Joseph Burns

$155,000

5.2 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Lying in the heart of fertile fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. With county road access and all utilities, this makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The properties also include irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months! This property offers the live style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. No covenants, deed restricted from manufactured, title homes.

$105,000

1.41 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Lying in the heart of fertile fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. With county road access and includes, power access and a paid domestic water tap this makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The properties also include irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months. These lots also offer no covenants but are deed restricted from manufactured title homes. This property offers the live style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer.

$145,000

4.7 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Lying in the heart of fertile valley fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. With county road access and all utilities, this makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The property includes irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months. This lot is deed restricted from titled modular homes and has no covenants. This property offers the life style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. call for attractive owner carry terms (970)-209-7500

$165,000

3.17 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Lying in the heart of fertile fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. With county road access and all utilities, this makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The properties also include irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months. NO covenants, no manufactured trailer homes by deed restriction. This property offers the live style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer.

$165,000

4.9 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Build your dream home, county road access, connection to power, paid domestic water tap, makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The properties also include irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months. This property offers the live style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. Lying in the heart of fertile fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. No Covenants, deed restricted from titled Modular homes, and very attractive owner carry terms. Call (970)-209-7500

$165,000

3.2 Acres

Montrose, Colorado, 81403

Lying in the heart of fertile fields, large sandstone canyon walls and views of the San Juan Mountains is the Shavano Valley. Only an hour drive to Telluride ski area or a day's ATV ride directly from the property to Moab, UT. Not only is Shavano Valley unique, but you also get breathtaking views in a quiet, peaceful setting. The property is located only 15 minutes from downtown Montrose and less than five minutes from the Uncompahgre Plateau and National Forest. With county road access and all utilities, this makes for a beautiful destination to build your home! The properties also include irrigation water to cut down the cost of having a lawn in the summer months! This property offers the live style we all long for; the ability to bring in 4H animals, have a garden, raise farm fresh eggs, and look at the San Juan Mountain range. You will be able to enjoy the western farm and ranching romance and activities that the Western Slope of Colorado has to offer. No covenants, deed restricted from manufactured, title homes.Attractive owner carry terms available. Call (970)-209-7500

$9,950,000

1,065 Acres

Lake City, Colorado, 81235

Lake Fork River Ranch, a place where anglers gently wade as elk proclaim their autumntide serenade. This pristine mountain paradise offers direct river frontage and over 6 miles of world-class trout fishing- all just 10 minutes outside Lake City, Colorado! Beginning at 8,500 feet, the ranch climbs through lowland meadows and trout ponds to evergreen hillsides and aspen-covered creek bottoms. Across this 1,340’ elevation gradient roam trophy class elk, deer and black bear. Accentuating the natural sporting capabilities of the property is direct access to remote public land and a membership in the Lake Fork Hunting and Fishing Club (which adds an additional 1,388 +/- accessible acres). Creature comforts are outstanding with two immaculate cabins and immeasurable amenities just minutes away. As a whole family retreat or simply a strong investment, there are few properties that can compete with the Lake Fork River Ranch! HuntingHunting potential on the Lake Fork River Ranch is immense. The ranch lies within a migration corridor that funnels elk and deer from the upper San Juans to low-lying wintering ground. Multiple drainages, alongside healthy stands of timber and ample feed, provide an ideal elk habitat. In addition to the deeded acreage, the adjoining 1,388 +/- acres of private land can be hunted through the ranch’s membership in the Lake Fork Hunting and Fishing Club. Likewise, vast expanses of public land are accessible from both the main ranch and the high cabin. LicensesThe Lake Fork River Ranch is located in Colorado Game Unit 66. This prized unit is renowned for quality elk and mule deer and good draw statistics. In 2023, 71% of applicants (Colorado resident, 2 preference points) were successful in drawing a first rifle bull tag. Likewise, second rifle deer tags had a 100% success rate for Colorado residents with four preference points. Since the property is eligible for landowner vouchers, additional licenses are likely. Fishing“I’m planning to fish Lake Fork” is an idyllic utterance that perks the ear of anglers around the globe. A tributary of the Gunnison River, Lake Fork delivers clear mountain water from the San Juan’s into Curicanti’s Gold Medal fishery. Over a 67-mile course, the Lake Fork propagates one of western Colorado’s best fishing experiences. A recent survey conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife found that downstream of the Lake Fork River Ranch, the river sported 31 trout (28 browns, 3 rainbows of 14” or greater length) for every surface acre. Density estimates for smaller fish (5” or greater length) place a brown trout every 7.2 linear foot and a rainbow trout every 15.0 linear foot. Boasting over 6 miles of direct river access fishing (4,100 linear feet of fee-simple river frontage, 2.7 miles of exclusive frontage through fishing club membership, remaining frontage through adjoining public land/fishing easements) and two stocked ponds, the Lake Fork River Ranch is a magnificent angling property. The private ponds, totaling 7.92 surface acres, yield mature brown trout on nearly every cast. Twelve additional ponds and 2.7 miles of exclusive fishing are accessible through the Hunting and Fishing Club which adjoins the ranch’s southern boundary. LocalityThe Lake Fork River Ranch is located 5.8 miles (9 minutes) north of Lake City Colorado. Here, the gold-laden San Juan Mountains drew the attention of prospectors in the late 19th century. By 1874, the first permeant structure had been erected to service the local industry. Realization of mineral wealth brought rapid growth to the small smelting community and over 500 additional structures sprung up over the course of just a few years. By 1880, the bustling community included: four churches (First Baptist, Lake City Presbyterian, St James Episcopal, and St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church), a post office, newspaper, fire department, stagecoach, schoolhouse, fully functional Telegraph and even a red-light district. Economic turmoil in the 1890’s and closure of the Gold Fleece Mine sounded an abrupt end to ore production. By the end of the Great Depression, the local mining industry had all but been erased. If gold and silver were worth thousands, then above ground resources are worth millions. As the mining industry waned, the natural beauty of the area brought sportsmen and sightseers from near and far. Rather than shipping the mountains piece by piece to the people, Lake City would bring people to the mountains. Lake Fork and San Cristobal (Colorado’s second largest natural lake) became a fisherman’s paradise and abundant elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, bear, and wild turkey drew the eye of sportsmen. Backcountry mining roads soon formed a globally recognized backpacking and off-roading network. Jeep trails such as Engineer, Cinnamon, Imogene, Black Bear, and Corkscrew connect the iconic mountain towns of Lake City, Silverton, Ouray and Telluride. With the advent of a recreation-based economy came amenities and services that punch well-beyond the weight of most comparatively small towns. Boutique shopping, offroad adventure shops, guiding services, and fine dining replaced mills and smelting facilities. Lake City offers a spectacular getaway, a place where you can have the adventure of a lifetime, a good burger, and enjoy a carefully preserved Victorian town.

