Nestled in the Cuchara Valley of Southern Colorado, Rio de la Vida is nothing short of a recreational paradise combined with luxury lifestyle living. The Southwest inspired main home includes the highest quality of construction, design, and furnishing along with a pristine three-hole golf course. The lake lodge is ideal for entertaining with screened porches, ample room for guests, fire pits, and retractable glass doors to let in the cool mountain air. The gem of the property is the 3.43 acre private lake with 5 species of trout with the largest fish exceeding 30''. Exceptional views along with approximately one mile of the enhanced Cucharas River create an unparalleled setting. Find your mountain retreat at Rio de la Vida, the Estate of Sam and Ramona Knight.
Sold for $7,750,000
$7,750,000
9493 State Highway 12, La Veta, CO 81055
8beds
11,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
120 Acres Lot
$7,647,200 Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$4,250 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,647,200
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Enhanced cucharas riverLake lodgePristine three-hole golf courseHighest quality of constructionExceptional viewsPrivate lakeAmple room for guests
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Listed by:
Russell Hickey 719-337-3234,
Bachman & Associates,
James R. Wetsel 719-742-3343,
All Seasons Real Estate
Bought with:
John C Albright, FA.100106040
Capture Colorado Mountain Properties, LLC
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS,MLS#: 23-697
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Oven
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 11,434
- Total interior livable area: 11,434 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 11,434
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 120 Acres
- Features: Near Golf Course
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 15712,15711
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Log
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: No Subdivision
Location
- Region: La Veta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $678/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,211,154
- Annual tax amount: $482
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $7,750,000-22.5%$678/sqft |
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS #23-697 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2025 | Contingent | $10,000,000$875/sqft |
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS #23-697 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $10,000,000$875/sqft |
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS #23-697 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,430 +9.3% | $143,432 +23.1% |
| 2024 | $8,624 +48.8% | $116,507 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $5,796 -2.6% | $110,465 +53.9% |
| 2022 | $5,949 | $71,788 |
| 2021 | -- | $71,788 +14.3% |
| 2020 | $5,225 +10% | $62,780 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $4,750 0% | $63,219 -3.8% |
| 2018 | $4,751 +4.9% | $65,721 |
| 2017 | $4,529 -12.8% | $65,721 -11% |
| 2016 | $5,197 | $73,817 -5.4% |
| 2015 | $5,197 | $78,046 -3.8% |
| 2014 | $5,197 | $81,089 |
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Neighborhood: 81055
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