
Land with Home for Sale in Salida, Colorado
County Road 251, Salida, CO 81201
40 Acres and a Mule? Try 120 Acres and 3 Houses just 13 miles outside of Salida, Colorado! Why settle for less when you can own more? This rare offering includes three adjacent parcels totaling 120 acres, perfectly situated at the end of road and bordering national forest - giving you direct access to thousands of acres of public land for hunting, hiking, and exploring. Whether you are after elk, deer, or just the peace of nature and star filled nights, this is a dream come true to walk directly into national forest. Located just 5 miles east of the Colorado Trail! Each 40 acre parcel includes an off-grid home powered by solar, offering a sustainable lifestyle far from the crowds, yet only 30 minutes from Salida, where you will find: Gold Medal Waters on the Arkansas River for world-class fishing, rafting in Browns Canyon, a thriving arts scene, restaurants, shops, and more. Into winter sports? Monarch Mountain is nearby, or you can snowmobile, cross country ski, or snowshoe right from your doorstep. Bring your horses too, as the wells allow for domestic animals. Whether you are looking for a hunting basecamp, a family compound, or a secluded mountain retreat, this unique property is ready for your vision. Escape the ordinary. Live off the grid. Own the wild. Note: no drive bys allowed, you must be accompanied by a broker to access the private road. The 3 individual addresses are: 13000 County Road 251, 13500 County Road 251, and 13600 County Road 251, Salida, Colorado. Virtual tour videos are available for all 3 properties.
- Listed by Cathy Chochon, (719) 539-6682, Full Circle Real Estate Group
Location
- Street address
- County Road 251
- County
- Chaffee County
- School district
- Salida R-32
- Elevation
- 8,753 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 120 acres
- Zoning
- AR - Agriculture / Rural
- Access
- Private road
- MLS #
- REcolorado 3510256
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $6,004
Parcels
- 368512100004
- 368512200005
- 368512200007
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Terms
- 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing/DOD
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Income
- Rentals Allowed
- Long Term, Short Term Lease
Lot
- Vegetation
- Natural State, Wooded
- Road Frontage
- Private Road
- Road Surface
- Dirt
- Road Responsibility
- Private Maintained Road
- Exposure
- South
- View
- Mountain(s)
- Well Type
- Operational, Private
- Well Usage
- Domestic
- Well Permits
- 3
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Mountainous
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 12
- Horses Allowed
- Yes
- Equestrian
- Well Allows For
Structure
- Type
- House
- Style
- Mountain Contemporary
- Levels
- One
- Electric
- 110 V
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Active Solar
- Materials
- Stucco
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom Full x 3, Bathroom Half, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom x 8
- Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected |
| Water | Private Well | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow | Elementary | Salida R-32 |
| Salida | Middle | Salida R-32 |
| Salida | High | Salida R-32 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $2,349,400 | — | REcolorado |