$295,000

35.1 Acres

Gunnison, Colorado, 81230

35 +/- acres with spectacular views, perched above Morrow Point! This recreation/residential property is a mere 6-minute commute from Colorado’s largest body of water (Blue Mesa Reservoir, 9,180 surface acres, 341’ deep, 96 miles of shoreline), boarders the Curecanti National Recreation Area, and is accessible year-round off US-HWY 50! As a recreation piece, this parcel bats well beyond most 35-acre properties. Just last year a potential world-record Lake Trout (73.29 lbs) was caught within minutes of the property- to say nothing of high-quality brown, rainbow, and kokanee also found in the reservoir. In addition to Lakeside amenities, regional air service, dining, and shopping are all available in Montrose and Gunnison (33 and 29 miles respectively). As a mountain getaway, summer fishing camp, or rural residence Morrow Point maybe the Colorado experience you have been looking for!

$36,000,000

5,550 Acres

Cimarron, Colorado, 81220

Big Elk, Big Sky, and Big Views—this is the magnificent EGR Ranch! Located in the famous Cimarron Valley, EGR boasts 5,550 +/- acres, abundant irrigation water (1,419 AF plus 8 CFS from the Whittingham #1 Ditch, 1,424 +/- classified irrigated acres), awe-inspiring views, and an ample elk and deer population. Upon entering the main gate, it becomes abundantly clear why ground like this pervaded the hearts and minds of Colorado’s early settlers. From HWY-50 and Curecanti in the north, to CR P77 in the south, the ranch’s rolling topography yields a vegetative mosaic, alternating between gambel oak knobs, sage flats, and irrigated glens. This stunning landscape is complemented by 2.50 +/- miles of exclusive Veo creek frontage, 27+ ponds, a comfortable 4,038 SF hunting lodge, and 2,400 SF barn. Colorado’s fastest growing airport, alongside many fine dining options, is within 22 miles and the renowned ski slopes of Crested Butte and Telluride are only a short morning drive. It was the promise of ranches like this that captured the American imagination in 1862, and today, backdropped by a 14,000-ft horizon, they still do!

$3,950,000

1,160 Acres

Ridgway, Colorado, 81432

Perched over the breathtaking Uncompahgre Valley, and peering down on Ridgway Reservoir is the spectacular Burro Creek Ranch. From the ranch’s 1,160-acre expanse, all Western Colorado’s most prominent peaks unfold in an unobstructed corridor- from Sleeping Indian to the Willson’s, and from Mount Sneffels to the Grand Mesa! Looking onto the ranch itself, one will find Burro Creek meandering through a lush cottonwood forest, flanked on either side by robust stands of pinion/juniper, ponderosa pine, Gabel oak, and spattering’s of dark timber. This combination of dense evergreens and a forage-laden creek bottom forms an elk and deer oasis, promoting strong recreation opportunities. Elevation and topography are moderate, ranging from 7,080-8,302, and varying between level benches, rolling drainages and deep canyons. Beyond natural features, Burro Creek Ranch boarders Country Road 4, which provides county maintained, seasonal, access into the ranch, and direct conductivity to a phenomenal building site that straddles the Billy Creek and Burro Creek basins. From the home site, views are protected by expansive public land, extending over 5 miles to the north, 3 miles to the west, 2 miles to the south, and 1.7 miles to the east. Only one small section of the property boarders private land. Taken in combination with a minor conservation easement (140 acres), Burro Creek Ranch is highly protected, yet only 2.8 miles of Ridgway Reservoir/Pa-Co-Chu-Puk and 10.9 miles of downtown Ridgway. This is truly a beautiful, mid-elevation ranch with high-elevation views and a great location!

