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$ 2,400,000
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TBD S CR 6 E Monte Vista, CO 81144
455 Acres Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Agricultural
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 835269
Annual Tax Amount $687
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 455.000 Acres
Acres 455.0
Property Sub-Type Agricultural
Property Description
Quarter Circle A Farms — 455± acres just south of Monte Vista in Colorado's San Luis Valley, combining established irrigated alfalfa production with one of the region's premier waterfowl habitats. A working hay farm and a sportsman's retreat in one. IRRIGATED HAY: Two center pivots (installed 2011), each sweeping roughly 270 degrees over ~90 acres. The north unit (“Circle 8”) is in alfalfa and can expand to ~120 acres with added pond/pump capacity. The south unit (“Circle 7”) runs 7 towers across 1,298 ft plus a 32-ft end gun. Powered by copper electrical lines; ~23 inches of water applied per season. The current owner purchased in 2013 and developed the program—~180 acres of alfalfa averaging 3 cuttings/year and roughly 990 tons annually (approx. 6 & 5 tons/acre). Ground under pivots is adjudicated. Turnkey operation. WATER: Exceptionally well equipped. Irrigation from the Commonwealth Ditch (2 shares) plus multiple ag wells, all routed to a central 7 acre-foot settling pond that pumps to both pivots. Main south well: 1,800 ft, ~1,846 GPM. Additional wells include a 1,000-ft well (~2,250 GPM), a 600+ GPM allocation, and an artesian well west of the north pivot (convertible to irrigation). Two pivots carry ~570 acre-feet of Sub-district 6 water (~$35/acre-ft). In average snowpack, ditch water supports a cutting; ~2.5 days of well water covers the hunting area. Buyer to verify allocations/adjudication with the State of Colorado. THE SWELLS — WATERFOWL: The southern ~125 acres is a flooded Ducks Unlimited project—raised swells sculpted with water channels between them, creating prime, purpose-built waterfowl habitat. Water flows from the central pond into these terraced areas for outstanding duck and goose hunting fall/winter and excellent bird habitat year round (ducks, geese, blue heron & more). Proven, heavily hunted and highly productive; one opening day reportedly produced ~400 birds. Owner has hosted 20–30 youth hunters annually. Doubles as quality cattle grazing pasture in spring/summer. A RARE COMBINATION: Established, water-secured alfalfa production with documented yields, redundant well and ditch infrastructure feeding a central reservoir, and a marquee waterfowl property with a hunting reputation that speaks for itself. Cash-flowing hay operation, recreational waterfowl retreat, or both.
Location
State CO
County Rio Grande
Zoning Agriculture
Rooms
Dining Room No
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity, Propane Required
Waterfront Description Other,Pond
View Mountains, Valley
Building
Sewer Septic
Water Well-Other
Schools
Elementary Schools Open Enrollment
Middle Schools Open Enrollment
High Schools Open Enrollment
Listed by United Country Colorado Brokers, Inc.
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