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    For Sale
    $435,000

    Unimproved Land - Howard, CO

    Type:Unimproved Land
    Lot size:
    30.80 Acres
    Added:
    Feb 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    87
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 12:06 am

    Property Features for 779 County Road 48

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Unimproved Land
    Zoning
    A/R
    Parking features
    Carport, Garage
    Exterior features
    Fence
    Fencing
    Fenced
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    30.80 Acres

    Utilities

    Water front features
    Stream

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Hayden Mellsop
    Hayden Mellsop

    Listing agent Hayden Mellsop

    Listing office Pinon Real Estate Group LLC 201 F Street, Salida, CO

    Listing date Feb 10, 2026

    MLS# 9974213 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Year‑round West Creek flowing on the property
    • Multiple building sites with mountain views and creek access
    • Easy access and only 15 minutes from Salida
    • Possible further subdivision per County zoning
    • No covenants or HOA restrictions
    • Two roughed‑in driveways

    Overview

    Howard, CO Unimproved Land

    This quintessential mountain acreage offers easy access and features year-round West Creek flowing through the property. Located just 15 minutes from Salida, the 30.8-acre parcel has multiple potential building sites, ranging from secluded creek-side locations to elevated benches with views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range peaks. Improvements include two roughed-in driveways. One driveway leads to an elevated building site with mountain views and the sound of the creek. The second driveway crosses the creek, providing access to building sites near the live water or on a level plateau with 360-degree views. According to current County zoning, further subdivision is possible. The property is located in Howard, CO.
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    Land

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    City
    Howard
    County
    Fremont
    State
    Colorado
    Longitude
    -105.839695
    Latitude
    38.4279912

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 30.8 acres of mountain land with creek access.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 779 County Road 48 Howard, CO.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $435,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Year‑round West Creek flowing on the property; Multiple building sites with **mountain views and creek access**; Easy access and only 15 minutes from Salida
    (719) 539-0200
    We can help!
    Listing Contact
    Hayden Mellsop
    Hayden Mellsop
    Real Estate License ID: 100009876
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    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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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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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