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21 Meadow Lakes Dr, Lyons, Colorado

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Last Updated:04/04/2026

Natural Mountain Living. Lakefront property with passive solar, designed with log, river rock, stone, wood, lots of ambient light.

Healthy HomeNatural HomeSelect Vacant Land

$2,412Annual Property Tax

3,522Square Feet

4 / 3Beds / Baths

40511.00 sqftLot Size

1992Year Built

Listing ID : 17959

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Home was thoughtfully planned to receive the best usage of light for heat, ambiance, relation of home to its\' lakefront site, and usage of the natural materials used in it\'s completion. Owner states home has very low, minimal utility bills. Home has feel of careful blend with natural setting.

Property Description

Designed by Greg Franta, FAIA, Principal Architect and Team Leader for the Rocky Mountain Institute, pioneer of sustainable architecture around the world, specializing in environmentally sound projects. This home has been designed with regard to the movement of light, passive solar, use of natural materials, placement of home with relationship to environment, and kindness of surroundings. Lakefront, with as adjacent lot also for sale, this property will be very private, as the Western-most neighbor is Open Space, never to be built upon. 
Well, there IS a beaver dam...

Neighborhood Description

Located in gated community of homes in Big Elk Meadows, comfortably located near Estes Park Co, Rocky Mountain National Park, thousands of acres of National Forest, Public Lands, and rivers, lakes, hiking, skiing, mt. biking, horseback riding.

Market Area

Estes Park is a small mountain community boardering Rocky Mountain National Park. This small town is full of recreational, historic, and cultural opportunities. Big elk Meadows is a private gated community of like-minded home owners who love privacy, their own lakes and streams, horse pasture, tennis, canoeing, clubhouse, etc. There are elk, mule deer, beaver, geese, turkey, lynx,and the occaisional bear.

School District

Estes Park

Community

Big Elk Meadows

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Area	no
Industry in Area	no
Air Pollution in Area	no
Pesticide Free	yes
Fragrance Free	yes
Cleaned with Green Products	yes

Interior Environment

Heating System	Forced Air - Heat Pump Solar - Passive Wood Stove
Cooling System	Passive Cooling
Ventilation System	Other
Whole House Filtration	HEPA filtration
Whole House Vacuum	no

Energy & Water

Water System	Well
Wastewater System	Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish	Shingles - Wood Wood
Interior Finish	Earthen Plaster Wood - Solid
Interior Paint	Livos Other
Floor Material	Carpet Wood - Solid
Roof Material	Other
Window Material	Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material	Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carport	no
Garage Type	attached

Property Website

Website: http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=774201

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$543,200

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$3,397.75

Listing ID : 17959