Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Cotopaxi, Colorado
781 Ridgeway Rd, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
Seller Financing Available + Ultra-Low Taxes (Approx. $16/Year with AG Status)
Experience truly breathtaking, panoramic views from this exceptional elevated parcel in The Woods at Gem Mountain. From your future homesite, you’ll enjoy an unparalleled vantage point of the towering Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range directly before you, with distant glimpses of Pike's Peak
Tucked away at the peaceful end of Ridgeway Road and just minutes from the charming town of Westcliffe, this private, treed oasis offers:
Stunning Setting: Mature pinon pines blanket a gentle ridgeline that rolls down into a picturesque valley dotted with beautiful ranches.
Multiple Building Sites: Several flat building pads make it easy to position your dream home or cabin to capture the best views.
Utilities Nearby: Underground power and phone are close to the lot line, streamlining your build and reducing upfront costs.
Community Benefits: As part of The Woods at Gem Mountain, you’ll enjoy road maintenance and trash service for added convenience and peace of mind.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just moments away from vast public lands in the Sangre de Cristo Range—offering world-class hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting just moments from your doorstep.
The quaint mountain town of Westcliffe provides all the essentials, including restaurants, shops, hardware stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Larger hubs like Canon City and Salida are also within easy reach for additional services, dining, and recreation.
This is a rare opportunity to secure an affordable mountain property with exceptional views, and flexible seller financing—the perfect canvas to craft your ultimate mountain retreat, surrounded by natural beauty and endless possibilities.
Buyer to verify all information, including power cost and location, as well as any building restrictions and setbacks.
- Listed by Hettie Sherman, (970) 406-8054, Full Circle Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- 781 Ridgeway Rd
- County
- Fremont County
- Community
- The Woods At Gem Mountain
- School district
- Cotopaxi RE-3
- Elevation
- 8,307 feet
Directions
GPS:38.27008, -105.57315
From CO-69, turn onto Reed Road and go for 2.1 miles. Turn left onto Palmer Road and proceed for 1.5 miles. Turn left on Ridge Road. Look for the colorful strings on the reflector. Drive to the end and look for my sign.
Property details
- Acreage
- 35.57 acres
- Zoning
- R3
- MLS #
- REcolorado 4048398
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $16
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $500 annually
Parcels
- 99404775
Legal description
SUBD: WOODS @ GEM MTN F#1 LOT 3 THE WOODS AT GEM MTN FIL #1 REF FROM 990-04-327/993-04 -199/986-04-483 (Final legal description is to be verified by the title company.)
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Current Use
- Vacant
- Possible Use
- Agricultural, Irrigation, Residential
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, Owner Will Carry
- Possession
- Immediate
Community
- Association
- The Woods At Gem Mountain
- Fee Includes
- Road Maintenance, Trash
Lot
- Vegetation
- Heavily Wooded, Mixed, Natural State, Partially Wooded, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Year Round
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s), Valley
- Well Type
- Not Drilled
- Features
- Cul-De-Sac, Many Trees, Mountainous, Rock Outcropping, Sloped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $200,000 | — | REcolorado |
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