403 Ponderosa Homes Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122
Ponderosa Homes · La Plata County
Key Facts
Description
Creekfront mountain living near Vallecito Lake with a guest apartment, RV hookups, and year-round access. Nestled among towering pines in the highly desirable Ponderosa subdivision, this charming Colorado mountain cabin sits along the banks of Grimes Creek, offering the soothing sounds of running water, mountain views, privacy, and the ultimate Southwest Colorado lifestyle. Just minutes from Vallecito Lake, the marina, boat ramps, hiking trails, fishing access, and the San Juan National Forest, this property is ideally positioned as a primary residence, vacation home, short-term rental opportunity, or multi-generational mountain retreat. The main home features an open-concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, a spacious living area, functional kitchen, dining space, two main-level bedrooms, full bath, laundry area, and a versatile upper-level loft, bunk room, office, or guest space with an additional bathroom. A forced-air furnace provides comfortable year-round living. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate direct creek frontage, a private footbridge crossing Grimes Creek, RV parking with hookups, multiple storage sheds, and a detached two-car garage with a separate guest apartment above complete with its own sleeping area and bathroom—perfect for visitors, extended family, a caretaker, studio, home office, or potential rental income. Located approximately 30 minutes from Durango and surrounded by endless recreation including boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, ATV trails, snowmobiling, hunting, and access to the Weminuche Wilderness, this property offers the rare combination of creekfront living, guest accommodations, mountain charm, and no HOA or restrictive covenants. Properties with Grimes Creek frontage this close to Vallecito Lake rarely become available.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Cabin / A Frame
Year Built
1966
Stories
1
Living Area
1,390 sq ft
Lot Size
1.00 acres
Garage Spaces
2
Zoning
Residential Single Family
MLS® Listing#
831950
Property Features
Interior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Patio
Lot Features
Construction
Roof
Other Structures
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- Bayfield K-5
- Middle:
- Bayfield 6-8
- High:
- Bayfield 9-12
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$1,760
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
537720407012
Directions
Take County Road 501 to the north side of Lake Vallecito. Turn left onto W. Vallecito Creek Road. Follow around until you get to Ponderosa Homes Road and go left. Follow to Ponderosa Homes Drive and go left. Property will be on your right.
Affordability Calculator
$115,000
Estimated monthly payment
$3,060/mo
Principal $460,000 · Est. interest $641,741 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Bayfield, CO
- $693,103
- Median Listing Price
- 77
- Median Days on Market
- 2,123
- Median Sq Ft
- $346
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 123
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 17% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 20% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Bayfield, CO.
Location
- 403 Ponderosa Homes Drive, Bayfield, CO 81122
Points of Interest in Bayfield, CO
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Nearby Schools
Colorado Timberline Academy
School · 13.8 mi away
Bayfield Middle School
Secondary · 14.9 mi away
Bayfield High School
Secondary · 15.0 mi away
Bayfield Intermediate School
Elementary · 15.1 mi away
Bayfield School District
School · 15.6 mi away
Animas Valley Elementary School
Elementary · 15.8 mi away
Bayfield Elementary School
Elementary · 16.0 mi away
Bayfield Primary School
Elementary · 16.0 mi away
Columbine Christian School
Elementary · 18.9 mi away
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · 20.3 mi away
Animas High School
Secondary · 20.3 mi away
Mountain Middle School
Secondary · 20.5 mi away
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · 20.6 mi away
The Liberty School
School · 20.8 mi away
Durango High School
Secondary · 20.9 mi away
Miller Middle School
Secondary · 20.9 mi away
Needham Elementary School
Elementary · 21.1 mi away
St. Columba School
Elementary · 21.2 mi away
Animas High School
Secondary · 21.3 mi away
Children's House of Durango, LLC
School · 21.5 mi away
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| 1029 W Vallecito Creek Road, Bayfield, CO | $425,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,792 |
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Listing Courtesy: Blackmore Group
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