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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,617 sqft$389/sqft
2901 County 17 Rd, Ridgway, CO 81432
Single FamilyProperty Type
111 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$389/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

One of Ouray County's Icons, Gilbert Mountain Hide-Away of 111 Acres sits above it all, overlooking the Ouray Box Canyon with several meadowed benches and old growth aspens. The Property joins up to BLM lands, adjoining National Forest. Historic lands, with abundant Decreed water rights and springs. An access drive off of Cty Rd 17 at the Big Ponderosa Tree brings you through dark timber forest past a picturesque pond, to this amazing homesite. Currently a substantial log lodge stands on the bluff....One of Ouray County's Icons, Gilbert Mountain Hide-Away of 111 Acres sits above it all, overlooking the Ouray Box Canyon with several meadowed benches and old growth aspens. The Property joins up to BLM lands, adjoining National Forest. Historic lands, with abundant Decreed water rights and springs. An access drive off of Cty Rd 17 at the Big Ponderosa Tree brings you through dark timber forest past a picturesque pond, to this amazing homesite. Currently a substantial log lodge stands on the bluff. A visit to this home will bring you back in time to the Black Forest of Germany, and times of the Old West.
  • Listed by: Polly Leach-Lychee 970.728.0600 plychee@tellurideproperties.com Brokerage DRE #EL40042621 • Telluride Properties
Listing closed: 05/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Telluride Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 32862

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,175,000

Avg days on market

138

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

Ridgway, CO

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1

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Square Feet
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Bathrooms
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Sold 05/29/26

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Sold 10/23/25

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Sold 03/13/25

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an aerial view of a house with a yard
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Sold 03/13/25

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Sold 11/14/25

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Location

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Property Information for 2901 County 17 Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,926 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / County Over 35 Acres
  • County: Ouray County
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Log, Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Zoning: Residential
  • View 1: 360, Ouray Box Canyn
  • View 2: Whitehouse Peak and
  • Furnished: Partial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 111.00 AC / 4,835,160 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -107.699041
  • Latitude: 38.066848
  • Directions: From Ridgway Market, S on Lena 2 Blks, Just before Chipeta Lodge take left onto Cty Rd 23, and Travel 3 Miles along the Uncompahgre River until Right onto County Rd 17, 3.5 m to Big Ponderosa Tree
  • MLS Area Major: Other Ridgway/Ouray - 79 (Major Area 70)
  • MLS Area Minor: Other Ridgway/Ouray - 79 (Major Area 70)
  • Special Location: Borders Nat'l Forest, Borders Open Space, Borders River, Cul-De-Sac, Nat'l Forest Service, Open Space, River, Rural
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,925.70
  • Parcel Number: 104-104
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1533.0
  • Parking: 2 Car
  • Covered Parking: 2 Car
  • Open Area Parking: 3 Car +
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 111.0
  • Lot Size Area: 111.0
  • Lot Number: Legal
  • Access: Private, Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Has New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: County Over 35 Acres
  • Source Sq Ft: Assessor
  • Approx Sq Ft Range: 4001 - 5000
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Log, Wood (Natural)
  • Primary Heat: Elec Base
  • Deck Sq Ft: 1454.0
  • Year Remodeled: 1987.0
  • Estimated Finished Sq Ft: 4617.0
  • Substructure: Finished Basement, Unfinished
  • Secondary Buildings: Guest House
Financial Information
  • Financing Terms: New loan
  • Financing Owner: Edward I Gilbert Decendent Trust
  • Caretaker's Unit: Yes
  • Occupant: Owners Occassionally
  • Possession: Upon Closing
Utilities
  • Phone Lines: Regular Phone
  • HAS Irrigation: Yes
  • Gas: Natural
  • Electric: Power Company
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
Interior Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, 3
  • Total Bathrooms Decimal: 5.0
  • Appliances: Elec Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Kitchenette
  • Extras: Patio/Deck, Fence, Guest House

Property History for 2901 County 17 Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2021

Sold

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

$1,795,000
Mar 16, 2021

Pending

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

Apr 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

$3,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2021

Sold

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

$1,795,000
03/16/2021

Pending

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

04/14/2016

Listed (Active)

Telluride Association of REALTORS #32862

$3,250,000

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Schools near 2901 County 17 Road

This home is within Ouray R-1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ouray Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Ouray Middle School
Public5 to 8

Ouray Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2901 County 17 Road, Ridgway, CO 81432
$1,795,000
5
4,617
4,835,160
$1,795,000
5
4,617
4,835,160
3
4
3,463
43,560
$350,000
3
2
2,356
128,502
$465,000
1
1,816
117,612
2
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2,139
109,771

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