Escape from the pace of modern life while holding onto its creature comforts in this idyllic cabin on U.S. Forest Service land. Cozy and rustic, set in the forest bordering Rocky Mountain National Park, it offers hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing year-round. Relax on the flagstone covered porch and listen to Horse Creek below. Build a campfire in the fire ring out front for storytelling or marshmallows. Inside the fully furnished cabin, stay warm with two propane heaters or fire up the wood-burning stove. A tankless hot-water heater supplies both the kitchen (with refrigerator, small gas stove, microwave) and bathroom (with toilet, shower, vanity). If you really must do some work, you can power up your laptop with WiFi connectivity via the satellite dish out back. Get away on horseback for trail rides offered by Meeker Park livery a scant mile away or mountain bike or hike the miles of trails directly from the cabin. The Old Gallery community center (~3 miles away) hosts regular potlucks, concerts, movies, readings and is open to all. Meeker Park Lodge a half-mile off operates a laundry and country store and holds square dances periodically. Whether seeking a reclusive getaway or mountain activities, this cabin nourishes the soul. Occupancy is granted by the USFS via a Special Use Permit (SUP) where the buyer owns the home but not the land. A nominal annual fee is paid to the USFS and ownership is in perpetuity. Enjoy solitude while being less than 1/2 mile from Highway 7 with easy access to Estes Park (15-20 minutes) and Boulder-Longmont. Opportunities to buy a cabin on USFS land are extremely rare.
Wooded, Level, Sloped, Abuts National Forest, Unincorporated, Stream
View
Mountain(s), Foothills View
CITY
Allenspark
SUBDIVISION
Allenspark Area
COUNTY
Boulder
AREA
Suburban Mountains
STATE
CO
SENIOR COMMUNITY
No
TAX AMOUNT
273.0
LATEST UPDATE
2025-06-13T23:04:18.994Z
DAYS ON MARKET
8
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$179,000 Jun 6, 2025
CUMULATIVE DAYS ON MARKET
8
Property Details
Property TypeResidential
StatusActive Under Contract
Bedrooms1
Property Sub TypeResidential-Detached
Square Feet549
MLS #1036141
Bathrooms (¾)1
FlooringWood Floors
AppliancesGas Range/Oven
HeatingWood Stove, 2 or more Heat Sources
Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Propane
SEWERSeptic Vault
Year Built1944
BasementNone
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE0.0
ARCHITECTURAL STYLECottage/Bung, Ranch
RoofComposition
Lot FeaturesWooded, Level, Sloped, Abuts National Forest, Unincorporated, Stream
ViewMountain(s), Foothills View
CITYAllenspark
SUBDIVISIONAllenspark Area
COUNTYBoulder
AREASuburban Mountains
STATECO
SENIOR COMMUNITYNo
TAX AMOUNT273.0
LATEST UPDATE2025-06-13T23:04:18.994Z
DAYS ON MARKET8
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$179,000 Jun 6, 2025
CUMULATIVE DAYS ON MARKET8
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
8
167%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$880,675
$276,009 Increase In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$502
$125 Decrease In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
19
19 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of Jun 23, 2025.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Apr 01, 2025 to May 31, 2025.
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