Mancos Real Estate | Montezuma County

Looking for Mancos, Colorado real estate? Mancos is an idyllic mountain town with a population of about 1,200 situated in the La Plata Mountain foothills of Montezuma County about 18 miles west of Cortez on U.S. Highway 160. It is conveniently located between two larger towns, Cortez and Durango, about 7,000 feet above sea level.

Mancos is an intimate community only 6 miles east of Mesa Verde National Park. Mancos is known as the "Gateway to Mesa Verde." The national park is well-known for its ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and ancient rock carvings.
The town has affordable single-family houses for sale inside the city limits and the surrounding area. There are approximately 600 residential units in Mancos. U.S. Highway 160 runs directly through Mancos, and homes are for sale north and south of the highway. Chicken Creek runs north of town, and the Mancos River flows south. The largest residential area is south of U.S. Highway 160 between Monte Street on the west and Main Street to the east. The neighborhood has two local parks: Cottonwood Park in the southwest and Boyle Park in the east.

The area has lots of well-kept older homes and some new construction. Most homes here offer around 2,000 square feet of living space. Some residences are larger four-bedroom houses, while there are a few scattered two- and three-bedroom homes. Properties in this area are commonly in the $500,000 range, depending on size and location.

North of U.S. Highway 160 is various single-family homes ranging from $250,000 to $400,000, although some are nicer homes. There is also some new construction. A tri-plex residence with more than 3,100 square feet of living space, eight total bedrooms, and five bathrooms is listed for $850,000. There are two three-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit.

Just north of Chicken Creek, in a more rural area, is a 1,600-square-foot, four-bedroom home that sits on 58 acres for approximately $800,000. There are numerous vacant lots in this area that are ideal for building a mountain cabin or single-family dream home.

Neighborhood Highlights:

• Mancos was founded in 1894, near where Spanish explorers first crossed the Mancos River.
• Mancos has a historic downtown with a few lovely places to eat and shop. There are many historical buildings, including the Columbine Bar. The pub is one of the oldest operating bars in the state. There is also a visitor center with information about the town and Mesa Verde National Park.
• The town has a rich history of art that combines cowboy culture with artistic flair. Around town are various colorful murals created by local artists.
• For outdoor adventure, residents of Marcos enjoy fishing for trout in the nearby Marcos River or attending local events like the Mancos Farmers Market and the annual BurroFest, a community burro race every June. There is also a yearly BrewFest every August. The event features a beer garden, parade, and kids' activities.
• The area offers a plethora of hiking trails at Mesa Verde. The San Juan National Forest also has excellent hiking trails like Ramparts Loop and Sharkstooth Pass.