Life in Big Elk Meadows is all about enjoying the outdoors. Experience the best of exclusive mountain living at 71 Cedar in the gated community of Big Elk Meadows, a short distance from the front range. Set on a full acre surrounded by lush summer greenery, towering pines, abundant wildlife, and peaceful mountain scenery, this home offers the perfect retreat for year-round living or weekend escapes. Residents have access to five trout-stocked fishing lakes, where summer mornings are often spent casting a line and enjoying the quiet beauty of the mountains. Community amenities also include a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a youth playground, a horse pasture, hunting, a fire department, and year-round road maintenance. With 3 bedrooms, a bunk room, and 3 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for family and guests to gather, relax, and create lasting memories. Built in 1969, the home retains its original character and provides an opportunity to make it your own. Step outside onto the recently rebuilt deck and enjoy morning coffee as the sun rises over the mountains, spend afternoons watching wildlife wander through the neighborhood, and end the day beneath Colorado's spectacular star-filled skies. Whether you're fishing, hiking, exploring nearby trails, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air, recreation is always close at hand. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, mountain views, and sense of community, Big Elk Meadows offers a unique blend of privacy and connection. Located approximately 30 minutes from Estes Park, 25 minutes from Lyons, and a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, the location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and endless outdoor adventures while maintaining a true mountain-living experience. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or mountain getaway, 71 Cedar offers the setting, space, and lifestyle that make Colorado living so special.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/30)
$550,000
71 Cedar Dr, Lyons, CO 80540
3beds
2,952sqft
Cabin
Built in 1969
0.98 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$340/mo HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsBunk roomTowering pinesRecently rebuilt deckPeaceful mountain scenery
- 94 days
- 1,199
- 75
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carla Spreng-Webb 480-695-9293,
RE/MAX Mountain Brokers
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1061158
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet
- Features: 3/4 Primary Bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 9
Dining room
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Family room
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Description: Linoleum
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Laundry
- Description: Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Recreation room
- Description: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 22
Heating
- Baseboard, Zoned
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Bar-B-Q, Disposal
Features
- Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two or More
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,508
- Total interior livable area: 2,952 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,508
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached
Features
- Levels: Raised Ranch
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.98 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Native Plants, Level, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Abuts Private Open Space, Meadow
Details
- Parcel number: R0550221
- Zoning: O
- Special conditions: Private Owner
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse(s) Allowed, Pasture, Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Cabin
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: PVREA
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Satellite Avail, High Speed Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s), Pool, Playground, Park, Trail(s), Gated
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security Gate
- Subdivision: Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 6&7 Tr 5
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Amenities, Trash, Snow Removal, Security, Management
- HOA fee: $340 monthly
- HOA name: Big Elk Meadows HOA
- HOA phone: 303-835-7557
Location
- Region: Lyons
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $677,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,047
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Seller's personal items
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Price change | $550,000-2.7%$186/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $565,000-5.8%$191/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1061158 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000$203/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1061158 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2026 | Listing removed | $600,000$203/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1043749 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $600,000-4.8%$203/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1043749 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000+135.5%$213/sqft |
Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID #1043749 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2005 | Sold | $267,500+122.9%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/1998 | Sold | $120,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,047 +0% | $42,319 -12.3% |
| 2024 | $3,046 +30.4% | $48,247 -1% |
| 2023 | $2,336 -2.6% | $48,715 +49.2% |
| 2022 | $2,400 -0.3% | $32,652 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $2,407 +0.8% | $33,591 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $2,388 +12.3% | $33,177 -5.5% |
| 2019 | $2,127 | $35,100 +22.7% |
| 2018 | $2,127 | $28,598 |
| 2017 | $2,127 -0.6% | $28,598 +36.7% |
| 2016 | $2,139 +43.6% | $20,926 +0% |
| 2015 | $1,490 +1.6% | $20,920 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $1,466 | $21,190 -20% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,490 +11.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $23,810 |
| 2011 | -- | $23,810 -18.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $29,100 +11.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $26,070 |
| 2007 | -- | $26,070 +21.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,510 |
| 2005 | -- | $21,510 -2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $22,130 +9.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $20,230 |
| 2001 | -- | $20,230 |
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Neighborhood: 80540
Nearby schools
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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