156 Golden Forest Road,Vallecito Lake/Bayfield, CO 81122
Vallecito Lake/Bayfield, CO 81122
Description
Estate sale: This is the last large property available in the heart of Vallecito Lake, CO. The owner will offer a low down payment and owner financing at the low rate of 5% with fantastics terms (no qualifications) "Custer's Mountain Meadow Ranch" offers just the perfect escape to the San Juan Mountain's with it's cool summer time temperatures and endless outdoor recreation. Located in Vallecito, CO, just 12 miles from Bayfield, CO and 18 miles to Durango, CO. Durango now has a state of the art hospital, the airport is now being expanded and has direct flights from many cities. Custer's meadow sit's in the heart of Vallecito with the prefect location yet you feel that your deep in the San Juan Mountains and it's surrounding 1.8M acres of National Forest, and then add 500K +/- acres of the Weminche Wilderness area which is considered some of the most beautiful, scenic areas in all of Colorado, If your an outdoor enthusiast, an equestrian, hunter (CO offers OTC Elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle, BGU 75) , fisherman, mountain biker or trying to escape the heat this is your paradise! Custer's Meadow is 40 +/- acres with it's own private 5 +/- acre lake with Lost Creek running thought the lower part of the meadow which flows directly into Vallecito Lake which is a 10 min walk directly from the ranch. The meadow is lush, green and has the perfect location and ready to build your dream home or homes with views of your own lake and Vallecito Lake, and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. Vallecito Lake is almost 2800 +/- acres and is crystal clear and offers just incredible fishing. The lake has produced 30lb pike, and is filled with large Rainbows, Browns, and German trout. Vallecito Lake has a very nice marina and offers boat rentals for all your summer time lake activities. Vallecito Lake is also a year round destination with Purgatory Ski Resort in Durango, and some of the best and deepest snow in Colorado is at Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO. Vallecito itself is known for it endless XC skiing trials and snowmobiling. Custer's Meadow has super easy year round access and is extremely unique, and is one of the largest meadows in town and has to be seen and felt. Some additional facts about Custer's Meadow, iis ready to build with power and water already in place, this has tremendous upside in the future and sits at a mild 7800 elevation, there is one water tap from a 3rd party well, 3-4 CFS SR water rights which is HUGE (water is a major issue and this property has a ton of water) the water rights date back to 1882, it's fenced and currently generates $8500 +/- per year in pastor leases. This is just a big beautiful parcel in the heart of the Vallecito Lake community.
Details
| MLS # | 835867 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 72 |
| Listing Provided By | Hayden Outdoors LLC | Mark Vansidener |
Features
| Acreage | 40.00 |
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| Water Front | Yes |
Other
| List Aor | Durango Area Association Of Realtors |
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Taxes
| Property | 400 |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata |
| City | Vallecito Lake/Bayfield |
| Zip Code | 81122 |
| Area | Bayfield Rural |
| School District | Bayfield 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Bayfield K-5 |
| High School | Bayfield 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in 81122) | |
Price: $1,775,000 low | high Med: $678,200 On site: 72 low | high Med: 312 | |
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| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata |
| City | Vallecito Lake/Bayfield |
| Zip Code | 81122 |
| Area | Bayfield Rural |
| School District | Bayfield 9-12 |
| Elementary School | Bayfield K-5 |
| High School | Bayfield 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in 81122) | |
Price: $1,775,000 low | high Med: $678,200 On site: 72 low | high Med: 312 | |
