This historical property is tucked away in the scenic beauty of McElmo Canyon and bordering acres of BLM land. In Montezuma County, McElmo Canyon is known for the longest growing crop season because of the altitude, location. You can sell your products at the local FARMERS MARKETS. Also, the Canyon is famous for Winery's!!! The fertile, irrigated land offers incredible potential for sustainable enjoyable getaway. The rich soil and generous piped water rights—.40 c.f.s from Rock Creek Ditch (Appropriation Priority No. 1962-1, Ditch 1)— is enough water to nurture a productive garden, mature fruit trees, and grape vines, all yielding a plentiful harvest season after season. NO COVENANTS OR HOA FEES!!! This one-room rustic but charming cabin sits on 3.7 acres perfect place to camp out while building your dream home. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, a weekend getaway, or a place to live closer to the land, this property delivers, tons of room for your family and friends to camp out with RV'S, campers, tents and enjoy the outdoors. The Rustic cabin features a wrap-around covered porch ideal for enjoying the surrounding canyon views. Interior gives you a western theme with the tree post in the center of the great room. you'll find tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings, a kitchen equipped with a propane oven/range, refrigerator, and double sink, along with ceiling fans, a window AC unit, and either a propane heater or electric fireplace for year-round comfort. Additional highlights include a root cellar, useable outbuildings for animals and storage fencing and cross-fencing, and proximity minutes to the 12 mile stretch of Sand Canyon Trailhead for hiking, biking and horseback riding. This could be a great "stop off" place for snacks and boarding a few horses. While domestic water will need to be hauled in, a port-a-John would be an option for friends and family, the land’s productivity and natural setting make this a rare and special offering. County has a few restrictions but "no" building permits " except for engineered septic system, electrical and plumbing. Property line in back of home extends past the fence. Lots of potential with this property!!!
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$485,000
12427 Road G, Cortez, CO 81321
0beds
0baths
576sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1940
3.7 Acres Lot
$465,500 Zestimate®
$842/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rustic but charming cabinWestern themeSurrounding canyon viewsFencing and cross-fencingRoot cellarWrap-around covered porchRich soil
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 12:38am
Listed by:
Jo Ann Cauley 970-749-0793,
Century 21 West Slope Realty
Source: CREN,MLS#: 824323

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Angle nook, Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 576
- Total interior livable area: 576 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation Water
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 3.7 Acres
- Features: Borders Public Land
Details
- Additional structures: RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 561534200014
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Stick Built
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone - Cell Reception, Propane-Tank Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cortez
- Elevation: 5455
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $842/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,998
- Annual tax amount: $425
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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