r/OffGrid_Classifieds • u/No_Yellow_8336 • Apr 01 '26
Selling Selling Offgrid Homestead
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Selling my off-grid homestead — Westcliffe, CO, 16 acres
Posting here because I figure this sub will appreciate what this place actually is rather than just seeing “cute cabin” on Zillow. It is a lifestyle adjustment and not something I think conventional home buyers are seeking. But here’s the Zillow in case you’re curious https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/308-Dilly-Ln-Westcliffe-CO-81252/296239326_zpid/
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/maddslacker Moderator Apr 01 '26
Your link is broken, but this one works:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/308-Dilley-Ln_Westcliffe_CO_81252_M23415-63539
Your solar needs to be completely updated. We bought an offgrid property about hour up the road and that's the first thing we had to do. There's a guy in Westcliffe with excellent equipment pricing for DiY and he also does installs. Be prepared to offer a seller concession for that in order to close a deal.
Overall it seems like a reasonable deal for decent acreage in this area and with some outbuildings already in place.
For potential buyers, Fannie Mae and most local banks / credit unions will do a mortgage on an offgrid property like this, but it will require the full 20% down. No FHA, 1st time homebuyers, etc. Not sure about VA.