Looking for an affordable mountain getaway minutes from Boulder? You'll have endless opportunities to be the first to cast your line in Indian Peaks' alpine lakes and to explore the magnificent trails near Brainard Lake from these flat 1.3-acres in Sky Ranch Estates. Build your dream home or a vacation cabin amid a beautiful aspen forest that's easy to access without battling any traffic. It's conveniently located off of Overland Road, a paved road that leads to Boulder and the Peak-to-Peak Highway. The best part of Sky Ranch Estates is there's no HOA. Just 3.5 miles down the road is the lively community of Jamestown where you can enjoy free Friday evening music in the park, open mic nights and meals with friends at the iconic Jamestown Mercantile. It's 13 minutes to Ward, 36 minutes to Boulder and 40 minutes to Lyons. Plus, the Ceran St. Vrain Trail is just several minutes up the road. This corner of Boulder County offers mild summer temperatures when the Front Range is sizzling. It also offers a snowy wonderland in winter. Moreover, it enables you an opportunity to unwind and enjoy the best Colorado's mountain living has to offer.
Strategically located between the thriving city of Boulder and the awesome peaks of the Continental Divide, the Bar-K Ranch is a wonderful mountain community and this building site will provide the inspiration for your dream home. Backing to a large private parcel with views toward a quacking aspen grove, this is the blank canvas you've been looking for. Mostly open woods and gently sloping, this land is located on an easy county maintained road with reliable winter plowing. Residents of Bar-K Ranch benefit from optional, exclusive access to a variety of neighborhood amenities, including three stocked private lakes, community picnic and gardening areas, horse trails, and over 50 acres of dedicated common land. The community is directly bordered on multiple sides by the Roosevelt National Forest, providing hundreds of acres of public land to hike and bike. This is a wonderful community and you'll find that many neighbors have lived in and loved this place for decades. If you're thinking of building a getaway spot, this is a great place to escape to for the peace and quiet of mountain living. While offering a remote mountain feel, the property is just a 30-minute commute to Boulder and minutes from the vibrant local hamlet of Jamestown which considers the Bar-K part of the community. The lovely Ceran St Vrain trail is just a few minutes drive and Rocky Mtn National Park less than an hour. Building is managed by Boulder County and a call to the planning department will be useful to understand the process. Come check out this lovely property and discover the beauty of mountain living!
Strategically located between the thriving city of Boulder and the awesome peaks of the Continental Divide, the Bar-K Ranch is a wonderful mountain community and this building site will provide the inspiration for your dream home. Backing to a large private parcel with views toward a quacking aspen grove, this is the blank canvas you've been looking for. Mostly open woods and gently sloping, this land is located on an easy county maintained road with reliable winter plowing. Residents of Bar-K Ranch benefit from optional, exclusive access to a variety of neighborhood amenities, including three stocked private lakes, community picnic and gardening areas, horse trails, and over 50 acres of dedicated common land. The community is directly bordered on multiple sides by the Roosevelt National Forest, providing hundreds of acres of public land to hike and bike. This is a wonderful community and you'll find that many neighbors have lived in and loved this place for decades. If you're thinking of building a getaway spot, this is a great place to escape to for the peace and quiet of mountain living. While offering a remote mountain feel, the property is just a 30-minute commute to Boulder and minutes from the vibrant local hamlet of Jamestown which considers the Bar-K part of the community. The lovely Ceran St Vrain trail is just a few minutes drive and Rocky Mtn National Park less than an hour. Building is managed by Boulder County and a call to the planning department will be useful to understand the process. Come check out this lovely property and discover the beauty of mountain living!
Now offered at just $100,000, this vacant parcel presents an exceptional opportunity in Boulder County. Few properties at this price point combine such an easy building site on a corner lot with a beautiful meadow, mature old-growth ponderosa pines, and paved access. A fully level building site, minimal tree clearing, and electric service at the lot line can help keep development costs down. Paved access all the way from Boulder to Sparn Way. Enjoy thousands of acres of nearby public lands, including National Forest accessed via a short walk down Sparn Way, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Conveniently located just minutes from Jamestown and approximately 30 minutes from Boulder. The adjacent one-acre lot at 0 Sparn Way is also available for purchase, offering additional privacy, expanded acreage, or future flexibility.
Now offered at just $100,000, this vacant parcel presents an exceptional opportunity in Boulder County. Few properties at this price point combine such an easy building site on a corner lot with a beautiful meadow, mature old-growth ponderosa pines, and paved access. A fully level building site, minimal tree clearing, and electric service at the lot line can help keep development costs down. Paved access all the way from Boulder to Sparn Way. Enjoy thousands of acres of nearby public lands, including National Forest accessed via a short walk down Sparn Way, offering endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Conveniently located just minutes from Jamestown and approximately 30 minutes from Boulder. The adjacent one-acre lot at 0 Sparn Way is also available for purchase, offering additional privacy, expanded acreage, or future flexibility.
