3 Highway 285 Nathrop, CO 81236

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Listing agent Bo Palazola Show Phone

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

Listing date Oct 6, 2025

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Based on property information with market context.

For sale is a riverfront land parcel totaling 23.41 acres, offered as a founders opportunity within E Bar Ranch. The property backs to the Arkansas River and Rainbow rock, and brand new construction is breaking ground now for a custom ranch home on the river.

The ranch location is just outside Buena Vista in Chaffee County, near Nathrop, and the remarks describe easy car access via Denver. They also note a private airstrip approximately two miles away, described as the longest runway in Colorado, along with views of Mount Princeton and Browns Canyon.

Outdoor-focused recreation is highlighted in the remarks, including fly-fishing, hiking BLM trails, and exploring by kayak, with the property positioned directly along the river corridor.

Key Highlights

• Riverfront setting with Arkansas River frontage and views of Rainbow Rock
• Founders opportunity for a custom ranch home on the river at E Bar Ranch, just outside Buena Vista, Colorado
• Brand new construction is breaking ground now

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - Waterfront acreage backing the Arkansas River, with new construction underway for a custom ranch home.

Where is this waterfront land 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 setting with Arkansas River frontage and views of Rainbow Rock; Founders opportunity for a custom ranch home on the river at E Bar Ranch, just outside Buena Vista, Colorado; Brand new construction is breaking ground now