Welcome to the Rocky Mountain lifestyle! LARGE south-facing parcel WITH A SURVEY. No HOA. Lots of mature trees. This secluded slice of paradise is easy to access all year. This flat lot is ready for your dream home. Walk to the San Isabel National Forest. Partial mountain views. Near the historic town of Twin Lakes. Immerse yourself in the Rocky Mt Lifestyle. Lots of wildlife, including Elk, Deer, & Big Horn Sheep. This prime location is surrounded by endless recreational opportunities for hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting & much more. Great skiing at nearby resorts: Approximately a half hour to Ski Cooper or Copper Mountain. For Gold Medal fishing, throw in a line at nearby Twin Lakes or Mount Elbert Forebay. For additional fishing options, Clear Creek Reservoir or Turquoise Lake are only a few minutes further. Aspen is on the other side of Independence Pass. This pass is the highest paved mountain pass in the country (at 12,095 ft), & only open in the summertime. Buyers to verify utility & construction information. Water Tap fee has not been paid. Buyers to verify water accessibility and connection fees with MEWA. https://www.mountelbertwater.org/ This property is part of a municipal taxing district for road maintenance & snow plowing. https://ccgcolorado.com/ Buyers to verify building requirements for Lake County. https://www.lakecountyco.com/188/Community-Planning-Development Buyers to verify costs for electric connections with the power company. https://www.myelectric.coop/ Only 20 minutes to Leadville, 30 minutes to Buena Vista, 2 hours to Denver.
Property Details
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Lot Features
- Many Trees, Rolling Slope
- Lot Description
- Many Trees, Rolling Slope
- Acres
- 0.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 0.46
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Shared Well
- Utility Features
- Electricity Available
- Subdivision
- Pan Ark
- School District
- Lake County R-1
- County
- Lake
- Region
- Twin Lakes
- Zoning
- residential
- Taxes Annual
- $881
- MLS #
- 8440318
- Property Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Parcel Number
- 10004371
- MLS #
- 8440318
- Date Listed
- March 26, 2026
- Address
- 495 Birch Drive
Location
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-02 08:52:37 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026 8:52 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Jo Reese, BestPlaces2B@gmail.com,719-966-7
Listing Office: Full Circle Real Estate Group
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