Premier San Luis Valley Ranch – 480+ Acres with Water Rights Located just 2 miles south of Sanford, CO, this expansive 480+ acre ranch offers a prime combination of grazing land, irrigation, and extensive water rights. The Conejos River flows through part of the property, providing lush pasture and ample water access for livestock. Currently operating as a self-contained cattle ranch, it supports 80 cow/calf pairs year-round with fencing, cross-fencing, and multiple stock wells throughout the property. The 2,434 sq ft home features 4 bedrooms, 2 ¾ baths, a spacious kitchen, and an inviting living area. Outdoor living is enhanced with a 400 sq ft deck and 64 ft porch, offering panoramic views of the valley. The ranch also includes a 920 sq ft heated 3-bay garage, storage sheds, corrals, boxcars with metal roofing for additional storage, and steel granaries with concrete floors. **Water & Irrigation** Lockwood center pivot with new drops & I-wobs, irrigating 30.8 acres of Alfalfa/Grass, 1800 GPM well (inspected & metered in 2023) capable of irrigating the entire ranch, Cottonwood Ditch (Priority #95) –41%, 926 shares of capital stock of the Ephraim Ditch Company; #56. 1,000 shares in San Luis Valley Irrigation Well Owners, Inc. and including underground well rights: 1W-2514, 6W-2514, 7W-2514, 8W-2514, 9W-2514 2024 Production & Land Use: 466 large round hay bales (800-850 lbs each) Excellent remaining pasture after haying season and rich grazing land along the Conejos River Fully fenced & cross-fenced for efficient livestock management This turnkey ranching operation is one of the most drought-resistant properties in the region, thanks to its reliable well and extensive water rights. An exceptional investment for agriculture, livestock, and hay production—schedule your private showing today!
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$2,950,000
15004 County Road 20, Sanford, CO 81151
4beds
2,434sqft
Est.:
Farm, Agriculture, Residential/Single Family
Built in 2009
480 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Extensive water rightsStorage shedsMultiple stock wellsGrazing landSpacious kitchenLush pasture
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2025 at 01:56pm
Listed by:
Bruce Steffens 719-873-1700,
Steffens and Company Realty, Inc
Source: CREN,MLS#: 822098

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,434
- Total interior livable area: 2,434 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Full
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 480 Acres
- Features: Pasture
Details
- Additional structures: Equipment Shed, Garage(s), Metal Building
- Parcel number: 586509200003
- Zoning description: Agriculture
- Horse amenities: Corral(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm, Agriculture, Residential/Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2009
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,284
- Annual tax amount: $8,513
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
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