Four Corners Real Estate Guide Spring 2022

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Population, climate and average home price

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COUNTY PROFILES

La Plata

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Nestled in the San Juan Mountains on the New Mexico border, La Plata County is 1,700 square miles of the state of Colorado.

Bayfield

Durango

Ignacio

population:

population:

population:

2,687 elevation: 6,900 feet average precipitation: 21 inches average snowfall: 82 inches average temperatures: High 41 degrees, Low 13 degrees in January. High 83 degrees, Low 53 degrees in July. average home price: $302,900

18,465 elevation: 6,512 feet average precipitation: 19.1 inches average snowfall: 79 inches average temperatures: High 41 degrees, Low 13 degrees in January. High 89 degrees, Low 51 degrees in July. average home price: $446,900

730 elevation: 6,453 feet average precipitation: 18 inches average snowfall: 51 inches average temperatures: High 39 degrees, Low 9 degrees in January. High 87 degrees, Low 49 degrees in July. average home price: $292,400

Archuleta

county

Wilderness engulfs over half of the 1,356 square miles in Archuleta County.

Pagosa Springs population:

1,940 7,126 feet average precipitation: 23 inches average snowfall: 93 inches average temperatures: High 38 degrees, Low 4 degrees in January. High 83 degrees, Low 45 degrees in July. average home price: $360,900 elevation:

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county

Montezuma County is 2,040 square miles of rural, rugged landscape west of the La Plata Mountains.

Mancos

Cortez

Dolores

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population:

population:

elevation:

elevation:

1,415 7,028 feet average precipitation: 17 inches average snowfall: 57 inches average temperatures: High 41 degrees, Low 12 degrees in January. High 82 degrees, Low 50 degrees in July. average home price: $318,300

8,709 6,191 feet average precipitation: 13 inches average snowfall: 34 inches average temperatures: High 42 degrees, Low 16 degrees in January. High 89 degrees, Low 56 degrees in July. average home price: $210,600

959 6,936 feet average precipitation: 18 inches average snowfall: 66 inches average temperatures: High 39 degrees, Low 11 degrees in January. High 86 degrees, Low 53 degrees in July. average home price: $309,600 elevation:

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county

The heart of the San Juan Mountains and National Forest, San Juan County is just 388 square miles.

Silverton population:

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tonework goes back to the beginning of civilization.

Since rock is naturally available, it made an obvious choice for construction. Brick and mortar soon followed.

Techniques evolved and civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks and Mayans crafted structures still with us today.

Originally, masons would have apprentices and through experience they would move through the ranks. Often, one

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would be born into this life.

Masonry has historically been a family trade, many modern outfits reflect this tradition, such as Rundquist Masonry, a local four generation company.

Another family impacting local stonework is the Stahls.

Brian Stahl, the family patriarch, originally gained his education through the Stone Foundation in Taos, New Mexico. Brian brought these skills to Colorado in

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the 1980s to start his new business, In Stone. His son Josh was introduced to the trade watching his father work and began apprenticing for him as a teen cleaning rocks and mixing mortar. By 19, Josh made the decision to be a mason full time.

“School wasn’t really for me and I work well with my hands,” Josh said. “I’m trying to create long-lasting stone art… I hope my son’s grandson can say my great grandfather built that.”

Working together for many years in the Roaring Fork Valley, Brian recalled their relationship during that time. “It was gratifying,” he said. “It was also the kind of thing where it was a guy that I could depend on.”

Josh, now the owner of Elite Stone and Tile, has been working in the Durango area since 2004. The combination of creativity and building something that lasts has kept Brian’s son in the trade for nearly 30 years.

Both father and son have worked on many local projects throughout the years, including luxury homes in the Glacier Club and properties such as the Wild Wings Ranch.

A property Josh has been involved in for years, Elk Park Ranch, is a recurring project for him through multiple owners. Originally done by Harrmann Masonry, Stahl took on a remodel when the original owners sold. Since that time, he has completed columns, floors, walls, interior and exterior fireplaces, an outdoor pizza oven and much more.

This job was fairly unique for modern masonry as nearly all the rock was gathered from the base of cliffs on the property.

Josh described reducing rocks that weighed a few hundred pounds into manageable sizes that could be transported to the worksite. There, the stones would be worked into the exact dimensions needed, all done by hand with hammer and chisel.

