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$10,250,000
Est. payment /mo
8 Beds
4 Baths
409.7 Acres Lot
Active
18880 County Road 500 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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Key Details
Property Type Other Types
Sub Type Farm
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID IR1052924
Bedrooms 8
HOA Y/N No
Lot Size 409.700 Acres
Acres 409.7
Property Sub-Type Farm
Property Description
Ripple Valley Ranch is +-410 acre absolutely premier, world-class sporting property. 1.4 miles of both sides of the San Juan River that has been meticulously enhanced throughout. Incredibly rare, it holds trophy-class trout along with incredible mule deer and excellent elk makes it a top-tier holding. 2 residences: a main home and a riverfront cabin; additional residential building envelope available. Please note while the property is subject to a conservation easement, it allows for total of 3 residences, which should be more than adequate for the property's needs. The property includes 3 outbuildings for working on and storing equipment and/or vehicles. The San Juan River is the dividing line between Game Management Units 771 and 78, so portions of the ranch reside in each unit. As of 2025, both units allow for Over The Counter Elk tags for 2nd and 3rd Rifle Seasons. Over The Counter Bear tags are also available as an add-on to archery or muzzleloader deer and/or elk tags and there is also a private land only, late season doe tag available. Ripple Valley hosts a substantial population of Merriam's Turkey, which are present on the ranch throughout the year, providing an addl opportunity for hunting. There is also a +/-.2 acre, lined pond that sits high above the river on the north hillside and provides addl fishing and wildlife watering opportunities. The ranch's irrigated wheat fields are watered by underground pipe using a combination of sprinklers and side rolls . The irrigated ground used to be in alfalfa grass mix that would produce +-1,000 small bales, however owner has transitioned to a wheat crop used to provide feed for wildlife. Seller's portion of water rights are to transfer to Buyer and provide: 4 CFS Chavez No. 2 Ditch -1968 (a/k/a combined Chavez Ditch No. 1 and Chavez Ditch No. 2).0.5 and 0.25 CFS H. Harry Askins Pipeline. Seller's portion of mineral rights (believed to be 100%) shall transfer to Buyer. *More detailed information is available!
Location
State CO
County Archuleta
Zoning AG
Exterior
Parking Features Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces 4.0
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Flood Zone
Story One, Two
Sewer Septic Tank
Schools
School District Elementary: Other, High: Other
Others
Tax ID 596531400044
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Travis Hightower is an exceptional real estate professional. I worked with him on the sale of my condo, and his professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail were outstanding from beginning to end. Travis took ownership of the entire process. He coordinated the contractors, got the property market-ready quickly, and produced a listing that stood well above the competition. The photography and presentation were first-class. He even took the initiative to meet with the HOA to better understand the property's finances, future plans, and implications for residents. The results spoke for themselves. Despite listing in December, we were under contract within a week and closed in less than a month. We also achieved an excellent price, particularly considering a condo one building over sold for approximately 11% less just a few months later. I was traveling internationally during much of the process, but Travis and his team made everything straightforward. Communication was consistently clear, responsiveness was excellent, and the closing team was equally professional and reasonable in its fees. Real estate is clearly more than a profession to Travis. He lives and breathes it, and that commitment shows in the quality of his work, the people he surrounds himself with, and the results he delivers. Beyond his professionalism, Travis is genuinely warm, personable, and a pleasure to work with. He has a way of making you feel at ease and that you're in good hands. I couldn't be happier with the experience and would recommend Travis without hesitation.