777 285 Hwy Saguache, CO 81149

Listing details for 777 285 Hwy , Saguache, CO 81149 : Opportunity to acquire over 119 acres across three contiguous tracts along Highway 285, just 4 minutes outside Saguache, Colorado. The property spans both sides of the highway and borders 50,000+ acres of BLM and National Forest land to the north and east, offering protected open space, long-term privacy, and direct access to public land. • Tract 3: 35.01 acres south of Highway 285, accessed via a legal easement and approved driveway through County Road AA • Tract 6: 35.01 acres north of Highway 285, featuring a distinct hilltop with valley and mountain views, accessed directly from Highway 285 • Tract 7: 48.97 acres north of Highway 285, east of Tract 6, also accessible directly from Highway 285 and bordering BLM land Located in GMU 681, a recognized elk migration corridor, the property is well suited as a basecamp for outdoor recreation, hunting, and exploration. The land also offers potential for short-term rental or AirBnB use, particularly for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The property includes a private path leading north into public land, a recorded easement via County Road AA, and a completed survey. A water permit allowing one acre of irrigation is included. No HOA. No covenants. No building codes. Under Colorado’s State Well Exemption for unincorporated areas, a qualifying well may supply up to three households and support one acre of flood irrigation, allowing flexibility for residential use, small-scale agriculture, or multi-home planning, subject to state and county regulations. Conveniently located 4 minutes to Saguache, 30 minutes to Salida, 50 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park, and 1 hour to Monarch Ski Area. Comparable 40-acre parcels along Highway 285 near Salida and Buena Vista have recently sold in the $300,000–$500,000 range. Properties offering highway access, elevation, and adjacency to public land are limited within the San Luis Valley.