Spectacular 38.16 acre piece with varying terrain a portion is heavily wooded with pine trees and is elevated the middle is predominately oaks and the lower portion is meadow. All sites have amazing views of the San Juans as well as lone cone, little cone and Mt. Wilson. There is a rough road up to the heavily treed portion and a two track down to the meadow portion. Tremendous spot for off grid home or site for a Yurt or Cabin.
Spectacular 38.16 acre piece with varying terrain a portion is heavily wooded with pine trees and is elevated the middle is predominately oaks and the lower portion is meadow. All sites have amazing views of the San Juans as well as lone cone, little cone and Mt. Wilson. There is a rough road up to the heavily treed portion and a two track down to the meadow portion. Tremendous spot for off grid home or site for a Yurt or Cabin.
Discover one of the most desirable large land parcels in Ouray County—a rare opportunity to own no-covenant acreage near Ridgway, Telluride, and Placerville. Lot 14 offers the freedom Colorado buyers are searching for: no HOA, no restrictions,and no timeline to build. This scenic parcel features year-round water, expansive mountain views, and mature trees, creating the ideal setting for a custom home, off-grid cabin, ranch property, or private retreat. Whether you're planning to build now or hold as an investment, this property gives you total flexibility. Access is straightforward via the Howard Flats easement road off County Road 62X, with seasonal vehicle access typically from May through mid-November. Year-round access is still possible via snowmobile, snowshoe, or cross-country skiing—perfect for buyers seeking a true Colorado mountain lifestyle. Some neighboring owners coordinate private winter plowing if desired. The property is well-suited for off-grid or self-sufficient living, with neighboring properties successfully utilizing solar power, propane, private wells, and septic systems. Wells in the area are known for strong production, and cell service is reliable, with satellite internet options readily available. Enjoy low agricultural taxes, making this a cost-effective long-term hold or legacy property. Additional adjacent parcels (Lots 11, 12,and 13) are also available, offering a unique chance to secure expanded acreage in a highly sought-after location nearTelluride. If you're searching for large acreage with no covenants in Southwest Colorado, this is a standout opportunity foryour mountain home base, seasonal getaway, or investment property.
Many years ago a Chicago family started assembling 40 acre parcels between Ridgway and Placerville. The result was over400 acres, located in some of the most beautiful parts of our country. The time is right to sell these parcels, and Lot 13 isone of the premier 40 acre parcels. It's located 1/4 north of 62X road, the east west road that is northwest of Dallas Divideon Highway 62. This makes access convenient from either Telluride or Ridgway, and the trip in to town in Ridgway justtakes 20 minutes. It has a large pond and is extremely horse friendly. Views are incredible, and access is easy, using anestablished easement that runs along its east side. There are no utilities available, but others that live here put in a well,have smart solar setups and put in septic systems. Cell phone coverage is excellent. Because there are no covenants andthere's no HOA at all you can use the property as you'd like. Just stay in your RV during the summers. Have horses. Builda home. Build your storage building for now, and plan for what you'll build later on. Access is easy generally Mid Maythrough the middle of November, so using this property as a summer escape is perfect. However, year round access ispossible for those that are willing to snowshoe, ski, snowmobile or use either a Snowcat or ATV with tracks to go back andforth from either the San Miguel County side or from Highway 62 on the Ouray County side. There are three other 40 acre vacant land parcels for sale-Lots 11, 12 and 14. This gives you the opportunity to have 160 acres in an amazing location at incredibly low carrying costs. This is a special place for you and the ones youlove. Come check it out today!
Many years ago a Chicago family started assembling 40 acre parcels between Ridgway and Placerville. The result was over 400 acres, located in some of the most beautiful parts of our country. The time is right to sell these parcels-three parcels and the main home have already sold. Lot 11 is the most northwest of the 40 acre parcels. It's located 1/2 mile north of 62X road, the east west road that is northwest of Dallas Divide on Highway 62. This makes access convenient from either Telluride or Ridgway, and the trip in to town in Ridgway just takes 20 minutes. It has a views that are incredible, and access is easy, using an established easement that runs along its west side. There are no utilities available, but others that live here put in a well, have smart solar setups and put in septic systems. Cell phone coverage is excellent. Because there are no covenants and there's no HOA at all you can use the property as you'd like. Just stay in your RV during the summers. Have horses. Build a home. Build your storage building for now, and plan for what you'll build later on. Access is easy generally early May through the middle of November, so using this property as a summer escape is perfect. However, year round access is possible for those that are willing to snowshoe, ski, snowmobile or use either a Snowcat or ATV with tracks to go back and forth from either the San Miguel County side or from Highway 62 on the Ouray County side. There are three other 40 acre vacant land parcels for sale-Lots 12, 13 and 14 This gives you the opportunity to have 200 acres and a home if you'd like something larger. This is a special place for you and the ones youlove. Come check it out today!
