Address
12748 County Road 16 Road, La Jara, CO
Price
$ 489,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#836468
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCONEJOS
- CityLa Jara
- AreaConejos
- Zip81140
- Style
- Year Built2014
- Taxes$ 2304
- Price$ 489,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2677
- Lot Size16.7 Acres
Data Source:
Colorado Real Estate Network (CREN)
Property Description
Price below recent appraised value! Escape to your own private country sanctuary with this ultimate off-grid homestead on 16 scenic acres in La Jara, Colorado. This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom country-style home offers complete independence with a solar power system and septic system, completely freeing you from monthly utility bills. Perfect for farming, livestock, or sustainable living, the expansive and usable acreage comes complete with 40 coveted Manassa Ditch water shares to keep your pastures green and productive. Inside, the generous floor plan boasts a classic country aesthetic, abundant natural light, a large kitchen, and ample space for hosting. Surrounded by breathtaking, unobstructed mountain views in the heart of the San Luis Valley, this rare property seamlessly combines self-sufficiency with agricultural opportunity.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| La Jara K-5 Elementary School | Centauri 6-8 Middle School | Centauri 9-12 High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed $539,000 |
| 7/29/2026 | 10$489,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Wood Stove |
|---|---|
| Roof | Architectural Shingles |
| Fireplaces | Living Room |
| Status | Active |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Year Built | 2014 |
| Subdivision | Other |
| View | Mountains,Valley |
| Stories Count | One Story |
| County | Conejos |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Stick Built |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| FIPS Code | 08021 |
| HOA Y/N | No |
| New Construction Y/N | No |
| Status | Active |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Solar |
| Energy Star Qualified Y/N | No |
| Green Certification Y/N | No |
| HERS Rated Y/N | No |
| LEED for Homes Y/N | No |
| Other Green Cert. Y/N | No |
| Directions | South from Alamosa CO on Hwy 285. West on SH-142. North on County Rd 16. |
| High School | Centauri 9-12 |
| City | La Jara |
| List Price/SqFt | 182.67 |
| Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Elementary School | La Jara K-5 |
| Middle School | Centauri 6-8 |
| Branded Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=K9d6aBa8jNm |
| DOM | 85 |
| PROPERTY DESCRIPTION | Off Grid |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 182.67 |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Wood Stove,Pantry |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Yes |
| Family Room | Yes |
| Flooring | Vinyl |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Beds | 5 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Dining Room | Kitchen/Dining |
| SqFt Source | Appraisal |
| Appliances | Range/Oven |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 16.7 |
| RV Parking | No |
| Siding | Vinyl |
| Fence | Barbed Wire |
| Water Well | Yes |
| Waterfront | No |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Apx. Irrigation Acres | 16.7 |
| Carport | No |
| Exterior Structures | Barn,Metal Building,Shed |
| Irrigation/Water District | 45 Manassa Ditch Shares |
| Water Rights/Irrig. | Yes |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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