Land for Sale in Florence, Colorado

Located within the gated Locke Mountain Ranch community, Lot 24 offers 35.2± vacant acres of diverse mountain terrain with privacy, expansive views and the opportunity to create a Colorado mountain property from the ground up.

The land features the same varied landscape that defines this portion of Locke Mountain Ranch, with rolling ridgelines, rock outcroppings, timbered areas and deeper draws and valleys that add character and natural separation throughout the property. Changes in elevation create multiple vantage points across the surrounding mountain country while providing a combination of open areas and more secluded settings. Road frontage extends along the southern boundary of the property, providing direct access from the established private road system within Locke Mountain Ranch. The community is gated, helping limit through traffic while providing additional privacy and security for property owners.

Power is available in the area, giving a future owner the ability to pursue a permanent residence, seasonal mountain home or recreational retreat without relying entirely on off-grid electrical systems. Water would typically be provided by a private well, with wells in the surrounding area generally reported in the range of approximately 400 to 600 feet in depth. Buyers should independently verify well permitting, availability and anticipated drilling depth for this specific parcel.

With 35.2± acres, there is room to evaluate different locations for a future homesite while maintaining substantial acreage for privacy and recreation. The property's terrain provides opportunities to position improvements to take advantage of mountain views while retaining the natural character of the surrounding landscape.

Lot 24 is part of the Locke Mountain Ranch Property Owners Association and benefits from the established gated community and private road system. The setting provides the privacy associated with larger mountain acreage while remaining within reasonable driving distance of the communities and recreational opportunities of south-central Colorado.

The Arkansas River is a short drive from the area and is well known for fishing and river recreation. Cañon City and Florence provide restaurants, shopping, services and local amenities, while Pueblo Reservoir offers boating, fishing and additional water recreation. Colorado Springs is approximately an hour away, providing commercial air service, expanded shopping, dining, medical services and other metropolitan amenities.

The surrounding region includes extensive BLM and National Forest lands, creating additional opportunities for hunting, hiking, exploring and other outdoor recreation. The mountains to the west provide access to additional public lands and year-round recreation, with Monarch Mountain within a few hours for skiing and winter activities.

For buyers looking for more than vacant acreage, the neighboring property is also available separately and includes an extensively reconstructed mountain residence on an additional 35.2± acres. The two properties can provide an opportunity to assemble approximately 70.4± contiguous acres while adding an established residence and substantial existing infrastructure.

Offered independently, Lot 24 provides an opportunity to own a sizable tract of undeveloped Colorado mountain land in a gated community and determine how, when and where to improve it. With southern road frontage, power available, varied terrain and 35.2± acres to work with, the property offers flexibility for a future mountain residence, recreational getaway or long-term land investment.