up the sun yourself. Outside, the property continues to impress with a large shop featuring a concrete floor, electrical wiring already in place, and water available. A hoop-style greenhouse with rich existing soil is ready for a year-round garden and simply needs new covering material installed. As evening settles in, step onto the raised deck or gather around the large firepit under some of Colorado's darkest skies. Bring friends, bring guitars and instruments, and spend evenings singing beneath a blanket of stars. Adventure begins right outside your door. The La Garita area is known worldwide for outdoor recreation, including nearby Penitente Canyon, internationally recognized for its exceptional rock climbing routes and unique volcanic rock formations that attract climbers from around the globe. Extensive hiking and mountain biking trails weave throughout the region, along with approximately 500 miles of jeep and ATV routes just waiting to be explored. Del Norte's newer river park adds another layer of recreation with a boat launch and opportunities for kayaking, tubing, and river surfing. This isn't simply a cabin. It's a basecamp for adventure, creativity, and living life a little differently. Schedule your showing today!
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Price cut: $4.5K (8/29)
$394,500
37258 Elkhorn Canyon Road, Del Norte, CO 81132
1beds
520sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1996
35.1 Acres Lot
$374,400 Zestimate®
$759/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 103 days
- 508
- 26
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Listed by:
Dee Plucinski O:719-873-1700,
Steffens and Company Realty, Inc
Source: CREN,MLS#: 834925
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Den/Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 520
- Total interior livable area: 520 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 35.1 Acres
- Features: Foothills
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Metal Building
- Parcel number: 485316300059
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log,Cabin
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ghost Mine Ranch
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Ghost Mine Ranch
Location
- Region: Del Norte
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $759/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,748
- Annual tax amount: $766
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$374,400
$356,000 - $393,000
$1,404/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $394,500-1.1%$759/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $399,000-6.6%$767/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $427,200-0.4%$822/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000+243.5%$825/sqft |
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| 4/20/2017 | Sold | $124,900$240/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $766 +175.2% | $11,859 +162% |
| 2024 | $279 +24.7% | $4,526 |
| 2023 | $223 -2.8% | $4,526 +19% |
| 2022 | $230 | $3,802 -3.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $3,951 |
| 2020 | $244 +0.2% | $3,951 |
| 2019 | $243 -3.7% | $3,951 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $253 +0.5% | $3,956 |
| 2017 | $252 | $3,956 +15.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,426 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,426 |
| 2013 | -- | $3,426 -14.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $4,015 |
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Neighborhood: 81132
Nearby schools
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.