A rare opportunity to own nearly 40 acres on Hastings Mesa, where expansive mountain vistas, remarkable privacy, and abundant sunshine create an exceptional setting for your future Colorado retreat. Overlooking the San Miguel River Valley with dramatic views of the San Juan Mountains, this property offers a unique combination of seclusion and accessibility just a short drive from Telluride. A well-appointed yurt and generous deck provide an ideal place to experience the land immediately, while included architectural plans offer a head start toward a custom residence. Located within Old Elam Ranch, owners enjoy the convenience of a community water system along with HOA-maintained roads and winter snow removal.
This spectacular 76.1 acre parcel is one of most beautiful properties in Brown Ranch. Located on one of the highest parcels in the development, the land features zig-zag rail fencing, mature Ponderosa pines and aspen trees, and panoramic view of the Sneffels Range, the Wilson and Dolores Ranges, Lizard Head, Little and Lone Cone, and the La Sal Range in Utah. The property also features several beautiful, level potential building sites, underground utilities at two locations, a bark mulch road and walking path, a platform glamping tent, and proven wells on adjacent properties. Large neighboring ranch properties assure privacy and plenty of elbow room. About 30 minutes to Telluride, 20 minutes to Ridgway, and 20 minutes to Cornerstone Golf Club. Call for gate code.
Enjoy sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains from this scenic 80-acre property, located just 25 miles from Telluride. Rolling meadows, a seasonal pond, and abundant wildlife create an ideal setting for those seeking privacy and outdoor recreation. The property borders Colorado state land and is just minutes from National Forest, providing exceptional access to public lands for hiking, hunting, horseback riding, and year-round recreation. With no HOA and the potential to be subdivided into two parcels, the property offers exceptional flexibility for a private ranch or mountain retreat.
Located on scenic Wilson Mesa, Lot 66 offers a serene mountain setting among magnificent old-growth aspens and towering spruce. Enjoy views of Little Cone and Boskoff Peak while listening to the soothing sounds of Elk Creek bordering the property. At 9.85 acres-larger than the average parcel in Wilson Mesa Ranch-this exceptional homesite offers year-round access just 15 miles from Telluride, offering the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. In addition, the property is directly adjacent to 83 acres of US Forest Service land and 415 acres of Wilson Mesa Homeowners open space, allowing direct access to hundreds of acres for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and the natural enjoyment of the beautiful San Juan Mountains.
With almost 400' of prime San Miguel River frontage, near Fall Creek, Lots 51 & 52 feature open southern exposure year round and spectacular river recreation featuring prime rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Just east of Fall Creek Road on the San Juan Skyway - this gorgeous locale with canyon and red rock cliffs, is a spectacular 17 minutes drive to Telluride. The 2 lots are in the process of being combined for development flexibility with initial plans being worked on with the county that are available upon request. The combined properties are a spectacular opportunity to build and own a lifestyle few will ever attain. Just close enough to Telluride to benefit from all it offers and just far enough away to feel like your own private riverside retreat. Jump in - The water is fine.
This isn't just land. It's a high-altitude whisper, a 37-acre conversation with the silence. Up on Specie Mesa, forty minutes west of Telluride, the world drops away, leaving you perched on the edge of something vast and ancient. Here, the wind carries the scent of pine and the distant mirage of mountains poking through a green forest weaving through the tapestry of the landscape. BLM land brushes up against your borders, an open invitation to wander. Solitude is here in spades, yet you're not entirely alone. The friendly faces of ''The Peninsula'' subdivision are close enough for community and far enough for contemplation. They understand the pull of this high country and the need for connection and wide-open spaces. See for yourself. Call for details. And a practical note for those grounded in the tangible: a water well and utilities already grace the property. This breathtaking parcel is waiting for you.
