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9,763,582 Lot Size224.14 Acres
78 Sweetwater Rd, Gypsum, CO 81637
LandProperty Type
224.14 acresLot Size

Description

Astonishing opportunity to purchase ranch land whose southern and western property lines entirely border BLM. Features sweeping views in all directions, wonderful meadow sections, good building sites, and amazing water rights! With private fishing rights on Sweetwater Creek, a location just .78 miles from the famed Colorado River, and the ability to build a 15 acre-foot pond, one could create a truly spectacular fishing retreat. Abundant agricultural & hunting opportunities also exist! Welcome!Astonishing opportunity to purchase ranch land whose southern and western property lines entirely border BLM. Features sweeping views in all directions, wonderful meadow sections, good building sites, and amazing water rights! With private fishing rights on Sweetwater Creek, a location just .78 miles from the famed Colorado River, and the ability to build a 15 acre-foot pond, one could create a truly spectacular fishing retreat. Abundant agricultural & hunting opportunities also exist! Welcome!
  • Listed by: Eric Messmer 970.376.0041 rick@bhhsvail.net • Berkshire Hathaway - Eagle Ranch
Listing closed: 07/23/2015 12:00 AM • Source: VMLS, MLS#: 920822

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Median sold price

$400,000

Avg days on market

178

Sale-to-list ratio

89.1%

Gypsum, CO

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Location

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Property Information for 78 Sweetwater Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Land / Ranch
  • County: Eagle County
  • View: Creek/Stream, Lake, Meadow, Mountain(s), River, South Facing, Trees/Woods, Valley
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Complex/Subdivision: Sweetwater
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 224.14 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Dotsero Colo River Rd Sweetwater
  • Directions to Property: Exit 1-70 at Dotsero. Go North on Colorado River Road. In approximately 6.9 miles turn left on Sweetwater Road. Continue .78 miles. The property will be on your left. Please close gate each time you enter or leave. Gate is unlocked, but chained.
  • Geological Info:None Known: Yes
  • Area: Dotsero Colo River Rd Sweetwater
  • Remarks:Directions to Property: Exit 1-70 at Dotsero. Go North on Colorado River Road. In approximately 6.9 miles turn left on Sweetwater Road. Continue .78 miles. The property will be on your left. Please close gate each time you enter or leave. Gate is unlocked, but chained.
  • Location:Creek or River: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Current Tax Year: 2014
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Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: County/Gov't
  • Zoning Code: Resource
  • Current Use: Farm, Ranch
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Keywords Info:Legacy Irrigated Acres: None
Property and Assessments
  • Ground Lease: No
  • Legal Parcel: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 193508100014
  • Keywords Info:Legal Description: TRACT: 43 TOWNSHIP: 4 RANGE: 86 PART OF SECTION: 8 TOWNSHIP: 4 RANGE: 86 SW1/4NE1/4, PCLIN LOT 16 &
  • General Info:Schedule Number: R025014
  • General Info:Mineral Rights: No
  • General Info:Water Rights: Yes
  • General Info:Right of Refusal: No
  • General Info:Ground Lease: No
  • General Info:Review Board: No
  • General Info:Covenants: No
  • General Info:Additional Land Lease: No
  • Distressed Property:None: Yes
  • Documents:Survey: Yes
  • Documents:Water Rights Information: Yes
  • Property Access:All Year: Yes
  • Property Access:Months Accessible: Yes
  • Current Use:Farm: Yes
  • Current Use:Ranch: Yes
  • Assessments:None: Yes
  • Legal Description: TRACT: 43 TOWNSHIP: 4 RANGE: 86 PART OF SECTION: 8 TOWNSHIP: 4 RANGE: 86 SW1/4NE1/4, PCLIN LOT 16 &
Utilities
  • Water Source: Surface Water
  • Utilities Available:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Phone Available: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Propane: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Satellite: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Snow Removal: Yes
  • Utilities Available:Trash: Yes
  • Water Source:Surface Water: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Sewer:Septic Needed: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Satellite, Snow Removal, Trash
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • View:Creek/Stream: Yes
  • View:Lake: Yes
  • View:Meadow: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View:River: Yes
  • View:South Facing: Yes
  • View:Trees/Woods: Yes
  • View:Valley: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Creek: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Stream: Yes
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • General Info:Pinned: Yes
Financials Information
  • Financing:Owner Will Carry: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Listing Info:Rental Agreement: No

Schools near 78 Sweetwater Road

This home is within Eagle County Re 50 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gypsum Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gypsum Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Eagle Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Eagle Valley Early College High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Sweetwater Road, Gypsum, CO 81637
$600,000
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9,763,582
$600,000
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1,486
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$50,000
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1,715
151,589
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125,453
$419,000
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1,785,960
$265,000
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1,800,901

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