3 Highway 285, Nathrop, CO 81236

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Listing date Oct 6, 2025

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Overview

This for-sale ranch land offering totals 23.41 acres and is positioned as a run of land within E Bar Ranch. The property description notes brand new construction is breaking ground, presented as a founders opportunity for a custom ranch home on the river.

The acreage backs to the Arkansas River and Rainbow rock, creating a river-adjacent setting within Chaffee County. The property is described as located just outside Buena Vista, Colorado, and a private airstrip is referenced as being about two miles away.

For buyers seeking a larger parcel to support a custom ranch home with river adjacency, this site offers a straightforward starting point: substantial acreage, river backing, and proximity to private airstrip access as described in the remarks. Interested parties can contact the listing team for additional details related to the ongoing construction and the founders opportunity concept tied to E Bar Ranch.

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City

Nathrop

County

Chaffee

State

Colorado

Longitude

-106.0801042

Latitude

38.75359943

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Waterfront Land - Ranch acreage for sale backing the Arkansas River, with nearby private airstrip access for a custom river-home build.

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 property with Arkansas River frontage (listed as “River Front”).; Land backs to the Arkansas River and Rainbow rock.; Brand‑new construction is breaking ground now for a custom ranch home on the river.