Many masons primarily still use these tools, and power tools such as diamond blade equipped saws are frowned upon unless necessary. Brian was trained this way by the Stone Foundation, and passed this on to his son.

Once a team, the Stahl’s

primarily work separately now, although they occasionally collaborate. Still, they use the same tools of the trade. Brian listed tools and techniques that ancient predecessors would know well, like the pulley, inclined plane, and lever. Some things never go out of style.

Traditions of old are visible in our community as numerous buildings rely on the fundamental masonry techniques of the past. Many buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places on Main Street and East Third Avenue are beautiful works of stone and brick craftsmanship, including examples such as the Strater Hotel and St. Mark’s Espicopal Church.

Josh said one of his favorite examples locally is Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It is another structure that is just as much a work of art as anything else.

He explained the detail the builders created by contrasting the blonde sandstone common in Durango with a red variety in both the arches and windows as well as the quoins, the stones used in the corners of buildings.

Other buildings, such as St. Mark’s, showcase gothic style arches, pointed rather than rounded, framing stained glass windows. St Mark’s also has a walled garden with a matching arched entryway that blends style with structure.

An appreciation for historical buildings with artistic masonry isn’t the only passion that runs in the family. Josh is also the owner of Colorado Carved, where he sculpts stone sinks, even matching the sinks with the stone and tile he installs in homes. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, nor stone from the cliff, as his father is also a stone sculptor.

In his self-directed art education, Brian attended the MARBLE/Marble Stone Carving Symposium, a multiday stone carving workshop held in Marble, Colorado. He now lives above his studio where he operates both his masonry and sculpting businesses and he’s able to sculpt whenever creativity stirs.

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RESIDENTIAL UNDER CONTRACT

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6590 ROAD 46 4 BD - 5 BA - 6855 SF - 70 AC MLS# 789324 - $3,400,000

535 WILDCAT TRAIL 3 BD - 4 BA - 3933 SF - 11.43 AC MLS#790404 - $1,650,000

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TBD COUNTY ROAD 105 2 BD- 2 BA - 768 SF - 20 AC MLS# 791786 - $399,000

308 S SILVER QUEEN #104 1 BD - 1 BA - 391 SF MLS #791672 - $200,000

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645 BROWNING AVENUE 2 BD - 1 BA - 1012 SF MLS# 791132 - $165,000

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9 WILLOW PLACE 3 BD - 2 BA - 1792 SF MLS# 791209 - $775,000

904 TAMARACK DRIVE 3 BD - 3 BA - 1967 SF MLS#791048 - $435,000

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DEVELOPMENT

170 METZ LANE 2.33 AC - Development Opportunity Zoned for medium density that allows for 5 to 11 units per acre MLS# 788059 - $1,225,000

1369 FLORIDA ROAD 7.45 AC - Residential and Land Development Opportunity Zoned for medium large density construction MLS# 790553 & 790554 - $1,295,000

THREE SPRINGS LOTS Three Springs is an ever-growing community 10 minutes East of downtown Durango. Located by the hospital as well as many other businesses, you have easy access to everything you need in your neighborhood including restaurants, gyms, and a grocery market. Three Springs has an interlaced walking path and direct access to the Spur Line trail which is great for biking! Don’t miss out on your next home being in Three Springs.

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80 CLEAR CREEK LOOP, DURANGO

324 IRON KING, DURANGO

IMMACULATE MOUNTAIN CONTEMPORARY HOME IN THE TALL PINES OF EDGEMONT HIGHLANDS. RECENTLY UPDATED WITH MODERN FEATURES THROUGHOUT. BACKS TO OPEN SPACE. MLS 791732 I $1,075,000

PRIVATE HILLSIDE HOME ON 1 ACRE IN EDGEMONT RANCH. PLENTY OF ROOM TO STRETCH OUT IN 4000+ SF WITH RECENT UPDATES, MULTIPLE OUTDOOR SPACES, & MOUNTAIN VIEWS. MLS 791461 I $1,200,000

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RARE EDGEMONT RANCH 1.49-ACRE RIM LOT OVERLOOKING THE SCENIC FLORIDA RIVER VALLEY. WATER AND SEWER TAPS INCLUDED. MLS 785587 I $395,000

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PRIVATE, WARM & PEACEFUL. SOLAR POWERED HOME ON 40 ACRES WITH LA PLATA VIEWS, MULTIPLE OUTBUILDINGS, GARDENS & GREENHOUSE. MLS 791678 I $479,000

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LOT 2 VISTA PACIFICA — ENJOY BIG SKIES AND LA PLATA MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON 4.17 ACRES. INCLUDES IRRIGATION. MLS 787391 I $165,000

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Awaken each morning to majestic mountain views in the expansive resort-inspired primary suite with fireplace, dual closets with built-ins, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and private balcony.

