Experience the Magic of Riverfront Living - with Water Rights! Come experience the magic of this year-round riverfront home on the banks of the Big Thompson River, where the soothing river sounds are just an open window away. Pass the hours fishing from your own backyard. Whether you're unwinding on the spacious deck, soaking in the mountain and river views, or stargazing under Colorado's pristine skies, every moment here feels like a relaxing escape. The main level features a spacious open floor plan with a wall of windows seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Cozy up by the moss-rock gas fireplace on those cool Colorado evenings. Upstairs you will find a charming, separately accessed 1-bedroom, 1-bath, living room/kitchenette with private deck. The kitchenette is equipped with a combo microwave/convection oven/air fryer, small refrigerator, and trash compactor -- perfect for income generation, hosting guests, or multi-generational living. Enjoy the many upgrades, including in-floor radiant heated tile in all bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry room, hardwood floors in living areas and bedrooms, granite countertops, Alder cabinets, stainless steel appliances in main kitchen, Duovac central vac system throughout, tankless/on demand hot water heater, and on-site parking for 6 vehicles. This unique property includes a septic system with leach field, coveted water rights to the Big Thompson, and a private well backed by a 1,000-gallon cistern-ensuring reliable water access and use for both home and garden. Just a short drive to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, this home is ideal as a weekend retreat, summer escape, or year-round residence. All upstairs furnishings to remain. Let's explore today!
For sale
Price increase: $2K (6/6)
$795,000
135 Canyon River Rd, Drake, CO 80515
2beds
1,296sqft
Est.:
Residential-Detached, Residential
Built in 1970
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$613/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceMountain and river viewsSpacious deckRiverfront homeIn-floor radiant heated tileStainless steel appliancesGranite countertops
- 66 days
- on Zillow |
- 489 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 02:14pm
Listed by:
Pamela Jeffery 970-586-3333,
First Colorado Realty
Source: IRES,MLS#: 1036099

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Dining room
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Kitchen
- Area: 78
- Dimensions: 13 x 6
Living room
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Zoned, Radiant, 2 or More Heat Sources
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range/Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups, Main Level
Features
- Satellite Avail, High Speed Internet, Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stain/Natural Trim, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floor Plan, Walk-in Closet, 9ft+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Wood Floors, Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Log, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,296
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has carport: Yes
- Details: Garage Type: Carport
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Lot, Level Drive, Main Floor Bath, Accessible Bedroom, Stall Shower, Main Level Laundry
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Gas Grill, Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Abuts Stream/Creek/River, River Front, River Access, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 9,148 Square Feet
- Features: Water Rights Included, Level, Unincorporated
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: R0554316
- Zoning: O
- Special conditions: Private Owner
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential-Detached, Residential
Materials
- Wood/Frame, Stone, Wood Siding, Painted/Stained
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Not New, Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electric, Town of EP
- Sewer: Septic, Septic Field
- Water: Well, Cistern, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Trash: several to choose from
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Hiking/Biking Trails
- Subdivision: Kill-Care
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Drake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $613/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $482,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,046
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Possessions
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
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