Perched atop the edge of the escarpment in the Peninsula subdivision, this remarkable 35-acre parcel offers arguably one of the most private settings and most expansive view corridors in the entire peninsula community. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property feels like your own private sanctuary in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.Views are expansive stretching from Lone Cone across to Little Cone and Dolores Peak, to the San Miguel River Valley, to the Telluride Box Canyon, to Mears Peak, North Pole Peak, and beyond. To the west, unforgettable sunsets paint the sky in brilliant color, creating a spectacular backdrop year-round. The land is forested with mature ponderosa pines, aspens, Douglas firs, and Gambel oak, while vibrant wildflowers blanket the landscape throughout the summer months. There are multiple flat and easily buildable homesites to choose from to design your ideal mountain retreat.Peaceful, tranquil, and immersed in nature, this property captures everything that makes the San Juans so extraordinary while remaining conveniently located just 40 minutes from Telluride, Ridgway, and Norwood--making it the perfect basecamp for skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring everything the region has to offer.Adding to its appeal, the property lies just outside the San Miguel County housing mitigation fee boundary, offering future owners a significant financial advantage by saving tens of thousands of dollars in initial building costs with the county. Rarely does a parcel combine this level of privacy, scenery, convenience, and long-term value. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to own one of the Peninsula's finest homesites. A generously sized view deck is already in place, allowing you to begin enjoying the property and its spectacular scenery immediately while planning your future mountain home.
''Lupine'' is a rare 77-acre vacant land offering in the gated Brown Ranch community located less than 25 miles from downtown Telluride with one of the best private road systems in the County. Fully usable terrain, complete privacy, and reliable year-round access. The designated homesite has no visible neighbors, a domestic water well is already installed, and utilities are available at the lot line. Brown Ranch is quiet, well-managed, and free of HOA complications, making it ideal for a primary residence, weekend ranch, or long-term retreat. Call to arrange a personal walking tour.
Perched atop the edge of the escarpment in the Peninsula subdivision, this remarkable 35-acre parcel offers arguably one of the most private settings and most expansive view corridors in the entire peninsula community. Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property feels like your own private sanctuary in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.Views are expansive stretching from Lone Cone across to Little Cone and Dolores Peak, to the San Miguel River Valley, to the Telluride Box Canyon, to Mears Peak, North Pole Peak, and beyond. To the west, unforgettable sunsets paint the sky in brilliant color, creating a spectacular backdrop year-round.
Set on 133 acres within the gated San Juan Ranch community on Horsefly Mesa, this exceptional property offers privacy, infrastructure, and sweeping natural beauty. The homesite is thoughtfully positioned to ensure complete seclusion, without sight-lines to neighboring homes. The property is already equipped with year-round access, a gravel driveway, grid power, and a strong producing well at approximately 12 GPM. From this elevated setting, enjoy unobstructed views of the Sneffels Range, Cimarrons, and Wilson peaks. A rare opportunity to build a legacy mountain retreat that combines privacy, convenience, and breathtaking surroundings.
Colt Meadows Ranch spans across five individual lots totaling 200 acres on Horsefly Mesa, presenting a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of the Telluride region. The property allows for a total density of up to five homes, creating exceptional flexibility for a private compound, family retreat, or legacy ranch. Ideally located just 30 minutes from the town of Ridgway, 45 minutes from Telluride, and approximately 20 minutes from Cornerstone Golf Course, it offers a compelling balance of seclusion and accessibility. The land captures sweeping, unobstructed views of surrounding mountain ranges and wide-open landscapes, complemented by a seasonal creek and pond. With abundant space, privacy, and natural beauty, it's an extraordinary canvas to create a one-of-a-kind mountain retreat.
Discover a rare, private, square 40-acre legacy parcel free from HOA restrictions. Surrounded by massive historic ranching tracts, this trophy property ensures an unreplicable feeling of vast privacy, low density, immense solitude, and grandeur. The entire southern boundary directly borders the Uncompahgre National Forest, offering a seamless gateway into the Lizard Head Wilderness Area and the pristine upper headwaters of the Bilk, Muddy & Magpie basins. Your arrival is framed by a classic Colorado rural setting, entering through rolling ranch land via a legally secured driveway route with construction infrastructure plans underway. The land itself features an ideal blend of topographical majesty. Mature aspen forests & evergreen glades frame a vast, hidden centerpiece meadow with fingers of side pastures extending into the trees to create intimate privacy nooks. Enhanced by a natural spring, absolute water/spring rights, and lush vegetation, the property is a front-row sanctuary to forest and wilderness. The views are utterly stupefying: an in-your-face panorama of the iconic Wilson Range, a dramatic visual portal to Lizard Head, and sweeping, near-360-degree vistas that stretch across the San Juan Mountains to the La Sal Range in Utah. Wilderness Edge is a premier holding for the discerning buyer who demands significant solitude, unparalleled grandeur, and the rare opportunity to enjoy an incredible setting. Call me for a personal tour.