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imited space creates challenges for comfortable living and efficiency affects the quality of daily life. So how, with limited space or resources, can we maximize what we have?

5S is a practical methodology that businesses use to minimize waste and maximize capability and consistency.

Developed by Toyota and integral to their success, it has been adopted worldwide.

A five step process, 5S creates impressive improvements.

As one instructor quipped “It works for business, but I use 5S in my personal life.” Indeed, its benefits have extended into my daily life too, most recently in the reorganization of my home.

The 5S steps are; sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain.

Before we look at how 5S can create a revitalized living space, I’ll offer some personal advice. When envisioning your space, dream big. Account for things like what your perfect morning routine would look like and how you would ideally spend evenings.

If you cook, or don’t, what kitchen arrangement is best?

By addressing your desired lifestyle and routines along with material considerations like storage and furniture, you can create an environment that has a positive impact from morning to night.

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SORT: Many people have become familiar with Marie Kondo and her method for decluttering. This is similar to step one. Get rid of what you don’t use and sort what remains into logical categories like used daily, seasonally, in the morning or evening etc.

Be honest with yourself about what is used and needed.

SET: Let’s organize! Point of use storage, or POUS, allows access to everything needed for specific tasks without wasted space or time. Seemingly inconsequential, seconds add up and are especially noticed when time is short, like rushed mornings. Hanging pot racks above the sink or stove reduces accessing cabinets. Beds with integrated storage eliminate walking from a closet across the bedroom. This is an area where creativity makes a difference.

Another element is layout.

Use graph paper to map a space to scale and then cut out furniture footprints using the same paper to plan a layout without unnecessarily moving things. In small spaces, inches make a difference. Setting items off-angle can create walking space and furniture built to fit in corners, like desks, go a long way.

SHINE: Cleanup time! I integrate this into the first two steps, but it can be done

separately. In addition to creating a fresh feel for your new space, continue organizing to make regular cleaning more efficient. For example, I keep an additional broom in my bathroom to easily sweep after cleaning my cat’s litter box and I now sweep this whole room as often as I clean the litter.

STANDARDIZE: Organizing alone won’t perpetuate itself, so daily action is also needed.

Checklists and schedules, in addition to new habits, help internalize changes. As I read and journal with my morning coffee, I habituated returning those items to their POUS rather than leaving them on the table.

SUSTAIN: Discipline is key to keeping up with organization.

As with anything, long-term success requires continual follow through. In the classes I took, we were cautioned that this can be the hardest step of 5S, but once the benefits are continually felt it becomes like second nature.

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Determine your motivation for renovating

Renovation projects often involve balancing needs and wants, and determining if a project is a necessity or a luxury can set the timeline and course of the project. Is the roof leaking? If so, immediate action is necessary. Could the kitchen be a bit more functional? If the kitchen is still manageable, a homeowner may be able to wait

a little bit to get better prices on appliances or contracting services. Separating needs from wants helps homeowners map out a viable timeline that maximizes productivity and affordability.

Get professional advice

Many homeowners are under the impression that doing the work themselves can save a considerable amount of money. This may be the case for homeowners with renovation experience. But by and large, professional contractors are an asset to any renovation. They can provide a realistic overview of the project, map out projected costs, point out areas that could be troublesome, and may have industry contacts that can keep supply costs low. Even if a homeowner will do a portion of the job, a contractor can do the bulk of the work and keep the project on budget.

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step. According to the home information site The Spruce, building permits cost anywhere from $400 to about $2,200 for new home construction.

Building permits for smaller projects can cost $100 or less, and typically are based on a percentage of the anticipated cost of the project.

