Escape to this quaint 1955 seasonal forest cabin along South Chicago Creek Nestled in Hefferman Gulch along the babbling S Chicago Crk and surrounded by pristine National Forest, this “Cabin in the Woods” as part of the Recreational Residence Program (CANNOT BE USED AS PRIMARY/FULL TIME RESIDENCE) offers rustic charm in an idyllic setting just outside of the gateway to the rockies town of Idaho Springs CO not far from the Hwy 103 Mt Blue Sky Scenic Byway.The cabin is strategically situated within the Arapaho NF close to S Chicago Crk trailhead of a beautiful 4.7 mile out-and-back hike in the Mount Evans Wilderness. The cabin is being sold furnished with interior and exterior furniture, wood burning fireplace, wood heating stove and camp comforts.Inside you’ll find a “camper kitchen” area with cabinets, butcher-block counters and sink basin along with portable burner and grill. The bathroom hosts a composting toilet and primitive shower. Water is manually brought to the cabin and a small low volt pump is run by battery or solar panels on the roof. It has a 10’x10’6" partitioned bedroom curtained from the living area and a spiral stairway rises to a sleeping loft with skylights. The land is leased from the federal government in 20 or possibly 30 year increments next cycle could be 30yrs. Owner owns the improvements & rights to access & use the land. Current lease through 2028 ($1,201/yr lease fee + $1,200 transfer fee) when it is expected to renew for the next cycle. Under the program the property is expected to be used a minimum of 15 days/yr per the lease documentation limited rental use may be available (see nf lease sec 7) refer to lease agreement incl in supplements for more details.Learn more about NF homeowner guidelines at https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org.There is no deeded land included with the offering and the improvements will be conveyed via a recorded Bill of Sale for the lease to be transferred to the new owners.
For sale
Price cut: $8.5K (9/13)
$161,500
907 Hefferman Gulch Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
1beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 56 days
- 7,025
- 565
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Davis info@coloradolrl.com,
Keller Williams Foothills Realty, LLC
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 3545788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Living room
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 22
Loft
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 13
Heating
- Wood, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Solid Surface Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 816
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Mountainous, Secluded
- Residential vegetation: Natural State
Details
- Parcel number: 195925300018
- Zoning: NR-PC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Holding Tank
- Utilities for property: Off Grid
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hefferman Gulch
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Idaho Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,890
- Annual tax amount: $742
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Price change | $161,500-5%$198/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+77.1%$208/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Sold | $96,000-3%$118/sqft |
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| 9/17/2019 | Pending sale | $99,000$121/sqft |
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| 7/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $99,000$121/sqft |
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| 4/10/2019 | Listing removed | $99,000$121/sqft |
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| 11/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $99,000+4.2%$121/sqft |
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| 9/29/2018 | Sold | $95,000$116/sqft |
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| 9/20/2018 | Pending sale | $95,000$116/sqft |
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| 9/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $95,000+171.4%$116/sqft |
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| 7/3/2007 | Sold | $35,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $742 +285.8% | $9,430 +257.2% |
| 2024 | $192 -58.2% | $2,640 -50.8% |
| 2023 | $460 -0.4% | $5,370 -14.4% |
| 2022 | $462 | $6,270 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $6,450 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $385 +0.4% | $5,730 |
| 2019 | $384 | $5,730 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $384 +10.2% | $5,360 |
| 2017 | $348 | $5,360 +105.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $2,610 |
| 2015 | -- | $2,610 +38.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $1,890 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,890 -36.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,980 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,980 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,320 |
| 2009 | $220 | $3,320 |
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Neighborhood: 80452
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carlson
- Middle: Clear Creek
- High: Clear Creek
- District: Clear Creek RE-1
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





