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Howard 81233
11679 US Highway 50
$1,650,000
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11679 US Highway 50

Howard, CO 81233
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,924 Ft²
$8,263
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to your private slice of Colorado country living. This 3 bed, 2 bath home plus office (or potential 4th bedroom) sits on 9 acres with approximately 400 feet of private Arkansas River frontage-an increasingly rare opportunity to own land, water, and freedom in one remarkable property. Designed for both comfort and functionality, the home features an updated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms, complemented by durable tile flooring throughout. Large windows invite in natural light and frame peaceful views of open pasture, the flowing river, and the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains beyond. Public BLM and National Forest lands are less than a mile away, offering additional river access, extensive trail systems, jeep roads, and vast acreage for hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation. Enjoy wide-open views in every direction. The property is free of HOA, covenants, and conservation easements. The land is ideally suited for a true farm-and-ranch lifestyle, with ample space for horses, cows, chickens, and other farm animals. A detached 3-car garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, and storage, along with dedicated RV parking. A charming old log cabin currently used as a storage shed could easily be converted into a bunkhouse. Whether you're riding, fishing from your own riverbank, or watching livestock graze at sunset, this property offers a rare blend of productivity and peace. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Salida and 45 minutes from Canon City, this property is ideal as a full-time residence, hobby farm, or recreational retreat-where river frontage, mountain views, and Western living come together.
Unit Size
1,924 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
8.97 acres
Price per sqft
$858
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$161
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1980

Listed By

LYNETTE OVNICEK
HOMESMART PREFERRED REALTY

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Last updated: 9 months ago (REcolorado MLS #1690093)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jan 19, 2026 Listed by HomeSmart Preferred Realty $1,650,000
Listed by HomeSmart Preferred Realty
Sep 23, 2025 Price Decreased $1,499,000
↓ $200K (11.8%)
Price Decreased
Jun 1, 2025 Listed $1,699,000
Listed
A relaxing live water retreat just 15 miles from Salida, Colorado featuring 400 feet of private Arkansas River frontage. Immaculately maintained home on 9 acres featuring 1924 square feet of living space on one level including 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an office. Spacious north facing deck with a pergola overlooks the river and provides summer shade. Large back yard with lush vegetation, a small coy pond, and privacy fencing. An oversized three car garage is steps away from the house. Easy river-level access for fishing, boat put in/take out, or lounging by the firepit and enjoying the privacy or your private river retreat. The level terrain affords plenty of room for horses, an arena, or additional outbuildings. Access to public BLM and National Forest land is less than a mile away and provides additional river access, hundreds of miles of trails and jeep roads, and thousands of acres of public land to hike, hunt, and explore. Wide open views in all directions including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and more public land across the river. There is no home owner's association, covenants, or conservation easements on the property.
Jul 15, 2024 Listed $1,600,000
Listed
Rancher home right on the river! It is tough to find property with such prime access to the Arkansas River, but this one has almost 400 feet of riverfront right off the back deck! The home itself is a nicely updated three bed, two bath home with tile floors throughout. All of the living area is spacious and inviting. There is a wood stove in the living room with big windows to take it the western view, and new cabinets and appliances in the kitchen. Storage is plentiful with the three car detached garage. Outside, the yard around the home has been carefully landscaped with fencing for privacy and different features to enjoy. The side yard has a flagstone patio, a water pond, and a garden area. The back yard has an expansive deck with a pergola that overlooks an incredible view of the river and the hills of Howard. Across the river is a lot of private land and BLM. There isn't much risk of having a neighbor build right on the other side of the water. It lends to open views and peaceful living. Access to all of the public land is very close by! Kerr Gulch is only a few feet down the highway and offers miles of trails and mountain recreation. Howard is a quick 20 minutes to Salida and about 45 minutes to Canon City. There is a school bus that runs to the Salida schools and amenities are close by. This is a special property in a remarkable spot and we are excited to show you around!
Jul 2, 2018 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Study Area
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 1924
Square Footage Source: $0
Property Condition: Not New, Previously Owned
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1980
Waterfront Features: Abuts Stream/Creek/River
Waterbody Name: River Front
Building Area Total: 1924
Levels: One
Other Structures: Outbuildings
Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood/Frame
Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Area: 390733
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 8.97
Lot Size Square Feet: 390733
Water Source: Well
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $1,929
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Type: Forced Air
Sewer : Septic Tank, Septic

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1980
  • Effective Year Built: 1980
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 5
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 7
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 1,248
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 20
  • Porch Type: 7
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 390,733
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 0
  • Total Building Area: 1,924
  • Gross Building Area: 2,744
  • Building Area: 1,924
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,924
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: TWIN SISTERS SUB
  • Land Acres: 0000008970
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1112
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 2 TWIN SISTERS SUB LESS A STRIP TO CDOT .031 AC REC #963226

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cotopaxi School District RE-3
  • Census Tract: 979001

Geography

  • Account Number: R027133
  • Parcel: 78003520
  • Lot: 2
  • Latitude: 38.4174
  • Longitude: -105.793

    Address

  • Full Address: 11679 Us Highway 50
  • Address - House Number: 11679
  • Address - Street Name: Us Highway 50
  • State: CO
  • City Name: Howard
  • Carrier Code: H073
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 9677
  • Zip Code: 81233

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 1,924
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $196,032
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 39C

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1764
  • Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 706,333
  • High Value: 830,976
  • Low Value: 581,691

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $579,396

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $38,819

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 31, 2018
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 02, 2018
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 963226
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 14, 2017
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 10, 2017
  • Previous Sale Amount: $400,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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When was property at 11679 U.S. 50 built and last sold?
The property at 11679 U.S. 50 was built in 1980 and last sold on May 31, 2018 for $1,421.
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The estimated value of the home located at 11679 U.S. 50 is $1,620,782.
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