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5941 E County Rd 1 S,Monte Vista, CO 81144
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Description
Hard-to-find 17-acre property just outside Monte Vista offering a beautiful home, ponds, livestock facilities, a greenhouse, a metal Quonset building, and expansive San Luis Valley views. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home includes an additional room suitable for an office, storage room, or other uses. Recent improvements include a new wood-burning fireplace and a balcony off the bedroom. Additional features include newer appliances, a laundry room with utility sink, internet service, and an attached 2-car garage. The west side of the acreage is set up for livestock or equestrian use, with existing fencing, corrals, and a round pen. Multiple water areas on the property and have historically held fish. Mature trees, open acreage, and a sprinkler system for the front lawn add to the property's functionality. The property borders Colorado Division of Wildlife land to the north, offering an open rural setting with opportunities to observe wildlife, including cranes, ducks, other waterfowl, and deer. With its combination of residential space, livestock facilities, outdoor features, and scenic valley views, this property offers a distinctive opportunity to enjoy rural living in the San Luis Valley. The well is permitted for household use inside one single dwelling, watering of domestic animals, and irrigation of up to one acre of home gardens and lawns. No irrigation or other water rights convey with the property.
Details
| MLS # | 839643 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1986 |
| Days On Site | 3 |
| Listing Provided By | Millerstone Real Estate Group, LLC | Kristy Miller |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,598 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 17.08 |
| Property View | Yes |
Interior
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Geothermal, Kerosene, Wood, Wood Stove |
| Interior Features | Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Dining Combo, Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Burning Stove |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Deck, Irrigation Sprinklers, Porch |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Metal Siding, Stick Built |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener |
Other
| List Aor | Pagosa Springs Area Assn Of Realtors |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Grande |
| City | Monte Vista |
| Zip Code | 81144 |
| Area | Monte Vista |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81144) | |
Price: $495,000 low | high Med: $358,750 sqft: 1,598 low | high Med: 2,000 $ / sqft: $310 low | high Med: $179 On site: 3 low | high Med: 173 | |
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| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Grande |
| City | Monte Vista |
| Zip Code | 81144 |
| Area | Monte Vista |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81144) | |
Price: $495,000 low | high Med: $358,750 sqft: 1,598 low | high Med: 2,000 $ / sqft: $310 low | high Med: $179 On site: 3 low | high Med: 173 | |