Listed By:
MLH Realty, LLC;
Address
18899 County Road 28, Sanford, CO
Price
$ 240,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#3340425
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyCONEJOS
  • CitySanford
  • Zip81151
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1889
  • Taxes$ 82
  • Price$ 240,000
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1848
  • Lot Size1 Acres
Data Source:
REColorado (MTOMLS)
Property Description

PRICE DROP! Great Buy! Have you ever wanted to own an old school house to be repurposed? Here is your chance- except this is all DONE! The house was built by the US Government and was the old school house for the area. This cozy and comfortable house needs your personal touches! 4 bedrooms and 2 baths! Fiber Optic is available. It was at one time the School House for Los Sauces. Also contained on the property at one time was the Teachers house- the General Store and next door the old Dance Hall!. This is a great house- with power and two wells and septic in place. A Rennai heater is is in place to back up the wood heat. An old antique cookstove is also included with the kitchen appliances. The yard has grass and mature apple and crab apple trees! Great location- just a short distance from the Rio Grande River and the Conejos River for great fishing. Tucked in a nice secluded acre. Lots of room to spread your wings. The wood stove keeps this warm and cozy throughout the year, Just make it your own. This would make a great summer rental or air B&B. There are 2 additional outbuildings that can be repurposed to add to this beautiful Historic Home. 8 miles from Sanford and approx. 11 miles from La Jara and Hwy 285. Also just a short distance from Hwy 142 connecting to San Luis. Be and feel secluded while still having good access to town and your “modern amenitiesâ€. Must see! Make your appointment now- Seller is motivated. The seller requires a Pre-Approval Letter or a Letter of Guarantee from your bank. Get ready to enjoy this picturesque area of the San Luis Valley!

Elementary School Middle School High School
La Jara Elementary School Centauri Middle School Centauri High School
Price History
11/18/2025 Listed $245,000
4/28/2026 3$240,000

General Features

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Oil,Propane,Wood,Wood Stove
Cooling None
Utilities Electricity Connected
Roof Metal
Appliances Cooktop,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Patio/Porch Features Front Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Frame
Exclusions none
Year Built 1889
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Individual
County Conejos
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name none
Facing Direction East
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions from La Jara go to Sanford and take Hwy 136 to the end. Turn south and house is on the right.
High School Centauri
City Sanford
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District North Conejos RE-1J
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 43560
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Elementary School La Jara
Tax Annual Amount 82
Middle/Junior High School Centauri
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Structure Type House
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Middle/Junior School District North Conejos RE-1J
Elementary School District North Conejos RE-1J

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Eat-in Kitchen,Open Floorplan
Flooring Wood
Basement (Y/N) No
Window Features Bay Window(s)
Above Grade Finished Area 1742
3/4 Baths 1
Laundry Features Sink
Total Bedrooms 4
Main Level Bedrooms 4
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Vegetation Grassed
Fencing Full
Parking Features Gravel
Lot Features Level
Water Source Private
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 1
Building Area Total 1848
Lot Size Acres 1
Road Surface Type Gravel,Paved
Road Frontage Type Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Horse Amenities Corral(s),Round Pen

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 81151

Price
AVG $1.07M
$240K
Taxes
AVG $1,461
$82
Year Built
AVG 1961
1889
Visits
AVG 59
67
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