14+ acres of lush mountain paradise! This amazing property is located right off the main road so you have easy year-round access. Sit on the huge deck and listen to the tranquil sounds of Lewstone Creek as it flows by the front of the property. Check out the two beautiful water features, one pond is by the driveway and the other pond is to the right of the house. That pond has a stunning rock wall backdrop for climbing enthusiast! In the summer, you will be surrounded by gorgeous wildflowers and down the driveway is a stunning wild raspberry field. In the fall, you'll be amazed by the aspen trees changing colors all over the property. Over 2 acres of fenced in yard - great for your pets. If you are interested in having livestock and/or poultry, the entire property has weld wire pens and barbed wire perimeter fences. Plum, pear, and apple trees were planted next to the driveway to start the beginnings of a beautiful orchard. The entire front of the property has water available to it, including a water hydrant for gardening near the orchard for extra convenience! Speaking of water, there's plenty with a well and multiple natural springs on the property. Ample parking with an attached 2 car tandem garage and an oversized 2 car detached garage located near the front of the property. There's an automatic gate at the entrance to the property for security. We haven't even gotten to the adorable home, which was converted from a metal building or the two possible building sites already set up on the property. Plus you'll be close to all the wonderful outdoor amenities the area has to offer - including Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, Red Feather Lakes, Mishawaka, and the Poudre River! Get the benefits of mountain living with the convenience of being within half an hours drive of downtown Fort Collins. Stop by to see the rare qualities Rist Canyon has to offer!
AppliancesSelf Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier Owned, Disposal, Fire Alarm
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Utility FeaturesElectricity Available, Propane
SEWERSeptic Tank
WATER SOURCEWell
Year Built2005
BasementFull, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
FINISHED BASEMENT SIZE2062.0
RoofMetal
EXTERIOR FEATURESHeated Garage, Oversized Garage, Tandem Garage
FenceFenced, Dog Run/Kennel
Lot FeaturesWooded, Deciduous Trees, Sloping Lot, Rock Outcropping, Abuts Pond/Lake, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, Meadow, Paved
Garage spaces4
ViewMountain(s), Hills, Plains View
CITYBellvue
SUBDIVISIONVan Velson
COUNTYLarimer
AREAFort Collins
STATECO
TAX AMOUNT2250.0
LATEST UPDATE2026-01-23T15:05:14.103Z
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$475,000 Nov 28, 2025
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
17
6%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$701,058
$129,071 Increase In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$289
$69 Increase In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
6
16 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of Jun 04, 2026.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Apr 01, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
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