Jeff Switzer

$595,000

1,470 Acres

Walsenburg, Colorado, 81089

The Condor Ranch offers a unique opportunity to create a working or sporting ranch in southern Colorado with unlimited possibilities.  The ranch consists of 550 deeded acres and 920 acres of designated BLM Grazing Allotment.  The ranch would be an ideal set-up for a small cattle or horse property with prime big game hunting.   Land holdings of this size and nature are becoming harder and harder to find.  The ranch offers diverse geographic characteristics including native grasslands which rise into wooded hills and ridges.  Hike into the property and the adjoining BLM and you will find hidden canyons, rock formations and cliffs that are truly magnificent.  This ranch directly adjoins BLM, National Forest and Wilderness lands. With limited public access to these lands, the ranch has virtually private access and use of 1,000’s of acres of breathtaking remote back country.  The ranch is located approximately 18 miles northwest of Walsenburg, Colorado and only a few miles off of paved State Hwy 69.  The Ranch is easily accessible from the major Colorado cities without crossing mountain passes.  Denver is 3 hrs – Colorado Springs is 2 hrs – Pueblo is 1 hr and Walsenburg is 25 minutes from the Ranch. The property has an unfinished building shell which is approximately 1,500 sq. ft. and is all enclosed.  The building will need a new roof and siding, but does have a concrete pad floor.  This building is designed for a 900 sq. ft. living space and 600 sq. ft. two car garage and partial electrical wiring has been done.  For the handy person, this is an ideal opportunity to complete a living space and garage area for storage of vehicles, ATVs or equipment.  There is also electricity at this location and the owners have used it to hook into their camper trailer while visiting the property.    The ranch is located in Game Management Unit 84 and is accessible during all seasons.  With the use of the bordering 920 acres of BLM which also adjoins the San Isabel National Forest and the Greenhorn Wilderness, this property offers access to thousands of acres of remote back country.  This area of southeast Colorado is known for producing trophy mule deer and elk and many have been seen throughout the ranch.   Pronghorn and bear hunting is some of the best you will find in Colorado.   The ranch is situated just north of Huerfano River which is an active corridor for big game in the area.  The ranch could easily be enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) allowing for the potential to obtain additional game vouchers each year.  Equestrians, ATV, or off-road enthusiasts would love this property as there are miles of old roads and trails running through most of the ranch.  

$1,100,000

394 Acres

Gardner, Colorado, 81040

The Riverplace Ranch is a classic irrigated southern Colorado ranch property.  The land has direct frontage along the Huerfano River, water rights for irrigation, scenic views, excellent access and more.  Owned by the same family for over 50 years this is the first time it has come to market.  This diverse land parcel runs from the river bottom to pasture land to wooded ridges and offers plenty of building sites to choose from.  The land is perimeter fenced and cross fenced in locations for cattle production.  Approximately 40 acres of irrigated land will give a new buyer the opportunity to raise hay, crops, or graze livestock.  The views are simply unparalleled and extend from Greenhorn Mountain to the Sangre De Cristo Range and Sheep Mountain.  Because of the easy access to utilities and frontage along Highway 69 and several county roads this property could be easily divided if desired.  Family ranch, retirement, hunting, horse property, and farming would all serve this property well.  The ranch is located near Gardner, Colorado with direct frontage on paved State Hwy 69.  The Ranch is easily accessible from the major Colorado cities without crossing mountain passes.  Denver is 3 hrs – Colorado Springs is 2 hrs – Pueblo is 1.15 hrs from the Ranch. The ranch is located in Game Management Unit 85 and is accessible during all seasons.   Elk tags are over the counter for 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons.  With the use of the bordering  BLM, this property offers diverse hunting and recreational opportunities.  This area of southeast Colorado is known for producing trophy elk and mule deer and animal signs are seen throughout the ranch.    The ranch runs along the Huerfano River which is an active corridor for big game in the area.  Because the property exceeds 160 acres it could be enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) allowing for the potential to obtain additional game vouchers each year.  Equestrians, ATV, or off-road enthusiasts would love this property as the property is very usable throughout.  The land is being sold with senior water rights which irrigate approximately 40 acres of hay pasture.  More information on the water rights is available to qualified buyers.  Seller will convey any mineral rights owned as part of sale.

