Last Tine Ranch

Last Tine Ranch is a 225± deeded acre Southwest Colorado foothills property that combines irrigated production, meaningful water resources, direct BLM boundary, and two residences into a cohesive and functional operation. Positioned with unobstructed views of the La Plata Mountains and Sleeping Ute, the ranch is suited for a sportsman seeking privacy, a rancher focused on production, or an investor looking for a well-located land holding with infrastructure already in place.

Key Features

• Water Resources: Five irrigation ponds providing storage flexibility; two Mancos Rural Water taps for domestic supply.

• Irrigated Production: Approximately 40± acres in hay production yielding around 2,000 bales on first cutting; five side-roll systems and nine stationary valves.

• Improvements: 5-bedroom, 4-bath Swedish Cope log home with recent updates; separate 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house with existing rental income.

• Wildlife & Access: Direct BLM boundary creating privacy and wildlife movement; consistent mule deer, resident elk, and waterfowl habitat.

• Infrastructure: Three large barns, storage shed, high-tensile perimeter fencing, and completed fire mitigation.

The 5-bedroom, 4-bath main residence is a custom Swedish Cope log home built for durability and year-round use. The exterior was sealed and stained in 2024. Interior living areas were repainted in 2024, and hardwood floors were refinished with new carpet installed in 2025. The main floor is served by in-floor heat and complemented by one wood-burning fireplace and three gas fireplaces. The primary suite opens to a private balcony oriented toward the La Plata and Sleeping Ute views. Landscaping improvements were completed in 2025. Two Mancos Rural Water taps supply domestic water to the home.

A separate 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house provides flexibility for rental income, extended family, or on-site management. The guest residence includes a wood-burning stove, a new water heater installed in 2024, and a mini-split heating and cooling system added in 2025. Both homes convey partially furnished.

Water and production are central to the ranch’s long-term viability. Five ponds provide meaningful irrigation storage capacity, totaling approximately 6± surface acres. The two largest ponds are each approximately 2.5± acres and hold an estimated six weeks of irrigation water apiece, creating rare storage flexibility in the area. With this pond storage in place, the ranch benefits from some of the strongest irrigation reliability in the region, allowing continued application when properties relying solely on direct flow rights may face restriction.

Approximately 40± acres are in irrigated hay production, yielding roughly 2,000 bales on the first cutting. A second cutting is possible; however, the ground is currently leased for grazing from late summer through fall instead. Irrigation infrastructure includes five side-roll systems and nine stationary valves. The ground is supported by high-tensile perimeter fencing. Fire mitigation was completed in 2025 and continues into 2026.

The ranch borders Bureau of Land Management ground that is largely inaccessible to the general public, creating a quiet buffer and consistent wildlife corridor. The ponds support productive waterfowl hunting. The property regularly holds mature mule deer and maintains a resident elk herd.

Last Tine Ranch is not speculative ground. It is an operating 225± acre foothills ranch with established water, functional improvements, agricultural production, and proven wildlife presence. Farm equipment is available for purchase separately.