Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Cotopaxi, Colorado
2506 County Road 16, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
40-ACRE MOUNTAIN HAVEN WITH WELL, SOLAR TRAILER, 360° VIEWS,
CONEX BOX, & LOW AG TAXES! As you wind up the private driveway, the world opens up to a breathtaking 40-acre mountain sanctuary bathed in solitude, sweeping rolling hills, vibrant aspen views, and jaw dropping panoramas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This exceptional acreage offers many prime building sites to choose from— whether you envision a high-ridge home site capturing 360-degree views or a cozy, secluded envelope nestled right at the edge of the tall
Ponderosa woods. Valuable infrastructure is already in place to jumpstart your dream build or getaway, including a private 5 GPM domestic well with generator, an approved conventional septic perc test, a secure 8 x 20 Conex storage box, and an off-grid 12V solar powered 8 x 16 camp trailer complete with a sink, refrigerator, microwave, double bed, and dinette table. An active grazing lease is in place to maintain low agricultural taxes. Surrounded by sunlit grassy meadows, fragrant evergreen pines, and majestic timber, this land provides total freedom with no HOA restrictions. Ideally situated off a county-maintained road (CR 16) in Cotopaxi between Salida and Cañon
City, this property is located in premier elk and deer trophy hunting
GMUs 57 and 58. Just moments from thousands of acres of public BLM land, it is an outdoorsman's dream and your gateway to endless mountain adventure!
- Listed by Deborah Miller, (303) 713-9000, HomeSmart Preferred Realty
Location
- Street address
- 2506 County Road 16
- County
- Fremont County
- Zip code
- 81223
- School district
- Cotopaxi RE-3
- Elevation
- 9,131 feet
Directions
From US Highway 50 in Cotopaxi: Turn north onto County Road 12 (crossing over the Arkansas River). Stay on County Road 12 for approximately 10 miles as it winds through the scenic canyon. Make a right turn onto County Road 16. Drive approximately 2.5 miles on CR 16 to 2506 County Road 16. Look for the sign at the private driveway on your right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 40 acres
- Zoning
- R3
- MLS #
- REcolorado 9712426
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $15
Parcels
- 99304230
Legal description
SUBD: M & B OR UNKNOWN TR IN SEC 31-50-12 DESC AS FOLLS: BEG AT ANGLE PT 1 U.S.G.L.O. BRASS CAPPED MON UMENT OF SD TR 102; TH N 89 DEG 57'46" W ALG THE N BNDRY OF SD TR 102 A DIST OF 213.01 FT TO A PT 30 FT SELY OF AND AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE CENTERL INE OF FREMONT COUNTY RD #16; TH SLY, 30 FT ELY OF AND PARAL LEL TO THE CENTERLINE OF SD COUNTY RD THE FOLL: FISRT S 48 DEG 42'47" W 61.92 FT; TH S 42 DEG 29'25" W 168.53 FT TO THE BEG OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SD CURVE HAVI NG A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 14 D EG 11'16" AND A RADIUS OF 530.O FT; TH ALG THE ARC OF SD CURVE A DIST OF 131.24 F T TO THE END OF SD CURVE; TH S 56 DEG 40'41" W 118.52 FT TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, SD CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16 DEG 21'23" AND A RADIUS
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Improved Land
- Ownership
- Individual
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Exclusions
- None
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Lot
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 333656
- Features
- Many Trees, Meadow
Exterior
- Fencing
- Partial
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Available |
| Water | Private Well | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | New listing | $239,900 | — | RGAR |
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