
Land for Sale in Empire, Colorado
Bard Creek Rd, Empire, CO 80438
Colorado-perfect mountain property ready to build on almost 8 acres! Gorgeous views, incredibly quiet area overlooking Bard Creek, yet with easy access to I-70 and just 1/2 mile from Hwy 40. Manufactured homes allowed, survey, well permit, electricity on property line & natural gas just 1000' away. Driveway freshly graded and graveled. Across the street from creek, nicely treed with Georgetown just on the other side of the mountain. Competitively priced, NO HOA, County maintained road, positioned on the west side of Douglas Mountain. Circular driveway already in place. Well ready for construction, neighbor's well is less than 100' deep. Very conveniently located: 1/2 mile from the historic town of Empire, 10 minutes to Idaho Springs, 30 minutes to Dillon, 30 minutes to C-470, 35 minutes to Winter Park. East corner backs to preserved Forest Service land. Come and build your mountain get away and listen to the gentle rush of Bard Creek as your morning soundtrack with quick access to major mountain highways. Escape the ordinary and embrace Colorado's high-country. Whether it's summer hikes along the creek, fall foliage framing your build site, or winter wonderland access, this land delivers the lifestyle you've dreamed of—with quick I-70 connectivity for weekend warriors or full-time mountain dwellers. $1-2M homes 1/4 mile down the road in both directions. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise at a great price. *See additional documents or call listing agent for plat, site plan, grading plan, and proposed build plan.
- Listed by Todd Strawser, (303) 798-5888, The Denver 100
Location
- Street address
- Bard Creek Rd
- County
- Clear Creek County
- Community
- Undefined
- School district
- Clear Creek RE-1
- Elevation
- 8,749 feet
Directions
Follow I-70 W to Clear Creek County. Take exit 232 from I-70 W 57.8 miles. Continue on US-40 West. Drive to Bard Creek Rd. Lot is located just South of 606 Bard Creek Road: 20 feet after 606 driveway for 650 feet.
Property details
- Acreage
- 7.99 acres
- Zoning
- MR-1
- MLS #
- REcolorado 4239246
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $3,187
Parcels
- 1837-332-00-008
Legal description
S: 33 T: 3 R: 74 -TR IN GOV LOT 6 - SURV (MICRO FISCHE) 559/665 - CORR SURV (MICRO FISCHE) 707/31 & 32
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Improved Land
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, USDA Loan, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing/DOD, Immediate
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- Road Frontage
- Public
- Road Surface
- Gravel
- Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- View
- Meadow, Mountain(s), Plains, Valley, Water
- Well Type
- Not Drilled
- Well Usage
- Household Inside Only
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Borders Public Land, Foothills, Many Trees, Mountainous, Rock Outcropping
Exterior
- Parking
- Circular Driveway
Structure
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
| Gas | Natural Gas | Available |
| Sewage | Septic System | Available |
| Water | Private Well | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $185,000 | — | REcolorado |




















