12427 Rd G

$425,000
Price
Beds
Baths
576 Sq. Ft.
$738 / Sq. Ft.
576
Sq. Ft.
$738
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This historical property is tucked away in the scenic beauty of McElmo Canyon and bordering acres of BLM land. In Montezuma County, McElmo Canyon is known for the longest growing crop season because of the altitude, location. You can sell your products at the local FARMERS MARKETS. Also, the Canyon is famous for Winery's! The fertile, irrigated land offers incredible potential for sustainable enjoyable getaway. The rich soil and generous piped water rights—.40 c.f.s from Rock Creek Ditch (Appropriation...This historical property is tucked away in the scenic beauty of McElmo Canyon and bordering acres of BLM land. In Montezuma County, McElmo Canyon is known for the longest growing crop season because of the altitude, location. You can sell your products at the local FARMERS MARKETS. Also, the Canyon is famous for Winery's! The fertile, irrigated land offers incredible potential for sustainable enjoyable getaway. The rich soil and generous piped water rights—.40 c.f.s from Rock Creek Ditch (Appropriation Priority No. 1962-1, Ditch 1)— is enough water to nurture a productive garden, mature fruit trees, and grape vines, all yielding a plentiful harvest season after season. No covenants or hoa fees! This one-room rustic but charming cabin sits on 3.7 acres perfect place to camp out while building your dream home. Whether you're looking for a peaceful homestead, a weekend getaway, or a place to live closer to the land, this property delivers, tons of room for your family and friends to camp out with RV'S, campers, tents and enjoy the outdoors. The Rustic cabin features a wrap-around covered porch ideal for enjoying the surrounding canyon views. Interior gives you a western theme with the tree post in the center of the great room. you'll find tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings, a kitchen equipped with a propane oven/range, refrigerator, and double sink, along with ceiling fans, a window AC unit, and either a propane heater or electric fireplace for year-round comfort. Additional highlights include a root cellar, useable outbuildings for animals and storage fencing and cross-fencing, and proximity minutes to the 12 mile stretch of Sand Canyon Trailhead for hiking, biking and horseback riding. This could be a great "stop off" place for snacks and boarding a few horses. At the present time domestic water will need to be hauled in but a well permit can be issued for in house use only. Document from District Court, Montezuma County , Court Case No. 98 PR 84 needs to be submitted with the application. A port-a-John would be an option for friends and family, the land’s productivity and natural setting make this a rare and special offering. County has a few restrictions but "no" building permits " except for engineered septic system, electrical and plumbing. Property line in back of home extends past the fence. Lots of potential with this property!

Property Details for 12427 Rd G

Water Front
No
Zoning
Residential Single Family
Views
Mountains
Subdv Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 11:02 AM

Property Details for 12427 Rd G

StatusActive
MLS #824323
Days on Market215
Taxes$425 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Stick Built
Year Built1940
Lot Size3.70 AC / 161,172 SF
CountyMontezuma County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 West Slope Realty, Jo Ann Cauley
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Building Information for 12427 Rd G

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size3.70 AC / 161,172 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,135 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,100

