Discover the timeless allure of Colorado's rich mining history at this historic site, with a Cabin, built in 1999, and Mill, built in 1912, on 30.99 acres above Silverton, situated just beyond the famed ghost town of Animas Forks on the Alpine Loop. This property is eligible for grants and tax incentives related to historic properties, mining reclamation, and economic development. The 1912 Mill is listed on the National Historic Register, making this property a rare opportunity to own a piece of American Heritage. This 30.99 acre parcel offers a livable cabin and a prototype historic mill, representing a significant era in mining history. Nestled amidst breathtaking alpine scenery, this site has panoramic views of rugged mountains and pristine wilderness - and it is right on the Alpine Loop! The cabin comes equipped with plumbing to a sink that is fed by a spring, and a stove, refrigerator and LED lights run by solar. The cabin is heated with a propane catalytic heater and kerosene space heater.
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Price cut: $50K (7/23)
$325,000
820 County Road 9, Silverton, CO 81433
1beds
300sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1999
30.99 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,083/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Livable cabinPanoramic viewsBreathtaking alpine sceneryKerosene space heater
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 10:35am
Listed by:
Michelle Furi 719-225-6490,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties,
Dasha Greidanus 970-946-4216,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties
Source: CREN,MLS#: 825033

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Single Pane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 300
- Total interior livable area: 300 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/River
Lot
- Size: 30.99 Acres
- Features: Borders Public Land
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 47750010010001
- Zoning description: Other,Residential Single Family
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Silverton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,083/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $589
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
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