Here's your opportunity to own in Estes Park! This classic Estes Cabin on Hospital Hill harkens back to times past, with knotty pine walls, wood floors and sandstone fireplace. This well-maintained 2 bed, 1 bath with almost a 1,000 sq ft, has lots of natural light, a bright and airy floor plan, a modern kitchen with new appliances. The home feels both bright and inviting, with an enclosed yard, which gives you lots of privacy and space to live life to the fullest! There's lots of extra storage spaces, including a shed and a large detached garage. It's in a great location, only a short distance away from the Estes Park downtown area and not too far from Lake Estes and Estes Park Rec Center & the Event Center. Here's the chance for your very own mountain living in the heart of Estes! Schedule a tour today to check out this sweet cabin on an oversized lot, with parking for an RV and a nice view of Lumpy Ridge. & no HOA!
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/29)
$499,000
517 Birch Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
2beds
964sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,001/mo
Cabin
Built in 1949
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic estes cabinSandstone fireplaceEnclosed yardLarge detached garageParking for an rvOversized lotLots of natural light
- 131 days |
- 822 |
- 51 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tom Thomas 970-481-3619,
First Colorado Realty
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1054991
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Wood
- Features: Shared Primary Bath, Full Primary Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Dining room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Kitchen
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Description: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Workshop, Natural Woodwork
- Windows: Window Coverings, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 964
- Total interior livable area: 964 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 964
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Lot, Level Drive, Main Floor Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Main Level Laundry
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Partial,Fenced,Wood,Dog Run/Kennel
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Hills
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Level, City Limits, Paved, Fire Hydrant within 500 Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: R0521787
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Cabin
- Property subtype: Cabin
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding, Painted/Stained
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Satellite Avail, High Speed Avail
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Country Club Manor Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Estes Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $431,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,074
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Window curtains, silver refrigerator (by back door), seller's personal property
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $499,000-3.1%$518/sqft |
Source:  IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1054991 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $515,000-6.2%$534/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1054991 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $548,900+1.9%$569/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1044663 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2024 | Sold | $538,500-1.9%$559/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1012370 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2024 | Pending sale | $549,000$570/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #IR1012370 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2024 | Price change | $549,000-8.3%$570/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1012370 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,000+97.7%$621/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1012370 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2017 | Sold | $303,000+2%$314/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #816589 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $297,000+56.3%$308/sqft |
Source: Mountain Paradise RE Inc #816589 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2003 | Sold | $190,000+49.7%$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/1997 | Sold | $126,900$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,074 +1.6% | $26,976 -14.5% |
| 2024 | $2,041 +22.2% | $31,544 -1% |
| 2023 | $1,670 -2.6% | $31,850 +45.7% |
| 2022 | $1,714 +20.4% | $21,865 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,424 +0.6% | $22,494 +21.9% |
| 2020 | $1,417 +39.9% | $18,454 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $1,013 | $18,583 +45.2% |
| 2018 | $1,013 | $12,794 |
| 2017 | $1,013 -0.5% | $12,794 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $1,018 +12.1% | $11,972 +0% |
| 2015 | $908 +5.9% | $11,970 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $858 | $11,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $11,600 -13% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,330 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,330 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,570 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,570 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,760 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,760 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,650 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,650 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,500 -5.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $12,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,190 |
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Neighborhood: 80517
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Estes Park K-5 SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Estes Park Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Estes Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Estes Park
- Middle: Estes Park
- High: Estes Park
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.
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