24 acres with a spring fed creek and pond bordering National Forest. Adjacent 20 acre parcel bordering National Forest is available for $250k. Located at 9500' elevation amongst the deer, elk, and turkey, this is truly one of the most unique properties you'll find on the market today. It's located less than 5 miles up Middle Mountain Road above Vallecito Lake. Winter access is snowmobile only. The water runs all summer and is a huge attractant for the local wildlife. No HOA. Ag taxes are less than $20 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.
New
$350,000
4566 Middle Mountain Road, Vallecito Lake/Bayfield, CO 81122
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24Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
24 Acres Lot
$342,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pond bordering national forestWater runs all summerSpring fed creek
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- 266 |
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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#: 836282
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond, River/Stream
Lot
- Size: 24 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Borders Public Land, Off Grid
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 537715400017
- 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: $1,060
- Annual tax amount: $17
- Date on market: 6/21/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$342,800
$326,000 - $360,000
$2,691/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+62.8% |
Source:  CREN #836282 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Sold | $215,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18 +10.5% | $290 |
| 2024 | $16 -1.4% | $290 |
| 2023 | $17 -10.7% | $290 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $19 | $280 -9.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $310 |
| 2020 | $18 +8.4% | $310 |
| 2019 | $17 | $310 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $17 | $300 -99.6% |
| 2017 | $17 -99.6% | $75,790 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $4,237 +43.6% | $65,970 |
| 2015 | $2,951 | $65,970 -15.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $77,960 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81122
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bayfield Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 16.6 mi
- 5/10Bayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 16.5 mi
- 5/10Bayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16.6 mi
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.
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- Colorado
- La Plata County
- Bayfield
- 81122
- 4566 Middle Mountain Road
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