Charming farmhouse on 2.26 acres in Howard. Recently updated with new plumbing all the way from the well, new kitchen, new flooring, paint and drywall in 2025. New metal roof 2021, septic system replaced in 2016 and a 1620 square foot two-story workshop built in 2007. The home features a welcoming covered porch for morning sun and afternoon shade, leading into an entryway and a main level with two living areas, bright open kitchen, full bathroom and one bedroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, one non-conforming with egress but no closet, and a half bath. The two-level workshop is ideal for artists, craftspeople, contractors, toy collectors and potentially conversion to an ADU. A small year-round creek flows through the property providing a lush and shaded spot for shelter from summer heat. The well allows for watering of up to an acre of ground, and there is also a fenced garden area, outdoor pizza and bread oven, and chicken coop. No HOA. Easy year round access, 15 minutes to Salida, 5 minutes to the Arkansas River.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
689 County Road 4, Howard, CO 81233
3beds
2,057sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
2.26 Acres Lot
$541,900 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$2,591 Estimated rent
Home value
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Chicken coopFenced garden areaCovered porchSmall year-round creekLush and shaded spotBright open kitchenNew kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kym Mellsop 719-207-3077 kmellsop@pinonrealestate.com,
Pinon Real Estate Group LLC,
Hayden Mellsop 719-539-0200,
Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Kym Mellsop, 40045935
Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1817957
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Non-Conforming
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,057
- Total interior livable area: 2,057 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,057
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Details: Off Street Spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 2.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 98404141
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Howard
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Individual
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $550,000$267/sqft |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1817957 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$267/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1817957 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+236.4%$267/sqft |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #1817957 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2006 | Sold | $163,500$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,360 +29% | $27,578 +32.2% |
| 2023 | $1,054 -0.6% | $20,865 -5.6% |
| 2022 | $1,061 -1.7% | $22,112 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $1,079 +27.6% | $22,749 +26% |
| 2020 | $846 +0.3% | $18,048 |
| 2019 | $843 +29.3% | $18,048 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $652 | $16,324 |
| 2017 | $652 +0.3% | $16,324 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $650 +0.5% | $16,310 |
| 2015 | $647 | $16,310 |
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Neighborhood: 81233
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACotopaxi Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.5 mi
- 2/10Cotopaxi Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 9.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow
- Middle: Salida
- High: Salida
- District: Salida R-32
Source: REcolorado 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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- Fremont County
- Howard
- 81233
- 689 County Road 4
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