Price Reduction - Views - Primary on Main - Eco Friendly
Address
16679 Highway 96, Wetmore, CO
Price
$ 889,500
Property Attributes
- MLS#8311400
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCUSTER
- CityWetmore
- AreaWetmore
- NeighborhoodWetmore
- Zip81253
- StyleSingle Family
- Year Built2002
- Taxes$ 3459
- Price$ 889,500
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2338
- Lot Size35 Acres
Data Source:
Royal Gorge MLS (RGMLS)
Property Description
Discover a rare mountain retreat in Wetmore, Colorado, offering privacy, beauty, and functionality on 35 secluded acres. This two-story mountain-style home features 2,338 square feet of well-designed living space, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. Built in 2002, the home includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The primary suite opens to an elevated wrap-around deck with sweeping views of the Wet Mountains. Inside, cozy cabin charm shines with a wood-burning stove in the living room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere year-round. Whether hosting guests or enjoying quiet evenings, this home offers a peaceful Colorado mountain lifestyle. The partially fenced, forested acreage provides endless outdoor enjoyment with a covered patio, private, professionally designed shooting range, orchard, RV Hookups and nearby BLM land ideal for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Dramatic canyons, cliffs, and rock outcroppings surround the property. Additional features include a detached heated entertainment building with electricity and plumbing, plus a renovated playhouse for storage, hobbies, or family fun. Designed for self-sufficient living, the property includes an island kitchen with high-performance appliances, radiant in-floor heating, solar power, and a 17KW backup generator. Just minutes from Westcliffe, enjoy access to medical services, a regional airport, and year-round recreation, with the Great Sand Dunes and Arkansas River nearby—offering the best of Southern Colorado living.
| Elementary School |
|---|
| Custer County Elementary School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Listed $949,550 |
| 3/26/2026 | 3$928,500 |
| 4/11/2026 | 1$923,500 |
| 5/7/2026 | 2$910,000 |
| 5/26/2026 | 1$905,000 |
| 6/18/2026 | 1$899,500 |
| 9/14/2026 | 2$889,500 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2338.0 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Heating | Radiant,Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected,Generator,Propane,Solar |
| Possession | Day of Closing |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave Oven,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Zoning | R-2 |
| HOA Fee | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Wood Deck |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Miscellaneous | Dining/Kitchen Combo,Dining/Living Combo,High Speed Internet Avail. |
| Property Subtype | Single Family |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Parcel Number | 0010133557 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Custer |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Other Structures | Shop,Other |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Westcliffe head east on Hwy 96 for 16 miles to Mackenzie Junction. The Property is the 2nd driveway on the left. |
| City | Wetmore |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1524600.0 |
| Elementary School | Custer County |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3459.96 |
| Lot Description | 360-degree View,Borders Natl Forest,Mountain View,Trees/Woods,View of Rock Formations |
| MLS Area Minor | Wetmore |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Assessments Y/N | No |
| Structure Type | Brick,Stone |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | None |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Skylight (s),Vaulted Ceilings |
|---|---|
| Basement | Finished,Full Basement |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Vinyl/Linoleum,Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning Stove |
| LPSqft | 380.45 |
| Window Features | Double Pane |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2338.0 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 3/4 Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | Basement |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor Records |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Siding | Other |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Partial |
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 2.0 |
| Driveway | Concrete |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Well | Domestic |
| Lot Size | 35.0 |
| Building Area Total | 2338.0 |
| Lot Size Acres | 35.0 |
| Sprinklers Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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