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Title: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 26, 2008, 11:25:11 AM
11.5 beautiful acres in the Colorado Mountains west of Denver.  Incredible views of Mt Evans and the Divide. Excellent southern exposure. Aspen grove, mountain meadow.

6.5 miles from Idaho Springs
5 miles from I-70.
4.5 miles from Central City

Land improvements include:
septic tank and leach field
well (15+gal/min)
improved road to building site
level building site

MLS ID# 661797
Or email me at kitkatcreations@gmail.com
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 11:38:50 AM
What is land going for in that area, KitKat?

Thanks.  Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: ScottA on June 26, 2008, 12:50:46 PM
Big bucks. I worked on several houses in that area back in the 90's. Very expensive.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 26, 2008, 01:06:36 PM
Quote from: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 11:38:50 AM
What is land going for in that area, KitKat?

Thanks.  Welcome to the forum.

The prices vary depending on location, views, and if the land has been developed. 

This land is 2 parcels -- an old mining claim (unmined) and old Forest Service land -- that is ready for building.  The asking price is $200,000.  It's spectacular land.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 04:54:20 PM
Not too high by California standards. ::)
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: MountainDon on June 26, 2008, 05:08:33 PM
But it's in CO, not CA Glenn. But some areas of CO are extravagantly priced as well.


Hmmm... when you price it per acre we paid more in NM.   :(

But we have great trees, and a rare clear view of Redondo. Most folks there do not.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 26, 2008, 05:26:44 PM
This land is in a great location -- within commuting distance of the Denver metro area, but also close enough for a quick trip to Winter Park ski resort.  Plus incredible views of the mountains.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 05:30:51 PM
Don, we bought our 20 acres here for $68000 including a well and some site work.  We bought our other 40 acres including a rentable house and garage for $200,000....but 20 acre parcels here are still going for $300,000 right next to us and without as good a view or any improvements.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 26, 2008, 05:31:00 PM
I can't seem to upload an image, so here's the URL for the listing on realtor.com:

http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?zp=80403&mnp=22&typ=20&sid=445bc52b6d3448259dc4aecb30306734&lid=1099886570&lsn=2&srcnt=82#Detail

Thanks.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 05:33:46 PM
You can load it into Photobucket then copy the bottom IMG tag and paste it here in your message to show a picture.  I really liked what I have seen of Colorado.  We went to Glenwood Springs and Durango. - West side mostly.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 26, 2008, 05:35:58 PM
You can also leach it like this if they allow it.

Think that's the right pix.

(http://p.rdcpix.com/v02/leaef8e41-m0l.jpg)
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 26, 2008, 06:38:20 PM
Thanks Glenn! That's the picture I was trying to upload.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: ScottA on June 26, 2008, 06:50:32 PM
Glenn would love that. Lots of old gold mines in that area. But it sure gets cold. Burrr
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 27, 2008, 08:39:31 AM
Nah, it's really not too cold.  Especially with the southern exposure.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 30, 2008, 10:30:46 AM
Does anyone have any ideas on how to let people know about land for sale?  How do you reach the people who are interested in living in the mountains? 

Thanks,
kitkat
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: ScottA on June 30, 2008, 12:13:54 PM
I lived near Conifer above 8000 ft. We had several weeks of below 0 weather in the winter. Summers are fantastic though. No need for any kind of A/C maybe just a fan on the hottest days. I did a couple of houses in Idaho Springs near I-70.  Very pretty country if you like long winters. You might try contacting some of the local builders to see if they are interested. I don't know what the market is like there these days. Lots of spec houses built there in the 90's when I was there.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: glenn kangiser on June 30, 2008, 02:25:20 PM
Quote from: KitKat on June 30, 2008, 10:30:46 AM
Does anyone have any ideas on how to let people know about land for sale?  How do you reach the people who are interested in living in the mountains? 

Thanks,
kitkat

Generally we see big city people tired of the crime and desiring better security and safety for their family, so they sell their city house and usually have enough money to buy country land and have a tidy sum left over.

That is California - so I think I would advertise in the big city -maybe a decent Realtor - if you can find one.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on June 30, 2008, 03:30:23 PM
I am working with a realtor.  I'm just not sure if she's going to do much to market the land.  I guess I don't like to depend completely on someone else.
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on December 31, 2008, 11:47:19 AM
This property is still for sale, if there's anyone out there who's interested.

Thanks,
kitkat
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: Squirl on December 31, 2008, 12:32:09 PM
I don't have $185,000 in cash.  Is there owner financing?
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: Pritch on January 10, 2009, 04:06:10 AM
Beautiful country, KitKat!  That land looks like it could hold some elk. 

-- Pritch
Title: Re: Idyllic Developed Mountain Land in Colorado - west of Denver
Post by: KitKat on January 29, 2009, 12:04:27 PM
Squirl:  Sorry, no owner financing available.

Pritch:  There is elk up there.  When we first bought the property, you could see the patches of grass where they had slept.