Description
Step into the living history of this Mesa County ranch near Gateway, Colorado established in 1910 and held by the Ames family for three generations. This rare 320-acre Western Colorado ranch offers a true Old West setting, surrounded by towering red rock canyon walls, wide-open skies, and rugged natural beauty that feels untouched by time. Located approximately one hour from Grand Junction and just 14 miles from Gateway, this off-grid property delivers the privacy, seclusion, and remote Colorado lifestyle today’s buyers are searching for. Fully fenced and historically operated as a cattle and sheep ranch, the land features diverse terrain including rolling flats, ridges, hillsides, arroyos, and striking rock formations. Two natural springs provide valuable water sources, supporting native grasses, cedar trees, and abundant wildlife habitat. Yesteryear remnants of ranching life are tucked throughout the propertyweathered log structures, old corrals, and hand-hewn rail fencingstanding as quiet reminders of a time when grit and determination shaped the Western lifestyle. At approximately 5,500 feet elevation, the property offers ideal conditions for recreational use, livestock grazing, or long-term investment potential. The property is fully fenced and borders BLM, extending into National Forest. This property lies in Game Management Unit 60. Endless opportunities awaitwhether you're seeking a private hunting retreat, recreational getaway, off-grid homestead, or a legacy land holding. Roads and trails lead to hiking, camping, rock climbing, and exploring the dramatic canyon landscapes that define this unique region of Western Colorado. Quiet. Remote. Untamed. This is more than landit’s a rare chance to own a piece of Colorado’s ranching heritage and Old West lifestyle. Historic roots. Rugged beauty. A Western Colorado land and ranch investment opportunity you don’t find twice.
Details
| MLS # | 833921 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 126 |
| Listing Provided By | Real Colorado Properties | Julie Piland |
Features
| Zoning | Agriculture |
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| Acreage | 320.00 |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Adjacent To Public Land, Pasture, Level, Rolling Slope |
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Other
| List Aor | Grand Junction Realtor Association |
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Taxes
| Property | 113 |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa |
| City | Gateway |
| Zip Code | 81522 |
| Area | Whitewater | Gateway |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81522) | |
Price: $1,099,000 low | high Med: $7,500,000 On site: 126 low | high Med: 447 | |
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| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Mesa |
| City | Gateway |
| Zip Code | 81522 |
| Area | Whitewater | Gateway |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81522) | |
Price: $1,099,000 low | high Med: $7,500,000 On site: 126 low | high Med: 447 | |