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    3 Highway 285 Nathrop, CO 81236

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    $6,540,500

    Land, Other - Nathrop, CO

    Lot size:
    23.41 Acres
    Added:
    Oct 6, 2025
    Days on Market:
    213
    Last Refresh:
    May 6 at 9:06 am

    Property Features for 3 Highway 285

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    3
    Lot size
    23.41 Acres

    Utilities

    Water front features
    River Front
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Bo Palazola
    Bo Palazola

    Listing agent Bo Palazola

    Listing office Engel & Völkers Denver 4272 Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO

    Listing date Oct 6, 2025

    MLS# 5490438 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Arkansas Riverfront Ranch Opportunity

    This 23.41-acre ranch property offers a founder's opportunity at E Bar Ranch, backing to the Arkansas River and Rainbow Rock. New construction is underway, presenting a chance to own a custom ranch home on the river within a legacy niche river development just outside of Buena Vista, Colorado. The property provides access to fly-fishing, hiking on BLM trails, and kayaking. The location offers convenient access by car from Denver and is near a private airstrip with the longest runway in Colorado, approximately two miles away. The property features views of Mount Princeton and Browns Canyon. It is located in Nathrop, Colorado.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Ranches

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    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Nathrop
    County
    Chaffee
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -106.092278
    Latitude
    38.678945

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - 23.41-acre ranch opportunity backing to the Arkansas River.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 3 Highway 285 Nathrop, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $6,540,500.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Riverfront property on the Arkansas River with direct access for fly‑fishing, kayaking, and other water activities.; New construction opportunity to customize a ranch home in a legacy river development.; Convenient access via car from Denver or private plane via a nearby airstrip with Colorado's longest runway.
    (850) 687-0700
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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