Fool's Luck

Black Hawk, CO 80422

$1,950,000
Price
1,785,960 / 41
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

A private ribbon of patented land carved by water and history. Offered as a premier asset within the Bonanza Land LLC portfolio, The Fool’s Luck Placer is an extraordinary, roughly 36-acre patented estate dating to 1884, presented alongside the nearby 4.99-acre Buck Horn claim. Traced by the living water of Missouri Gulch and branching west into Stewart Gulch, this remarkable property is anything but conventional. Rather than a standard grid, it follows the natural contour of the valley floor, unfolding...A private ribbon of patented land carved by water and history. Offered as a premier asset within the Bonanza Land LLC portfolio, The Fool’s Luck Placer is an extraordinary, roughly 36-acre patented estate dating to 1884, presented alongside the nearby 4.99-acre Buck Horn claim. Traced by the living water of Missouri Gulch and branching west into Stewart Gulch, this remarkable property is anything but conventional. Rather than a standard grid, it follows the natural contour of the valley floor, unfolding across nearly 2.5 linear miles of pristine timber, hidden alpine meadows, and protected wilderness. The estate commences on Missouri Gulch just north of the Pickle Gulch Campground within the Arapaho National Forest, traveling continuously north to terminate just shy of the historic Wide Awake Ranch and Waterhouse. In a spectacular hydrological display, the famous mountain spring originating at Wide Awake continues its natural path directly down through the length of The Fool's Luck, feeding a vibrant stream corridor and a quiet 50-foot forest pond the where listing agent recently observed fish. Located just east of the expansive Apex Assemblage (also available), this property provides a beautiful valley-floor counterpoint to Apex's high ridgelines. Given its massive 2.5-mile span, a visionary buyer has a compelling canvas to explore a potential development rights transfer from the Apex acreage, offering a theoretical path to establish 10-15 water-adjacent residential sites, subject to county approval. Mere minutes from the historic Gilpin County courthouse complex, schools, recreation center, and Black Hawk, this patented holding represents the ultimate generational compound or conservation jewel. Includes the separate Buck Horn claim as a close companion foothold. All conceptual uses, access conditions, and zoning criteria are subject to buyer verification with Gilpin County. See Exhibit A and B in Supplements for additional information.
  1. Listed by Carl Schembri • Veda Modern Properties
    P: (303)-324-8626 C: (303)-324-8626 inquire@vedamodern.com
  2. Listed by Jessica Anderson • Veda Modern Properties
    P: (616)-808-1185 jessica@sellingdenvercolorado.com

Property Details for Fool's Luck

Architectural Style
Wooded, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, Abuts National Forest
View
Meadow, Mountain(s), Valley, Water
Subdivision Name
MISSOURI GULCH
Association
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/11/2026 04:37 PM

Property Details for Fool's Luck

StatusComing Soon
MLS #1869577
Days on Compass-
Taxes$1,449 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size41.00 AC
CountyGilpin County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Veda Modern Properties, Carl Schembri; Veda Modern Properties, Jessica Anderson
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Building Information for Fool's Luck

Lot Size41.00 AC

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$9,838 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,717

Property Taxes

$121

HOA Dues

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Property Information for Fool's Luck

Bed & Bath Summary
Bathrooms
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Lower Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Basement Level Bathrooms: 0
Parking
Parking
  • Parking Features: None
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Total: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Offstreet Spaces: 0
  • Parking Count: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Reserved Spaces: 0
  • RV Spaces: 0
Association Information
Association Information
  • Association Fee Total Annual: $0
Site & Location Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Gilpin RE-1
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Gilpin RE-1
  • High School District: Gilpin RE-1
Site & Location Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 41.00
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1785960
  • PSF Lot: $1
  • Lot Features: Borders National Forest
  • Zoning: NATURAL RESOURCE
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
  • Accessibility Features: Wooded, Abuts Stream/Creek/River, Abuts National Forest
  • Property Exclusions: NONE.
Building Information
Outbuildings
  • Out Building Count: 0
  • Horse: No
Water & Utilities
Water & Utilities
  • Water Included: No
  • Water Source: None
  • Sewer: None

Schools near Fool's Luck

This home is within Gilpin County Re-1 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gilpin County Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Gilpin County Undivided High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gilpin County Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gilpin County Undivided High School
Public6 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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More information about Fool's Luck, Black Hawk, CO 80422

Fool's Luck is a 41 ac of land Coming Soon in Black Hawk, CO 80422. This property is currently priced at $1,950,000. This listing's school district is Gilpin County Re-1 School District. Nearby schools include Gilpin County Elementary School and Gilpin County Undivided High School. Fool's Luck is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 41 ac of land on a 1,785,960 sq. ft. / 41 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Veda Modern Properties, Carl Schembri; Veda Modern Properties, Jessica Anderson

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