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495 Highway 285

Salida, CO 81201
  • $5,300,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 11 Days
  • MLS #: 821610
UPDATED: 76 min ago
$5,300,000
  • 1
    BEDS
  • 660
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 2
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,536
    SQFT
  • $2,090
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Farm
Built:
1997
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
High School:
Listing courtesy of Mason Real Estate, Inc.: 970-874-9968.


Description

This stunning 660+/- acre mountain ranch is just minutes south of Poncha Springs and offers all the amenities of a premier Colorado high-country retreat. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Isabel National Forest, the surrounding Poncha Mountain rise to 10,121 feet, while Methodist Mountain reaches 11,689 feet and Cleveland Mountain stands at 9,659 feet. The ranch itself sits between 9,000 and 9,400 feet, offering incredible views, mountain beauty, and complete privacy. The Campbell Family Ranch features a picturesque mix of aspen, pine, and spruce trees interwoven with mountain meadows, all set in mild terrain with an excellent road system for easy access. Water rights include five adjudicated springs, 2 domestic wells, and a large pond. The ranch lies within GMU 82 and 86, areas renowned for big game hunting, including trophy mule deer, big bull elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lions, and turkeys. Over-the-counter bull elk tags are available for certain seasons, and the ranch qualifies for landowner deer vouchers. Ranch amenities include a fully furnished, 2,536 square-foot cabin with electricity and domestic water supplied by a spring. The property has year-round access via Highway 285, with seasonal access to the cabin. A conservation easement ensures the ranch will never be subdivided while allowing for the construction of two additional homes. Privacy, breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and endless outdoor recreation"experience all four seasons in this mountain paradise! Owner will consider seller financing with terms acceptable to owner.

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495 Highway 285 Salida, CO 81201

  • Price: $5,300,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 11 Days
  • Updated: 76 min ago
  • MLS #: 821610
1
Beds
2
Baths
2
½ Baths
660
Acres
2,536
SQFT
$2,090
$/SQFT
1997
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Chaffee
Area:
Other Area
Elementary School:
Open Enrollment
Middle School:
Open Enrollment
High School:
Open Enrollment
Property Description
This stunning 660+/- acre mountain ranch is just minutes south of Poncha Springs and offers all the amenities of a premier Colorado high-country retreat. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Isabel National Forest, the surrounding Poncha Mountain rise to 10,121 feet, while Methodist Mountain reaches 11,689 feet and Cleveland Mountain stands at 9,659 feet. The ranch itself sits between 9,000 and 9,400 feet, offering incredible views, mountain beauty, and complete privacy. The Campbell Family Ranch features a picturesque mix of aspen, pine, and spruce trees interwoven with mountain meadows, all set in mild terrain with an excellent road system for easy access. Water rights include five adjudicated springs, 2 domestic wells, and a large pond. The ranch lies within GMU 82 and 86, areas renowned for big game hunting, including trophy mule deer, big bull elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lions, and turkeys. Over-the-counter bull elk tags are available for certain seasons, and the ranch qualifies for landowner deer vouchers. Ranch amenities include a fully furnished, 2,536 square-foot cabin with electricity and domestic water supplied by a spring. The property has year-round access via Highway 285, with seasonal access to the cabin. A conservation easement ensures the ranch will never be subdivided while allowing for the construction of two additional homes. Privacy, breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and endless outdoor recreation"experience all four seasons in this mountain paradise! Owner will consider seller financing with terms acceptable to owner.
Exterior Features

Acreage Range 200+ Acres Barn No Carport No Corral Yes Exterior Inclusions Deck Garage No Pasture Yes Property Attached No Property Description Borders National ForestBorders Public Land Roof Metal Sewer Septic Siding Log Stories 1.5 Story Street Description Dirt Style Cabin Topography Rolling Views Lake/Pond/ReservoirMountainsStream/River Water Spring Water Well No Waterfront CreekPondSeasonal Stream/Spring Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Additional Living Quarters No Appliance Inclusions Other Basement FinishedWalk Out Cooling Forced Air Dining Kitchen/Dining Fireplace Living RoomWood Stove Flooring CarpetOther Foundation Basement Heating Fuel Source ElectricWood Heating System Wall HeaterWood Stove Interior Inclusions Vaulted CeilingWood Stove One Quarter Baths 0 Total Office Dens 0 Water Heater Other

Property Features

Can Be Divided Unknown Covenants NO Current Use RecreationMountain Recreation Green Certification No Hoa No Horse Setup Yes Income Producing No Leased No New Construction YN No Possession Negotiable Possible Property Use Ag/LivestockCattleGrazingHuntingMountain RecreationPastureRecreationResidential Single Family Property Type MountainRecreationalResidential/Single Family Reo Lender Owned No Tax Year 2024 Total Taxes 1814.50 Type With Residence Utilities ElectricityPropane-Tank Leased Water Rights No Zoning Other

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