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2 beds1,441 sqft
5672 Apex Valley Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$144/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Unique opportunity to own your very own piece of history in the Historic Apex Ghost town. This rustic cabin has been loved and improved on by the same family since 1895,now it's your turn to take it that last 100 yards! Inside,the cabin features 3 of the original log walls,hand-hewn rafters and wood flooring in the living room. Outside,the property features a year round creek w/foot bridge and a small Bunk house w/electricity and woodstove. Modern updates include electricity to the cabin w/new breaker...Unique opportunity to own your very own piece of history in the Historic Apex Ghost town. This rustic cabin has been loved and improved on by the same family since 1895,now it's your turn to take it that last 100 yards! Inside,the cabin features 3 of the original log walls,hand-hewn rafters and wood flooring in the living room. Outside,the property features a year round creek w/foot bridge and a small Bunk house w/electricity and woodstove. Modern updates include electricity to the cabin w/new breaker panel(electricity will need to be ran through the rest of home),propane, well,and rough-in plumbing in the basement set up for in-floor radiant heat,bathroom,and laundry(plumbing will be needed through out the rest of home). Located just 15 minutes outside of Central City/Black Hawk and minutes away from endless NF and outdoor adventures hiking,4wheeling,skiing,fishing etc. It would make a great weekend getaway. There is currently no septic system in place. Cash or reno loan only.
Listing closed: 10/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: IRES as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 971237

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Property Information for 5672 Apex Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $61 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Locale: Black Hawk
  • Description 1: House
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Access 2: County Maintained
  • Latitude: 39.87
  • Longitude: -105.57
Parking
  • Total Parking: .00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Has HOA: No
  • HOA Fee: $.00
  • Legal Description: S: 21 T: 2S R: 73W LOT: PCL I A TRACT OF LAND CREATED BY SBE 01-04 DESC 738/403 FORMERLY KNOWN AS THORE JOHNSON LOG HOUSE #3 DESC 229/99 & PT OF TRACT #7006 APEX SUMMER HOME GROUP
  • Tax Information: No
  • HOA2 Fee Amount: $0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $61
  • Parcel Number: R000142
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Improvements: Wooded, Level, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, Outbuildings, House Faces North, Unincorporated
  • Lot Size Area: 13,068.00
  • Has Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Has Improvements: No
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Total Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Living SqFt: 1441
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: 1441
  • Sq Ft Apx: 340
  • Total Finished Area: 1441
  • Are Ditches Active: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Electric: United Power
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Log
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Gas Range, Some Furniture
  • All Bedrooms Conform: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Rough-in Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarters Bathrooms: 0
  • 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
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Laminate
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Other
  • RoomLength: 5.0
  • RoomLevel: Basement
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 5.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Other
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Horse YN: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5672 Apex Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500351682

$207,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1500351682

$207,000

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

Public Records for 5672 Apex Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,130Additions$11,590Total$12,720
Tax Record2025$384 ($32 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,781 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,441 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt340 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1993CountyGILPINAPN1709-212-00-005

Schools near 5672 Apex Valley Road

This home is within Gilpin County Re-1 School District.
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Type
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Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gilpin County Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gilpin County Undivided High School
Public6 to 12

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