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Drake,CO 80515
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 790 sqft
Price per Sqft $601
Subdivision Cedar Park
MLS Listing ID 9424308
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 790
Year Built 1983
Annual Tax Amount $1,899
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 5.210 Acres
Acres 5.21
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source recolorado
Property Description
Secluded 2-Bedroom (Studio Style) Off-Grid Cabin on 5+ Acres Surrounded by National Forest - Welcome to your private mountain escape! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom off-grid cabin sits on over 5 acres of pristine land, bordered on three sides by National Forest—a rare and unbeatable setting offering total seclusion, endless outdoor adventure, and breathtaking panoramic views. Inside, the cabin is cozy and efficient with propane in-floor heat (set at 50°F through winter for temperature control), and a wood-burning stove that heats the home beautifully. The cabin is powered by solar energy with a backup generator, and includes a simple main power switch for easy shut-downs and startups. Solar batteries were replaced in 2018. A 500-gallon cistern (indoors) supplies the home, with two included portable tanks (100- and 350-gallon) used to haul water from Loveland or Estes Park. Water is easily winterized in minutes thanks to a quick-drain system for the pipes (cistern remains full year-round). There's a full bathroom with a shower and a clever back-flush system to conserve water when heating. A 1,000-gallon septic tank was professionally inspected in 2019. Also included is a grandfathered, working outhouse that's well-maintained. All major systems run on propane, including heat and cooking. The leased propane tank is filled roughly once per year—most recently in April. The property is actively maintained for fire safety—brush and pinecones are cleared regularly, and deadfall is removed. Wildlife lovers will appreciate the daily presence of hummingbirds, deer, elk, moose, turkey, marmots, and the occasional bobcat, bear, or mountain lion. This is the perfect blend of rugged mountain living and smart sustainability, with no compromise on comfort. If you're looking for solitude, unmatched natural beauty, and the freedom of off-grid living, this cabin is the one.
Location
State CO
County Larimer
Zoning E
Rooms
Basement Walk-Out Access
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Heating Propane,Radiant Floor
Cooling None
Flooring Concrete,Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven,Refrigerator
Exterior
Roof Type Composition
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Borders National Forest,Fire Mitigation,Mountainous,Secluded,Sloped
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Cistern
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Frame,Log
Schools
Elementary Schools Big Thompson
Middle Schools Walt Clark
High Schools Thompson Valley
School District Thompson R2-J
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Individual
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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