Enjoy Colorado country living on 1.03 acres with stunning views of the La Plata Mountains and world-renowned Mesa Verde National Park. This versatile property features a spacious 1,604 SF main home with three bedrooms, two baths and a fireplace, wood stove and natural gas furnace adding warmth and character to the home. If need be, you have a Reliance manual transfer switch for a generator to power furnace, refrigerator and an electrical outlet. The property also includes a 536 SF cellar, offering excellent additional storage or workspace potential. The additional 576 sq. ft. guest home has a relaxing patio which flows with the landscaping that has mature perennials, bushes, and fruit trees that creates a peaceful setting, while the pergola with cement pavers provides a wonderful space for relaxing or entertaining. Also, there is the full hookup for the recreational RV. The property offers upgraded underground utilities color coded to all three buildings for convenience and organization, plus two storage sheds, including one heated shed ideal for hobbies or workspace needs. The remodeled garage has natural gas furnace and a swamp cooler, along with an additional room in the rear of the garage complete with a sink and toilet. Attached to the back of the garage is cozy four-season porch with a wood stove and relax in the 6-person hot tub while taking in the open mountain views beyond the cedar privacy fencing that surrounds three sides of the property, creating a comfortable year-round gathering space. A horseshoe-shaped gravel driveway adds charm and easy access to this unique Southwest Colorado property that combines comfort, flexibility, and incredible scenery. All of these features at the edge of the city limits with lots of potential for family events, community gatherings, you name it as the possibilities are remarkable. A few pictures have been color enhanced
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Price cut: $25K (6/22)
$450,000
870 N Dolores Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
3beds
1,604sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1958
1.03 Acres Lot
$439,400 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three bedroomsTwo bathsWood stove
- 122 days
- 149
- 6
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jo Ann Cauley 970-749-0793,
Century 21 West Slope Realty
Source: CREN,MLS#: 834696
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Bar
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Laminate
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Angle nook, Den/Family Room, Glass Doors, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,604
- Total interior livable area: 1,604 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Landscaping, RV Hookup
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Shed(s), Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 560919300034
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Stick Built
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame, Masonite
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone - Cell Reception
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cortez
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,173
- Annual tax amount: $2,815
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Gravel
Estimated market value
$439,400
$417,000 - $461,000
$2,096/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$281/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-4.8%$296/sqft |
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| 11/2/2025 | Listing removed | $499,000$311/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$311/sqft |
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| 4/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000$342/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,166 +9.9% | $25,800 |
| 2023 | $1,061 +71.2% | $25,800 +43.5% |
| 2022 | $620 | $17,980 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $18,490 +12.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $16,400 -16% |
| 2017 | -- | $19,530 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $657 | $19,400 -93.1% |
| 2015 | $657 | $282,590 +1356.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $19,400 +69.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $11,440 -50.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $23,020 |
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Neighborhood: 81321
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kemper K-5
- Middle: Cortez 6-8
- High: Montezuma-Cortez 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





