20 acres bordering National Forest on 2 sides. Adjacent 24 acre parcel bordering National Forest with a spring fed creek and pond is available for $350k. Located at 9500' elevation amongst the deer, elk, and turkey. It's located less than 5 miles up Middle Mountain Road above Vallecito Lake. Winter access is snowmobile only. No HOA. Ag taxes are less than $15 a year. Exceptional recreational opportunities are right out the door including both lake and stream fishing, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, and fabulous big game hunting for elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and mule deer. The Weminuche Wilderness, the largest wilderness area in Colorado at 499,771 acres, has multiple trailheads located just down the road.
Active
$250,000
4556 Middle Mountain Road, Vallecito Lake/Bayfield, CO 81122
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20Acres
Unimproved Land
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20 Acres Lot
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What's special
- 96 days
- 512
- 49
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Osborn 970-946-3935,
Wells Group Real Estate
Source: CREN,MLS#: 836283
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Borders Public Land, Off Grid
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 537715300018
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bayfield
- Elevation: 9500
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $880
- Annual tax amount: $14
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+212.5% |
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| 11/20/2017 | Sold | $80,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15 +10.3% | $240 |
| 2024 | $14 -0.9% | $240 |
| 2023 | $14 -12.5% | $240 +4.3% |
| 2022 | $16 | $230 -11.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $260 |
| 2020 | $15 +13.8% | $260 |
| 2019 | $13 | $260 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $13 | $240 -99.6% |
| 2017 | $13 -99.6% | $62,870 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $3,515 +43.6% | $54,720 |
| 2015 | $2,448 | $54,720 +2873.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $1,840 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81122
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayfield K-5
- Middle: Bayfield 6-8
- High: Bayfield 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





