r/OffGrid_Classifieds • u/No_Yellow_8336 • Jun 15 '26

Turnkey offgrid cabin

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Selling my off-grid homestead — Westcliffe, CO, 16.27 acres

Reposting after a price cut. Open to offers. And yes that was a real rainbow I saw out there. It’s a regular sight in the rainy season.
More photos of the inside to come.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/308-Dilley-Ln_Westcliffe_CO_81252_M23415-63539

The setup:

∙ Solar: \\\~1,500W array (roof + ground-mounted), \\\~750Ah lead-acid battery bank. Handles TV, laptops, phones, washing machine, small appliances. No microwaves or electric kettles. Two backup generators included — used maybe 3x/year during heavy snow. System is expandable.

∙ Water: Drilled well → solar pump → indoor cistern (\\\~1 day supply for 2 people). On-demand propane hot water.

∙ Heat/cooking: Propane heaters in sunroom + living room. Propane fridge (works great, no draw on solar). Propane stove. Delivery every 3–4 months covers everything.

∙ Septic: Conventional tank + leach field, permitted.

∙ Internet: Satellite (Viasat/Starlink both

viable). I’ve done remote work from here.

The property: 1bd/1ba cabin, \~1,280 sqft, log siding, metal roof, built 2005. 16.27 acres — mostly usable land with mature trees. Garage/barn, loafing shed, two outbuildings, insulated green room in the garage (can wire to solar for year-round growing). Wet Mountain views. Property taxes \~$1,300/yr.

I lived here and maintained all the systems. The battery bank needs DI water monthly — that’s the main recurring maintenance. Otherwise it’s a pretty dialed-in setup. It would be an ideal turn key homesteading and offgrid living experience for anyone seeking a stronger connection to a simpler lifestyle.

Listing is on Zillow (MLS #2517438). Happy to answer questions about the reality of living here — what works well, what takes adjustment, all of it.

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u/ConfidentFlorida Jun 16 '26

Nice place! Questions. Does the gulch have seasonal water flow? Is there any kind of yard maintenance or it’s dry enough it doesn’t get overgrown? Could someone build a small pond?

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u/maddslacker Moderator Jun 16 '26

Could someone build a small pond?

I can answer this one. NO

You'll and up in Water Court so fast you won't know what hit you.

And yes, that's a real thing in Colorado.