Looking for that Salida-area mountain property with privacy, big sky, and serious space to breathe? This 40-acre off-grid homestead is not for everyone, but for the right soul, it is everything. Perched high with top-of-the-world views you have to see to believe, this southwest-inspired straw bale home blends durability with unique charm. Well-insulated and thoughtfully designed, it captures passive solar warmth through its southern exposure, filling the space with natural light year-round. Wind generated power is also utilized to keep the home fully functional. Inside, tiled floors and countertops, handcrafted cabinets with southwest flair, a window over the kitchen sink with views all the way to Salida, and a cozy wood-burning stove in the Great Room create a warm, grounded feel - especially during those crisp mountain evenings. The layout includes a primary bedroom with patio access, an en suite bathroom, and a walk-in tiled shower. A second bedroom (or ideal office) includes a loft space for whimsical versatility. Step outside to a private patio where the silence stretches for miles and the stars overhead are your neighbors. This home is not for the faint of heart - it is for the ones who thrive beyond the grid, who seek quiet over convenience, and who see 40 acres not as work, but as freedom. Well allows for an additional home, 1 acre lawn/garden, and domestic animals. Home is located along a private road in which you must be accompanied by a broker (sorry, no drive bys). Note: This is one of 3 adjacent properties being offered for sale, giving you an opportunity to purchase 120 acres with a total of 3 homes if desired. Watch the video then reach out today for a showing!
For sale
$878,400
13000 County Road 251, Salida, CO 81201
2beds
1,751sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$502/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 09:24am
Listed by:
Cathy Chochon 719-207-3651 cathychochon@gmail.com,
Full Circle Real Estate Group
Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 1836519

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Patio Access, En Suite Bathroom, Wood Ceiling, Concrete Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Non-Conforming Bedroom (No Closet) With Egress, Loft, Wood Ceiling
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Description: Tiled Walk-In Shower, En Suite To Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Description: Between Great Room And Bedroom #2
- Level: Main
Great room
- Description: Dining And Living Areas, Wood Ceiling, Wood Stove, Open To Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Dynamic Cooking Systems (Dcs) Stove/Cooktop In Island
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Description: Mechanical Room, Solar & Well Equipment, Wash Machine
- Level: Main
Heating
- Passive Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), No Stairs, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,751
- Total interior livable area: 1,751 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,751
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Features: Many Trees, Secluded, Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Natural State, Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 368512100004
- Zoning: AR - Agriculture/Ranching
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Well Allows For
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Straw
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110V
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Off Grid, Propane
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Salida
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $502/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $621,075
- Annual tax amount: $1,834
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property.
- Ownership: Corporation/Trust
- Road surface type: Dirt
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