Escape to this quaint 1955 seasonal forest cabin along South Chicago Creek Nestled in Hefferman Gulch along the babbling S Chicago Crk and surrounded by pristine National Forest, this “Cabin in the Woods” as part of the Recreational Residence Program (CANNOT BE USED AS PRIMARY/FULL TIME RESIDENCE) offers rustic charm in an idyllic setting just outside of the gateway to the rockies town of Idaho Springs CO not far from the Hwy 103 Mt Blue Sky Scenic Byway.The cabin is strategically situated within the Arapaho NF close to S Chicago Crk trailhead of a beautiful 4.7 mile out-and-back hike in the Mount Evans Wilderness. The cabin is being sold furnished with interior and exterior furniture, wood burning fireplace, wood heating stove and camp comforts.Inside you’ll find a “camper kitchen” area with cabinets, butcher-block counters and sink basin along with portable burner and grill. The bathroom hosts a composting toilet and primitive shower. Water is manually brought to the cabin and a small low volt pump is run by battery or solar panels on the roof. It has a 10’x10’6" partitioned bedroom curtained from the living area and a spiral stairway rises to a sleeping loft with skylights. The land is leased from the federal government in 20 or possibly 30 year increments next cycle could be 30yrs. Owner owns the improvements & rights to access & use the land. Current lease through 2028 ($1,201/yr lease fee + $1,200 transfer fee) when it is expected to renew for the next cycle. Under the program the property is expected to be used a minimum of 15 days/yr per the lease documentation limited rental use may be available (see nf lease sec 7) refer to lease agreement incl in supplements for more details.Learn more about NF homeowner guidelines at https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org.There is no deeded land included with the offering and the improvements will be conveyed via a recorded Bill of Sale for the lease to be transferred to the new owners.
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Bill Davisinfo@coloradolrl.com,
Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3545788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
Level: Main
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
Level: Main
Living room
Area: 374 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17 x 22
Loft
Area: 78 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6 x 13
Heating
Wood, Wood Stove
Cooling
None
Features
Solid Surface Counters
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Windows: Skylight(s)
Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Furnished: Yes
Interior area
Total structure area: 816
Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Finished area above ground: 816
Property
Features
Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Has view: Yes
View description: Mountain(s)
Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
Size: 0.36 Acres
Features: Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Mountainous, Secluded
Residential vegetation: Natural State
Details
Parcel number: 195925300018
Zoning: NR-PC
Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
Log
Condition
Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Holding Tank
Utilities for property: Off Grid
Community & HOA
Community
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Hefferman Gulch
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Idaho Springs
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $208/sqft
Tax assessed value: $39,360
Annual tax amount: $742
Date on market: 7/24/2026
Listing terms: Cash
Exclusions: Personal Property
Ownership: Individual
Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
7/24/2026
Listed for sale
$170,000+77.1%$208/sqft
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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