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    12434 S US Hwy 285, Conifer, CO 80433

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    For Sale
    $8,750,000

    273-acre ranch near Conifer, Colorado, with diverse land-use potential.

    Property size:
    3,643 SF
    Lot size:
    273.00 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $2,401/SF
    Added:
    Mar 17, 2026
    Days on Market:
    53
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 18 at 8:02 am

    Property Features for 12434 S US Hwy 285

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,643 SF
    Lot size
    273.00 Acres

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1890

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    MICHAEL LEDGER

    Listing agent MICHAEL LEDGER License #100043922

    Listing office Confluence Land Company

    Listing date Mar 17, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 273‑acre ranch near Conifer, Colorado, blending mountain living with convenient access to Denver and nearby town centers.
    • Diverse land‑use potential as a private retreat, investment property, events venue, or development opportunity.
    • Multiple homes including a primary residence with views, two rental houses, and two additional homes.
    • 5.3‑acre parcel with P‑D zoning featuring the historically significant restored Clifton School House (7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms) suitable for weddings/events.
    • Unencumbered 167 acres with development potential for 10‑acre residential lots.
    • Water rights included to support development.

    Overview

    Gooseberry Gulch Ranch, encompassing 273 acres near Conifer, Colorado, is situated along the Highway 285 corridor, a gateway between the Front Range and Colorado's high country. Located 45 minutes from downtown Denver and minutes from Conifer and Evergreen, the property combines mountain living with convenience. The ranch features open meadows, timbered hillsides, year-round access and diverse land-use potential, making it suitable as a private retreat, investment property, events venue, or development opportunity. The western portion of the property, spanning 106 acres, is protected by a Mountain Area Land Trust conservation easement, allowing for residential and agricultural use. This area includes three homes, featuring a primary residence with southern views and two rental houses. On the north end of the ranch, a 5.3-acre unencumbered parcel with P-D zoning provides a commercial-use component, previously used for weddings, events, and small-scale hospitality operations. These operations can be serviced by the historically significant and restored Clifton School House, featuring seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. The eastern, unencumbered 167-acre portion also features two additional homes: one with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the other with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Further residential development opportunities exist here. This portion of the ranch offers potential flexibility for 10-acre residential lots or potential inclusion in Jefferson County's Rural Cluster Development Program. To support development, water rights will be sold to a new owner, which can be allocated to individual home lots and used to create ponds as a shared amenity. The property size is 3643 square feet.
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    City
    Conifer
    County
    Jefferson
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -105.34565
    Latitude
    39.48621

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - 273-acre ranch near Conifer, Colorado, with diverse land-use potential.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 12434 S US Hwy 285 Conifer, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $8,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 273‑acre ranch near Conifer, Colorado, blending mountain living with convenient access to Denver and nearby town centers.; Diverse land‑use potential as a private retreat, investment property, events venue, or development opportunity.; Multiple homes including a primary residence with views, two rental houses, and two additional homes.
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