Primary on Main - Eco Friendly
Address
593 Basswood Lane, Canon City, CO
Price
$ 160,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#9564139
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyFREMONT
- CityCanon City
- AreaCanon City
- NeighborhoodCottonwood River Ranch
- Zip81212
- StyleSingle Family
- Year Built2011
- Taxes$ 1112
- Price$ 160,000
- Bedrooms1
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage697
- Lot Size4.56 Acres
Data Source:
Royal Gorge MLS (RGMLS)
Property Description
Tucked away on almost 5 acres in the peaceful Colorado landscape, this one-of-a-kind handcrafted cabin is more than a cabin — it’s a living piece of American history. Thoughtfully curated with reclaimed materials rich in heritage and character, every corner tells a story spanning several regions of the country. Step inside to an open floor plan accented by massive oak logs dating back to the 1820s, originally sourced from Ohio. An unfinished loft provides additional storage, sleeping area or whatever your imagination dreams up. The craftsmanship throughout blends rustic charm with meaningful history, including bedroom beams reclaimed from an old sod cabin in La Veta and maple flooring and vintage tin salvaged from the Colorado History Museum in Denver. The bedroom window carries its own Colorado legacy, rescued from a historic Cripple Creek jailhouse. Adding to the cabin’s extraordinary provenance, parts of the ceiling and kitchen panels were repurposed from a 1934 grain truck built by prisoners in Canon City. The back addition features logs from the original Taylor Ranch off Tallahassee Road, while smaller details continue the storytelling — including a potholder crafted from a horse-drawn hay sleigh, a clawfoot tub from a historic establishment in Alma, and a vintage corner sink from an old sporting goods store in Canon City. Beyond the cabin itself, the property is set up for self-sufficient country living with modern comforts already in place. Features include solar panels with nearby access to grid power if desired, a 1,700-gallon cistern, Anderson windows, a greenhouse, chicken coop, storage shed, and partial fencing. This is a rare opportunity to own a handcrafted Colorado retreat where history, craftsmanship, and rustic living come together in truly unforgettable fashion.
| Elementary School |
|---|
| Mckinley Elementary School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed $175,000 |
| 7/29/2026 | 9$160,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 697.0 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Other |
| Heating | Pellet Stove,Propane,Solar |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Propane,Solar,Other |
| Possession | Day of Closing |
| Roof | Metal |
| Appliances | Other |
| Zoning | R-1 |
| HOA Fee | 0.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | None |
| Exclusions | Stained glass window in entry. |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Miscellaneous | Additional Building,RV Parking |
| Property Subtype | Single Family |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Parcel Number | 40005485 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Fremont |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Other Structures | Greenhouse,Storage Shed,Other |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Head East on Hwy 50,turn right on CO-9,turn left on County Rd 2,turn right on County Rd 26,turn left on Basswood,follow to cabin,will be on right side of road. |
| City | Canon City |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 198633.6 |
| Elementary School | McKinley |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1112.88 |
| Lot Description | Mountain View,Trees/Woods,View of Pikes Peak,View of Rock Formations |
| MLS Area Minor | Cottonwood River Ranch |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | Yes |
| Assessments Y/N | No |
| Structure Type | Frame |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Basement | Other |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Other,Tile,Wood |
| Fireplace Features | Pellet Stove |
| Attic | None |
| LPSqft | 229.56 |
| Window Features | Double Pane,Other - See Remarks,Vinyl |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 697.0 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | None |
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| LivingAreaSource | Owner Measured |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Siding | Wood |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Front,Other,Partial,Wood |
| Water Source | See Prop Desc Rem |
| Total Parking | 0.0 |
| Driveway | Gravel |
| Garage Type | None |
| Lot Size | 4.56 |
| Building Area Total | 697.0 |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.56 |
| Sprinklers Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | County Road,Gravel,Dirt |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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