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$750,000
MLS: 05071-260160
70. Acres
Hard-to-find Colorado irrigated acreage offering approximately 70 acres of productive pasture and hay ground with ample irrigation rights from Collbran Conservancy (Vega water) and shares from Cottonwood Reservoir. Historically used for hay production and livestock grazing, this property is fenced and well-suited for agricultural, recreational, or residential use.
Build your dream home and enjoy stunning views of the Battlement Mesa and Sunnyside Mountain ranges, Plateau Valley, the Bookcliffs, and the nearby wild horse sanctuary. Grand Mesa National Forest, known as the world's largest flat-top mountain, provides a spectacular backdrop and year-round recreation opportunities.
Enjoy privacy, peaceful surroundings, and easy year-round access just minutes from Powderhorn Mountain Resort and the communities of Mesa, Molina, and the historic western town of Collbran. Nearby services include schools, grocery shopping, restaurants, medical care, banking, and other small-town conveniences.
Access the property from scenic Highway 65, the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, traveling through Plateau Canyon alongside Plateau Creek where wildlife sightings often include bighorn sheep, bald eagles, deer, elk and more. Country roads lead through sprawling ranches and picturesque Western Colorado landscapes that define the rural lifestyle.
Additional acreage and adjoining residential properties are also available, creating an opportunity to expand your investment, agricultural operation, or family compound. Bring your vision and explore the possibilities this exceptional Western Colorado property has to offer.
Highway 65, known as the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, serves as the primary route through the Plateau Valley and provides access to some of Western Colorado’s most popular destinations, including the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, Land’s End Observatory, and numerous recreational opportunities throughout the surrounding mountains and forests.
The nearby community of Mesa offers essential services and conveniences, including a fire station, churches, post office, restaurants, medical clinic, community center, RV park with convenience store, real estate office, hair salon, liquor store, and other local businesses that support daily living.
Just a few miles away, the historic western town of Collbran provides additional amenities, including a grocery store, hardware store, schools, banking, restaurants, churches, medical center with emergency services, veterinary clinic, fitness center, auto repair facilities, feed store with 24-hour fuel pumps, police and fire departments, and a variety of locally owned businesses. Throughout the year, Collbran hosts rodeos, fairs, parades, and community events that celebrate the area's rich agricultural heritage and small-town western lifestyle.
For expanded shopping, healthcare, higher education, and commercial air travel, Grand Junction is located less than an hour away via Interstate 70 and serves as the regional hub for Western Colorado.
The Plateau Valley is surrounded by some of Colorado’s most desirable outdoor recreation. Highway 65 climbs onto Grand Mesa National Forest, known as the world’s largest flat-top mountain, where more than 300 lakes offer exceptional fishing, boating, paddleboarding, camping, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Thousands of acres of public land provide year-round recreation including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATV adventures, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
Nearby Powderhorn Mountain Resort offers skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, along with hiking, mountain biking, and scenic mountain experiences throughout the summer season.
Highway 330 follows scenic Plateau Creek to Vega State Park and Vega Reservoir, a popular destination for boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. Wildlife is abundant throughout the region, with frequent sightings of elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and other native species.
Within an hour of the property, outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy the Colorado National Monument, the Colorado River, extensive trail systems, world-class mountain biking, off-road adventures, and the diverse landscapes that make Western Colorado a sought-after destination for recreation and outdoor living.
Broker Associate | United Country Real Colorado Properties
Julie Piland is an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and trusted real estate professional specializing in ranches, hunting properties, recreational land, mountain homes, country estates, orchards, vineyards, and agricultural properties throughout Western Colorado.
As a long-time resident of the Plateau Valley and owner of a working ranch near Grand Mesa, Julie brings firsthand knowledge of rural living, agricultural operations, water rights, land stewardship, and the outdoor lifestyle that attracts buyers to Colorado’s Western Slope. Her personal experience allows her to provide valuable insight into the unique opportunities and challenges associated with country properties.
Since beginning her real estate career with United Country Real Colorado Properties in 2013, Julie has built a reputation for exceptional service, strong negotiation skills, local expertise, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their real estate goals.
As a United Country LandPro Specialist and Accredited Land Consultant through the Realtors Land Institute, Julie combines specialized land expertise with the powerful national marketing reach of United Country Real Estate. Whether assisting buyers searching for their dream property or helping sellers maximize exposure for their land, ranch, home, or recreational property, Julie delivers the experience, market knowledge, and dedication needed to achieve successful results.
Julie Piland
