48621 Peak to Peak Highway, Ward, CO 80481 (MLS # IR1061184)

Price $1,500,000
Status Active
Beds 1
Baths 1 Bath
Home size 726 sqft
Lot Size 84.84 ac
Days on Market 1
Some properties are rare. Others are unforgettable. This 84.84-acre wilderness retreat is both. Bordering the Indian Peaks Wilderness, this extraordinary property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a private sanctuary in one of Colorado's most protected & scenic landscapes. Whether you envision building a legacy mountain estate overlooking the meadow & surrounding peaks or embracing a simpler off-grid lifestyle, the possibilities are exceptional. Listing agent must accompany showings. Perched atop a rocky knoll overlooking a pristine alpine meadow, the existing cabin enjoys sweeping views of the Continental Divide, with Mount Audubon serving as the breathtaking centerpiece of the valley, alongside Sawtooth Mountain, Pawnee Peak, and numerous surrounding summits. Originally built in 1974 and extensively remodeled in 2021, the cabin features one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen with breakfast nook, a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, & expansive windows framing the mountain landscape. Modern off-grid infrastructure includes a high-producing well, two-bedroom septic system, 3.15 kW solar array, 9.4 kWh lithium battery storage, generator backup capability, on-demand hot water, new windows, & new siding. More than 600 square feet of new decking, including a gathering area with built-in bench seating, provides the perfect setting to relax, entertain, and enjoy panoramic views. Bordering two National Forests and two Wilderness Areas, the property creates a continuous 400,000-acre backyard of protected mountains, forests, and alpine basins to explore and enjoy. A nearly 1,000-acre conservation easement preserves the surrounding basin, ensuring lasting privacy, protected views, and abundant wildlife. Moose, elk, deer, bear, & other native species are frequent visitors. Located along Colorado's Peak to Peak Scenic Byway between Central City and Estes Park, this is a rare opportunity to own an irreplaceable piece of Colorado wilderness heritage.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 6/6/2026 Tract none
Year Built 1974 County Boulder

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Gold Hill
Jr. High School Nederland Middle/Sr
High School Nederland Middle/Sr

Additional Details

APPLIANCES Oven, Refrigerator
BASEMENT None
CONSTRUCTION Frame
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Propane
INTERIOR Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
LOT 84.84 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Level, Meadow, Rock Outcropping, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 1
SUBDIVISION none
TAXES 1917
UTILITIES Electricity Available
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Mountain(s)
WATER Private, Well
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Stream

Location

 

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