70 houses for sale in Cotopaxi

River Place Retreat is a rare, fully furnished riverfront property set along the Arkansas River in Howard, just downriver from Salida. With over 250 feet of private frontage, it offers direct access to Gold Medal fly fishing and renowned rafting, creating an exceptional setting that is increasingly hard to find. Designed for flexibility, the property includes five villas accommodating up to 32 guests, making it well-suited for a variety of uses—whether as a private family compound, a legacy retreat, or an income-producing property with strong short-term rental potential. An owner can comfortably live onsite while maintaining privacy and utilizing the remaining units as desired. The setting is the true highlight—peaceful, scenic, and grounded in nature, with the sound of the river, expansive mountain views, and easy access to nearby Salida. Each unit is fully furnished with kitchens, linens, and essentials, allowing for immediate enjoyment or a seamless transition for future use. A cent

Watch the sun and moon rise, drift across the sky, and set through expansive picture windows that frame the surrounding wilderness. On new moon nights, step onto the deck and take in a dazzling canopy of stars and the night sky here is unspoiled and breathtaking. Nestled in the mountains, this peaceful retreat invites you to reconnect with nature in comfort and style. A brand-new roof adds to the home's value and long-term durability, making it ready for you to move in with confidence. Inside, warm passive solar design and three wood-burning stoves create a cozy atmosphere year-round. Tongue-and-groove aspen ceilings and walls pair beautifully with wide-plank oak floors, adding rustic charm and timeless appeal. This beautifully remodeled home features two spacious living areas with panoramic views and natural light. The central kitchen and dining space offer tile flooring, updated appliances, and easy flow for entertaining. Downstairs are two bedrooms, while the upstairs is home to a s

Set on 9.29 acres with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this distinctive property offers durability, versatility, and exceptional mountain living. Built with steel framing for enhanced strength and resilience, the 3-bedroom, 4-bath home provides a flexible layout suited to a variety of needs. The main level features a bright, open design with a full kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The fully finished walkout basement adds a third bedroom, an additional bathroom, and a wet bar with extended living that can be used as additional separate living space. Enjoy panoramic alpine views from two covered decks, perfect for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Valuable senior and junior water rights provide reliable supplemental irrigation for summer use and livestock support. The fully fenced acreage is well-suited for horses or agricultural use, with irrigated pastures supplied by augmented water. A substantial barn is ready for livestock, while a designated garden area sup

Now offered at a newly reduced price, this exceptional log home delivers over 4,000 square feet of flexible living space on 1.64 level acres just 15 minutes from Salida. With no HOA, no covenants, and a layout rarely found in today's market, this property offers outstanding value for buyers seeking space, versatility, and Colorado mountain character. The main level features a spacious primary suite, a second bedroom, and an attached private living area that functions like an in law suite. Complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and separate entrance, while connected through a shared laundry area, this space is ideal for extended family, guests, or flexible living arrangements. Classic log construction, exposed beams, and soaring tongue and groove ceilings create the warm mountain atmosphere buyers expect, while large windows fill the home with natural light and showcase surrounding views. The updated kitchen features light cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and a center island that

Set on 49.8 acres of pristine land, this inviting four-bedroom, three-bathroom log home offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. A dedicated office provides an ideal work-from-home space, complete with its own deck access and generous storage. The spacious primary suite features two walk-in closets and a private entrance to the deck, where you can take in sweeping, nearly 190-degree views of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The main living area is designed to impress, showcasing soaring vaulted ceilings, a stunning rock fireplace, and expansive windows that capture both the surrounding landscape and brilliant night skies. The lower level offers a warm and welcoming secondary living space with an additional fireplace, two well-appointed bedrooms, a large utility room, and direct access to the heated two-car garage. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully situated, this home truly captures the essence of mountain living. See Virtual Tour here