Located just 12 miles west of Telluride. Completely surrounded by 156,214 acres of public lands, this 20.66-acre south-facing parcel offers a private paradise in the heart of nature. The property is uniquely delineated by what is officially designated as the largest Blue Spruce tree in the state of Colorado. This year-round haven is filled with magnificent views, old-growth evergreens, and abundant sunshine. Due to its positioning, it remains shielded from prevailing winds and rarely holds much snow. The property provides total privacy and wildlife galore, yet the location is highly accessible. It is a safe and easy 20-minute scenic drive to Telluride and a short walk to Sawpit for supplies or fishing in the San Miguel River.
This rustic retreat offers the ultimate in privacy and quiet at the end of the road, adjacent to public land. Situated just five miles off the highway and a scenic 30-minute drive from Telluride or Ridgway. Far from the ''madding crowd'' on the escarpment over Leopard Creek Canyon, the property features mature Ponderosa pines, large Aspen groves, and Gambel Oak trees.The location boasts mountain views in every direction: northeast to Mount Hayden, west to the La Sals in Utah, and southwest to the spectacular peak of Lone Cone, the western most fourteener in the Rocky Mountains. The yurt is comfy and cozy even on long winter nights. The deck is ideal for relaxing in comfort. It is truly a paradise for those seeking a private sanctuary with a stunning vantage point.
This rustic retreat offers the ultimate in privacy and quiet at the end of the road adjacent to Public lands. Situated just five miles off the highway and a scenic 30-minute drive from Telluride or Ridgway. Far from the "madding crowd" on the escarpment over Leopard Creek Canyon, the property features mature Ponderosa pines, large Aspen groves, and Gamble Oak trees.The location boasts mountain views in every direction: northeast to Mount Hayden, west to the La Sals in Utah and southwest to the spectacular peak of Lone Cone, the western most fourteener in the Rocky Mountains. The yurt is comfy and cozy even on long winter nights. The deck is ideal for relaxing in comfort. It is truly a paradise for those seeking a private sanctuary with a stunning vantage point over the vastness of the San Juan Mountains.
Discover the ultimate mountain living experience with this exceptional vacant tract of land on Wilson Mesa Ranch, just a short drive from the world-class Telluride Ski Resort. Situate your homesite among the big, beautiful Aspen trees on this stunning 7.7-acre parcel, which lies adjacent to 412 acres of open space with horse pastures, and build your dream residence amidst the breathtaking beauty of the San Juan Mountains. Enjoy views of Lone Cone and Dolores peaks and sunsets by the serene seasonal pond nestled on this property. With privacy, seclusion, and easy year-round access, this property offers a unique blend of tranquility and adventure, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Colorado's high country.
Telluride Renegade Ranch offers a rare chance to own 602 acres of pristine terrain on Hastings Mesa, just 35 minutes from Telluride. This expansive property features diverse landscapes including aspen groves, ponderosa pines, meadows, mountain peaks, and rugged sandstone boulders, providing a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore a private mountaintop with 360-degree views of elk herds, sage grouse, and wild turkeys in their natural habitat. The ranch is primed to develop into a private estate or conservation area, with existing historic structures adding charm. With its unique blend of adventure and luxury, Telluride Renegade Ranch promises an unparalleled escape into Colorado's Old West. Co-Listed with Jeff Buerger, Hall & Hall
This isn't just land. It's a high-altitude sanctuary, a 37-acre conversation with the silence. Up on Specie Mesa, west of Telluride, the world drops away. Here, the wind carries the scent of pine and the mirage of mountains poking through a green forest. BLM land brushes up against the borders, an open invitation to wander. Solitude is here in spades, yet not entirely. The friendly faces of ''The Peninsula'' subdivision are close enough for community and far enough for contemplation. They understand the pull of this high country and the need for connection and wide-open spaces. See for yourself. Call for details. A water well and utilities already grace the property. This breathtaking parcel is waiting for you.
This is it! An affordable 5-acre parcel ideally located between Telluride and Ridgway, Colorado, in the Telluride Pines subdivision within the R1 School District. Enjoy stunning mountain views, expansive open space, and a welcoming community atmosphere that offers privacy without feeling isolated. Build your dream mountain home and experience the best of Colorado living
This is it! An affordable 5-acre parcel ideally located between Telluride and Ridgway, Colorado, in the Telluride Pines subdivision within the R1 School District. Enjoy stunning mountain views, expansive open space, and a welcoming community atmosphere that offers privacy without feeling isolated. Build your dream mountain home and experience the best of Colorado living!
Placerville is located in Colorado. Placerville, Colorado has a population of 321. Placerville is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 37.72% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.16%.
The median household income in Placerville, Colorado is $87,321. The median household income for the surrounding county is $70,965 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Placerville is 57.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 20.6 inches per year, with 117.5 inches of snow per year.
