1.6 acres in Bayfield, Colorado – $79,500
Discover your slice of Colorado paradise with this 1.61-acre lot for sale in Bayfield, CO (La Plata County). Tucked away in a peaceful setting just minutes from Vallecito Reservoir, this property is a dream location for anyone who loves the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to build your mountain retreat, set up a campsite, or create a shop with room for all your toys and living quarters, this lot is the perfect blank canvas.
The property sits near the Weminuche Wilderness within the San Juan National Forest, giving you direct access to nearly half a million acres of pristine hiking, hunting, and camping opportunities. From your property, you’re only a short drive to Vallecito Marina for boating and fishing, the San Juan National Forest for endless hiking and hunting, and Durango for restaurants, shopping, and year-round adventure. Imagine weekends filled with kayaking on the lake, mountain biking nearby trails, or cozy nights under Colorado’s starlit skies.
With its convenient access and stunning natural surroundings, it’s the perfect basecamp for year-round adventures.
Want a more in depth understanding of this land, including directions to visit it? Check out a video from one of the owners here:
PROPERTY DETAILS
- Acreage: 1.61
- County: La Plata
- State: Colorado
- Parcel ID: R423980
- Google Maps: Click here
- Zoning: This property is not zoned. The only place that is zoned in La Plata County is the Animas Valley District. The rest of the County uses performance based planning, where the La Plata County Land Use Code guides/regulates land use in La Plata County.
- Land Use / Zoning Summary: This property is not zoned.
- County Zoning Contact Info:
- Website: Click here
- Phone Number: (970) 382-6263
- View County/Property Zoning Info Here: Click here
- Annual Taxes: $1,394.80
- HOA: Ponderosa Circle Owner’s Association
- Annual HOA Fee: $200.00
- Access Notes: Lot is accessible from either Ponderosa Homes Rd or Vallecito Creek Rd.
- Plan your route before you go. We recommend watching the listing video that shows you how to access the land on your own. We suggest using the GPS coordinates and an app like OnxMaps or Landglide (see our blog for a tutorial).
- Be safe when visiting! Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, poor or non-existent road access, etc. and calls for caution when visiting. Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Remember, to respect local landowners and laws. Do not trespass. Ultimately, you, the customer, are responsible for identifying access through due diligence. Wilco will not be held responsible for any actions or outcomes by visitors to our property.
- Utilities Notes: Power is at the street. There is power in the area provided by La Plata Electric Association. Central sewer is available through Upper Valley Sanitation but you will need to confirm with them. For the well depth in the area. It is around 38 feet to 100 feet, based on the completed well construction of the nearby properties. Here’s a map of Well Depths Nearby: HERE
- Camping: Camping is allowed temporarily. Camping is allowed for 90 days on vacant parcels in La Plata County.
LOCATION DETAILS
Use this link to view the parcel outline on Google Earth/Maps: Click here
- Center Coordinates: 37.45273, -107.55245
- NW Corner: 37.452947, -107.553191
- NE Corner: 37.453083, -107.551778
- SE Corner: 37.452520, -107.551777
- SW Corner: 37.452514, -107.553067
Don’t know how to use GPS coordinates? Here’s a quick tutorial I made: link
PRICE: $89,000
YEAR END PRICE: $79,500
Seller Financing is available. Contact us for more information or review a loan calculator to build a plan in your budget here: Click to view
*Wilco reserves the right to approve or deny any proposed installment payment plans.
READY TO MAKE AN OFFER?
Ready to make a land investment? Call or text Miles McLaughlin at 605-250-1256 or miles@wilcolandllc.com to learn more or make a purchase.
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- Interested in learning more about due diligence, zoning, county websites/resources, and about us? Check out our blog.
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*This information is reliable but not guaranteed. Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, poor or non-existent road access, etc. and calls for caution when visiting. Wilco Land will not be held responsible for any action or outcomes by visitors to our properties. Neither Wilco Land, LLC nor its associates are responsible for the accuracy of this listing’s information. Buyers are responsible for all necessary due diligence pertaining to a purchase. All properties are sold as-is and sales are non-refundable.
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