Experience the best of exclusive mountain living at 71 Cedar in the gated community of Big Elk Meadows. Set on a full acre surrounded by lush summer greenery, towering pines, abundant wildlife, and peaceful mountain scenery, this home offers the perfect retreat for year-round living or weekend escapes. Life in Big Elk Meadows is all about enjoying the outdoors. Residents have access to five trout-stocked fishing lakes, where summer mornings are often spent casting a line and enjoying the quiet beauty of the mountains. Community amenities also include a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a youth playground, a horse pasture, hunting, a fire department, and year-round road maintenance. With 3 bedrooms, a bunk room, and 3 bathrooms, there is plenty of space for family and guests to gather, relax, and create lasting memories. Built in 1969, the home retains its original character and provides an opportunity to make it your own. Step outside onto the recently rebuilt deck and enjoy morning coffee as the sun rises over the mountains, spend afternoons watching wildlife wander through the neighborhood, and end the day beneath Colorado's spectacular star-filled skies. Whether you're fishing, hiking, exploring nearby trails, or simply enjoying the fresh mountain air, recreation is always close at hand. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, mountain views, and sense of community, Big Elk Meadows offers a unique blend of privacy and connection. Located approximately 30 minutes from Estes Park, 25 minutes from Lyons, and a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, the location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and endless outdoor adventures while maintaining a true mountain-living experience. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or mountain getaway, 71 Cedar offers the setting, space, and lifestyle that make Colorado living so special.
Property Details
- Interior
- Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Full Baths
- 1
- 3/4 Baths
- 2
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Lot Features
- Borders National Forest, Level, Meadow, Open Lot, Rock Outcropping
- Stories
- 1
- Lot Description
- Borders National Forest, Level, Meadow, Open Lot, Rock Outcropping
- Exterior Features
- Gas Grill
- Exterior Materials
- Gas Grill
- Acres
- 0.98
- Square Feet
- 2480
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Basement
- 1
- Basement Description
- Walk-Out Access
- Year Built
- 1969
- Foundation
- Raised
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer Information
- Septic Tank
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Electricity Available, Internet Access (Wired)
- Appliances
- Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Subdivision
- Big Elk Meadows Lcr Lts 6&7 Tr 5
- School District
- Estes Park R-3
- Elementary School
- Estes Park
- Middle School
- Estes Park
- High School
- Estes Park
- County
- LARIMER
- Region
- Lyons
- Zoning
- O
- Taxes Annual
- $3,047
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 340
Location
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Last Updated: Aug 30, 2026 7:37 PM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Carla Spreng-Webb, 4806959293
Listing Office: RE/MAX Mountain Brokers
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