593 Basswood Lane, Canon City, CO 81212
Fremont County
Key Facts
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.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2011
Living Area
697 sq ft
Lot Size
4.56 acres
MLS® Listing#
9564139
Property Features
- Cooling:
- None
- Heating:
- Propane, Solar, Wood
- Flooring:
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplace:
- Wood Burning
- Parking:
- Gravel, Driveway
- Patio:
- None
- Fencing:
- Other, Partial, Wood
- Lot Features:
- Wooded
- Construction:
- Wood Siding
- Windows:
- Double Pane Windows
- Utilities:
- Propane, Other
- Sewer:
- Other
- Water Source:
- See Remarks
Rooms
- Main
- Main
- BathroomMain
- BedroomMain
- KitchenMain
- Living RoomMain
Schools
- Elementary:
- McKinley
HOA & Tax
- Annual Tax:
- $1,113 (2026)
- Parcel #:
- 40005485
Affordability Calculator
$35,000
Estimated monthly payment
$931/mo
Principal $140,000 · Est. interest $195,312 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Canon City, CO
- $484,202
- Median Listing Price
- 59
- Median Days on Market
- 1,927
- Median Sq Ft
- $237
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 1,197
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 64% below the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 6% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Canon City, CO.
Location
- 593 Basswood Lane, Canon City, CO 81212
Nearby Schools
Guffey Community Charter School
Elementary · 11.9 mi away
Cotopaxi School
Secondary · 16.5 mi away
Canon Exploratory School
Elementary · 17.5 mi away
Christian Family Preschool
School · 17.8 mi away
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · 18.2 mi away
Canon City High School
Secondary · 18.4 mi away
Custer County School
School · 18.4 mi away
Canon City Middle School
Secondary · 18.6 mi away
Canon City Schools Fremont Re-1
School · 18.6 mi away
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · 18.8 mi away
Canon City Schools Early Childhood
School · 19.1 mi away
Harrison School
Elementary · 19.1 mi away
Mountain View Core Knowledge School
Elementary · 19.2 mi away
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · 19.9 mi away
Worldview at the Abbey
School · 19.9 mi away
Calvary Christian School
School · 20.0 mi away
4-Mile Adventist Christian School
School · 20.6 mi away
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
School · 20.6 mi away
Fremont County Headstart
School · 21.6 mi away
Cresson Elementary School
Elementary · 22.0 mi away
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