Tucked among the trees on 1.2 private acres, this charming two-bedroom Forest Lakes cabin offers warmth, character, and room to make it your own. With thoughtful updates already completed, the home is ready for its next owner to add the finishing touches. From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal stands out with a welcoming front porch to set the tone for relaxed mountain living. Inside, the home is filled with natural light thanks to vaulted ceilings and skylights that enhance passive solar warmth in the living room. Saltillo tile floors and a large woodstove create a cozy yet energy-efficient gathering space. The main-level primary bedroom is served by a full bath, while the upstairs second bedroom offers privacy, also serviced by a full bathroom includes a versatile loft/bonus area complete with its own small woodstove. The kitchen features upgraded appliances and improvements completed in 2017, and the enclosed sunroom—also updated—adds valuable year-round living space. An oversized one-car garage provides ample room for parking, a workshop, and storage, with built-in shelving, concrete floors, and an automatic electric door. Just steps from the home, you’ll find a charming chicken coop or dog kennel for added flexibility. Set on a beautifully wooded lot with additional parking pads, this special property is conveniently located near the north entrance of Forest Lakes for quicker access to County Road 501 than many homes in the neighborhood. Owners enjoy exclusive access to the community lake, playground, and scenic trails leading to public lands.
Uc/contingent/call lb
$479,000
265 Pine Valley Road, Bayfield, CO 81122
2beds
1,624sqft
Est.:
Stick Built
Built in 1983
1.2 Acres Lot
$478,100 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional parking padsSmall woodstoveWelcoming front porchBeautifully wooded lotVaulted ceilingsBuilt-in shelvingMain-level primary bedroom
- 27 days |
- 5,702 |
- 308 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 09:46am
Listed by:
Zane Wells 970-317-1095,
The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
Source: CREN,MLS#: 831814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Living Room, Wood Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,624
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Landscaping, RV Hookup
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Kennel/Dog Run
- Parcel number: 567502312011
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Cabin
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1983
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bayfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $368,160
- Annual tax amount: $2,326
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
Estimated market value
$478,100
$454,000 - $502,000
$2,131/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Contingent | $479,000$295/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,000+6.4%$295/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $450,000+2.5%$277/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listing removed | $439,000$270/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,000+62.6%$270/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Sold | $270,000+38.5%$166/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2017 | Sold | $195,000-9.3%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2017 | Pending sale | $214,900$132/sqft |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #728539 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $214,900$132/sqft |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #728539 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2017 | Pending sale | $214,900$132/sqft |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #728539 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2017 | Listed for sale | $214,900-7.8%$132/sqft |
Source: The Wells Group of Durango, Inc. #728539 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2009 | Sold | $233,000-15%$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2009 | Listed for sale | $274,000$169/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Heritage House Realtors/Durango #627248 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,698 +13.5% | $23,010 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $1,496 -8.9% | $19,900 -3.6% |
| 2023 | $1,642 -3.5% | $20,650 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $1,702 | $17,260 -2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,760 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $1,575 +11.3% | $16,770 |
| 2019 | $1,415 | $16,770 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $1,415 | $15,510 +2.2% |
| 2017 | $1,415 +1.9% | $15,180 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $1,388 +18.7% | $14,570 |
| 2015 | $1,169 +3.5% | $14,570 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,130 | $14,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $14,000 -13.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $16,140 |
| 2011 | -- | $16,140 -15.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,020 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,020 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,640 |
| 2007 | -- | $18,640 +20.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $15,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,424/mo
Principal & interest
$2320
Property taxes
$104
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81122
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bayfield Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Bayfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Bayfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bayfield K-5
- Middle: Bayfield 6-8
- High: Bayfield 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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