Charming Forest Lakes Retreat with Artistic Touches & Endless Outdoor Enjoyment! Welcome to your own little oasis in Forest Lakes—this peaceful and character-filled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of charm, creativity, and warmth. Inside, you'll find unique and interesting spaces, a bright open kitchen, a cozy loft-style primary suite, and gorgeous natural light throughout. Real hardwood and tile floors add timeless appeal and durability. Step outside to enjoy the expansive porches—perfect for relaxing, dining, or enjoying the fresh mountain air. With four storage sheds, there’s ample room for tools, gear, and hobbies. The property offers excellent gardening potential, making it a dream for those seeking a self-sustaining lifestyle or simply a place to unwind and grow. Located less than a 10-minute walk from Lake Simpatico, this home is ideally positioned for outdoor lovers—biking trails, sledding hills, and community parks are all close by. Just 10 minutes to Bayfield, 30 minutes to Durango, and 10 minutes to Vallecito Lake, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. This is a special place with soul—perfect as a full-time home, artistic retreat, or mountain getaway!
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$460,000
597 San Moritz Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122
4beds
1,500sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1993
8,973 Square Feet Lot
$468,800 Zestimate®
$307/sqft
$2,731 Estimated rent
Home value
$468,800
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Four storage shedsExcellent gardening potentialExpansive porchesCozy loft-style primary suiteGorgeous natural lightBright open kitchen
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Listed by:
Jessica Palmer 970-903-0505,
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Bought with:
Makala Jewell
EXIT Realty Home & Ranch
Source: CREN,MLS#: 827056
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Living Room Dining
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Pantry, Mud Room, Sun Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Den/Family Room, Wood Burning Stove, Wood Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered Porch
Lot
- Size: 8,973 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s), Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 567501317020
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
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: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Phone - Cell Reception, Propane-Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bayfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $307/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $355,790
- Annual tax amount: $2,428
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $460,000-1.9%$307/sqft |
Source:  CREN #827056 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Contingent | $469,000$313/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Price change | $469,000-4.1%$313/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000+22.3%$326/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Sold | $400,000-5.9%$267/sqft |
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| 2/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $424,900+72%$283/sqft |
Source: CREN #790458 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2018 | Sold | $247,000-0.4%$165/sqft |
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| 8/8/2018 | Pending sale | $248,000$165/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors #748562 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $248,000$165/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors #748562 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,938 +13.5% | $22,240 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $1,707 +8.7% | $22,200 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,570 -3.6% | $23,020 +39.4% |
| 2022 | $1,628 | $16,510 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $16,990 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $1,495 +22.5% | $15,910 |
| 2019 | $1,220 | $15,910 +19% |
| 2018 | $1,220 | $13,370 |
| 2017 | $1,220 -0.2% | $13,370 +0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,222 +14.6% | $13,290 |
| 2015 | $1,067 | $13,290 +17.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $11,270 |
| 2013 | -- | $11,270 -19.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $14,020 |
| 2011 | -- | $14,020 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,390 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,390 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $16,380 |
| 2007 | -- | $16,380 +23.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,250 |
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Neighborhood: 81122
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bayfield Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 5.9 mi
- 5/10Bayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 5/10Bayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 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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