Build your dream getaway here! Unmatched access to the Indian Peaks at 9,500 ft! A rare opportunity for a prime mountain property in Boulder County, the Clara D lode is 3.85 Acres surrounded by BLM/County forest land easily accessed via Brainard Lake Road, even in the winter. Diverse healthy forest with rock outcroppings and seasonal stream. Big views to the south from proposed building site and completely private. Build a refined home or create a perfect secluded camping retreat. Access easement from road across BLM land onto property already in place. Boulder County presumptive size maximum allows 1175 sqft of residential floor area on this lot, subject to Site Plan Review. Approved buildable lot, unincorporated Boulder County Forestry zoning. 30 min to Boulder. Call agent before walking the lot to get more info and about vacant land financing resources.
Build your dream getaway here! Unmatched access to the Indian Peaks at 9,500 ft! A rare opportunity for a prime mountain property in Boulder County, the Clara D lode is 3.85 Acres surrounded by BLM/County forest land easily accessed via Brainard Lake Road, even in the winter. Diverse healthy forest with rock outcroppings and seasonal stream. Big views to the south from proposed building site and completely private. Build a refined home or create a perfect secluded camping retreat. Access easement from road across BLM land onto property already in place. Boulder County presumptive size maximum allows 1175 sqft of residential floor area on this lot, subject to Site Plan Review. Approved buildable lot, unincorporated Boulder County Forestry zoning. 30 min to Boulder. Call agent before walking the lot to get more info and about vacant land financing resources.
RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN BAR-K RANCH! This 1.85-acre, unimproved, secluded, heavily wooded, and mountainous buildable lot offers established driveway access and the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and potential. Surrounded by towering pines and breathtaking mountain views, this blank canvas is ready for your dream mountain escape. The property sits on a publicly maintained dirt-and-gravel road and boasts exceptionally low holding costs. Whether you're envisioning a cozy cabin or a modern retreat, this lot is located in unincorporated Boulder County, making it eligible for both short-term and long-term rental use—a lucrative opportunity for investors, primary residents, and second-home owners alike. As a property owner, you’ll enjoy the optional exclusive access to a host of community amenities, including a stocked lake and pond, picnic and gardening areas, horse trails, and over 50 acres of common land with an extensive network of hiking trails. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Colorado’s mountain magic—where peace, potential, and recreation meet.
RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN BAR-K RANCH! This 1.85-acre, unimproved, secluded, heavily wooded, and mountainous buildable lot offers established driveway access and the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and potential. Surrounded by towering pines and breathtaking mountain views, this blank canvas is ready for your dream mountain escape. The property sits on a publicly maintained dirt-and-gravel road and boasts exceptionally low holding costs. Whether you're envisioning a cozy cabin or a modern retreat, this lot is located in unincorporated Boulder County, making it eligible for both short-term and long-term rental use-a lucrative opportunity for investors, primary residents, and second-home owners alike. As a property owner, you'll enjoy the optional exclusive access to a host of community amenities, including a stocked lake and pond, picnic and gardening areas, horse trails, and over 50 acres of common land with an extensive network of hiking trails. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Colorado's mountain magic-where peace, potential, and recreation meet.
Discover the possibilities on this expansive property! Amazing 3.135-acre unimproved lot. Stunning mountain views and surrounded by pine trees galore. Enjoy a peaceful, private setting with the beauty of nature in every direction, yet remain just minutes from downtown Boulder. This raw land offers a rare opportunity to create your vision in a serene, wooded environment. No water currently on site, allowing you the freedom to design and develop to suit your needs. A remarkable blend of seclusion, scenery, and convenience in a highly desirable location. Don't wait any longer to make it yours!
Discover the possibilities on this expansive property! Amazing 3.135-acre unimproved lot. Stunning mountain views and surrounded by pine trees galore. Enjoy a peaceful, private setting with the beauty of nature in every direction, yet remain just minutes from downtown Boulder. This raw land offers a rare opportunity to create your vision in a serene, wooded environment. No water currently on site, allowing you the freedom to design and develop to suit your needs. A remarkable blend of seclusion, scenery, and convenience in a highly desirable location. Don’t wait any longer to make it yours!
Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Front Range, this stunning 7-acre mountain lot offers a rare blend of natural beauty and convenience. Dramatic rock outcroppings rise from the landscape, creating sculptural formations that frame sweeping views of the surrounding peaks. The property is bordered by The Roosevelt National forest and a backs to the Ceran St Vrain creek area. Towering pines and native vegetation provide privacy, while open spaces invite building or exploring. Just 25 minutes from downtown Boulder, this unique parcel offers both seclusion and accessibility-an ideal setting for a dream home, mountain retreat, or private sanctuary. Adjacent to an additional approximately ~2-acre parcel ( 364 Overland Dr) also available for purchase, this lot presents a rare opportunity to create an expansive, private mountain haven. Please do not walk the property without a Realtor present.
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Ward is located in Colorado. Ward, Colorado has a population of 70. Ward is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 36.36% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.36%.
The median household income in Ward, Colorado is $29,063. The median household income for the surrounding county is $92,466 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ward is 48.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 75.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 18.4 inches per year, with 147.1 inches of snow per year.