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#5159751, Robert Wylie, Listing office: ROBERT WYLIE REALTY
#1817957·
Listing office: Pinon Real Estate Group LLC·
Listing agent: Kym Mellsop·
Listing office phone: 719-539-0200
$550,000 List price
689 County Road 4 Howard, CO 81233
$6,531
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,057 sqft
2.3 acres
$267 / sqft
House
Property details
About 689 County Road 4
Charming farmhouse on 2.26 acres in Howard. Recently updated with new plumbing all the way from the well, new kitchen, new flooring, paint and drywall in 2025. New metal roof 2021, septic system replaced in 2016 and a 1620 square foot two-story workshop built in 2007. The home features a welcoming covered porch for morning sun and afternoon shade, leading into an entryway and a main level with two living areas, bright open kitchen, full bathroom and one bedroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, one non-conforming with egress but no closet, and a half bath. The two-level workshop is ideal for artists, craftspeople, contractors, toy collectors and potentially conversion to an ADU. A small year-round creek flows through the property providing a lush and shaded spot for shelter from summer heat. The well allows for watering of up to an acre of ground, and there is also a fenced garden area, outdoor pizza and bread oven, and chicken coop. No HOA. Easy year round access, 15 minutes to Salida, 5 minutes to the Arkansas River.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Pellet Stove
StatusActive
Size2,057 sqft
Lot size2.26 Acres
Year built1909
ParkingUnpaved
MLS #1817957
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Unpaved
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
- Heating: Forced Air, Pellet Stove
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $550,000
- Price/SqFt: $267
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,053
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hwy 50 east from Salida to CR 4. right on CR 4 (Howard Creek Rd) to property address and sign.
- Year Built: 1909
- Living Area: 2,057 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2.26 Acres
- MLS Number: 1817957
- MLS Name: RECOLORADO
- Office Name: Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
- Office Phone: (719) 539-0200
- Listing Agent: Kym Mellsop
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2006 | Home Sold | $163,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,865 | $1,053 |
| 2022 | $22,112 | $1,060 |
| 2021 | $22,749 | $1,079 |
| 2020 | $18,048 | $845 |
| 2019 | $18,048 | $843 |
| 2018 | $16,324 | $766 |
| 2017 | $16,324 | $652 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Longfellow Elementary School
Public District KG-4
10.5 mi
•425 W 7th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $39,943. Typical income of Howard, CO residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
46%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
53%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Hunting
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
News/Talk/Information
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 689 County Road 4
The listing price of 689 County Road 4 property is $550,000.
The property 689 County Road 4 is a house located in Howard, Colorado, 81233.
Active Listing: 689 County Road 4 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 689 County Road 4 are: Longfellow Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Salida Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Custer County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cotopaxi Junior-Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Salida High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Horizons Exploratory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,053 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 7, 2006 for $163,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 689 County Road 4 has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 689 County Road 4 is 2,057 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 689 County Road 4 is 1909.
This home is located at 689 County Road 4 in Howard, CO and zip code 81233. This 2,057 square foot home, which was built in 1909, sits on a 2.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $550,000.
The number of listings in Howard, CO increased by 100% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $650,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 80 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.