Courtesy: First Colorado Land Office, Inc.
Martin Epp
719-221-1642
Listen. You hear that? Me either. Maybe the faint trickling of Howard Creek. Escape to your own private mountain retreat on this stunning 35+ acre parcel in the sought-after Pine Ridge Ranch community west of Howard, Colorado. Tucked away among Piñon Pine, towering firs, and groves of scrub oak, this heavily treed property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and ready-to-enjoy improvements. A vast diversity of foliage and terrain awaits your exploration. Old mining roads from the Historic Calcite Mine operation provide trails to hike. Electric is in the road at what most would consider the ideal building site, a nice plateau off of Lower Camp Road that over looks Howard and the Arkansas River Valley. Telephone service is in County Road 4. The highlight of the property are remnants from the Calcite Mine. Two old kilns and a large concrete foundation that the owners have used as a base camp with a shower. Water is provided by (4) approximately 300 gallon water tanks that gravity feed down to the site. Just outside the foundation is a 16x28 ft deck platform that can host the included 16x20 ft. Davis all season canvas tent with stove, bed, and futon. The deck is perched to take full advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views—overlooking rolling valleys, endless forest, and distant mountain peaks that light up at sunrise and sunset. Quiet, secluded, and surrounded by nature, yet conveniently located just 10 minutes from Howard and 30 minutes from Salida via maintained Highway 50, County Road 4, and Lower Camp Road, this property offers the ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. National Forest, The Rainbow Trail, and The Arkansas River can be easily accessed in minutes. Whether you’re looking for a future homesite, recreational basecamp, or peaceful escape, this extraordinary parcel is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Colorado mountain paradise. They aren't making any more of it!
Listen. You hear that? Me either. Maybe the faint trickling of Howard Creek. Escape to your own private mountain retreat on this stunning 35+ acre parcel in the sought-after Pine Ridge Ranch community west of Howard, Colorado. Tucked away among Pinon Pine, towering firs, and groves of scrub oak, this heavily treed property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and ready-to-enjoy improvements. A vast diversity of foliage and terrain awaits your exploration. Old mining roads from the Historic Calcite Mine operation provide trails to hike. Electric is in the road at what most would consider the ideal building site, a nice plateau off of Lower Camp Road that over looks Howard and the Arkansas River Valley. Telephone service is in County Road 4. The highlight of the property are remnants from the Calcite Mine. Two old kilns and a large concrete foundation that the owners have used as a base camp with a shower. Water is provided by (4) approximately 300 gallon water tanks that gravity feed down to the site. Just outside the foundation is a 16x28 ft deck platform that can host the included 16x20 ft. Davis all season canvas tent with stove, bed, and futon. The deck is perched to take full advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views-overlooking rolling valleys, endless forest, and distant mountain peaks that light up at sunrise and sunset. Quiet, secluded, and surrounded by nature, yet conveniently located just 10 minutes from Howard and 30 minutes from Salida via maintained Highway 50, County Road 4, and Lower Camp Road, this property offers the ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. National Forest, The Rainbow Trail, and The Arkansas River can be easily accessed in minutes. Whether you're looking for a future homesite, recreational basecamp, or peaceful escape, this extraordinary parcel is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Colorado mountain paradise. They aren't making any more of it!
400+ feet of Arkansas River frontage on west end of Howard, just 15 minutes east of Salida! This 6.3 acre lot is ready to build on. Septic, well, and electric are installed and a driveway and building site have been established! Enjoy your own private beach with easy boat access and world class fly fishing out your door. Two RV hookups with water and electric and 200amp panel at included shed as well. This lot is zoned Residential and house plans and soils report are available! Gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Enjoy the river lifestyle on this private acreage while being close to all the action in Salida!
Courtesy: Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
Kym Mellsop
719-207-3077
400+ feet of Arkansas River frontage on west end of Howard, just 15 minutes east of Salida! This 6.3 acre lot is ready to build on. Septic, well, and electric are installed and a driveway and building site have been established! Enjoy your own private beach with easy boat access and world class fly fishing out your door. Two RV hookups with water and electric and 200amp panel at included shed as well. This lot is zoned Residential and house plans and soils report are available! Gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Enjoy the river lifestyle on this private acreage while being close to all the action in Salida!
