Add on to and remodeled in the 1980, this 1916 teacherage to the one-room Columbus School has been turned into a modern mountain retreat! Discover the perfect blend of history and modern comfort in this beautifully renovated home. Thoughtfully updated for 21st-century living, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath gem offers 1,850 square feet of character nestled in the stunning Pine River Valley. Enjoy spacious indoor and outdoor living areas ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This completely fenced pet friendly property includes a large pavilion, a bar area, a private hot tub, a firepit, and basketball court. The home is surrounded by lilacs, flowers, a peach tree, an apple tree, raspberry bushes, chokecherry plants and beautiful mountain views. You would be centrally located to Durango, Bayfield, the Purgatory and Wolf Creek Ski Areas, and the iconic Mesa Verde National Park. Just minutes from Vallecito Lake, you’ll have access to hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking—right at your doorstep. Additional features include a one-car garage, several outbuildings, a dog kennel, and unmatched privacy in a tranquil setting with 1 acre foot of Pine River Irrigation water rights. Whether you're looking for an affordable place to live, have a party, or a peaceful place to call home, this one-of-a-kind property has it all.
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Price cut: $5K (7/13)
$511,000
7978 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122
4beds
1,850sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1916
0.42 Acres Lot
$503,200 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Basketball courtBeautiful mountain viewsLarge pavilionPrivate hot tub
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 01:12pm
Listed by:
Cinnamon Kasnoff 970-749-0888,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Source: CREN,MLS#: 824997

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Den/Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Garage(s), Shed(s), Woodshed, Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 567503300010
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Victorian
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Frame, Cedar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Augmented Well, Spring
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Internet, Phone Connected, Propane-Tank Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bayfield
- Elevation: 7272
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $341,490
- Annual tax amount: $1,200
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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