Magnificent, expansive, and practical the Middle Elk Ranch boasts 260+/- acres and sits in the heart of Elk River Valley, just 15 minutes from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Built for those who value hard work and wide-open spaces, this property boasts historic water rights, a main house, a one-bedroom 3/4 bath guest cabin, large barns, outbuildings, cold freezer lockers, a natural spring, irrigation water, and multiple ponds. The main log home—five bedrooms, four baths—features a timeless ranch design with commanding views in every direction. Its vaulted ceilings and historic stone fireplace create the ideal setting to unwind after a long day and trade stories over the fire. With 150 acres of irrigated meadows, 100 acres of grazing land, and an annual yield of 250 tons of hay, this ranch is built to run a serious 50-pair cow/calf operation. The property previously housed a full-scale dairy and cheese production facility, offering additional income potential. 6 stall barn with hay loft and chute’s, concrete floor shop area, machine shed and grainary. A creek and pond sit on-site, that could be stocked with trout. The ranch is close to the main Elk River, and the surrounding community offers guided hunting, horseback riding, and winter sleigh rides. Some of the best snowmobiling and backcountry wilderness adventures await just beyond the property line. For travel, access two airports: Fly commercial from Hayden or go private through Bob Adams.
For sale
$4,900,000
25490 County Road 52e, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
5beds
5,341sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
260 Acres Lot
$4,499,100 Zestimate®
$917/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Guest cabinMain houseLarge barnsHistoric stone fireplaceCreek and pondMultiple pondsIrrigation water
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2025 at 07:26am
Listed by:
Scott Eggleston scotteggleston2020@gmail.com,
RE/MAX Partners,
Kim Kreissig 970-846-4250,
RE/MAX Partners
Source: Altitude Realtors,MLS#: S1055984
Originating MLS: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Five Piece Bathroom, Fireplace, Granite Counters, Tongue and Groove Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Primary Suite, Utility Sink, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Burning Stove
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Heated,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,341
- Total interior livable area: 5,341 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s), Pond, River, Creek/Stream, Valley, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,River,Creek/Stream,Water
Lot
- Size: 260 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Suitable For Grazing, Spring, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Living Quarters, Stable(s), Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: R4167359
- Zoning description: Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available, Trash Collection, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Metes And Bounds - Elk River
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Steamboat Springs
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $917/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,046,540
- Annual tax amount: $10,000
- Date on market: 3/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: No, Personal Property, Dairy Equipment
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel
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