Recreational Land for Sale in Center, Colorado
12496 County Road 45, Center, CO 81125
Unlock the endless potential of 320± pristine acres in south-central Colorado—a premier canvas for visionary developers or buyers craving an exclusive mountain legacy retreat. Immerse yourself in breathtaking, uninterrupted alpine panoramas and world-class, pitch-black night skies perfect for stargazing. Minutes from Center and adjacent to expansive National Forest land, this pristine acreage offers a front-row seat to world-class hiking, hunting, and outdoor adventure. Featuring year-round access via a well-maintained county road, the versatile topography presents an extraordinary investment horizon for subdividing, crafting a luxury cabin enclave, or establishing an iconic personal retreat. Rare, expansive properties with this level of beauty, seclusion, and raw development upside seldom hit the market. Utilities and site-specific development considerations should be verified; this is a rare opportunity to secure large, scenic acreage in a peaceful, rural setting with strong recreational and development potential.
- Listed by Danny Shuford, (719) 539-6682, Century 21 Community First
Location
- Street address
- 12496 County Road 45
- County
- Saguache County
- Zip code
- 81125
- School district
- Mountain Valley RE 1
- Elevation
- 7,657 feet
Directions
South of HWY 285 out of Saguache, CO to County Road P. Go west on CR P to CR 45. Property starts at corner of P and 45 and goes south on CR 45 to CR N.
Property details
- Acreage
- 320 acres
- Zoning
- Ag
- MLS #
- REcolorado 4974289
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,712
Parcels
- 459535200043
Legal description
The West 1/2 of Section 35, Township 43 North, Range 7 East of the N.M.P.M. County of Saguache, State of Colorado
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- None
- Possession
- Immediate
Lot
- Features
- Level
Exterior
- Parking
- Unpaved
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Price drop | $275,000 | $20,000 -6.8% | REcolorado |
| June 1, 2026 | Price drop | $295,000 | $25,000 -7.8% | REcolorado |
| Apr 16, 2026 | New listing | $320,000 | — | ROCC |
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