# 16679 Highway 96, Wetmore, CO 81253

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/3ba single family, $870,000 ($372/sqft), built 2002, 2,338 sqft.
> Solar, 2-car garage. Est. $4,653/mo. Listed 253 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $870,000 |
| Price/sqft | $372 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,338 |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1,524,600 sqft (35.00 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 253 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Solar Panels** - Solar panels listed

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $4,399 |
| Estimated Insurance | $254 |
| **Total** | **$4,653** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Custer County
- **Middle:** Custer County
- **High:** Custer County

## Key Amenities

- Solar
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2002
- 35.00 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Discover the ultimate Colorado mountain living on 35 secluded acres in Wetmore, CO. This two-story mountain-style home offers 2,338 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, blending rustic charm with modern comfort. Built in 2002, it's ideal as a full-time residence or mountain retreat.The primary suite opens to a wrap-around deck with sweeping Wet Mountain views. Inside, a wood-burning stove creates a cozy cabin atmosphere perfect for year-round enjoyment.The forested, partially fenced property features a covered patio, professionally designed shooting range, RV hookups, an orchard, and access to nearby BLM land for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Additional amenities include a detached heated entertainment building with electricity and plumbing, plus a renovated playhouse.Energy-efficient features include an island kitchen with high-performance appliances, radiant in-floor heating, solar power, and a 17KW backup generator. Located just minutes from Westcliffe, Colorado, with access to medical services, a regional airport, and endless outdoor recreation near the Great Sand Dunes and Arkansas River.

## Location

- **Address:** 16679 Highway 96, Wetmore, CO 81253
- **County:** Custer
- **Coordinates:** 38.1694462, -105.1875201
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=38.1694462,-105.1875201

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jackie Shepherd · **License:** ER.100084127
- **Brokerage:** United Country, Wapiti Realty Limited
- **Phone:** 7197839052
- **Broker Phone:** 7197839052
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/16679-State-Highway-96-W_Wetmore_CO_81253_M27959-69004?f=listhub&s=WLSCO&m=2517768&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 2517768 | **Updated:** 2026-10-06
**Source:** listhub

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[View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/16679-highway-96-wetmore-co-81253-2517768)

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