40 Acres of Colorado Paradise: A Private Estate at 24425 Rawhide Trail, Oak Creek

Set across 40 private acres just 1.5 miles from downtown Oak Creek, 24425 Rawhide Trail sits behind double gates with sweeping views to Thorpe Mountain, Woodchuck Hill, and the snow-capped peaks stretching to the north. A ridge line climbs roughly 400 feet from the back of the home. Aspen groves frame the edges of the land. A private drive is shared with just three other properties. There is no HOA, no density, and no compromises on what you can do with the land.

Unlike many rural properties, you're only a mile from the restaurants, shops, and community charm of Oak Creek and just a scenic drive from Steamboat Springs. Whether buyers are seeking a full-time residence, mountain retreat, or equestrian property, this location provides the best of both worlds.

"What I keep hearing from buyers when they walk this property is that it feels like it belongs to a different era of Colorado real estate," said Michelle Parilla of The Agency Steamboat Springs. "There are the views, the acreage, the privacy, and then you realize you're three minutes from Oak Creek and 25 minutes from the Steamboat Ski Area. It really is a distinct combination for the area."

Informal trails wind through the terrain, through aspen stands and along the rising ridgeline, inviting hiking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and the kind of unstructured outdoor exploration that's hard to put a price on. For equestrian buyers, the 40 acres provide genuine space: room to ride from your own property, room to build, room to grow into something generational.

The residence is positioned along the hillside, fronted by an expansive wraparound deck, the first sign that outdoor living is central to the experience of the property. Inside, a light-filled great room with high ceilings and picture windows captures views in multiple directions. Every season brings a new backdrop, from snow-covered peaks in winter to vibrant wildflowers and green meadows in summer.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is outfitted with radiant in-floor heating, a dual-fuel range with gas cooktop and electric double oven with air fryer, reverse osmosis, newer stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. 

The primary bedroom on the main level includes a workspace, ensuite bath, and walk-in closet. Upstairs, two bedrooms with vaulted, beamed ceilings share a full bath. The lower level delivers a large mudroom that functions equally well as a workspace or secondary living area.

Below the home, on a second flat envelope of the property, sits a 60-by-40-foot garage. For buyers with equipment, trailers, vehicles, or serious hobby operations, it changes what this property can accommodate entirely.

"People come in thinking they're looking at a mountain retreat and leave realizing it's fully operational for year-round recreation," Michelle added. "You can store equipment, host family, work from home on fiber internet, hike your own trails, and still be to the ski area in under 30 minutes. It's the kind of property you build a life around."

Recent updates include a new roof, boiler, water heater, propane tank, and fiber-wired internet. The home has been freshly painted. It is move-in ready in the most practical sense of the phrase.

At 3,416 square feet with three bedrooms and four bathrooms, the scale is right for full-time living without the overhead of a larger estate. Stagecoach Reservoir is ten minutes away. Yampa Valley Regional Airport is 29 miles out.

Located just south of Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek has emerged as one of Routt County's most sought-after areas for land buyers. Buyers are increasingly drawn to the area for its larger parcels, relaxed atmosphere, and authentic Colorado character. Here, residents enjoy access to world-class skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting, and recreation while benefiting from a quieter pace of life and exceptional value.

Offered at $1,750,000. To schedule a private tour of 24425 Rawhide Trail, contact [email protected].