Irrigated Land in La Junta,
Road 24, La Junta, CO 81050
- Added:
- Apr 8, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 42
- Last Refresh:
- May 19 at 7:06 pm
Property Features for Road 24
General Information
- Property type
- Land
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- AG
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 464100000055
- Lot size
- 271.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Description
- The NE. of Sec. 14, Twp. 24 S., Rg. 56 W. of the 6th P.M., EXCEPT - Call listing agent for full legal
- Tax Annual Amount
- 349
Listing agent Joette Schalla License #IA.040037609 (719) 469-8374
Listing office Fay Ranches Inc PO Box 965, La Veta, CO (719) 890-4590
Listing date Apr 8, 2026
MLS# 233578
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Highly productive irrigated hay and livestock operation with 271+/- acres, offered for the first time in nearly 30 years.
- Senior water rights including Catlin Canal, Larkspur Ditch, and Otero Canal shares, ensuring reliable irrigation.
- Two large tracts, each equipped with pivot irrigation (2014 and 2018 Zimmatic pivots) and collection ponds.
- Proven hay production with high yields: averaging 5 tons/acre (grass) and four alfalfa cuttings annually on the North Farm.
- Dependable infrastructure including gravity‑fed and pump‑fed water delivery systems, concrete ditch and riser systems, and a 12" underground pipeline.
- Convenient access from paved County Roads 24 and Z in the highly regarded Swink School District.
Overview
This 271+/- acre irrigated hay and livestock operation is available for purchase for the first time in nearly 30 years. The property is located in the Swink School District. The farm consists of two large tracts, each featuring pivot irrigation, collection ponds, senior water rights, and infrastructure. The North Farm includes 119+/- irrigated acres under a 2014 Zimmatic pivot and a 15-acre-foot collection pond. Water rights consist of 109 shares each of Catlin Canal and Larkspur Ditch. A conservation easement covers 64 acres and 64 Catlin shares, while 66 acres and 45 shares remain unrestricted. Two headgates-one gravity-fed and one pump-fed with a 12" Fischer lift pump-deliver water directly from Catlin Canal. A domestic water tap supports winter cattle grazing. This farm has consistently produced alfalfa and grass hay, with yields averaging 5 tons/acre (grass) and four alfalfa cuttings annually. The South Farm features 141+/- irrigated acres under a 2018 Zimmatic pivot and a 10-acre-foot pond. It includes 120 Otero Canal shares and receives transferable Catlin water via a 12" underground pipeline. Concrete ditch and riser systems irrigate pivot corners. Re-seeded to alfalfa in 2024, this field averages 3 tons/acre historically. Both farms have a corn and wheat base and offer easy access from paved County Roads 24 and Z.
Location Intelligence
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- City
- La Junta
- County
- Otero
- State
- Colorado
- Longitude
- -103.544
- Latitude
- 37.8368
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - 271-acre irrigated hay and livestock operation in Swink School District.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at Road 24 La Junta, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Highly productive irrigated hay and livestock operation with 271+/- acres, offered for the first time in nearly 30 years.; Senior water rights including Catlin Canal, Larkspur Ditch, and Otero Canal shares, ensuring reliable irrigation.; Two large tracts, each equipped with pivot irrigation (2014 and 2018 Zimmatic pivots) and collection ponds.
