
Land with Home for Sale in Central City, Colorado
2700 Church Placer Rd, Central City, CO 80427
Mountain-View Living in Historic Central City — Your Adventure Awaits! Embrace a rare mountain property offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Rockies and a lifestyle rooted in outdoor exploration, historic charm, and future potential. Presenting a unique opportunity for buyers, investors, or craftsmen to complete and personalize a home that celebrates natural light, vaulted ceilings, and a seamless connection to the landscape. Imagine mornings on the wraparound deck with sunlit skies and evenings warmed by a wood-fired pizza oven and stove, all set against the backdrop of soaring peaks. A private well and oversized septic system provide exceptional groundwork for expansion or additional structures. The generous yard and acreage, even ready for subdivision or a large workshop, offer space for creativity, farming, or animals. Included features like new JennAir appliances still in the box, three barn doors ready to install, and an oversized tub in the master bath elevate everyday living. A walk-out basement enhances access to outdoor spaces. A movable chicken coop adds agrarian lifestyle appeal. Zoned for flexible use—including agriculture, accessory buildings, residential-based business opportunities, produce stands, and more—this setting supports homesteading and entrepreneurial ventures alike. Living here means adventure at your doorstep. Explore historic gold rush sites and local trails, tee off at the Central City Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, or prepare for the excitement of a Mighty Argo Cable Car Gondola bike trail. Pickle Gulch beckons off-roaders, while hiking, biking, and scenic overlooks define the everyday. The community’s rich heritage, combined with easy access to metropolitan amenities, creates a spirited Colorado lifestyle filled with growth potential and unforgettable experiences. Opportunities this exceptional don’t come often; make Central City your Colorado basecamp! (SOLD AS IS)
- Listed by Robert Licher, (720) 245-9416, Licher Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- 2700 Church Placer Rd
- County
- Gilpin County
- Community
- Russell Gulch
- School district
- Gilpin RE-1
- Elevation
- 9,078 feet
Directions
(1) Take I70 West to Exit 243 – Central City Parkway | (2) Turn right at the exit onto Central City Parkway (Squatch Store) | (3) Take Central City Parkway to Exit 7 (Holiday KOA near here) to the stop sign at the exit | (4) Turn left at the stop sign (Lake Gulch Road) | (5) Go 3/10 of a mile and take a left on Virginia Canyon Road | (6) Go 5/10 of a mile and take a slight left on Russell Gulch Road (7) Go 4/10 of a mile and take a slight left downhill onto Missouri Flats Road | (8) Follow the road 3/10 of a mile and take a right onto Church Placer Road | (9) Continue on Church Placer Road for 3/10 of a mile | (10) Turn right up the driveway of 2700 Church Placer Road | COORDINATES: 39°46'32.1"N 105°31'02.2"W
Property details
- Acreage
- 8.6 acres
- Zoning
- RR - Resource Residential
- MLS #
- REcolorado 5231452
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $758
Parcels
- R114933
Legal description
S: 23 T: 3S R: 73W S: 24 T: 3S R: 73W MINE: RUSSELL BELL - 11783 MINE: WELLINGTON #6 - 11783 3% 3.64 ACRES (PT) RUSSELL MINE: WELLINGTON #9 - 11783 6% 3.725 ACRES (PT) RUSSELL MINE: DAISY BELL - 11783 71% 5.16 ACRES (3.66AC) RUSSELL MINE: CENTRAL BEL L - 11783 65% 4.28 ACRES (PT DESC 158/490 2.782AC) RUSSELL AKA: TRACT OF LAND DESC 130/317
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- Cash
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- Vegetation
- Aspen, Partially Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Well Type
- Private
- Well Permits
- 328882
- Features
- Foothills, Many Trees, Open Space, Secluded, Subdividable
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Fencing
- Partial
- Outdoor Spaces
- Covered, Deck, Wrap Around
- Features
- Private Yard
Structure
- Type
- House
- Condition
- Under Construction
- Levels
- Two
- Basement
- Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Wood Stove
- Materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Windows
- Storm Window(s)
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 2, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Suite, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County School | Elementary | Gilpin RE-1 |
| Gilpin County School | Middle | Gilpin RE-1 |
| Gilpin County School | High | Gilpin RE-1 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $600,000 | — | REcolorado |




































