Creekside Haven with Space to Roam, Breathe, and Settle In
A wooden fence and tree-lined drive welcomes you into a setting that feels more like a private park than a typical home site. This charming home features a red metal roof, cedar siding, and a classic covered front porch that feels like it belongs on a postcard. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large bonus room upstairs with an abundance of storage space, that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom, office, or creative studio. The home has been lovingly maintained with newer windows, updated appliances, and thoughtful touches throughout. Out back, a covered deck lets you relax to the sound of Stout Creek, which runs through the property year-round. A natural spring fills a little seasonal collection pond, adding to the peaceful setting.
The 1.5-acre lot is surrounded by larger parcels in a quiet ranching community, offering rare privacy without isolation. The detached two-car garage offers plenty of space for vehicles, tools, or outdoor gear and gives you the flexibility to create a workshop or hobby space, and the property is served by a private well and septic. There are no covenants or HOA restrictions here. Just space, trees, and fresh mountain air.
Located in the close-knit community of Howard, Colorado, where quiet roads, wide skies, and mountain backdrops define daily life, this property offers a peaceful escape just 20 minutes from the restaurants, shops, and energy of downtown Salida.
If you’re craving land, water, and quiet with town still in reach, this is your place to land.
For sale
$675,000
1638 County Road 46, Howard, CO 81233
3beds
1,840sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
1.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$367/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wooden fenceCovered deckTree-lined driveClassic covered front porchDetached two-car garageNatural springLarge bonus room
- 79 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 05, 2025 at 10:29pm
Listed by:
Jeff Post 719-539-6682 post@firstcolorado.com,
Century 21 Community First
Source: REcolorado,MLS#: 3372510

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Description: Walk-In Closet, Extra Storage, Could Be A 4th Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,840
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Exterior Access Door, Lighted, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Yard
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Foothills, Irrigated, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Mixed, Natural State, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 77004440
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cotopaxi
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,208
- Annual tax amount: $561
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property
- Ownership: Individual
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
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