You have found your private oasis, a 5/3/2 log sided home nested in the trees on 5+ acres as a brick walkway leads you to a 13 x 9 wood deck entering into the ceramic tiled foyer. Living room wood burning custom built fireplace comes with a remote to control the temperature on cozy, winter evenings. Kitchen offers, island, gas cooking, huge pantry, counter bar, cabinets galore, desk area, and walks out to wood deck with heated ramp. Basement entry is custom barn doors and the very spacious family room has a pellet stove, dry bar, and lots of storage. This home brings in a lot of natural light. All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans, as are the family and living rooms. Lvt floors are in all baths, kitchen, dining room, and laundry room. The bedrooms, living and family rooms are carpeted. Scenic landscape and beautiful mountain views with secluded acreage draws you here to this property. But it is the huge shop described below plus the other improvements listed too that make you wan

You have found your private oasis, a 5/3/2 log sided home nested in the trees on 5+ acres as a brick walkway leads you to a 13 x 9 wood deck entering into the ceramic tiled foyer. Living room wood burning custom built fireplace comes with a remote to control the temperature on cozy, winter evenings. Kitchen offers, island, gas cooking, huge pantry, counter bar, cabinets galore, desk area, and walks out to wood deck with heated ramp. Basement entry is custom barn doors and the very spacious family room has a pellet stove, dry bar, and lots of storage. This home brings in a lot of natural light. All bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans, as are the family and living rooms. Lvt floors are in all baths, kitchen, dining room, and laundry room. The bedrooms, living and family rooms are carpeted. Scenic landscape and beautiful mountain views with secluded acreage draws you here to this property. But it is the huge shop described below plus the other improvements listed too that make you wan

HUGE Sangre de Cristo range views. Set on 2.54 acres in the wide-open landscape of Florida-Colorado Acres, this 2018-built log-style home offers space, HUGE views, and flexibility with no HOA and no covenants. The 1,008 sq ft single-level layout features 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, designed for easy living and low maintenance. The interior has been freshly painted, enhancing the bright, open feel created by vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. Ceramic tile floors, a wood-burning stove, and a functional eat-in kitchen with tile countertops and modern appliances complete the main living space. Both bedrooms are generously sized, and the primary bath includes a double vanity and walk-in shower. Recent upgrades include new shower doors, new carpet, new blinds, new propane heating system and fresh exterior stain, adding comfort, efficiency, and long-term durability. Step outside onto the composite deck and take in 360-degree mountain views across the surrounding meadow. The level 2

Stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountain views set the stage for this 5.23-acre property with major infrastructure already in place. This 1-bedroom home with loft includes an installed solar system and is fully wired for optional grid connection. Inside features luxury vinyl flooring, knotty alder soft-close cabinetry, and a thermostat-controlled propane pellet stove. A framed 10'W x 8'H header in the utility room offers potential for a future single-car garage conversion. The 32x56 concrete shop/barn is a standout, featuring a 120,000 BTU radiant Fenwall Heater-Heatstar, plus a 20x24 workshop/storage area and 16x32 horse space. Insulated with R21 batt and R38 blown insulation for year-round use. Solar system includes a 48V setup with 9 (300W) panels, 3000W inverter, and five 100-amp lithium batteries (new Nov 2025). Well, septic, and solar already in place-ideal for off-grid living or future customization. All outlets and lights recently installed by seller

The Quiet Between the Pines. There's a stillness that lives here. The kind that only 35 acres of whispering pines and open sky can hold. A place where time breathes differently. Where morning light slips through tall windows and lands soft across the tile floors. Where coffee tastes richer and the world feels far, far away. This isn't a home that shouts for attention. It hums. Steady and sure. Warm stucco walls, a metal roof that sings in the rain, and floors that carry the gentle heat of radiant coils beneath your feet. The great room rises in light and timber, opening to a deck that faces the quiet majesty of Pikes Peak and the Wet Mountains. Downstairs, a walkout sanctuary offers space to gather or rest, flowing naturally to flagstone, forest, and sky. A greenhouse, detached workshop, and wild earth complete the rhythm of life here. Welcome home. Where the world quiets, and you finally hear yourself again

