255 Fossil View Rd Pitkin, CO 81241
Property details
About 255 Fossil View Rd
This property offers direct access to the National Forest and is located in Hunting Unit 55. Built in 1981, this 4-bedroom cabin is situated on 9.7 acres within Quartz Creek Properties, near Pitkin, Colorado. The property includes two outbuildings: one housing a generator and the other serving as an outhouse and shower house. The outhouse features a 25-year pit, and the shower house has redwood flooring. As part of the subdivision, owners are allotted 150 gallons of water per day from developed springs, including a chlorinated spring in Armstrong Gulch. Additional springs in the area provide water for household use, though not for drinking. The cabin is equipped with a wood cook stove and a gas refrigerator. It comprises two bedrooms on the ground floor and two upstairs, along with a loft area and a balcony on the second floor. The deck wraps around three-quarters of the cabin, offering spectacular views. The property adjoins the National Forest, providing access to riding trails and hunting areas. The mostly flat terrain of the grounds offers ample opportunities for additional structures and recreational activities. Access is straightforward during summer months, while winter access can be achieved via snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or using a snowcat.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet-Partial
- Interior: Wood Stove
- Fireplace: Woodstove, Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- View: Mountain(s), Valley
- Exterior: Shed/Storage,Balcony,Covered Porch, Shed
- Architectural Style: Log, Cabin, Loft
- Heating: Wood, Wood Stove
- List Price: $299,000
- Price/SqFt: $303
- Annual Tax Amount: $533
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Wooded
- Directions: From the turn to Quartz Creek Properties follow Grasshopper Road to the 3 way intersection of Fossil View and Highline Drive. Turn left on Fossil View and continue to the third right. Turn on to driveway with yellow sign that says 251 Fossil View. Stay to the middle -2 driveways and drive out the back of 251's circle drive.
- Year Built: 1981
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 986 SqFt
- Lot Size: 9.77 Acres
- MLS Number: 817985
- Office Name: Apogee Real Estate & Property Management, LLC
- Listing Agent: Merideth McLain
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2016 | Home Sold | $119,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,380 | $533 |
| 2022 | $7,500 | $448 |
| 2021 | $7,720 | $405 |
| 2020 | $8,440 | $468 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Gunnison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
21.8 mi
•1099 N 11th St
4
Avery Parsons Elementary School
Public District KG-5
26.8 mi
•516 E Main St
9
Crested Butte Community School
Public District KG-5
27.8 mi
•818 Red Lady Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
All data from GreatSchools
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,345. Typical income of Pitkin, CO residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Hunting
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NASCAR
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Dillards
Dollar General
Dick's Sporting Goods
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Cracker Barrel
Applebees
Texas Roadhouse
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Cadillac
Subaru
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Frequently asked questions
About 255 Fossil View Rd
The listing price of 255 Fossil View Rd property is $299,000.
The property 255 Fossil View Rd is a house located in Pitkin, Colorado, 81241.
Active Listing: 255 Fossil View Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 255 Fossil View Rd are: Gunnison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Avery Parsons Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Crested Butte Community School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Gunnison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Buena Vista Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Gunnison High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Buena Vista High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Chaffee County High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $533 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 21, 2016 for $119,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 255 Fossil View Rd has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 255 Fossil View Rd is 986 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 255 Fossil View Rd is 1981.
This home is located at 255 Fossil View Rd in Pitkin, CO and zip code 81237. This 986 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 9.77 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.