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$1,690,000

686 County Road 297 Wetmore, CO 81253

5 beds
3 full
78.6 acres
House

Property details

About 686 County Road 297

An opportunity to own an estate with a custom-built home on over 78 acres with irrigated pastures. Located at the foothills of the Wet Mountains offering amazing views. This home offers guest quarters within the main house. The primary home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living room has beautiful woodwork, vaulted ceilings, and large windows to let the sunshine in. The massive kitchen with custom cabinets has a breakfast nook, dining room and an island making this a great area to gather with friends and family! There is a large sunroom just off the kitchen that adds additional space to gather or relax with a cup of coffee and watch the sunrise. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms one that can be split to add a library, craft room or additional storage. There is a kitchenette with a dining nook for those late-night snacks. A large family room provides a large space for game nights, movies or an exercise room. The guest quarters have its own entry from both the front yard and the laundry/mudroom. You'll enter into another large kitchen with custom cabinets, island and dining area. Your guests will enjoy their own living room, bedroom and full bath. Outside is a garden area, large shade trees. The main barn/shop is insulated and heated with 3772 sq feet of space. A tack room also heated can be used as a bunk house. Covered corrals, a storage room and a large garage on the back of the barn. The additional Garage with attached stables offers over 6000 sq ft of space. The garage is 40X60 and heated. The attached stables are 40X100 with multiple stalls. The 78.58 acres are fenced and cross fenced with grass and alfalfa, the last cutting produced 350 bales of grass and 590 bales of alfalfa. Water rights off the Hardscrabble creek provide irrigation as well as the retention pond. Excellent location just 15 minutes from Florence (the antique capital), 30 minutes to Pueble and a beautiful 30 minute drive through the mountains to Westcliffe.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Propane, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Lot size78.58 Acres
Year built2023
ParkingDetached
MLS #7409826
ViewMountain(s)

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: Detached
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Propane, Radiant
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $1,690,000
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,396
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level, Meadow
  • Year Built: 2023
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 78.58 Acres
  • MLS Number: 7409826
  • MLS Name: RoyalGorge
  • Office Name: Reeves Real Estate Llc
  • Office Phone: (719) 275-8100
  • Listing Agent: Katharine B. Wiltfong

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 22, 2021
Home Sold
$750,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$102,620$1,396
2022$29,210$1,396
2021$29,210$1,456

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Fremont Elementary School

Public District KG-5

10.2 mi

500 W 5th St

4

Penrose Elementary School

Public District KG-5

11.8 mi

100 Illinois St

7

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Public District PK-5

14.9 mi

1266 West Oro Grande Drive

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 $52,465. The majority of Wetmore, CO residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

31%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

31%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
53%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ApplebeesApplebees
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • GMCGMC

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 686 County Road 297

The listing price of 686 County Road 297 property is $1,690,000.

The property 686 County Road 297 is a house located in Wetmore, Colorado, 81253.

Active Listing: 686 County Road 297 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 686 County Road 297 are: Fremont Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Penrose Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cedar Ridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Canon City Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sky View Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Fremont High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Canon City High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pueblo West High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,396 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 22, 2021 for $750,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 686 County Road 297 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The year of construction for 686 County Road 297 is 2023.

This home is located at 686 County Road 297 in Wetmore, CO and zip code 81253. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,690,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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