$12,975,000
Ophir, CO 81426
MLS# 44718
3 beds
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Property Description
High atop magnificent Alta Lakes Basin & contiguous to Telluride Ski Resort, you'll discover 49 private acres unlike anything else in Colorado. High alpine living at its rarest as you ski, hike, bike & explore from your door. Canoe & fish the lake below; wake to views so staggering, so awe-inspiring, that photographs barely do them justice. The hand-scribed log residence offers 3,560 sq ft of comfortable living space incl twin fireplaces, guest suites, bunk room & game room made for gathering, all behind a private gate awaiting your arrival. Whether as a singular getaway or the jewel alongside other holdings in the region, this offering is special in every way; a true one-of-one, reserved for the rare, discerning adventurer who understands that some things simply cannot be bought twice...
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Listing & Location Info
Major Area: 80
Lot #: NA
Keywords Info
Flex Room: 1
Age: 21 - 40 Years
Deed Restrict: None
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 1
General Info
Nbr of Acres: 49.32
Zoning: Residential
Legal: SILVER CLOUD LODE 766A USMMD 6.500A SILVER CLOUD MILLSITE 766B USMMD 5.000A SUNNY SIDE LODE 765A USMMD 10.330A SUNNY SID
Est Finished SqFt: 3560
Source SqFt: Assessor
Directions: From Telluride travel S on HWY 145 for approx 5.5 miles. Turn left onto Alta lakes Road for approx 5 miles, passing the historic ghost town of Alta. You will arrive at a locked gate requiring a code. Continue to the property which will be on the left. High clearance 4WD/AWD is needed.
Builder: Casey Smith & Co Custom Builders
View 1: Wilson
View 2: Sunshine/Lizard Head
Subdivision: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2002
Financing Info
Taxes: 11800
Tax Year: 2025
RETT: None
Assessor's Acct #: R1040018030
Utility Info
Phone Lines: None
Primary Heat: In-Floor
TV Service: Satellite
Disclosures
Geo Hazard: 1
Construction
Log: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Finish
Log: 1
Furnished
Partial: 1
Water
Well: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Style
Log: 1
Sanitation
Septic: 1
Covered Parking
3 Car: 1
Garage: 1
Open Area Parking
3 Car +: 1
Special Location
Borders Nat'l Forest: 1
Borders Open Space: 1
Mining Claim: 1
Nat'l Forest Service: 1
Skiing: Borders Ski Run
Very Rural: 1
Gas
Propane Services: 1
Electric
Power Company: 1
Heat
Gas: 1
Radiant in Floor: 1
Access
County: 1
Gravel: 1
Seasonal: 1
Fireplace
2: 1
Artificial Gas Logs: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Communications
Regular Phone: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Gas Oven/Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Extras
Game Room: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Patio/Deck: 1
Security System: 1
Steam Shower: 1
Window Coverings: 1
Listing Location Info
Current Price: $12,975,000
Sub-Type: County Over 35 Acres
Area: Pathfinder-Old Butterfly - 83 (Major Area 80)
Asking Price: 12975000
Street #: 5102
Street Name: Alta Lakes
Street Suffix: Road
City/Town: Ophir
County: San Miguel County
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81426
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Disclosures: Geo Hazard
Furnished: Partial
Style: Log
Construction: Log
Covered Parking: 3 Car; Garage
Open Area Parking: 3 Car +
Substructure: Crawl Space; Unfinished
Heat: Gas; Radiant in Floor
Fireplace: 2; Artificial Gas Logs; Wood Burning
Sanitation: Septic
Water: Well
Gas: Propane Services
Electric: Power Company
Communications: Regular Phone
Roof: Metal
Exterior Finish: Log
Access: County; Gravel; Seasonal
Special Location: Borders Nat'l Forest; Borders Open Space; Mining Claim; Nat'l Forest Service; Very Rural
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Oven/Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Extras: Game Room; Garage Door Opener; Patio/Deck; Security System; Steam Shower; Window Coverings
Upper Alta Lakes Road Easement Exhibit 
Listing Office: Compass Colorado - Telluride
Listing Agent: Bill Fandel / Ana Bowling
Last Updated: July - 11 - 2026
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