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PRICE $1,200,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 2
BATHS 3
HOME SIZE 2,428 sqft
LOT SIZE 40.00 ac

Find Your Private Mountain Escape at 12000 County Road 743 Discover your ultimate back-country retreat and hunting paradise at this stunning off-grid oasis perched high on a mostly level, wooded 40-acre parcel. Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree mountain-top views of Fossil Ridge, the majestic West Elks, and the sweeping Gunnison Valley that will take your breath away from the moment you arrive. This beautifully constructed 2,400+ sq ft home features 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed to capture incredible vistas of Fossil Ridge on one side and the expansive Gunnison Valley on the other. The craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail shine throughout — quality you truly have to experience in person. Property Highlights Include: "¢ Privacy & Setting: Situated so no neighboring buildings can be built in sight, ensuring unmatched seclusion and serenity. "¢ Outbuildings: Sauna/generator building, equipment shed, and a spacious detached garage/workshop/man cave complete with its own custom outhouse — perfect for additional rustic living space, hobbies, or storage. "¢ Equestrian/Livestock Ready: Corral for horses or cattle. "¢ Off-Grid Capability: Well-equipped for self-sufficient living in a spectacular setting. This property sits in a hunter's dream location, just minutes from prime big game hunting in GMU 55 — home to trophy mule deer, elk, bear, moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. Many of these species have been spotted right on or from the property itself. World-class fishing is also nearby at the Taylor River, Gunnison River, and Blue Mesa Reservoir. Considered a seasonal gem located 48 minutes from Gunnison above Almont, the property remains accessible year-round with the proper vehicle or machine. Seller will include a Jeep Wrangler and 2 snowmobiles for the right offer! Whether you're seeking a private getaway, hunting basecamp, or off-grid homestead, this rare offering delivers it all. The views, quality construction, and thoughtful features can only be fully appreciated during a personal tour. Schedule your private showing today and experience the magic for yourself. An additional adjacent vacant 40 acres with its own well is available. Updated pictures coming soon!

LAST UPDATED 6/23/2026 TRACT Gunnison Highlands North
YEAR BUILT 1997 COMMUNITY Gunnison Rural
GARAGE SPACES 1.0 COUNTY Gunnison
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Gunnison 1-5
Jr. High School Gunnison 6-8
High School Gunnison 9-12


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AREA Gunnison Rural
BASEMENT Concrete, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Wood Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
INTERIOR Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
LOT 40 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Wooded
SEWER Septic Tank
STORIES 2
STYLE Other
SUBDIVISION Gunnison Highlands North
TAXES 3583
UTILITIES Propane
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Mountain(s), Valley
WATER Private, Well
ZONING Residential Single Family
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Listed with Great Plains Land Company, LLC

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