$9,950,000

1,065 Acres

Lake City, Colorado, 81235

Lake Fork River Ranch, a place where anglers gently wade as elk proclaim their autumntide serenade. This pristine mountain paradise offers direct river frontage and over 6 miles of world-class trout fishing- all just 10 minutes outside Lake City, Colorado! Beginning at 8,500 feet, the ranch climbs through lowland meadows and trout ponds to evergreen hillsides and aspen-covered creek bottoms. Across this 1,340' elevation gradient roam trophy class elk, deer and black bear. Accentuating the natural sporting capabilities of the property is direct access to remote public land and a membership in the Lake Fork Hunting and Fishing Club (which adds an additional 1,388 +/- accessible acres). Creature comforts are outstanding with two immaculate cabins and immeasurable amenities just minutes away. As a whole family retreat or simply a strong investment, there are few properties that can compete with the Lake Fork River Ranch!

$7,980,000

139 Acres

Ridgway, Colorado, 81403

Dallas Divide, located between Ridgway and Placerville, has long been a place of opportunity and graphic brilliance. From the days gone by, when The Galloping Goose chugged its way to Telluride, to the acquisition of Double R L, or capturing the image which now adorns every Colorado Driver's license- Dallas Divide is where Colorado's icons converge. Here, "The Queen of the San Juans" towers over Black Angus, Elk meander on aspen covered slopes- tourists and locals alike are robbed of breath as they crest the summit. At the top of the pass, once you have recovered your wind, go beyond the gate, past an obscure wooden sign, and you will find Dallas like you have never seen it before- Welcome to the Snowdrift Ranch!Snowdrift's location cannot be overstated- The 139 +/- acre ranch boarders HWY 62, which offers direct, paved, year-round, access to Telluride and Ridgway (37 & 11 minutes respectively). From either direction, HWY 62 ascends oak forests and native wildflower meadows, all framed by a 14,000' backdrop, to the ranch's front gate. Upon entering the property, the ranch climbs a southern relief, clothed again in oaks, native meadows, and brilliant wildflowers; the view corridor growing in magnitude, privacy, and breadth with each passing moment. It is no wonder that Toyota, with their $3 billion marketing budget and assets around the globe, chose the Snowdrift Ranch to debut the Tacoma! From the abundance of view sites to the easy access and sprinkling of cattle, there could not be a better place for Toyota to pitch the mountain lifestyle! The idea of lifestyle may be the best description of Snowdrift's improvements. The 10,000 + SF, 6 bed / 5 bath, home was built for owners who intend to live, share, and preserve the lifestyle Colorado is famous for. The west 2,975 SF is a lock off where owners can enjoy western Colorado, steam showers, a private library, and office space- without ever disturbing guests. This portion of the house features ornate log work, granite counters, and a rustic mountain charm. Mirroring the owners' quarters is a guest area, complete with a second kitchen, handicap accessible steam shower, office, conference room/library, and its own private entrance.Beyond the guest quarters is a garage, shop, and workspace which are nothing short of remarkable. The three-car garage, flanked by a 38x19x17' equipment bay, features epoxy floors, oversized doors, and a strategic layout. The layout separates the shop from the primary garage via an internal garage door. This allows intensive or long-term projects to be sealed off, and invisible from, the main garage. Capping the east end of the home is a large office, with its own bath, grand hall and kitchenette; allowing business, corporate gatherings, or contemplative enterprises to occur far from guest or primary living space.Across the whole structure, girthy log beams, natural rock accents, over-built structural components give the building an aura of endurance. This feeling is not misguided; the home can flawlessly switch between off gid (solar & generator) and on-grid (San Miguel) power. All the HVAC systems are designed for redundancy, with the added protection of multiple fireplaces/stoves. Onsite, there is 4,000 gal of buried propane storage, a 3-gpm well, 1,500-gal cistern, and an enduring sense of security. When the wind blows, utilities fail, or systems come under strain, The Snowdrift Ranch is the place to be!Whether it be a corporate gathering or a private retreat- in wind or in shine- the Snowdrift Ranch is like no other. Here, "The Queen of the San Juans" towers over the most photographed landscape in the state and western Colorado unfold in golden hues. Many, from skiers to railroad engineers and cattleman, have passed over Dallas, but few have ever seen it like this, come discover the magnificent Snowdrift Ranch!