278 Lower Forest Road

Sold 11/22/23
Sold 11/22/23
Lot 278
Lot 278
Lot 287
Front Line
Publicly maintained road
Fire Station
Old School House
Neighbor across the street
Sold
Last Sold Price
$45,900
15,681 Lot Size0.36 Acres
278 Lower Forest Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
LandProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
$60/yrHOA Fees

Description

Build your mountain dream home now in St. Mary's near St. Mary's Glacier and Silver Creek Falls! Located at only an hour away from Denver downtown, 20 minutes from Idahoe Springs (shops, restaurants and a medical facility,) and 40 minutes from Black Hawk casino resorts! Loveland Basin ski area is 40 minutes west on I-70. This .38 acre treed lot will have an amazing view when you cut the trees on the back side of the lot. And the neighbor across the street has just built a gorgeous log home. It will...Build your mountain dream home now in St. Mary's near St. Mary's Glacier and Silver Creek Falls! Located at only an hour away from Denver downtown, 20 minutes from Idahoe Springs (shops, restaurants and a medical facility,) and 40 minutes from Black Hawk casino resorts! Loveland Basin ski area is 40 minutes west on I-70. This .38 acre treed lot will have an amazing view when you cut the trees on the back side of the lot. And the neighbor across the street has just built a gorgeous log home. It will be an ideal location for those who looking to build a full time home to work remotely, a second home for a weekend getaway, or a vacation home to operate for an investment income. Water/sewer tap has been inclouded and annual maintenance fee has been paid for the seller. With St Mary's Glacier water and sewer availability at the lot, the process of building your dream home or vacation retreat is made even more convenient. As you drive into this community, you will see an old school house, fire station, community pond where you can fish (if you are member of their voluntary Property Owner's Association for $60/year.) This community offers amazing lifestyle in the mountains. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surrounding James Peak Wilderness and the Continental Divide. Access to fishing, hiking, biking, ATV road access, and skiing opportunities which are all located at your fingertips!
  • Listed by: Sherry Cree 720.299.5149 sherry@ascendantrealestate.com • Ascendant Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 11/22/2023 12:00 AM • Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 9375238

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Property Information for 278 Lower Forest Road

Property Details
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.82
  • Longitude: -105.65
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $60.00
  • Legal Description: SUBDIVISION: SAINT MARYS SUBDIVISION LOT: 278 U2 315/433 593/279
  • Tax Information: No
  • Has HOA 2: No
  • HOA2 Fee Amount: $0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Has HOA Covenants: No
  • Association URL: www.stmaryspoa.com
  • HOA Transfer Fee: No
  • Association Name: St Mary's POA
  • Association Phone: 303-669-5822
  • Has Association Fee: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $328
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Improvements: Wooded, Level
  • Lot Size Area: 15,899.00
  • Crops: None
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Baths Full Additional: 0
  • Baths Full Basement: 0
  • Baths Full Upper: 0
  • Baths Full Main: 0
  • Baths Full Lower: 0
  • Baths Half Additional: 0
  • Baths Half Basement: 0
  • Baths Half Upper: 0
  • Baths Half Main: 0
  • Baths Half Lower: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Additional: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Basement: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Lower: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Upper: 0
  • Baths Three Quarters Main: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Horse YN: No

Schools near 278 Lower Forest Road

This home is within Clear Creek Re-1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Georgetown Community School
Charter - PK to 6
Clear Creek Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Clear Creek High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carlson Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Georgetown Community School
CharterPK to 6

Clear Creek Middle School
Public7 to 8

Clear Creek High School
Public9 to 12

Carlson Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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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Listing Courtesy of Ascendant Real Estate, LLC, Sherry Cree

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