A permit may be issued the day the application is submitted, while other cities and towns may issue permits up to two or more weeks later. Factor permit fees and processing times into the renovation plan.

If it comes to light a homeowner did work without a required permit, he or she may face penalties; may have to tear out work done to have it inspected or redone; some may be unable to sell a home until permits have been obtained and work has been done to code. Homeowners insurance coverage also may be affected if homeowners do not obtain the proper permits.

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Jazz Jam 7-9 p.m., 11th Street

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7:30 p.m., Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive.

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Volunteer Rafting Training 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Adaptive Sports Association Headquarters, 463 Turner Drive #105. ASA is seeking volunteers to assist on rafting programs. Call 259-0374, visit www.asadurango.com, or email program@asadurango. com to register.

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Boggy Draw House w/ shops!

145 deeded lots available!

Mtn Biking Down the Street!

Beautiful Acreage in the Pines above Dolores! Big 4 bed house with wrap around decks on all sides and huge basement rec-room. The property is spectacular with Pine trees, meadow, canyon and rock formations. You will not believe the workshop!! Also included: 3 car oversized detached garage.

On Cistern! Call Tim $599,000

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Brandon’s Gate development 83 Townhome sites are available in any way you want to slice it. The townhome sites have a paved road and all utilities ready to go. Over 400k invested in infrastructure! You can start building tomorrow.

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Territorial Adobe House on 23 Acres! Come see this fabulous offering with big spaces and classic finishes. Call Pete $599,000 MLS#785211

Dolores Countryside Home!

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Multi-Family Lot in Dolores!

Taps installed ($9,000) right across the street from the river park.

Call Pete $69,900 MLS#768094

2 lots for Sale! Lebanon Townsite lots with a paved road and all utilities available. Parcels are adjacent can be combined. Huge Sleeping Ute Mtn views. Call Terry $38,500 & $41,500 MLS#762698

Corner Lot in Brandon’s Gate!

Huge lot in Cortez on a paved round about with all utilities. Ready to build Today! Enough room for that extra shop building. Call Pete $48,500 MLS#744912

This is it! Attractive, spacious 4 bedroom home with 3 baths, 2 car garage and 2400sf!! STORAGE closets everywhere. So many upgrades and EXTRAS in this timeless classic.

Call Terry $349,000 MLS#781437

4 Acre Lot near 2 Reservoirs! Just a stones throw from McPhee’s boat launch. Electric and water available. Pinon Hills Sub! Call Pete $69,000 MLS#791523

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Custom Countryside Home!

3 Acres W/ Irrigation!

Mesa Sky Estates Beauty! Built in 2007 this custom 1846sf 3bd, 3ba has breath taking views in every direction that can be seen from inside the home. The home has a split floor plan with a Jack and Jill bathroom on one side. Wonderful Master Suite on the other https://dhe.navigahub.com/ew/DHE/localstorage/ad/materials/6725/ Blackman4.jpg side that includes a corner jacuzzi tub, separate shower and walk in closet. 9’ to 10’ ceilings! Open custom Kitchen overlooking the living room. Views! Views! Views! Call Vernon $649,900 MLS#789980

Big House and Big Land!

40 Acres w/ 20 Shares 4300SF on 40ac W/ 20shares MVI! This is an amazing opportunity. The gorgeous property is South of Cortez, less than 5 miles from the center of town. Built in 1998 with very high quality construction including a brick exterior and tile roof. There’s a total of 4bd, 4ba with 2 family living areas.

Mixture of tile, laminate and engineered Tiger Wood flooring throughout.

Front and rear covered areas and a large detached metal storage building.

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Several Lots Available! 3 to 10 acre tracts with all utilities avail.

Just outside Cortez with 360 views.

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Historic Home in Downtown Cortez!

Walking distance to everything.

Many possibilities with Comm, res or short-term. Call Vernon $315,000 MLS#789252

8 Acre Tracts w/ Views! 3 options with 3 shares of irrigation each. Just Northwest of Cortez. Good Meadow! Call Vernon $199,500 MLS#789251

Commercial Building on Hwy 491!

Just outside of Cortez w/ good exposure.

Almost 2 Acres of flat graveled ground.

