1315 Ruedi Creek Road Basalt, CO 81621
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,546 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,546 sqft
Price per Sqft $825
MLS Listing ID 190745
Bedrooms 3
Three Quarter Bath 3
Year Built 1984
Annual Tax Amount $7,526
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 9.770 Acres
Acres 9.77
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Aspen Glenwood MLS
Property Description
Set on private acreage bordering the White River National Forest, this property is defined by year-round water, historic craftsmanship, and recreation in every direction.
Ruedi Creek winds through the center of the property, feeding three clear ponds that hold brook trout and reflect the surrounding mountains. Wildlife is constant — elk, deer, fox, and the occasional bear — drawn by the creek, the ponds, and the peaceful seclusion of this hidden valley.
The home itself tells a story: built from mortise-and-tenon timbers reclaimed from a Civil War-era barn, transported from Illinois, and reassembled with care. Its south-facing design captures warmth and light through eleven large windows, providing excellent solar gain and a cozy mountain atmosphere.
A private spring supplies cold potable water year-round — clean, reliable, and free. The shop offers propane heat, concrete floors, and hot/cold water hookups, ready for any hobby, trade, or creative pursuit. Whether you're restoring a truck, building furniture, or just need space to store gear, this is a rare find.
Access is straightforward and solid — an excellent dirt road leads you right to the door. Though it feels worlds away, you're only about 25 minutes from Basalt, with easy access to schools, dining, and the renowned Frying Pan River, known for its Gold Medal trout fishing.
Recreation here is endless:
Fish or paddle on nearby Ruedi Reservoir, snowmobile in winter, or 4x4 over the Continental Divide toward Leadville in the summer. Cut your own firewood on your land, watch the sun rise over the forest, and fall asleep to the sound of running water.
No HOA. No covenants. No compromises.
This is a place for those who crave space, privacy, and connection to the land — where the morning coffee comes with mountain silence and every day holds the promise of adventure.
1315 Ruedi Creek Road isn't just a property — it's freedom, crafted by hand and surrounded by everything that makes Colorado, Colorado.
Location
State CO
County Eagle
Area Basalt
Zoning Rural Residential
Direction Take Frying Pan Road out of Basalt toward Ruedi Reservoir. Just past the reservoir, there is a road that is on the left, Ruedi Creek Road. Take that road to the property. THIS IS A PRIVATE ROAD, PLEASE GO SLOWLY AND RESPECT THE OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS!
Interior
Heating Electric, Baseboard
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Inclusions Ceiling Fan, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Window Coverings
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Parking Features RV Access/Parking
Garage Spaces 4.0
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane
Roof Type Metal
Garage Yes
Building
Sewer Septic
Water Other, Cistern
Architectural Style Other, Split Level, Cabin
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 246901100009
Acceptable Financing New Loan, Cash
Listing Terms New Loan, Cash
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