This property offers endless potential as a personal retreat, short-term rental investment, or future build opportunity. The mobile home has been updated with new flooring and fresh interior paint, making it move-in ready or ideal as a weekend getaway. The property is fully set up for farm life with a barn, fenced pasture for horses or livestock, and a charming she shed perfect for hobbies or additional storage. Expansive mountain views surround the property, creating a peaceful and private setting. Enjoy world-class fishing, rafting, and boating right from your own backyard — truly a fisherman’s dream. Conveniently located just 14 miles from Salida, 44 miles from Canon City, and approximately 85 miles from Colorado Springs — close enough for convenience, yet far enough for privacy. Fish. Boat. Ride. Relax. Your Colorado riverfront lifestyle starts here.
Courtesy: Real Broker, LLC DBA Real
Dawn Brooks-White
719-271-8889
Welcome to a truly exceptional piece of Colorado mountain land — 20.99 acres along the Arkansas River in Howard, where breathtaking scenery meets endless opportunity. This rare riverfront property offers nearly 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage, expansive 360-degree mountain views, and direct access to world-class outdoor recreation in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. The land features level, usable terrain bordered by BLM land, creating an unmatched sense of space and privacy. With a domestic well already permitted and 2 electric pedestals installed, you’re ready to build your dream home, hobby ranch, or vacation retreat. The property is fenced, zoned R-1 through Fremont County, and has no HOA or covenants — just the Fremont County Building Department to work with, giving you true freedom to design and use the land your way. Horses and manufactured homes are allowed, making it versatile for a wide range of lifestyles. The Arkansas River Valley Lifestyle. The Arkansas River Valley of Southern Colorado is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering gold medal fishing, world-class whitewater rafting, and endless hiking and biking trails surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. With direct access to BLM land, Texas Creek ATV Park, and the iconic Royal Gorge, adventure truly begins at your doorstep. The area’s charming mountain towns — Salida, Westcliffe, and Cañon City — provide a perfect blend of history, art, and modern amenities. After a day outdoors, unwind in local hot springs, explore galleries and craft breweries, or enjoy dark-sky stargazing under brilliant Colorado skies. Whether you seek seclusion, recreation, or breathtaking views, this region delivers the ultimate Colorado mountain lifestyle. Situated just off Highway 50, this property combines easy access with tranquility — the perfect balance for full-time living, investment, or a recreational getaway.
Welcome to a truly exceptional piece of Colorado mountain land - 20.99 acres along the Arkansas River in Howard, where breathtaking scenery meets endless opportunity. This rare riverfront property offers nearly 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage, expansive 360-degree mountain views, and direct access to world-class outdoor recreation in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. The land features level, usable terrain bordered by BLM land, creating an unmatched sense of space and privacy. With a domestic well already permitted and 2 electric pedestals installed, you're ready to build your dream home, hobby ranch, or vacation retreat. The property is fenced, zoned R-1 through Fremont County, and has no HOA or covenants - just the Fremont County Building Department to work with, giving you true freedom to design and use the land your way. Horses and manufactured homes are allowed, making it versatile for a wide range of lifestyles. The Arkansas River Valley Lifestyle. The Arkansas River Valley of Southern Colorado is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering gold medal fishing, world-class whitewater rafting, and endless hiking and biking trails surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. With direct access to BLM land, Texas Creek ATV Park, and the iconic Royal Gorge, adventure truly begins at your doorstep. The area's charming mountain towns - Salida, Westcliffe, and Canon City - provide a perfect blend of history, art, and modern amenities. After a day outdoors, unwind in local hot springs, explore galleries and craft breweries, or enjoy dark-sky stargazing under brilliant Colorado skies. Whether you seek seclusion, recreation, or breathtaking views, this region delivers the ultimate Colorado mountain lifestyle. Situated just off Highway 50, this property combines easy access with tranquility - the perfect balance for full-time living, investment, or a recreational getaway.
This one-acre commercial lot in Howard, Colorado offers a rare chance to own a highly visible property right on Highway 50. The land is already equipped with a commercial well, giving you a strong head start on development. With steady traffic and easy access, it's a great location for a future business, whether you're thinking about a retail space, restaurant, gas station, or another commercial venture. The property's zoning and location make it flexible and full of potential for someone ready to bring a new idea to the area.
Courtesy: Century 21 Community First
Erick Passmore
614-440-9031
This one-acre commercial lot in Howard, Colorado offers a rare chance to own a highly visible property right on Highway 50. The land is already equipped with a commercial well, giving you a strong head start on development. With steady traffic and easy access, it’s a great location for a future business, whether you’re thinking about a retail space, restaurant, gas station, or another commercial venture. The property’s zoning and location make it flexible and full of potential for someone ready to bring a new idea to the area.
Courtesy: Pinon Real Estate Group LLC
Hayden Mellsop
719-530-8333
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.
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.