Luxury Custom Log Home on 5+ Acres with 40x60 Shop Experience the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern luxury in this stunning 3,700 sq ft custom-built log home nestled on over 5 private treed acres bordering 600+ acres of state land. Featuring breathtaking mountain views, premium finishes, and exceptional amenities, this Colorado mountain retreat offers privacy, comfort, and functionality. Property Features: 3,700 Sq Ft luxury log home/ 40’ x 60’ shop perfect for RVs, equipment, hobbies, or storage 2-car attached garage Owned 10k solar system for energy efficiency and lower utility costs Secluded acreage with abundant wildlife and outdoor recreation nearby Gourmet Kitchen & Living SpacesSpacious chef’s kitchen with: Dual gas & electric cooktops Double ovens Warming drawer Two full-size refrigerator/freezers Large pantry Beautiful maple hardwood floors, ceramic tile, and plush carpet Cozy wood-burning fireplace plus double-view gas fireplace Luxurious Primary Suite Oversized 23’

Welcome to an extraordinary 411-acre sanctuary in Cotopaxi, Colorado—set amidst sweeping, unobstructed views and surrounded by the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Conceived, designed, and built as the personal residence of a renowned architect, this one-of-a-kind estate is a masterwork of intentional living, where refined design, self-sufficiency, and natural beauty converge. The 3,210-square-foot main residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship, offering 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, radiant in-floor heating, and two fireplaces convertible between gas and wood. Hand-laid New Mexico sandstone and artisan plaster walls create a timeless elegance that blends seamlessly with the landscape, while the chef’s kitchen features a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a built-in Kohler steamer pot-filler—ideal for both entertaining and everyday luxury. Designed for independence, the estate is powered by solar and wind energy with a backup generator. A

DIY Mountain Sanctuary on 36.1 Acres. Mountain Sanctuary on 36.1 subdividable acres with unmatched Sangre de Cristo views! This unique home offers two bedrooms, one full and one 3/4 bath, and an abundance of artistic character throughout. Features include cathedral ceilings, custom built-ins, and an expansive front sitting area ideal for entertaining, a home gym, or office space. You'll also find a mudroom. Pantry, and unfinished additions awaiting your vision. Outside, the land is rich with towering Ponderosa, Pinon, and Juniper, and includes a small greenhouse, artistic adobe wall, fire pit with seating area, two detached garages, a one-car attached garage, metal carport/tractor storage, and a lean-to with three horse stalls. This is a dream setting for creatives, equestrians, or investors with potential to subdivide into 5-acre parcels. Whether you finish the addition or embrace the home's rustic soul, you're investing in views, space, and freedom. Sold as-is, where-is, seller will

3-Bedroom Home on 2.5 Acres – Glen Vista. Tucked away among the trees, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on 2.5 usable acres in the Glen Vista community. With an open floor plan and plenty of natural light, the layout is designed for comfortable living. Outside, you’ll find a workshop with electric, a fenced dog run area, and plenty of space to bring your horses and chickens. The property offers excellent year-round access, located less than half a mile off Copper Gulch on well-maintained roads. Though it could use a little work, this home represents a great value and an opportunity to build equity in a desirable rural setting. Ask about water augmentation options to make the most of your land use. With mature trees for privacy, usable ground for projects or livestock, and a tucked-away feel, it’s an inviting place to settle in. Set in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley of Southern Colorado, outdoor adventure is all around you. Enjoy gold medal fishing, world-class rafting, ATV trai

This captivating off-grid, green oasis near Villa Grove, CO. Feels remote and is just minutes from the highway, offering absolute serenity, incomparable vistas, and a 35-minute drive to all of the amenities of Salida, CO. A historical hub of Sangre de Cristo hang gliding fly-ins, this custom home blends Asian-influenced simplicity with undeniable elegance. A circular drive invites you into an artisanal threshold, a distinctive gate that gently hints at the architectural treasures contained within. Pass through this portal and enter a sun-drenched secret garden, a paved courtyard perfect for perennials, herbs, and a slow morning breakfast or coffee. Inside, a palette of granite, tile, stone, and artisan woods evokes a sophisticated, spiritual energy that both delights and soothes the soul. Seamless living and gourmet kitchen areas feature a stone fireplace and granite island, creating an inviting ambiance for intimate meals or gatherings of twenty. Natural light streams in through high