3,380SF at $110SF Call Vernon $375,000 MLS#790845

135 Acres in Yellow Jacket! Great price on this large parcel with the MVI Main ditch running through the property. Irr possible! Call Vernon $199,900 MLS #789534

Nice building lot near the Golf Course on Par Drive. City Utilities and easy to build. Views of the mountains and Mesa Verde. Call Vernon $44,000 MLS#789518

Gorgeous Building Lot in the Eagles Nest Subdivision! 3.80 acres with breathtaking views!

360 Views!! Call Vernon $65,000 MLS783599

2019 Construction near the Golf Course! This gorgeous 1933sf 3bd, 2ba on a 1/4 acre lot with great views. Golf out your front door!!

Call Vernon $524,900 MLS#791747

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80 acres w/ 70 shares MVI and Reservoir Views!

80 acres acres of of irrigated irrigated ground ground with with 70 70 shares shares of of MVIC MVIC irrigation irrigation water. water. Stunning Stunning 80 views in in all all directions directions including including views views of of Narraguinnep Narraguinnep Reservoir.

Reservoir. Fenced Fenced views and cross cross fenced. fenced. There There are are 22 beautiful beautiful ponds ponds and and aa good good mix mix of of pasture pasture and and and production grass grass hay. hay. This This parcel parcel isis located located in in close close proximity proximity to to recreational recreational production opportunities including including McPhee McPhee Reservoir Reservoir (5 (5 miles miles east) east) and and Narraguinnep Narraguinnep opportunities Reservoir (1 (1 mile mile south). south).All All utilities utilities are are located located at at the the road. road. Call Call Scott Scott for for Reservoir information on on MLS#788311 MLS#788311 $600,000 $600,000 information

Multi-Use Building!

$6,800 a month in Income!

9600 SF Multi-Use Building W/ Geothermal! This 6.75 acre tract has Montezuma County approval for 2 additional development phases. The building is built with top of the line materials and nearly maintenance free. The property encompasses a mix of residential, commercial office and commercial garage. There are 7 different PL[ RI UHVLGHQWLDO FRPPHUFLDO RI¿FH DQG FRPPHUFLDO JDUDJH 7KHUH DUH GLIIHUHQW leases that provide a monthly income of $6,800. 5 nicely appointed apartments upstairs and shop/office space downstairs. The commercial shop space is 3600sf XSVWDLUV DQG VKRS RI¿FH VSDFH GRZQVWDLUV 7KH FRPPHUFLDO VKRS VSDFH LV VI and the office is 800sf. The building also includes a laundry/utility room. What DQG WKH RI¿FH LV VI 7KH EXLOGLQJ DOVR LQFOXGHV D ODXQGU\ XWLOLW\ URRP :KDW a great Long-Term Investment Opportunity!!! Call Scott For A Showing Today. $1,200,000 MLS#789456 $375,000 - MLS#788524

320MOL ACRES SECLUSION ANDand GOOD ACCESS. No Restrictions, No 45 acresOF that can be surveyed split from the existing 80 acres listed Covenants.

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This property has the same outstanding and stunning with a combination of rambling Pinion and Oak covered knolls to sections of open in all directions including views of Narraguinnep Reservoir. Fenced and cross pasture, Great Hunting. Call Team Wallace, $375,000 fenced. Excellent live stock or Residential property. Utilities in the road. Call Scott $375,000 MLS #788524

Country Home on 3.8 Acres!

Incredible Opportunity to purchase a Completely remodeled 1843sfproperty 3bd, 3ba 4 Unit INCOME producing with beautiful overlooking room for kitchen expansion to include the family room entertaining area. additional Boat and RV storage.

Mature trees!!

ScottCall $495,000 Excellent rentalCall history.

Scott MLS#788282 $510,000 MLS # 791861

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270 onat 148Acres Acres Mancos Hill Boggy Draw!

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National Forest!

High Traffic Location across from McDonalds on Main St. in Cortez! This successful laundry and building are ready forDolores! a new owner Amazing 80commercial acres bordering thebusiness Boggy Draw Trail Head above to succeed.

Current Retiring!!

