
Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in La Junta, Colorado
22661 Road 24, La Junta, CO 81050
This exceptional 295± acre irrigated farm and feed yard spans two irrigated parcels. The property includes a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with wrap-around porch, mature landscaping, and a finished basement. Ideal for cattle and hay operations, the farm boasts an 800-head feedlot, ample horse improvements including a pipe roping arena, tack shed, irrigated grass trap, and extensive livestock infrastructure: grain bins, 120’ x 65’ hay shed built in 2023, calving barn, small platform scale and 2,040 sf shop. The feedlot features six pipe pens, an automatic water system, hydraulic chute, cattle scales and semi loadout with easy access from paved Road 24.
The North Farm covers 130+/- acres, with 119 irrigated acres under pivot and a 15-acre-foot collection pond. Water rights include 109 shares each of Catlin Canal and Larkspur Ditch. Water delivery includes gravity and pump-fed systems. For the past 28 years the farm has produced high-quality alfalfa and grass hay mix, averaging three grass hay cuttings a year at about 5 ton/ acre. It produces four alfalfa cuttings a year.
The South Farm also spans 141+/- acres with 100 irrigated acres under pivot and a 10-acre-foot collection pond. It includes 120 Otero Canal water shares, plus Catlin Canal shares can be transferred from the north farm to the south farm. For the past 28 years the farm has raised alfalfa/grass hay, averaging 3 ton/ acre. The farm was re-seeded to alfalfa in 2024.
This highly functional, well-watered operation offers a rare blend of production, livestock infrastructure, and livability—all just off paved roads in the Swink School District.
- Listed by Joette Schalla, (719) 469-8374, Fay Ranches
Location
- Street address
- 22661 Road 24
- County
- Otero County
- School district
- East Otero R-1
- Elevation
- 4,213 feet
Directions
Highway 50 on the west side of Swink to Rd 24. Turn south on 24 and follow it for 4 miles. The property is on your right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 280 acres
- Zoning
- A
- MLS #
- REcolorado 9045802
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $2,231
Parcels
- 464100000048
- 464100000055
- 464100000121
- 464100000154
Legal description
11-24-56 P68AAA S1/2 SE1/4 DESC AS FOL: EXCEPTING; THE SE1/4 OF SEC 11-24-56 DESC AS FOL: BEG AT A PT FROM WHICH THE SE CORN OF SAID SEC 11 BEARS S43DEG 27'; 55" E. Call listing agent for full legal.
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Farm
- Current Use
- Agricultural, Irrigation, Leased, Livestock, Residential
- Possible Use
- Commercial
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Negotiable
Location
- Incorporated
- Yes
Lot
- Crop
- 219.00
- Vegetation
- Alfalfa Hay, Crop(s), Grass Hay
- Irrigated
- 223.00
- Irrigation Source
- Ditch, Sprinkler-Pivot
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Paved
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Plains
- Waterfront
- Pond
- Well Type
- Operational
- Well Permits
- 236151
- Survey
- Boundaries Surveyed
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- Parking
- Unpaved
- Fencing
- Fenced Pasture
- Equestrian
- Arena, Chutes, Corral(s), Loafing Shed, Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Stream/Spring Water, Tack Room, Well Allows For
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Wrap Around
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Traditional
- Levels
- One
- Basement
- Partial
- Electric
- 110 V, 220 Volts
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Above Grade
- 1,216 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 924 sq ft
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry
- Sink
- Security
- Security System, Water Leak/Flood Alarm
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Connected |
| Sewage | Sewer | Connected |
| Water | Public | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| La Junta | Elementary | East Otero R-1 |
| La Junta | Middle | East Otero R-1 |
| La Junta | High | East Otero R-1 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $4,500,000 | — | REcolorado |

















































