Residential Land for Sale in Platteville, Colorado
16479 Essex Rd S, Platteville, CO 80651
Escape the city and build your dream lifestyle on this premier 3-acre lot in the prestigious Pelican Lake Ranches! This rare property offers the perfect topography for a walk-out basement, capturing views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and the serene Milton Reservoir.
Designed for those who crave space and versatility, this lot is horse-friendly and allows for outbuildings, providing plenty of room for your custom home, a workshop, and/or private stables.
As a resident of Pelican Lake Ranch, you gain access to resort-style amenities across 3,500 acres of rolling hills and nature preserves, including:
- Water Recreation: Fishing (stocked pond), paddle boarding, and canoeing on Lake Cristina, plus a lakeside pavilion.
- Equestrian Paradise: Miles of riding trails, a cross-country jump course, multiple arenas, and community horse lots.
- Active Living: A swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, putting green, and a modern playground. Also available RV/Boat storage area.
- Community Hub: A staffed community center, "out of the weather" mail room, and several covered BBQ/picnic areas for entertaining.
Whether you are looking to watch the sunset over the mountains from your back deck or enjoy a morning ride through the bird estuaries, this property offers a unique opportunity to build a custom retreat without sacrificing community luxuries. Your vision of rural Colorado living starts here.
- Listed by Jennifer Ranum, (303) 883-8191, Lori Moore Realty
Location
- Street address
- 16479 Essex Rd S
- County
- Weld County
- Community
- Pelican Lake Ranch
- School district
- Weld County RE-1
- Elevation
- 4,824 feet
Directions
From Denver, take I-25 north to exit 243 (hwy 66). Head East on Hwy 66 to Platteville, turn North on US 85 2 blocks to C.R. 32 (light), then head East 7 miles to C.R. 39, then head North to the Pelican Ranch Lake main entrance on the right hand side.
From Greeley take US 85 South, turn right on 1st Ave which eventually becomes C.R. 39 and continue to drive South 7 miles to the main entrance of Pelican Lake Ranch on the left side.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.99 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- REcolorado 5666455
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $4,759
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $300 annually
Parcels
- R8211200
Legal description
C1BDE L128 BEEBE DRAW FARMS & EQUESTRIAN CENTER CORRECTED 1ST FILING
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Current Use
- Residential
- Ownership
- Agent Owner
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- None
Location
- Incorporated
- Yes
Community
- Association
- Bebee Draw Farms Homeowners Association, Inc.
- Amenities
- Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Fee Includes
- Maintenance Grounds
Lot
- Vegetation
- Natural State
- Road Frontage
- Public, Year Round
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road
- View
- Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s)
- Survey
- Boundaries Marked
- Features
- Master Planned, Open Space, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped
Exterior
- Fencing
- None
- Equestrian
- Arena
Structure
- Electric
- 110 V, 220 Volts
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Gas | Natural Gas | Available |
| Water | Public | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | New listing | $249,999 | — | REcolorado |
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