Native Grassland Ranch With Water
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6155 US Hwy 285, Center, CO 81125
Native grassland ranch with canal stock, irrigation wells, and highway access.
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Days on Market145
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Active
Property subtype
Land
Listing Agency:
Shay Realty, Inc.
Listed By:
Reese Shay · License #CO
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 11
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 8:51AM
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This 600-acre ranch consists of native grassland in the San Luis Valley, with 10 shares of Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association stock and the seller’s water rights to the Rocky Hills Seepage and Drainage Ditch. Run-off ditches and La Garita Creek cross the pasture, and wet years provide additional sub-irrigated areas.
Water infrastructure includes an irrigation well in the confined aquifer, drilled 72 feet deep and permitted for 1,400 GPM and 400 ac-ft, plus a 950-foot well in the unconfined aquifer permitted for 1,340 GPM and 5.98 ac-ft/day. Two solar stock wells are used for livestock, and other recorded artesian wells will transfer with the property.
The ranch has approximately one mile of frontage on US Highway 285 and one mile on La Garita Road. It is 1.5 miles west and 6 miles north of Center, Colorado, and 16 miles south of Saguache, Colorado.
Water infrastructure includes an irrigation well in the confined aquifer, drilled 72 feet deep and permitted for 1,400 GPM and 400 ac-ft, plus a 950-foot well in the unconfined aquifer permitted for 1,340 GPM and 5.98 ac-ft/day. Two solar stock wells are used for livestock, and other recorded artesian wells will transfer with the property.
The ranch has approximately one mile of frontage on US Highway 285 and one mile on La Garita Road. It is 1.5 miles west and 6 miles north of Center, Colorado, and 16 miles south of Saguache, Colorado.
Key Highlights
- 600 acres of native grassland in the San Luis Valley
- 10 shares of Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association stock
- Irrigation well drilled 72 feet deep; permitted for 1400 Gpm and 400ac‑ft (23369‑f)
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Demographics for 81125, CO
2,989
Population
1,704
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
262.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
11
Density / Sq Mi
$51,667
Median Household Income
$33,344
Median Earnings
$519
Median Rent
$138,300
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Ranch - Native grassland ranch with canal stock, irrigation wells, and highway access.
Where is this ranch located?
The property is located at 6155 US Hwy 285 Center, CO.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 600 acres of native grassland in the San Luis Valley; 10 shares of Rio Grande Canal Water Users Association stock; Irrigation well drilled 72 feet deep; permitted for 1400 Gpm and 400ac‑ft (23369‑f)
