Chaffee County sits in central Colorado along the upper Arkansas River, with U.S. Highway 285 and U.S. 50 providing direct access to Denver roughly two hours northeast and to Colorado Springs about 90 minutes southeast. The county includes the incorporated towns of Salida and Buena Vista, which maintain public K-12 schools rated by the Colorado Department of Education and host employers in healthcare, light manufacturing, and outdoor recreation outfitting. Residents have immediate access to the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, San Isabel National Forest trailheads, and the Arkansas River’s class III–IV whitewater sections for year-round hiking, skiing at Monarch Mountain, and river recreation.
Chaffee County currently has 20 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $854,259.95, 1 townhouse for sale with a list price of $650,000, 2 condos for sale with an average list price of $527,500, and 4 lots for sale with an average list price of $191,475. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 3 new construction homes for sale. The average annual property tax for Chaffee County is $2,224.35.
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