Rare Opportunity! With breathtaking views off the deck and main living area, this quintessential mountain retreat will never let you forget that you live in Colorado. Situated on nearly two wooded acres and about 500 feet from 36+ acres of unspoiled BLM with trails, deer and wild turkey abound, this getaway is perfect for year-round living, as a vacation home or VRBO investment property. Vaulted wood ceilings, cathedral windows and a mantled, stone-surround wood burning fireplace. Kitchen and bathrooms were recently updated along with appliances such as the refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, and hot water heater. Effective and convenient heating in the winter months with a high-end 50,000 BTU thermostat-controlled, high-capacity pellet stove (installed February 2022) and a cost-effective propane-fired wall furnace (installed October 2022). Other, recent improvements include: new carpet in two bedrooms, vinyl plank flooring in the downstairs great room, driveway full re-grade plus recycled asphalt topping. The lower view deck is 220V, hot tub ready! Forest Lakes Metro District provides central water and road maintenance along with other benefits like fishing and paddle boarding at Lake Simpatico as well as playgrounds and a soccer field to get your game on. The subdivision is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land to explore. Come see how 551 East Valley View really is classic Colorado, and with epic valley views... it truly lives up to it's address!!!
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$535,000
551 E Valley View Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122
3beds
1,964sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1977
1.9 Acres Lot
$604,300 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$2,666 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Thatcher Leavenworth O:970-382-9396,
R1 Colorado
Bought with:
Aaron Peterson
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 805832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
- Fireplace features: Wood Stove, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,964
- Total interior livable area: 1,964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Heated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 1.9 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 567501207079
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Metal Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Central Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Internet - DSL, Propane-Tank Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bayfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,340
- Annual tax amount: $1,808
- Date on market: 9/6/2024
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2023 | Sold | $535,000-5.3%$272/sqft |
Source:  CREN #805832 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Contingent | $565,000$288/sqft |
Source: CREN #805832 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $565,000+32.9%$288/sqft |
Source: CREN #805832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2021 | Sold | $425,000$216/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Pending sale | $425,000$216/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #780639 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Listing removed | $425,000$216/sqft |
Source: CREN #780639 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,000+55%$216/sqft |
Source: CREN #780639 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2014 | Sold | $274,250$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2014 | Price change | $274,250+1.6%$140/sqft |
Source: Wells Group of Durango #695463 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $269,900+16.4%$137/sqft |
Source: Wells Group of Durango #695463 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2013 | Listing removed | $231,900$118/sqft |
Source: Wells Group of Durango #681707 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2013 | Price change | $231,900-3.3%$118/sqft |
Source: Wells Group of Durango #681707 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $239,900$122/sqft |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #681707 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,060 +13.5% | $25,650 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $1,815 +0.3% | $23,370 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,809 -5.2% | $24,240 +27.4% |
| 2022 | $1,909 | $19,020 -4.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $19,920 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $1,759 +10.7% | $18,720 |
| 2019 | $1,588 | $18,720 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $1,588 | $17,410 |
| 2017 | $1,588 -0.2% | $17,410 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $1,592 +18.8% | $16,690 |
| 2015 | $1,340 | $16,690 +5.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $15,820 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,820 -12.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,160 |
| 2011 | -- | $18,160 -17.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $21,900 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $21,670 |
| 2007 | -- | $21,670 +28.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $16,900 |
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Neighborhood: 81122
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bayfield Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Bayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Bayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 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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