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1870 County Road 135, Hesperus, CO, 81326

1beds
1baths
1,048sqft
$525,000
$501price/sqft
$3,028/moest. monthly cost
$121,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own an affordable 40-acre Colorado homestead and off-grid retreat in Hesperus with mountain views, animal setups, detached shop, root cellar, and endless potential for self-sufficient country living. This unique Southwest Colorado property offers the freedom and flexibility buyers are increasingly searching for with no HOA, no covenants, usable acreage, and room for horses, livestock, gardens, RVs, trailers, equipment, and future expansion. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence, hobby farm, hunting property, recreational getaway, or future dream home site, this versatile setup delivers incredible value at an increasingly hard-to-find price point. The charming home has been successfully full-time occupied and offers a warm, functional living space surrounded by peaceful Colorado scenery and wide-open skies. Existing animal setups and fenced areas make the property ideal for horses, goats, chickens, and other livestock, while the large detached shop with concrete floors offers excellent space for workshop use, mechanics, storage, tools, toys, tractors, side-by-sides, outdoor gear, or equipment. The root cellar adds both charm and practical food storage capability for gardening and sustainable living. For additional buyer convenience and value, the property is also receiving a newly updated septic system. The expansive acreage provides privacy, usable terrain, and room to expand with the option to potentially build an additional home site closer to the main road while continuing to utilize the existing improvements. Enjoy easy year-round access while still feeling tucked away in your own private Colorado retreat, all within convenient driving distance to Durango, Farmington, skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV trails, and public land access. The property has already been pre-inspected, offering additional transparency and confidence for buyers. Opportunities like this with 40 acres, animal infrastructure, detached shop space, usable acreage, and no restrictions are becoming increasingly rare in the Hesperus and Southwest Colorado market.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
10
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Escalante Middle SchoolGrades 6-818.7 mi
9/10
Durango High SchoolGrades 9-1221.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1987

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Stick Built

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

  • Heating features: Solar

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,048
  • Total interior livable area: 1,048 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 594528100292
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning description: Residential Single Family

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Horses can be raised: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 40 Acres
  • Features: Off Grid

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6

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

  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Avalanche
    AvalancheModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Wildfire
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Avalanche
Drought
Earthquake
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Colorado Counties

Fire
Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,654$31,848
Home Insurance *$70$840
Property Taxes $118$1,416
Electricity $186$2,232
Total$3,028$36,336
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$103,817/yr
40% on housing$90,840/yr
45% on housing$80,746/yr

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How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 13.4%
13.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.7%
3.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$501This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 81326$293
La Plata County$490

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 81326$448
La Plata County$436

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-21Listed for sale$525,000
2026-01-31Listing removed$525,000
2025-11-14Contingent$525,000
2025-11-07Listed for sale$525,000
2023-05-15Sold$305,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAshley Blackmore
BrokerageBlackmore Group

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