156 Golden Forest Rd

Bayfield, CO 81122

$1,975,000
Price
1,742,400 / 40
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

"Custer's Mountain Meadow Ranch"  offers just the perfect escape to the San Juan Mountain's with it's cool summer time temperatures and endless outdoor recreation. Located in Vallecito, CO, just 12 miles from Bayfield, CO and 18 miles to Durango, CO.  Durango now has a state of the art hospital, the airport is now being expanded and has direct flights from many cities.  Custer's meadow sit's in the heart of Vallecito with the prefect location yet you feel that your deep in the San Juan Mountains..."Custer's Mountain Meadow Ranch"  offers just the perfect escape to the San Juan Mountain's with it's cool summer time temperatures and endless outdoor recreation. Located in Vallecito, CO, just 12 miles from Bayfield, CO and 18 miles to Durango, CO.  Durango now has a state of the art hospital, the airport is now being expanded and has direct flights from many cities.  Custer's meadow sit's in the heart of Vallecito with the prefect location yet you feel that your deep in the San Juan Mountains and it's surrounding 1.8M acres of National Forest, and then add 500K acres of the Weminche Wilderness area which is considered some of the most beautiful, scenic areas  in all of Colorado, If your an outdoor enthusiast, an equestrian, hunter (CO offers OTC Elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle, BGU 75) , fisherman, mountain biker or trying to escape the heat this is your paradise!  Custer's Meadow is 40 +/- acres with it's own private 7 +/- acre lake with Lost Creek running thought the lower part of the meadow which flows directly into Vallecito Lake which is a 5 min walk directly from the ranch. The meadow is lush, green and has the perfect location and ready  to build your dream home or homes with views of your own lake and Vallecito Lake, and the surrounding San Juan Mountains.  Vallecito Lake is almost 2800 +/- acres and is crystal clear and offers just incredible  fishing. The lake has produced 30lb pike, and is filled with large Rainbows, Browns, and German trout. Vallecito Lake has a very nice marina and offers boat rentals for all your summer time lake activities.  Vallecito Lake is also a year round destination with Purgatory Ski Resort in Durango, and some of the best and deepest snow in Colorado is at Wolf Creek Ski Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO. Vallecito itself is known for it endless XC skiing trials and snowmobiling.  Custer's Meadow has super easy year round access and is extremely unique, and is one of the largest meadows in town and has to be seen and felt. Some additional  facts about Custer's Meadow, it's zoned for two units per acre, and sits at a mild 7800 elevation, power is at the property,  there is one water tap from a 3rd party well, 3-4 CFS SR water rights which is HUGE (water is becoming a major issue and this property has a ton of water)  the water rights date back to 1882, it's fenced and crossed fenced and currently generates $8500 +/- per year in pastor leases.
  1. Listed by Mark Vansidener • Hayden Outdoors LLC
  2. Listed by Christina Vansidener • Hayden Outdoors LLC

Property Details for 156 Golden Forest Road

Water Front
Yes
Waterfront
Lake/Reservoir
Subdv Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2026 04:21 PM

Property Details for 156 Golden Forest Road

StatusActive
MLS #835867
Days on Market10
Taxes$400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLAND / Mountain Property
Year Built-
Lot Size40.00 AC
CountyLa Plata County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hayden Outdoors LLC, Mark Vansidener; Hayden Outdoors LLC, Christina Vansidener
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Building Information for 156 Golden Forest Road

Lot Size40.00 AC

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$9,875 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,842

Property Taxes

$33

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 156 Golden Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: In the heart of Vallecito, CO next to Chase Meadow.
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bayfield K-5
  • Middle School: Bayfield 6-8
  • High School: Bayfield 9-12
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Y/N: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Total Taxes $: 400
Property
Property and Assessments
  • FIPS Code: 08067
  • Legal/Lot Block: Tract: C2-R2-1 ZEBAS TRACT B & CUSTER TRACT C2-R2 BA PROJ NO 2024-0038 PER PLAT 1245468 156 GOLDEN FOREST RD BAYFIELD 81122
  • Photo Count: 25
  • Press System Y/N: No
  • Adjudicated Y/N: No
  • Covenants Y/N: NO
  • Board Name: Durango Area Assn of Realtors
  • Income Producing: Yes
Lot Information
  • Special Assemnt Y/N: No
  • Water Rights/Irrigation: Yes
  • Current Property Use: Ag/Livestock
  • Parcel ID #: 5.37729400216E11
Utilities
  • Irrigation/Water District: vallecito
  • Sewer Tap Avail: No
  • Sewer/Septic In: No
  • Sewer Paid: No
  • Water Tap Avail: Yes
  • Water Tap Installed: Yes
  • Water Tap Paid: Yes
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Modular/Mobile Allow: Both
  • Water Well: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Room Information
  • 1/2 Baths: 0
  • 3/4 Baths: 0
  • 1/4 Baths: 0
Exterior Features
  • Horse Setup: Yes

Property History for 156 Golden Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Price Change

CRENMLS #835867

$1,975,000—
Jun 10, 2026

Price Change

CRENMLS #835867

$19,750,000—
Jun 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #835867

$1,975,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Price Change

CRENMLS #835867

$1,975,000
06/10/2026

Price Change

CRENMLS #835867

$19,750,000
06/10/2026

Listed (Active)

CRENMLS #835867

$1,975,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Golden Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,490Additions-Total$3,490
Home Facts
Lot Size2,081,602 SqFtStylePastureCountyLA PLATAAPN5377-294-00-216

Schools near 156 Golden Forest Road

This home is within Bayfield 10 Jt-R School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bayfield Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Bayfield Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bayfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bayfield Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Bayfield Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Bayfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bayfield High School
Public9 to 12

Bayfield Primary School
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 156 Golden Forest Road, Bayfield, CO 81122

156 Golden Forest Road is a 40 ac of land for sale in Bayfield, CO 81122. This property was listed for sale on June 11, 2026 by Hayden Outdoors LLC, it's currently listed at $1,975,000. This listing's school district is Bayfield 10 Jt-R School District. Nearby schools include Bayfield Elementary School, Bayfield Middle School and Bayfield High School. 156 Golden Forest Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 40 ac of land on a 1,742,400 sq. ft. / 40 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Hayden Outdoors LLC, Mark Vansidener; Hayden Outdoors LLC, Christina Vansidener

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