12748 County Road 16 Road, La Jara, CO, 81140
About This Home
Price below recent appraised value! Escape to your own private country sanctuary with this ultimate off-grid homestead on 16 scenic acres in La Jara, Colorado. This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom country-style home offers complete independence with a solar power system and septic system, completely freeing you from monthly utility bills. Perfect for farming, livestock, or sustainable living, the expansive and usable acreage comes complete with 40 coveted Manassa Ditch water shares to keep your pastures green and productive. Inside, the generous floor plan boasts a classic country aesthetic, abundant natural light, a large kitchen, and ample space for hosting. Surrounded by breathtaking, unobstructed mountain views in the heart of the San Luis Valley, this rare property seamlessly combines self-sufficiency with agricultural opportunity.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2014
Materials
- Roof: Architectural Shingles
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Stick Built
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Kitchen/Dining
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,677
Heating
- Heating features: Wood Stove
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,677
- Total interior livable area: 2,677 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 598706200049
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Valley
Lot
- Lot size: 16.70 Acres
- Features: Off Grid
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Avalanche
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| Home Insurance * | $225 | $2,700 |
| Property Taxes | $179 | $2,148 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,425 |
| Total | $3,078 | $36,936 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Colorado FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $489,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $539,000 |
| 2019-05-01 | Listing removed | $319,500 |
| 2019-01-03 | Price change | $319,500 |
| 2018-08-20 | Listed for sale | $340,000 |
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