12615 County Road 43 Drake, CO 80515

4 Bed
3 Bath
4,044 SqFt


$1,199,000
$296 /SqFt
For Sale
IRES MLS# 1056859

Single Family Home built in 1972 with a 35 Acre lot

Open House Sun 5/31 from 12-2pm. Seller willing to sell or trade. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mtns near Loveland & Fort Collins, frequently voted among the best places to live & retire, this stunning 35-acre property offers open land, no HOA, no Metro Tax, & breathtaking mountain views just 20 minutes to Estes Park & 25 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy nature, hunt on your own land, or stroll out your front door to fish, hike, climb, & bike. CUSTOM HOME W/ 2,160 SQ FT RV GARAGE/SHOP, 1,393 SQ FT FINISHED LOFT & 644 SQ FT ATTACHED GARAGE. A true standout feature, this versatile outbuilding offers incredible potential for storage, hobby space, workshop use, business operations, or future income opportunity. With upgrades, the loft could provide supplemental rental income or live/work flexibility, making this property especially attractive to investors or buyers seeking mortgage-offset potential. Enter a spacious foyer w/ hardwood floors, colonial doors, new trim, double pane windows, fresh paint, updated electric & plumbing, & new light fixtures. Family room w/moss rock electric fireplace captures incredible views while the remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, large center island, breakfast bar, pantry, abundant cabinets, & stainless steel appliances. Large dining area flows to the primary suite w/ private bath, quartz countertops, floor-to-ceiling tile shower, & full-length walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 & 3 offer cedar-lined closets, remodeled guest bath, & staircase w/ iron railing to lower level. Lower level includes wood-burning fireplace, bdrm 4 ideal for office or gym, laundry, & remodeled 3/4 bath. Mechanical highlights include Starlink internet, owned solar, backup generator, well & reserve tank, Steffes heat, water softener & filtration. Outdoor amenities include rock outcroppings, wildlife, fenced area, pergola, patios, wrap-around deck, fire-pit & hot tub. Property borders National Forest w/private access.


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General Features

Type Cabin, Contemporary/Modern
Style Bi-Level,2 Story,Raised Ranch
Baths 1 Full2 3/4
Acreage 35 Acres
Lot Size 1,524,600 SqFt
Zoning O
Total 4,044 SqFt ($296/SF)
Finished 4,044 SqFt ($296/SF)
Basement Full Basement, 90%+ Finished Basement, Walk-out Basement
Garage 10 Space(s)
Garage Type Attached
Year Built 1972
New Construction No
Construction Wood/Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Baseboard Heat, Zoned Heat, 2 or more Heat Sources
Roof Composition Roof

Taxes & Fees

Taxes $4,735
Tax Year 2025
Metro District No

Schools

School District Thompson R2-J
Elementary Big Thompson
Middle/Jr High Clark (Walt)
Senior High Thompson Valley

Rooms

Primary Bedroom 10 x 14 (Main Floor)
Bedroom 2 12 x 14 (Main Floor)
Bedroom 3 10 x 14 (Main Floor)
Bedroom 4 13 x 13 (Lower Level)
Kitchen 11 x 14 (Main Floor)
Living Room 15 x 22 (Main Floor)
Dining Room 10 x 13 (Main Floor)
Laundry Room 12 x 13 (Lower Level)
Family Room 15 x 22 (Lower Level)
Note: All room dimensions, including square footage data, are approximate and must be verified by the buyer.

Outdoor Features

Storage Buildings, Patio, Deck, Hot Tub Included, RV/Boat Parking, >8' Garage Door, Heated Garage, Oversized Garage, Tandem Garage

Lot Features

Wooded Lot, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous Trees, Rolling Lot, Sloping Lot, Steep Lot, Rock Out-Croppings, Abuts Private Open Space, House Faces South, House/Lot Faces SE, Unincorporated, River Access

Design Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Separate Dining Room, Open Floor Plan, Workshop, Pantry, Wood Windows, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Skylights, Wood Floors, Kitchen Island, 6-Panel Doors, 9ft+ Ceilings

Green Features

Solar Hot Water Heating

Livestock Features

Horse(s) Allowed, Zoning Appropriate for 4+ Horses

Inclusions

Electric Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer, Microwave, Freezer, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener Owned, Disposal, Smoke Alarm(s)

Neighborhood

Fireplace

2+ Fireplaces, Gas Fireplace, Gas Logs Included, Living Room Fireplace, Family/Recreation Room Fireplace, Great Room Fireplace, Basement Fireplace

Listing Agent

CJ Sefcovic

CJ Sefcovic

(719) 214-3442


Co-Listed by

John Simmons

John Simmons

(970) 481-1250

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Listing Office

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

(970) 225-5152

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Co-Listing Office

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

C3 Real Estate Solutions, LLC

(970) 225-5152

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https://www.c3realestatesolutions.com

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