2 Highway 285, Nathrop, CO 81236

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Listing office Engel & Völkers Denver D***@engelvoelkers.com 4272 Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO Show Phone

Listing date Oct 6, 2025

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Overview

This 7.27-acre waterfront parcel is presented as a “founders opportunity” within E Bar Ranch, with the intent to build a custom ranch home. The property backs to the Arkansas River and Rainbow rock, offering a natural river setting. According to the seller’s remarks, brand new construction is breaking ground now, giving buyers the chance to participate during the early development phase.

The offering is positioned just outside of Buena Vista, Colorado, with easy access by car via Denver. The seller also notes a private airstrip approximately two miles away, described as having the longest runway in Colorado. Views highlighted in the remarks include Mount Princeton and Browns Canyon.

For buyers and brokers seeking a river-adjacent tract designed for a ranch-home build, this property’s defining characteristics are its Arkansas River backdrop and the surrounding outdoor-oriented setting described in the marketing materials. The seller’s remarks reference fly-fishing, hiking on BLM trails, and exploring by kayak, reflecting the intended lifestyle around the river corridor. If you’re evaluating land for a custom build in a focused, niche river development, this parcel’s riverside positioning and early construction timing are the main practical considerations.

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City

Nathrop

County

Chaffee

State

Colorado

Longitude

-106.0794977

Latitude

38.75679429

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - 7.27-acre riverside parcel suited for custom ranch-style development with Arkansas River and rock outcrop views.

Where is this waterfront land located?

The property is located at 2 Highway 285 Nathrop, CO.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $4,086,500.