Nestled in the charming mountain town of Ophir, Colorado, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this rare historic property offers the chance to own a piece of local history. Built in 1896, the original one-room Ophir Schoolhouse once served the children of the town's early mining community. Thoughtfully reimagined in the 1980s as a single-family residence, the home blends historic character with spacious mountain living. Original moldings and hardwood floors complement soaring ceilings, large windows, and open living spaces filled with natural light. The 2,800-square-foot home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a finished garden level with exceptional versatility. The space is ideal for a mudroom, media room, or additional storage. Enjoy year-round southern exposure from the sun-filled solarium, or relax on the newly replaced wrap-around deck while taking in the surrounding alpine scenery and views into Waterfall Canyon. Located just 20 minutes from the Telluride Ski Resort, the property offers convenient access to world-class skiing, hiking, and biking. Whether you're eager to explore the extensive nearby trail system and surrounding peaks, or simply looking for a distinctive mountain home with a story to tell, this Ophir property offers a truly special place to call home. Some photos of this listing may include virtually staged amenities, furniture or fixtures
Enjoy world-class hiking, skiing, and climbing right from your door in Colorado's most beautiful valley! Stunning corner-lot custom build in Old Ophir. Practicality meets luxury with a spacious air-locked mudroom, dog doors, and a full-home salt water softener with RO filtration. Designed for maximum solar gain, this timber-frame beauty features an open kitchen/living area on the main level with custom beech cabinets, granite counters, a cozy Lopi wood stove, and a large deck filled with mtn views and hot tub. The primary suite occupies the top floor, complete with a private office, 2 walk-in closets, full bathroom, and expansive views. The walk-out lower level offers 2 bedrooms, flex room with private entrance, a full bath, and a unique bouldering ''cave'' with moveable holds!
Wake up to the crisp mountain air, step outside, and be immediately surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty. This is the daily reality in Ophir, a legendary alpine hamlet defined by its strong community spirit and an irresistible invitation to adventure that begins the moment you walk out your front door. Nestled on a desirable corner double lot stands a home built for an extraordinary life. It's not just the five bedrooms that make this property remarkable; it's the irreplaceable volume it offers. Spanning over 3,150 sf of living space, with a garage, and an additional 800 sf of utility space, this residence significantly exceeds today's stringent building limitations. For larger families or savvy investors looking to leverage space for housemates, this is it.
Ophir is located in Colorado. Ophir, Colorado 81426has a population of 198. Ophir 81426 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 80.39% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.16%.
The median household income in Ophir, Colorado 81426 is $109,519. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,965 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ophir 81426 is 37.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 74.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 0.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 25 inches per year, with 153.9 inches of snow per year.
