Vacant Land

Multiple hold and exit strategies exist on this easily accessible and well-priced ranch located west of Steamboat Springs. The ranch consists of 1378+/- rolling acres on a year-round paved county road. Currently used for grazing and hunting, it is perimeter fenced with over 10 ponds scattered around the ranch. The ranch is one large block ranging in elevation from 6,700 feet at the stocked reservoir to 7,000 feet on the tree covered ridge top. Colorado Parks and Recreation leases and stocks the reservoir located along the county road. This ranch has water sources scattered throughout the draws and valleys, which is unique in the immediate area. A landlocked 40-acre BLM parcel is located at the southwest corner. The ranch is also bordered on the south and east side by 2,200 acres of Colorado State land. The ranch is not encumbered by a conservation easement and it can be subdivided. With easy access, public land boundaries, productive hay/grazing land and hunting/fishing aspects, this ranch is well priced in its category.

Middle Elk River Ranch has 40 acres with 1/4 mile of both sides of the Elk River located just 7 paved miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO. Straddling the sought-after Elk River and just off of Routt County Road 129, this property is easy to access from town. The acreage north of the river (approximately 13) is completely covered in cottonwoods and pines, providing a private and quiet setting along the banks of the river. The south bank of the river is flanked by a steep hillside loaded with game trails that wind through the thick pine forest. The remaining acreage on the south side of the Elk River is a level to rolling aspen covered bench that attracts elk, deer, bear and an occasional moose. The property is within a 1/2 mile of the Routt National Forest and an additional 2 miles of public fishing on the Elk River. The ranch has no covenants, is close to a notable resort town and public land, has live water and great privacy. This property checks many of the boxes for quality, recreational acreage.

Vista Ridge is a small enclave of 35-acre lots located just 12 paved miles southwest of Steamboat Springs. Lot 9 gently slopes and has panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. With an end-of-the-road location, the land is private and quiet. A 15 gallon-per-minute domestic well is permitted for home, lawn and livestock uses. Fishing and recreation in the pond and adjacent stretch of Trout Creek is on the ranch open space. The covenants allow custom homes and a caretaker apartment. The property is close to town with amazing mountain and meadow views. Access is easy on county and subdivision roads, and with a well already in place, it is ideal for a custom country estate.