5540 E Hwy 50 Salida, CO ^$ 1,299,222

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5540 E Hwy 50

Salida, CO, 81201

^$ 1,299,222

Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 2,160

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 8,635

Listed by First Colorado Land Office, Inc.

5540 E Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201 - Image 1

Single Family Home for sale in Salida, CO

for $1,299,222 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 2,160 square foot home was built in 1995 on a lot size of 11.53.

Imagine owning a stellar property that produces income and endless recreational opportunities at its doorstep. Indeed, this secluded mountain retreat is destined to check many of your boxes. It offers 11.5 treed acres bordering BLM land and is currently operating as a high-performing vacation rental. The stunning 3BD/2BA, 2160 sq ft home has * NO * HOA/covenants, has direct access to epic BLM hiking/biking trails like Little Rainbow/Race Track, is outside of city limits and just 5 min. to downtown Salida. This slice of heaven features seamless living spaces, vaulted ceilings and multiple outdoor living areas with panoramic views of Methodist Mountain, S Mountain and the Sangre De Cristos. Outdoor amenities include a SAUNA, 3 decks, 2 horseshoe pits, a fire-pit, paddocks/stable/tack shed/6.5 fenced acres for horses/livestock and massive spaces for stargazing and relaxing among the pinon pines. Interior highlights include a well-appointed kitchen, a walk-in pantry/coffee bar, stainless appliances, high-end finishes, jetted tub and huge mud/laundry room. The home has 3 bedrooms and a spacious sleeping loft while Starlink Internet supports remote work and streaming. The well permit allows for irrigation and 4 livestock (horses/cattle/llamas) yet historic, downtown Salida is an easy 5 min. drive and Monarch Ski Area is 25 min. away. Additionally, the stable/paddocks/tack shed offer storage for all your animals, tools and outdoor gear. The property’s 11.5 acres and 50amp RV hookup make future expansion and/or subdivision possible. This proven STR has stellar 5-star reviews and year-round demand that is driven by its seclusion yet close proximity to downtown, skiing, rafting, biking, fishing and festivals. Offered fully equipped and vacation-rental-ready as a turnkey, income producing opportunity, this property is ideal for 2nd homeowners, investors seeking an existing revenue stream or full-time residents craving a quiet, mountain lifestyle close to Salida’s amenities.

Single Family Active

Price

^$ 1,299,222

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 3,508

Style

Mountain Contemporary

Lot Size

11.53

Year Built

1995

Town/City

Salida

County/Region

Chaffee

MLS | Web ID

2720006

Features

Interior

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s) Eat-in Kitchen Five Piece Bath Kitchen Island Open Floorplan Pantry Primary Suite Sauna Smoke Free Vaulted Ceiling(s) Walk-In Closet(s)

Basement Crawl Space

Flooring Wood

Furnished Y/N Furnished

Total Fireplaces 1

Fireplace Features Living Room

Basement (Y/N) N

Window Features Window Treatments

Above Grade Finished Area 2160

Half Baths 0

1/4 Baths 0

3/4 Baths 0

Laundry Features Sink In Unit Laundry Closet

Total Bedrooms 3

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Main Level Bathrooms 1

Total Baths 2

General

Sewer Septic Tank

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Utilities Electricity Connected Internet Access (Wired) Propane

Possession Negotiable See Remarks

Roof Metal

Appliances Cooktop Dishwasher Dryer Microwave Oven Range Hood Refrigerator Washer Water Softener

Zoning Residential Rural

Garage Spaces 0

Patio/Porch Features Covered Deck Front Porch

Architectural Style Mountain Contemporary

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) Smoke Detector(s)

Construction Materials Frame

Exclusions Personal Items

Pets Allowed Cats OK Dogs OK

Year Built 1995

Electric 110V 220 Volts

View Mountain(s)

Levels Two

Property Subtype Single Family Residence

Tax Year 2024

Ownership Individual

County Chaffee

Property Type Residential

HOA N

Attached Garage N

Subdivision Name None

Facing Direction South

Full Baths 2

Status Active

Directions Shown by appointment only. PLEASE no drive-by traffic. From the intersection of US HWY 50 and CO 291 travel East on US HWY 50 towards Canon City - 0.7 miles. Drive past Big-O-Tires about 100 yards

High School Salida

City Salida

Senior Community Y/N N

High School District Salida R-32

Lot Size Units Acres

Lot Size Square Feet 502246.8

Carport Spaces 0

Listing Terms 1031 Exchange Cash Conventional FHA Jumbo VA Loan

Spa Features Bath

Elementary School Longfellow

Tax Annual Amount 3508

Home Warranty Y/N N

Middle/Junior High School Salida

Structure Type House

Standard Status Active

Occupancy Type Tenant

Middle/Junior School District Salida R-32

Elementary School District Salida R-32

Exterior

Exterior Amenities Balcony Barbecue Fire Pit Gas Grill Private Yard

Vegetation Brush Mixed Natural State Pinon Pines Thinned Wooded Xeriscaping

Fencing Partial

Parking Features Unpaved

Lot Features Borders Public Land Level Many Trees Near Ski Area Secluded Sprinklers In Front Sprinklers In Rear Subdividable

Water Source Private Well

Total Parking 11

Lot Size Area 11.53

Building Area Total 2160

Lot Size Acres 11.53

Road Surface Type Dirt

Road Frontage Type Private Road Shared Drive Year Round

Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road

Horse Y/N Y

Horse Amenities Paddocks Tack Room Well Allows For

Internal Only

Street Number 1 5540

* Excluded Features

List By

First Colorado Land Office, Inc.

Broker

(303) 521-5161

Phone

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Average List Price ^$1,090,987

Percent of Sale Price 16%

About Salida, CO

5,935 Population

10% Since 2002

^$45,967 Median Income

48.07 Median Age

21% Households with Children

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1732374 Elementary School

1732373 Middle School

Salida High School High School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
4/18/2025	$1,299,222		Listed Price

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5540 E Hwy 50, Salida, CO, 81201 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,299,222 with 2,160 sqft and a lot size of 11.53. 5540 E Hwy 50 has 3 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1995. The property's zip code is 81201 which is in Salida, CO

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