Land for Sale in Divide, Colorado
2500 Elkridge S Divide, CO 80814
Come build your dream home on this 35 Acres in the prestigious sought after gated community of Elk Valley Estates, Nature Preserve.
The Lot
This 35 Acres is one of the last premium lots that backs to Catamount Open Space. It sits in the upper most south/east part of the subdivision where you have 360* views. From this lot you can see Strawberry Mountain to the east, The large open ranch to the north and all the way to the Mosquito Ranges to the west. This lot has many building spots where you can choose to have your house down away from the road or close for easy access. It has a year round creek that runs through a pristine valley in the middle of the property. Wildlife on the property includes deer, elk, Moose, Bear, Mountain Lions and wild turkeys. The woodlands are predominantly composed of aspens, blue spruce, douglas fir and ponderosa pine. 400 Amps of Electric service is in and ready for your build. Water requires a well and sewer is via a septic system.
- 400 Amp electric Service Installed
- Survey for build complete
- Soil test for build complete
- Well permit in place
4626 Sq. Ft ranch with walk out basement home plans ready for building permit. This plan was designed to fit this lot to capitalize on the surrounding views and topography of the lot. (available for purchase)
You truly can have it all with this property in its convenient location. Walk only 3 lots to the south to enter private access to the National Forest trail head. Come build you primary or secondary home.
Take a hike from you new home down to the creek where you can only hear the wildlife and water. keep hiking back up into the Catamount open space and and find yourself in peace and tranquility. You have 1,000s of acre to explore out your own back door.
Teller County gets winter snow, but also boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful anytime of the year: from winter's glistening white snow and blue skies to spring and summer's green and splendid colors of the wildflowers, and flaming colors of fall.
The Community
Elk Valley Estates is the elite community of the area and that sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak north/western slope. It is located 1.5 miles south of Divide, Colorado on the way to Cripple Creek. The subdivision is part of a gated 1,100+ acre Nature Preserve (by arrangement with the Colorado Department of Wildlife), protecting the wildlife for an amazing wildlife experience. Because of this designation Taxes are very Low at
$17 per year.
Elk Valley Estates sits 1.5 mile south of Divide CO, on CR 67 and you are only 12 minutes from Woodland Park. Colorado Springs is an easy and scenic drive of 30 minute. Located within the subdivision is a private trail access to Pike National Forest and Catamount Ranch open space. Elk Valley Estates was developed in 90's and attracted many oil tycoons from Texas and Oklahoma as they built there seasonal summer homes. It is comprised of approximately 33 lots and and 1/3rd have been built out. Currently 50% of the homes are year round residence. Live a mountain retreat life but yet so close to amenities. The homes in this community value well over $1,500,000 to $2,600,00in value.
Directions
Showings by appointment only. Take HWY 24 west from Woodland Park to County Rd 67. Head South/Left on CO RD 67 for approximately 1 mile and take a Left on Elk Ridge Rd. There is a community Gate. Property is 2 miles up the hill from the gate. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Property details
- County
- Teller County
- Community
- Elk Valley Estates
- Zoning
- A1
- Elevation
- 9,600 feet
- Legal Access
- Private road
- Showing
- Appointment only
- Date Posted
Legal description
ESTATES 10, ELK VALLEY ESTATES,
Parcels
- R0014283
Property taxes
- 2023
- $20 - Lower taxes due to the Ag status.
Expenses
- Elk Valley Estates
- $1,200 annually
Detailed attributes
Lot
- Views
- Mountain, Park, Scenic, Water, Woods
- Features
- Gate, Partially Wooded, Pond, Wooded
Property utilities
Category | Type | Status | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Power | Grid | On-site | 400 Amps power service was just installed on property near driveway. |
Sewage | Septic System | Unavailable | Sewage is UN-INSTALLED but is designed for a single family home and outbuilding bathroom. |
Water | Private Well | Unavailable | Water is by private well that needs to be installed by new owner. Well Permit in place until 10/2024 |
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
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Apr 29, 2024 | New listing | $575,000 | — | — |