Ridgway, Colorado — Green Home For Sale

Roomy 3-Bed/3-Bath Timber-Frame and Strawbale Home near Ridgway, CO - Located at approx. 8700 ft. elev.; situated on a 1+ acre lot; gorgeous views of the Sneffels and Cimarron mountain ranges; nearby access to public lands; a great value at $299,000

Listing ID: 19569

• Energy Efficient Home
• GreenBuilt Home
• Straw bale

Property Description

Enjoy the best of SW Colorado living in this energy-efficient timber-frame and strawbale home in the Elk Meadows community near Ridgway, CO. Situated on a 1+ acre lot with great views of the Sneffels and Cimarron mountain ranges, this home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an attached and heated 2-car garage, an open and inviting main living level and build-out options for even more living space. A warm and reliable radiant in-floor heating system adds to this home's comfortable feel and efficiency attributes. Close to public lands access and only minutes away from Ridgway, this wonderful home can be your new year-round residence or your seasonal getaway. Come take a look or request more info soon!!

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Timber-frame and Strawbale infill construction; Southern orientation; in-floor, propane-fueled radiant heat

Neighborhood Description

Elk Meadows (EM), located 15-20 min. south & above Ridgway, CO, is a 1970's subdivision consisting of approx. 110 residential lots - about 75% are improved with homes or cabins. About 2/3 of the improved properties are year-round residents and the others are seasonal residents. EM is located at 8500 - 9000 ft. elev., is surrounded by ranch land and large parcels and is only a few miles from USFS land and wilderness areas. EM has its own spring-fed water system and partial central sewer sys.

Market Area

Ridgway is a former railroad town of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Now, it is a service-oriented community with a population of about 1000 and serving as the Gateway to the San Juan Mountains. Businesses include restaurants, retail shops, artist studios, solar/alternative energy companies, a brewery and a distillery, building trades, groceries, and conventional and alternative medical facilities. There is a beautiful Town Park and bike trails connect Town to the Ridgway State Park.

School District

Ouray County has 2 excellent K-12 school districts - Ouray and Ridgway. Although closer to Ridgway by vehicle, this home is zoned for Ouray Schools. Colorado allows for open enrollment in any school district so, depending on specific class enrollment, students can go to either Ouray or Ridgway schools. More info on Ouray Schools can be found at: http://ouray.k12.co.us/ and for more info on Ridgway Schools, visit their website at: http://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/

Community

Ouray County, CO, with a total pop. of < 5000, is nestled in the San Juan Mountains of SW Colorado. Once a center for mining & agriculture, it is now mostly known as a summer vacation destination, for its Victorian-style buildings and for its 4WD roads, hiking trails, hot springs, ice climbing, mtn. biking, river running, hunting & fishing, local breweries, creative arts districts, excellent schools and many other attributes you would want in a small mountain community.

Home Type or Land

Single Family - Two Story

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain