Small home, big living. This beautifully maintained property in $430,000

Home For Sale near Arkansas River

Small home, big living. This beautifully maintained property in Howard, Colorado blends rustic charm with modern comfort. The main home has been fully remodeled down to the studs, featuring new flooring, walls, windows, ceilings, and roof. Inside, you'll find two cozy bedrooms, a 3/4 bath with a tiled shower and custom cabinetry, a laundry area with a washer/dryer combo, and a living room warmed by a thermostat-controlled propane fireplace. The updated kitchen includes a refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range/oven, and microwave. Patio doors off the living room open to a spacious, partially covered deck--perfect for entertaining or taking in the sweeping mountain and Arkansas River Valley views. An exterior entrance leads to the partially heated basement with the propane forced-air furnace, electric water heater, chest freezer, and storage shelving. A side door from the kitchen connects to a breezeway equipped with a Weber grill tied into the main propane line and a protected cooking area. Adjacent to the breezeway is a versatile *party room* with electricity, a refrigerator, window AC, and counter space--ideal for entertaining or use as a home office with its own private entrance. Behind the home sits an insulated shed with electricity and a finished interior, plus a level RV pad with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Outside, you'll also find a hot/cold utility sink.
A detached, insulated workshop with electricity and a workbench is ready for projects. An additional shed near the carport provides storage for tools and equipment. Located just 20 minutes from Salida and close to the Arkansas River's world-class fishing, rafting, and mountain trails, this property offers an impressive amount of usable space and flexibility. The square footage may look modest on paper, but the possibilities throughout the property make it a must-see!