785 Smuggler Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435 (MLS# 44776)


$4,500,000
785 Smuggler Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
MLS# 44776
3 beds


Rainbow House
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Property Description
Nestled in the heart of Telluride's sought-after west end, the ''Rainbow House'' is a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offering the perfect blend of mountain charm and comfort. This inviting home features a private, fenced yard with outdoor hot tub and dog run, and thoughtfully cared-for interiors that make it equally suited as a full-time residence, vacation retreat, or short term rental property, providing exceptional flexibility for owners seeking personal enjoyment with the opportunity for rental income. Location is one of the home's greatest assets. Walk just minutes to Lift 7 for ski access, or enjoy the convenience of strolling, biking, or catching Telluride's free gondola

Details
Listing & Location Info
Major Area: 10
Lot #: 21
Keywords Info
Flex Room: 1
Age: 40+ Years
Deed Restrict: None
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 3
General Info
Land SqFt: 2526
Nbr of Acres: 0.06
Zoning: Commercial
Legal: LOT 21, BACKMAN VILLAGE SUBDIVISION . . .
Est Finished SqFt: 1943
Source SqFt: Assessor
Year Remodeled: 1990
Directions: Mahoney Dr to Smuggler ave (second Left). Home is the second on the left - the ''rainbow house''
Subdivision: Backman Village
Year Built: 1981
Financing Info
Taxes: 10222.82
Tax Year: 2025
RETT: 3% Telluride RETT
Assessor's Acct #: R1010003654
Utility Info
Phone Lines: Regular Phone
Primary Heat: Forced Air
Disclosures
RETT: 1
Construction
Frame: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Furnished
Full: 1
Water
Public: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Sanitation
Sewer: 1
Open Area Parking
2 Car: 1
Special Location
None: 1
Gas
Natural: 1
Electric
Power Company: 1
Heat
Forced Air: 1
Gas: 1
Fireplace
Artificial Gas Logs: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Oven/Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Extras
Fence: 1
Hot Tub: 1
Humidification: 1
Patio/Deck: 1
Steam Shower: 1
Listing Location Info
Current Price: $4,500,000
Sub-Type: Within Township/City Limits
Area: Town of Telluride - 11 (Major Area 10)
Asking Price: 4500000
Street #: 785
Street Name: Smuggler
Street Suffix: Avenue
City/Town: Telluride
County: San Miguel County
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81435
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Disclosures: RETT
Furnished: Full
Construction: Frame
Open Area Parking: 2 Car
Substructure: Crawl Space
Heat: Forced Air; Gas
Fireplace: Artificial Gas Logs
Water: Public
Gas: Natural
Electric: Power Company
Roof: Metal
Special Location: None
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Oven/Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Extras: Fence; Hot Tub; Humidification; Patio/Deck; Steam Shower
Supplements
and free bus to anywhere in town. Whether heading to the ski slopes, hiking trails, restaurants, festivals, or shops, everything Telluride has to offer is within easy reach. Additional features of the home include irrigated lined planters with drainage along the interior back fence, four skylights, alarm, Flologic, fenced dog run, covered BBQ and secure trash and recycling shed. This is an exceptional in-town location and the Rainbow House is a true Telluride classic with enduring appeal.

IDX
Listing Office: Ellison MacIntire Partners, LLC
Listing Agent: Laura Ellison

Last Updated: July - 26 - 2026

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