Escape to your own private Colorado mountain retreat atop Mystic Mountain in the heart of South Central Colorado. This custom-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home offers 1,408 sq ft of living space with breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountain views and nearly 40 secluded acres bordering state land. Features include a spacious main-level primary suite, partially finished attic, open- concept living area with a cozy wood-burning stove, L-shaped kitchen with built-in appliances, attached 2-car garage, and a new covered patio. Sold partially furnished, and the propane tank is included with the property. A standout feature is the impressive 56 x 36 insulated and heated barn, complete with a 6" concrete slab, 14" insulated metal ceiling, WiFi, security cameras, electrical service, a 12 x 13 overhead door, and a 10 x 10 overhead door. The barn is large enough to accommodate a 45' motorhome and includes an attached 13 x 54 lean-to. An additional 28 x 12 detached garage/workshop with a 9 x 9 door is conveniently located near the home. Perfect for hiking, hunting, camping, ATV riding, and wildlife viewing, the property also features raised garden beds and a peaceful man-made pond frequented by deer, elk, bobcats, coyotes, bears, and wolves. With no close neighbors or traffic noise, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, hunting lodge, or investment property, offering the ultimate in privacy, recreation, and Colorado mountain living.
Perfect for hiking, hunting, camping, ATV riding, and wildlife viewing, the property
also features raised garden beds and a peaceful man-made pond frequented by deer,
elk, bobcats, coyotes, bears, and wolves.
With no close neighbors or traffic noise, this property is ideal as a full-time residence,
vacation getaway, hunting lodge, equestrian property, or investment opportunity,
offering the ultimate in privacy, recreation, and Colorado mountain living.
For sale
Price cut: $40K (8/25)
$770,000
850 Insula Rd, Westcliffe, CO 81252
2beds
1,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
39.85 Acres Lot
$738,700 Zestimate®
$547/sqft
$30/mo HOA
What's special
- 178 days
- 86
- 2
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jackie Shepherd,
Uc Wapiti Ranch Realty & Auction Llc
Source: Royal Gorge AOR,MLS#: 9388958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, 220V, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: 360 Degree, Mountain(s), View of Rock Formations
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 39.85 Acres
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 0010033551
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Frame
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $30 monthly
Location
- Region: Westcliffe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $547/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,350
- Annual tax amount: $2,523
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$738,700
$702,000 - $776,000
$2,217/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $770,000-4.9%$547/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $810,000-6.4%$575/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $865,000-12.2%$614/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $985,000+80.7%$700/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Sold | $545,000+3.8%$387/sqft |
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| 5/18/2021 | Pending sale | $524,900$373/sqft |
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| 5/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $524,900-17.4%$373/sqft |
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| 7/26/2013 | Sold | $635,500$451/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,998 +41.9% | $37,350 -5.3% |
| 2024 | $1,408 -2.6% | $39,420 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $1,445 | $35,340 +66.5% |
| 2022 | $1,445 +11.2% | $21,230 -2.9% |
| 2021 | $1,300 +0.5% | $21,870 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $1,293 +17.2% | $19,813 0% |
| 2019 | $1,103 | $19,814 +18.9% |
| 2018 | $1,103 | $16,662 |
| 2017 | $1,103 +96% | $16,662 +75% |
| 2016 | $563 | $9,520 +850.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,002 +21.3% |
| 2012 | $14 | $826 |
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Neighborhood: 81252
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Custer County
Source: Royal Gorge AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