RARE 20.99 Acres with Arkansas River Frontage – Howard, Colorado. Welcome to a truly exceptional piece of Colorado mountain land — 20.99 acres along the Arkansas River in Howard, where breathtaking scenery meets endless opportunity. This rare riverfront property offers nearly 1,000 feet of Arkansas River frontage, expansive 360-degree mountain views, and direct access to world-class outdoor recreation in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. The land features level, usable terrain bordered by BLM land, creating an unmatched sense of space and privacy. With a domestic well already permitted and 2 electric pedestals installed, you’re ready to build your dream home, hobby ranch, or vacation retreat. The property is fenced, zoned R-1 through Fremont County, and has no HOA or covenants — just the Fremont County Building Department to work with, giving you true freedom to design and use the land your way. Horses and manufactured homes are allowed, making it versatile for a wide range of lifestyles. The Arkansas River Valley Lifestyle. The Arkansas River Valley of Southern Colorado is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering gold medal fishing, world-class whitewater rafting, and endless hiking and biking trails surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. With direct access to BLM land, Texas Creek ATV Park, and the iconic Royal Gorge, adventure truly begins at your doorstep. The area’s charming mountain towns — Salida, Westcliffe, and Cañon City — provide a perfect blend of history, art, and modern amenities. After a day outdoors, unwind in local hot springs, explore galleries and craft breweries, or enjoy dark-sky stargazing under brilliant Colorado skies. Whether you seek seclusion, recreation, or breathtaking views, this region delivers the ultimate Colorado mountain lifestyle. Situated just off Highway 50, this property combines easy access with tranquility — the perfect balance for full-time living, investment, or a recreational getaway.
Courtesy: First Colorado Land Office, Inc.
Jeff Post
719-539-6682
Discover 35.78 acres of Colorado mountain property with breathtaking panoramic views, established infrastructure, and exceptional potential in Howard. Now offered at $325,000, this remarkable parcel presents an opportunity to create your mountain retreat without starting from scratch. An established driveway winds up the mountainside to an elevated building site where sweeping views of the Arkansas River Valley, surrounding mountain ranges, and rugged Colorado landscape take center stage. The property's varied terrain features dramatic rock formations, native vegetation, and scattered piñon and juniper trees, creating a distinctive mountain setting with privacy and character. Significant improvements are already in place, including an installed domestic well, septic system, electrical service brought onto the property, and a driveway extending to the elevated building site. These valuable improvements provide a substantial head start for future development. An existing shipping container offers additional versatility for storage or recreational use. With 35.78 acres to explore, there is plenty of room to spread out, enjoy the outdoors, and design a home that takes full advantage of the spectacular surroundings. Bordering public land and conveniently located along the US Highway 50 corridor, the property offers access to the recreational opportunities of the Arkansas River Valley while remaining within reach of Salida's shopping, dining, and amenities. Whether you envision a full time mountain residence, a private getaway, or a long term land investment, this property delivers acreage, existing infrastructure, privacy, and spectacular views at an attractive new price. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities!
Discover 35.78 acres of Colorado mountain property with breathtaking panoramic views, established infrastructure, and exceptional potential in Howard. Now offered at $325,000, this remarkable parcel presents an opportunity to create your mountain retreat without starting from scratch. An established driveway winds up the mountainside to an elevated building site where sweeping views of the Arkansas River Valley, surrounding mountain ranges, and rugged Colorado landscape take center stage. The property's varied terrain features dramatic rock formations, native vegetation, and scattered pinon and juniper trees, creating a distinctive mountain setting with privacy and character. Significant improvements are already in place, including an installed domestic well, septic system, electrical service brought onto the property, and a driveway extending to the elevated building site. These valuable improvements provide a substantial head start for future development. An existing shipping container offers additional versatility for storage or recreational use. With 35.78 acres to explore, there is plenty of room to spread out, enjoy the outdoors, and design a home that takes full advantage of the spectacular surroundings. Bordering public land and conveniently located along the US Highway 50 corridor, the property offers access to the recreational opportunities of the Arkansas River Valley while remaining within reach of Salida's shopping, dining, and amenities. Whether you envision a full time mountain residence, a private getaway, or a long term land investment, this property delivers acreage, existing infrastructure, privacy, and spectacular views at an attractive new price. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities!
Andrea Conner, Colorado License # ER.100067447, Xome Inc., License #EC100044283, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Howard is located in Colorado. Howard, Colorado has a population of 962. Howard is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 32.47% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.17%.
The median household income in Howard, Colorado is $54,706. The median household income for the surrounding county is $53,411 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Howard is 39.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 10 inches per year, with 46.1 inches of snow per year.