An 1870's restored barn on 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage. This unique real estate opportunity is a combined feature of architecture, luxury, & rustic mountain comfort. The gated property is a spacious 8.72 acres that drops you down to the home strategically built into the side of the hill. Traditional'banked barn' designs like this were classically 2 story structures utilized for efficient agriculture with entries on separate levels. Converting the historic lumber & frame into a high end residence worked perfectly with the layout of the lot & proximity to the river. When you walk into the front door, you immediately understand the craftsmanship & care that went into the original construction, then into the restoration onto this site. The beams & posts are beautifully aged dense oak, the entire floor is covered in wide plank Douglas Fir, & every inch is custom or salvaged. Most of the main living area is open with only a few posts for support. An impressive 33 foot tall stone fi

Life Between the Trees. There's something about arriving here that feels different right away. Set on 2 wooded acres inside gated Spread Eagle Springs, this handcrafted log home sits quietly among the pines where mornings begin slower and evenings tend to last a little longer. The covered front porch-with its porch swing waiting-feels like the kind of place you'll end up more often than you planned. Inside, soaring beams and warm wood surround the main living space while natural light moves gently through the home from every direction. Just beyond, the window-lined sunroom with a Vermont Castings wood stove becomes its own retreat in every season-coffee at sunrise, snowfall in winter, and long quiet afternoons wrapped in forest views. With a private main-level primary suite, loft retreat above, and walk-out lower level with wet bar and guest space below, the layout creates room to gather and room to breathe. Wraparound decking, a detached 3-car garage, community water, year-round acces

7035908 1- COUNTY ROAD 45, SALIDA, CO An 1870s restored barn on 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage. This unique real estate opportunity is a combined feature of architecture, luxury, & rustic mountain comfort. The gated property is a spacious 8.72 acres that drops you down to the home strategically built into the side of the hill. Traditional'banked barn' designs like this were classically 2 story structures utilized for efficient agriculture with entries on separate levels. Converting the historic lumber & frame into a high end residence worked perfectly with the layout of the lot & proximity to the river. When you walk into the front door, you immediately understand the craftsmanship & care that went into the original construction, then into the restoration onto this site. The beams & posts are beautifully aged dense oak, the entire floor is covered in wide plank Douglas Fir, & every inch is custom or salvaged. Most of the main living area is open with only a few posts for support

A 10 gallon well provides ample water for livestock and a family on this beautiful land in Cotopaxi, CO with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The 2-bedroom 2 bath home is a generous 1500 sq ft. With upgrade such as a front porch swing, large open floor plan with laminate wood like floors, tile kitchen countertops, separate laundry room with access to the fenced back yard. Close by is a 6 stall metal barn with hay storage and 2 separate insulated storage sheds. The 35.28 acres is fenced and crossed fenced and consists of rolling hills, open meadows interspersed with pinon, old growth Ponderosa trees and rock outcroppings

Your Private Mountain Sanctuary Awaits! Discover unparalleled privacy & breathtaking natural beauty on this magnificent 40 acre mountain retreat in Cotopaxi! Nestled amidst the Wet Mountains at the foot of the majestic Sangre de Cristo Peaks, this fully fenced paradise offers stunning panoramic views that will captivate your senses & soothe your soul. Not only is the location ideal, the property is adjacent to 1,000's of acres of public lands for unbelievable hunting, hiking & exploration opportunities. At its heart lies a charming ranch style 2 BD, 2.5 BA home with an oversized 3 car garage, providing comfortable living in a spectacular setting. The home & property are truly for those looking for a selfsufficient dream mountain ranch. Home features owned solar with brand new lithium batteries, propane heating & wood burning stove for off-grid ease of living with an emergency generator for peace of mind. Raised decking off the primary bedroom of the home to sit out & enjoy your privacy