Discover your own private 40-acre sanctuary, accessed through a picturesque drive amidst wildflower fields and breathtaking mountain views. Old Elam Refuge is nestled among aspens and gamble oak trees, offering a cozy, well-maintained 2-bed, 2-bath home that has been freshly updated. Just 25 minutes from Telluride, yet a world away, the property sits on top of Old Elam Ranch, a place where nature's beauty and modern comforts harmoniously coexist. Enjoy big skies from a large wraparound deck designed for outdoor living, stargazing, and wildlife viewing of majestic elk and herds of sheep. With high vaulted ceilings, solar power, an oversized two-car garage, in-floor heating and a wood-burning fireplace, this house has it all. * Property is able to be short term rented!
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
541 Elam Ridge Dr, Placerville, CO 81430
2beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
39.53 Acres Lot
$1,207,400 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$2,863 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,207,400
$1.09M - $1.35M
$2,863/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 08:51am
Listed by:
Josh Rapaport,
Rapaport Real Estate,
Katja Wichland Rapaport,
Rapaport Real Estate
Bought with:
Steve Cieciuch, EA1261945
Telluride Properties
Source: TRIDEMLS,MLS#: 41694
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, In-Floor
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Lofts: One
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: 2 Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Covered Parking: 2 Car, Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: North Pole, Hayden, Gray Head
Lot
- Size: 39.53 Acres
- Features: Rural
Details
- Parcel number: R1040091172
- Zoning description: Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- 21 - 40 Years
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane Tanks
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Lighting
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Placerville
- Subdivision: Old Elam Ranch
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $229 monthly
- Services included: Snow Removal, Water
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $1,050,000-8.7%$488/sqft |
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| 10/24/2023 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$535/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Price change | $1,150,000-4.2%$535/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$558/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$558/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,877 +45% | $42,810 -6.8% |
| 2023 | $1,294 -2.2% | $45,920 +37.6% |
| 2022 | $1,323 -18.9% | $33,360 -2.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 81430
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Telluride Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-6Distance: 12.4 mi
- 8/10Telluride Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.4 mi
- 9/10Telluride High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.3 mi
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- Colorado
- San Miguel County
- Placerville
- 81430
- 541 Elam Ridge Dr