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    1520 Fall River Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517

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    For Sale
    $7,500,000

    30-acre lodge between Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Type:Commercial
    Lot size:
    28.90 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 27, 2025
    Days on Market:
    180
    Last Refresh:
    May 11 at 1:35 am

    Property Features for 1520 Fall River Rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    28.90 Acres
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1939

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    Listing Contact
    Matt Haskell
    Matt Haskell

    Listing agent Matt Haskell License #100014006

    Listing office Cushman & Wakefield | Fort Collins

    Listing date Nov 27, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Location: Situated between downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
    • Size: Nearly 30 acres of land.
    • Established Business: Castle Mountain Lodge has operated since the 1950s.
    • Diverse Accommodation: Offers 1- to 3‑bedroom cottages and rooms.
    • Amenities: Includes an 18‑hole disc golf course, outdoor games, playground, and more.
    • Eight private hot tub cabins.

    Overview

    Located between downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, the property at 1520 Fall River Road encompasses nearly 30 acres. Castle Mountain Lodge, established in the 1950s, features rustic mountain lodging with cottages and rooms ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Amenities include a regulation 18-hole disc golf course, outdoor games, a playground, daily treats in the lobby, eight private hot tub cabins, fishing access to Fall River, snowshoe rentals, a library with games, fire pits, a trail leading to Rocky Mountain National Park, and an on-site laundry facility. The property has served as a welcoming destination for guests for over 70 years.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Castle Mountain Lodge Hotel & Motel Estes-Park.com Marketing & Advertising

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon Department Store Bar & Pub Hotel & Motel

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Estes Park
    County
    Larimer
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -105.55
    Latitude
    40.3819

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Hotel - 30-acre lodge between Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
    Where is this hotel located?
    The property is located at 1520 Fall River Rd Estes Park, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $7,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Location: Situated between downtown Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.; Size: Nearly 30 acres of land.; Established Business: Castle Mountain Lodge has operated since the 1950s.
    (970) 690-1690
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    Listing Contact
    Matt Haskell
    Matt Haskell
    Real Estate License ID: 100014006
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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

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    • 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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    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

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