$550,000

280 Acres

Gardner, Colorado, 81040

 Red Canyon Ranch is a private mountain land holding tucked up against thousands of acres of BLM and Wilderness lands.  The beauty of the ranch was evident to the Native Americans who once recognized this area as a spiritual place.   Hike around the land and you will understand why, with its hidden canyons, soaring rock walls and sweeping southern Colorado views which include the Spanish Peaks, Sheep Mountain and the Sangre De Cristo Range.  Artifacts have been discovered in and around the land and in caves located on the adjoining BLM land.  Step back in time as you observe remnants of old stone buildings once used by early homesteaders. An old spring has been developed to supply water year-round to livestock and game. This is a multi-generational land holding which has been owned in the same family for over 50 years and it is the first time it has been offered to the market. The land is a combination of meadow areas and native grasses, colorful cliffs and rock walls, wooded ridges, and canyon areas.  The ranch consists of 280 deeded acres which is surrounded on 3 sides by BLM lands which also adjoins the Greenhorn Wilderness.  The ranch would be an ideal set-up for a recreational cabin, camping, hunting, ATV use, shooting, horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, and more.   Land holdings of this size that border wilderness areas are rare to find and this property has no covenants and is not part of an HOA.   

$2,950,000

480 Acres

Wetmore, Colorado, 81253

Redcliff Ranch at North Creek is a scenic, diverse and well-watered alpine tract completely surrounded by National Forest.  The land is a combination of wooded and meadow areas with valleys and hillsides and a very unique red rock wall which is prominently visible near the entrance to the property.   The land is loaded with water resources including numerous springs, creeks and multiple ponds and is game rich.   Located just southwest of Wetmore, Colorado and easily accessible on a year-round basis, this 480 acre property offers a multitude of recreational activities and complete seclusion. There are spectacular mountain and valley views in many locations and several miles of interior roads to access all portions of the ranch.  Properties in this area are held in families for generations and rarely come on the market.  This property is extremely unique and there are many possibilities here including a family legacy ranch, hunting property, horses, ATV use, camping, cabins or building a permanent residence.  The ranch fronts on County Road 387 which is a maintained county road and is 3 miles south of State Highway 96.  The Ranch is easily accessible from the major Colorado cities without crossing mountain passes.  Denver is 2.5 hrs – Colorado Springs – 1.5 hrs and Pueblo – 45 minutes from the Ranch.  Improvements include a 3,700 sq. ft. barn with 10 horse stalls. It is concrete block construction with a wood roof structure and was built in 1985.  The second structure is a 2,100 sq. ft wood frame barn with metal siding and a metal roof which was built in 1977.  Both barns are structurally sound and could be improved or modified for use by a new owner. The land is located in Game Management Unit 84 and shares its boundary with thousands of acres San Isabel National Forest.  Mule deer, bear, and turkey are seen regularly in and around the property and elk are often seen grazing in the meadows and around the ponds during early morning and early evening hours.  The terrain, water resources, forage, and protective bedding areas on this ranch combine to create the ideal elk and deer habitat.  The land could be enrolled in the  the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) allowing for the potential to obtain additional game tags each year.  Equestrians would love this property as there are old trails running through most of the property offering a scenic area for riding horses.  Adjoining National Forest offers thousands of additional acres to hunt, explore or horseback ride. This land tract is not currently under a conservation easement but would be an ideal candidate for one.  A conservation easement would protect the land in perpetuity while offering valuable tax credits.North Creek, which originates at higher elevations in the National Forest, flows directly through the ranch.  It is fed by other mountain creek tributaries and springs and provides an abundance of water resources for the ranch.  There are numerous ponds scattered throughout the property and several are stocked with rainbow trout.  Portions of this land were burned by the Junkins Fire in 2016.  The owner has gone to significant lengths to implement mitigation and restoration work including selective logging, pond restoration, road repair, erosion control, over seeding and general clean-up.  New vegetation has flourished with young tree growth of aspen, oak brush and lush native grasses.   All mineral rights owned by Seller will be conveyed as part of purchase.