Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Howard, Colorado
779 County Road 48, Howard, CO 81233
Quintessential mountain acreage with easy access and year-round West Creek flowing on the property, located just 15 minutes from Salida. This property boasts multiple building sites from next-to-the-creek seclusion to elevated benches providing majestic views of the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Improvements include two roughed-in driveways, one to an elevated building site with mountain views and the sound of the creek rising nearby, the other across the creek to access several possible building sites close to the live water or high on a level plateau with 360 degree views. Further subdivision is possible per current County zoning, and the property is free from covenants or HOA restrictions.
- Listed by Hayden Mellsop, (719) 539-0200, Pinon Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- 779 County Road 48
- County
- Fremont County
- School district
- Salida R-32
- Elevation
- 7,002 feet
Directions
From Salida, east on Hwy 50 to CR 48, West Creek Road, in Howard. Approx a half mile up West Creek Road to real estate signs. Note, property spans both sides of West Creek Road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 30.8 acres
- Zoning
- A/R
- MLS #
- REcolorado 9974213
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $2,718
Parcels
- 99004301
Legal description
SUBD: M & B OR UNKNOWN SE4NE4 SEC 10-48-10 TR-499 LESS 1AC TO DAY B367-P374 & LESS .93 A TO ROBERTSON B404-P290 AND LESS 1.0 A TO CROSBY B457-P498 AND LESS A.03 A TO ROBERTSON B 414-P007 AND LESS 1.73 A M/L TO BERRY B416-P373 AND LESS .90 A M/L TO MI LLER B488-P495 AND LESS 1 A TO PRICE B462-P285 AND LESS R/W FOR CO RD, 2.00 AC M/L RES AND EXCEPTING FROM THE ABOVE CONVEYANCE ALL PRIOR MINERAL RESERVATIONS, ROW A ND EASEMENTS AND ALL CON- VEYANCES TO AND RIGHTS OF T HIRD PARTIES AS SHOWN IN THE R E C OF THE CLERK/RECORD ER OF FREMONT CO REF FROM 780-02-940
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Mountain(s), Water
- Waterfront
- Stream
- Well Type
- Not Drilled
- Features
- Many Trees, Sloped
Exterior
- Fencing
- Partial
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Available |
| Water | Private Well | Available |
| Gas | Propane | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | New listing | $435,000 | — | ROCC |
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