Stepwith intoover a totally turn-key business National Forest rightOwner out your back door 60 miles of single track to and start making money today start a new business with thisaccess amazing enjoy every day. You can’t findorrecreational properties with like this. location and building. loosefrom with this All equipment This property is locatedYou justcan’t minutes the location. town of Dolores and theand Boat suppliesatincluded. the Come equipment expense from price and Launch McPheeSubtract Reservoir. see one the of the the bestpurchase land offerings in you’ll be paying$399,000 pennies onMLS#751658 the dollar for this Building. Call Pete $695,000 SW Colorado!

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This 270 ac parcel is aonking top on of this Mancos covered tract just down the street from Boggy Head.isHike, bike or amazing in your face views of the La the Plata MtnDraw peaks.Trail Property off the grid ride right out your back door into millions of acres of National Forest extending and very private. Jeep road access with beautiful meadow building site. Borders all theon way to sides!

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Located on aOff Paved road but withclose quicktoaccess Dolores and BLM two No Covenants. the Grid town.to Camp/Hunt/ McPhee can’t parcels likeBLM this!Road. Call Pete $499,500 Be Alone.Reservoir.

PermittedYou access viafind unimproved $899,000 MLS#690496 MLS#788900

McPhee McPhee Overlook Ranch!

Overlook Ranch!

Iconic Farm 270 Acres House!

in Mancos!

Super 40 acres andPrivate massive barn!

Iconic Farm and Barn in Mancos! Looking for historic character and W/House Views

charm, you won’t believe this 1900’s classic farm house with wrap around front Amazing Off grid parcel! Just minutes to Hwy 160 located at the top of porch. This 2800sf 3bd, 2ba with large office space and enclosed breakfast Mancos Hill. Big views of the La Platas with many building sites and public porch has high ceilings typical of the era home. The property includes 40 acres, lands adjacent. Mix of meadow and pine with old growth Oak patches. massive barn, three sided equipment shed, guest room, orchard, several ponds Excellent Hunt Parcel!! and is fenced and cross fenced. Don’t miss this one! This property hasn’t seen $540,000 MLS#760242 the market in Centuries!!! Call Pete $975,000

Barndominium on 360 acres adjacent to over 1 mile of National Forest border line just above Dolores. McPhee Reservoir and McPhee Overlook trail are just below the property boundary on the North side of the ranch. Breathtaking views of Barndominium on 360 acres adjacent to over 1 mile of National Forest border McPhee Reservoir looking over top House Creek Penninsula with views all the line just above Dolores. McPhee Reservoir and McPhee Overlook trail are just way along the reservoir to Dry Canyon. The Barndominium is 60X40 insulated below the property boundary. Breathtaking views of McPhee Reservoir looking metal building with an 800SF 1bd, 1ba apt, two large bays and a long carport off over top House Creek Penninsula . The Barndominium is 60X40 insulated the end. Keep it as one huge recreational ranch or split it down into 35 acre tracts. metal building with an 800SF 1bd, 1ba apt. The property has been subdivided The property has been subdivided into 10 individual 35+ acre parcels that are into 10 individual 35+ acre parcels that are surveyed and ready to sell. Call Pete surveyed and ready to sell. Call Pete $1,198,000 MLS#772509 $1,198,000 MLS#772509

Borders National Forest

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Tim and Pete Singleton....................970-739-6774 Scott and Sharon Wallace................970-749-7992 Terry Woodrow................................970-560-1318 Vernon Hoffman..............................970-749-2151 Kyle Riddell .....................................970-570-9325

Cortez Office 970-565-1211

Dolores Office 970-882-1211

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Brand New Subdivision!! Imagine living the country lifestyle and close enough to the amenities of the city just minutes away. This property has the freedom and space with over 3 acres to build your dream home. Play golf? Hop on your golf cart and be on the links in less than a minute. Don’t forget the two shares of MVI irrigation water included in the price to keep your property nice and green.

Act Fast because these lots won’t last long! Call Kyle $75,000 to $85,000

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Investors Wanted! Here is an income producing gem in the heart of Cortez. This 3 unit complex is just 2 or 3 blocks from the grocery store, school, church and city parks. Well maintained, solid rental history with long term renters. Multi)DPLO\ LV UHDOO\ KDUG WR ¿QG LQ WKLV PDUNHW &DOO 6FRWW IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ Family is really hard to find in this market. Call Scott for more information. $245,000

Cortez Office 970-565-1211 Scott Wallace 970-749-7992 Dolores Office 970-882-1211

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