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- MLS# 7463658
- Date Listed06/23/2022
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 5.02 acres (218,671 sq. ft)
- Sewer Septic Tank
- Subdivision Idaho Springs
- Property Type Single Family
- County Clear Creek
- Year Built 2002
- Water Well
- Square Feet 1,800 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $377.78
Interior Features
- Appliances Refrigerator
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Radiant
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Metal
- Lot Size Acres 5.02
- Lot Size SQFT 218,671.20
- Lot Features Sloped
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $50 Annually
- Tax Amount $1,465
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
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Sales & Tax History
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Population & Environment
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Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 5/100.
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Points of Interest near 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Frequently Asked Questions for 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd
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265 Red Tail Ridge Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 is a Single Family 1,800 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 40 photos available of this 3 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $680,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 40 photos of 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd.
Our records indicate that 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd was built in 2002.
The full address for this home is 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.
265 Red Tail Ridge Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Thu June 23, 2022
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 1/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 5/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 265 Red Tail Ridge Rd. Carlson Elementary School (Grades: PK - 6), Clear Creek Middle School (Grades: 7 - 8), Clear Creek High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Liv Sotheby's International Realty
(tel: 303-674-3200)
Listing agent:
Ryan Olbrich
(#055659)
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