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688.00Acres
Only 20± minutes west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, lies a desirable 687± deeded acres, known as Papoulis Canyon Ranch. Surrounded by larger conserved ranches, this property presents a blank canvas for those looking for a hunting retreat in close proximity to Steamboat Springs or the buyer looking for that special acreage to develop a private ranch containing attractive home sites, suitable habitat for small agriculture operations, water resources and topography that attracts big game. Bordering Wolf Creek on its eastern boundary, nestled between large conserved ranches and Wolf Mountain to the north, this ranch includes grasslands, creek bottom coverage and timbered areas including cottonwood trees, gambrel oaks and aspen forests. Free from restrictive covenants, Papoulis Canyon Ranch consists of two parcels: 535 acres and 152 acrs. The land is unencumbered and under Colorado law could be developed into 19 thirty-five acres lots or the agricultural and wildlife attributes protected under a conservation easement while still retaining limited development for homesites and ag operations. This diverse ranch consists of multiple spring fed ponds with water rights and picturesque rock cliff outcroppings highlight throughout the property. Various animals, including big game species of elk and mule deer along with bear, pronghorn and multiple small game species occupy the ranch. Papoulis Canyon Ranch includes two private gated entrances off of maintained County Road 52 and once through the gates, tree lined roads pass though the secluded canyons to the perfect building sites and main ponds. Due to the unique topography, and canyon entrances, the level of privacy is remarkable for a ranch of this size. Once through the protective entrances, the ranch uniquely unfolds into attractive grasslands and private valleys bordered by sandstone cliffs. Papoulis Canyon Ranch is a very unique opportunity with a multitude of options and only a short distance from Steamboat Springs.
Main Information
- County: Routt
- Property Type: Land
- Property Subtype: Agriculture
- Built: None
Exterior Features
- Approximate Lot SqFt: 29969280.00
- View: Mountain(s)
- Water Source: Private, Well
Interior Features
Location Information
- Area: West Steamboat / US 40
- Legal Description: Portions of land in Sections 27, 28, 33 and 34, T7N, R87W and Section 3, T6N, R87W all lying west of RCR 52.
- Lot Number: none
- Parcel Number: 930272001 and 930343001
Additional
- Available Utilities: Electricity Available
- Days on Market: 252
- Zoning Code: Agricultural
Financial Details
- Current Tax Amount: $389.12
- Current Tax Year: 2023
- Possession: Delivery Of Deed
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