The panoramic views from this Colorado, mountain home are sure to WOW! Take in the Continental Divide plus 14ers Mt Blue Sky and Grays & Torreys. There's so much potential in this home for the buyer ready to add their finishing touches. An open floor plan has a large & welcoming living area with high ceilings and plenty of windows to let in all the natural light as well as for enjoying the amazing views. The versatile main level gives you many options to fit your needs; some of which are shown by virtual staging. Both a wood stove in the living area and a gas stove for convenience in the dining room will keep you toasty all winter long. In the large kitchen you'll find brand new, stainless appliances and a great layout to make entertaining and meal prep a snap. The ample storage and counter space keep everything you need at your fingertips. A powder room adds convenience. The 3 upstairs bedrooms include a primary suite with vaulted ceiling and it's own private bath with double sinks. The two additional bedrooms share a full bath. A bonus room in the basement could easily be a home theater, workshop, exercise room or just extra storage. Additionally, the basement houses the washer & dryer plus all the mechanicals for this off-grid home including two new Tesla Powerwalls for battery storage and a new water softener system plus extra water storage capacity. Satellite and Starlink are available for internet to make sure you have great connectivity. This home also has room for your toy haulers and RV. Miles of hiking, mountain biking and off-road trails are just outside your front door. You can have complete solitude while being less than 4 miles from I-70, less than 10 minutes to Idaho Springs, 45 minutes from either Denver or Summit County where you can enjoy world class skiing. Finally, a more affordable home that will intrigue even the most extreme outdoor enthusiast. Mountain tranquility that can feed the soul plus unlimited adventure help you live your best life.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (8/4)
$550,000
979 Alpine Way, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
3beds
1,807sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
4.4 Acres Lot
$543,600 Zestimate®
$304/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
Panoramic viewsGas stoveLarge kitchenBrand new stainless appliancesHigh ceilingsOpen floor planWood stove
- 29 days
- on Zillow |
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- 216 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 08:15am
Listed by:
Jason Adams jason@mountain-living.com,
Mountain Living Real Estate,
Meredith Adams 303-718-2465,
Mountain Living Real Estate
Source: Altitude Realtors,MLS#: S1061556
Originating MLS: Summit Association of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Propane, Solar, Wood, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- High Ceilings, Laminate Counters, Primary Suite, Open Floorplan, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Burning Stove, Utility Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,807 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More,Multi/Split
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.4 Acres
- Features: Borders National Forest, Many Trees, Secluded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 183516200004
- Zoning description: Mining Claim
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Concrete,Shake
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well, Water Rights
- Utilities for property: Propane, Septic Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: OffGrid
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Idaho Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $304/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,270
- Annual tax amount: $2,686
- Date on market: 7/18/2025
- Exclusions: No
- Road surface type: Dirt
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