Tucked among the aspens and evergreens on approximately 0.70 acres, this peaceful Idaho Springs mountain home offers a private wooded setting, flexible living spaces, incredible storage, and the Colorado mountain lifestyle just a short drive from Denver. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, two dedicated workspaces, and a large tandem Quonset hut, the property offers a unique combination of character, functionality, and room for all of your mountain adventures.
Step inside to vaulted ceilings, warm natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace that creates an inviting main living area made for quiet mornings, crisp evenings, and life in the mountains. A study/flex room, separate office nook, and generous laundry and storage area provide flexible spaces to work, relax, dine, and entertain. A newer roof and newer appliances add additional value and convenience for the next owner, and a new septic system is planned for installation.
Outside, enjoy a peaceful wooded setting with room to breathe and a large tandem Quonset hut offering exceptional flexibility for vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, outdoor gear, tools, a workshop, or additional storage. The surrounding neighborhood offers a true mountain community feel, with nearby walking areas, Jeep trails, and scenic surroundings to enjoy right from home.
Just minutes from downtown Idaho Springs, Indian Hot Springs, Echo Mountain, and the newly opened Mighty Argo Cable Car, this location puts hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, rafting, scenic gondola rides, local restaurants, breweries, and mountain-town charm within easy reach.
Whether you're looking for a full-time mountain home or a peaceful weekend escape, this property offers the flexibility, storage, setting, and access to enjoy everything Colorado mountain living has to offer. A storybook mountain setting, ready to welcome its next owner home.
Property Details
- Interior
- Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Heating
- Electric, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1.75
- Full Baths
- 1
- 3/4 Baths
- 1
- Lot Features
- Sloped
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Sloped
- Exterior Features
- Fire Pit, Private Yard
- Exterior Materials
- Fire Pit, Private Yard
- Acres
- 0.7
- Square Feet
- 1133
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 30492.0
- Parking Features
- Driveway-Gravel
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Style
- Bungalow, Chalet, Cottage
- Year Built
- 1961
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Electricity Connected, Propane
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Subdivision
- Blue Valley Acres
- School District
- Clear Creek RE-1
- Elementary School
- Carlson
- Middle School
- Clear Creek
- High School
- Clear Creek
- County
- CLEAR CREEK
- Region
- Idaho Springs
- Zoning
- MR-1
Location
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026 10:57 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listing Office: Guide Real Estate
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