Dee Plucinski, Steffens & Company Realty

95 Hubbards Trail, South Fork, Colorado 81154 $489,000 Has a GOOD WELL! 5 bedroom 3 bath home BORDERS PUBLIC LANDS Beautifully maintained, with gorgeous, perennial landscaping.  The home's well is 650 feet deep and pumps 2.5 gallons per minute.   Welcome Home! This bright, spacious home sits on just over 1/2 acre bordering public lands in the town of South Fork, Colorado.  Located on a seldom-traveled county road, 95 Hubbards Trail is peaceful and private - yet it has the most amazing mountain views you can imagine!  South facing to take advantage of the winter sunlight, the home at 95 Hubbards Trail is cozy year-round.  The home was built in 2003 and sits on a permanent foundation.  The Alpine neighborhood has no covenants, which means you can have chickens or horses.  You could also use the home as an Air B&B or VRBO without the restrictions and fees you will find inside the city limits of South Fork.  County building codes apply, but c...

  47 Comanche Peak Road South Fork, CO 3 Bedroom / 2 bath $198,000 Take a look at this clean, well-cared-for home in South Fork, Colorado! With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home is both comfortable and functional—ideal for full-time living, a mountain retreat, or a long-term rental. Inside, you'll find fresh paint and a beautifully updated kitchen featuring modern, upgraded appliances and a deep sink with a detachable faucet. A spacious walk-in pantry provides plenty of storage and includes a washer and dryer for convenience. The backyard is partially fenced and ready for pets, with a doggie door already installed in the back door. Storm windows throughout help regulate the temperature—keeping things cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. The home is not on a permanent foundation, but it is properly tied down, and the insulated skirting makes it suitable for year-round use. It’s served by an excellent well—60 feet deep with an estimated 15 gallons per minute ...

81 Rio Vista Circle South Fork, CO Luxury Mountain Farmhouse $799,000 This brand-new, Amish-built 2,500 sq ft home blends classic farmhouse charm with sleek, modern upgrades—just a stone’s throw from the Rio Grande River. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and thoughtful design throughout, this property is both beautiful and practical. Soaring 18-foot ceilings in the great room and oversized windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light and framing the mountain views. The oversized kitchen is a showstopper, featuring an enormous granite island, distressed antique-style cabinetry, stainless appliances including an electric stove/range, a commercial style, exterior vented exhaust hood, french-door refrigerator/freezer, a top of the line dishwasher, a beautiful, deep farmhouse sink, and a roomy, walk-in pantry with a charming custom glass door.  Other thoughtful kitchen touches include a dedicated pop out/up cabinet for your standing mixer, and a pull out drawer near the...

  The Rise of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Homes in Mountain Communities Drawn by the peace, natural beauty, and slower lifestyle of the San Luis Valley, many people are moving to our area and learning to navigate rural living. With the choice to leave the city come unique challenges, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainability. Harsh winters, remote locations, and limited access to traditional utilities make it essential to consider eco-friendly building methods. Three key strategies can help homeowners reduce monthly costs and lessen the environmental impact new homes may have on our Valley. 1. High-Insulative Building Materials If you’ve ever lived through a winter in the San Luis Valley, you know a drafty home is more than just inconvenient — it’s expensive. Choosing a building material with high insulative properties is one of the most important decisions you can make. Materials like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)...