Property Taxes

$35

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12427 Rd G

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: South of Cortez, Turn West at intersection Hwy 160/491 on Road G, go approximately 12 miles, sign on right hand side.
Parking
  • RV Parking: Yes
  • Carport Y/N: No
  • Garage Y/N: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Battle Rock K-6
  • Middle School: Cortez 6-8
  • High School: Montezuma-Cortez 9-12
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Account ID: R011201
  • HOA Y/N: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Total Taxes $: 425.32
Property
Property and Assessments
  • FIPS Code: 08083
  • Legal/Lot Block: Section: 34 Township: 36 Range: 18 TR N1/2NW1/4 3.70AC (NO MIN INT MC2505) R/479315 R/480533-34
  • Foreign Owned Y/N: No
  • Photo Count: 35
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Disclosures: Pets Allowed
  • Livestock Allowed: Cattle, Horses, Other, Poultry, Sheep, Swine
Lot Information
  • Special Assemnt Y/N: No
  • Water Rights/Irrigation: Yes
  • Lot Size/Acerage: 2-4.99
  • Current Property Use: Residential
  • Possible Property Use: Agriculture, Dairy, Hobby Farm, Livestock, Mixed-Use, Orchard, Recreational, Residential, Tree Farm, Vineyard
  • Parcel ID #: 5.61534200014E11
  • Elevation: 5455
  • Property Description: Borders Public Land
Green Features
  • Green Certification Y/N: No
  • HERS Rated Y/N: No
  • Energy Star Qualified Y/N: No
  • LEED for Homes Y/N: No
  • NAHB/NGBS-ICC 700 Y/N: No
Utilities
  • Irrigation/Water District: Rock Creek Ditch
  • Internet Service Y/N: Yes
  • Internet Provider: Other
  • Utilities: Electric, Phone - Cell Reception, Propane-Tank Leased
  • Addit Living Quarters: No
  • Water Well: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Residence Stories: One Story
Interior and Exterior Features
Room Information
  • 1/2 Baths: 0
  • 3/4 Baths: 0
  • 1/4 Baths: 0
  • Total Bathrooms: .00
  • Total Office/Den(s): 0
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Florring: Other
  • Heating Fuel/Source: Electric, Propane
  • Appliance Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Inclusion: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace/Location/ Type: Angle nook, Free Standing
Exterior Features
  • Residence Style: Cabin
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Inclusions: Covered Porch, Deck, Irrigation Water, Shed/Storage
  • Fence: Fenced - Back, Fenced - Front, Full Property
  • Siding: Wood
  • Exterior Structures: RV/Boat Shelter, Shed

Property History for 12427 Rd G

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$425,000
Jul 28, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$455,000
Jul 25, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$465,000
May 18, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$485,000
May 18, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$465,000
May 18, 2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$455,000
May 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #824323

$425,000
Nov 30, 2024

Expired

CRENMLS #812308

Nov 30, 2024

Expired

CRENMLS #812309

Oct 7, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$485,000
Oct 7, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$485,000
Jul 8, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$495,000
Jul 8, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$495,000
Apr 4, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$505,000
Apr 4, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$505,000
Apr 4, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$495,000
Apr 4, 2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$495,000
Apr 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #812308

$485,000
Apr 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #812309

$485,000
Nov 10, 2023

Expired

CRENMLS #807540

Nov 10, 2023

Expired

CRENMLS #797749

Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #807540

$515,000
Aug 28, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$515,000
Aug 2, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$525,000
May 26, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$530,000
Feb 27, 2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$535,000
Nov 27, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$545,000
Aug 28, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$555,000
Aug 28, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$545,000
Aug 28, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$535,000
Aug 28, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$530,000
Aug 28, 2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$525,000
Aug 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #797749

$515,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$425,000
07/28/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$455,000
07/25/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$465,000
05/18/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$485,000
05/18/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$465,000
05/18/2025

Price Change

CRENMLS #824323

$455,000
05/18/2025

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #824323

$425,000
11/30/2024

Expired

CRENMLS #812308

11/30/2024

Expired

CRENMLS #812309

10/07/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$485,000
10/07/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$485,000
07/08/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$495,000
07/08/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$495,000
04/04/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$505,000
04/04/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$505,000
04/04/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812308

$495,000
04/04/2024

Price Change

CRENMLS #812309

$495,000
04/04/2024

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #812308

$485,000
04/04/2024

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #812309

$485,000
11/10/2023

Expired

CRENMLS #807540

11/10/2023

Expired

CRENMLS #797749

08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #807540

$515,000
08/28/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$515,000
08/02/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$525,000
05/26/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$530,000
02/27/2023

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$535,000
11/27/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$545,000
08/28/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$555,000
08/28/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$545,000
08/28/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$535,000
08/28/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$530,000
08/28/2022

Price Change

CRENMLS #797749

$525,000
08/28/2022

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #797749

$515,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12427 Rd G

Taxable ValueLand$11,839Additions$8,461Total$20,300
Tax Record2024$275 ($23 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt400 SqFtStories1Lot Size161,172 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1940ZoningA/R 3-9CountyMONTEZUMAAPN561534200014

Schools near 12427 Rd G

This home is within Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charter - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Battle Rock Charter School
CharterK to 6

Cortez Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montezuma-Cortez High School
Public9 to 12

Mesa Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12427 Rd G is a single family home for sale in Cortez, CO 81321. This property was listed for sale on May 19, 2025 by Century 21 West Slope Realty, it's currently listed at $425,000. This listing's school district is Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District. Nearby schools include Battle Rock Charter School, Cortez Middle School and Montezuma-Cortez High School. 12427 Rd G is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 576 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 West Slope Realty, Jo Ann Cauley

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