315-Acre Irrigated Ranch Near Del Norte, CO for Sale
Rare opportunity to own a productive 315-acre Colorado ranch just 3 miles from Del Norte, the Gateway to the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s beautiful San Luis Valley. Offering abundant water resources, agricultural income potential, extensive livestock facilities, hay storage, and a spacious 4-bedroom home, this exceptional property is ready for a working ranching and farming operation.
Water is one of this ranch’s greatest assets. The property features four wells, including two agricultural wells on the west quarter with adjudication totaling 1,200 GPM, with one currently pumping approximately 900 GPM. The east quarter includes an agricultural well adjudicated at 1,000 GPM and currently pumping approximately 800 GPM with an electric pump. A stock well near the residence pumps approximately 50 GPM. The east quarter also features a relatively new GPS-equipped irrigation sprinkler system.
Additional water resources include 15 shares of Rio Grande water on the east quarter and 10 shares on the west quarter, adding tremendous value to this productive agricultural property.
The ranch also offers impressive income-producing potential. The west quarter was enrolled in a 15-year CREP program beginning in 2024 and produced approximately $61,000 in 2026 with no associated costs, according to the seller. The east quarter produced approximately $140,000 net in the current year. The seller is also interested in leasing back the east circle for $35,000 annually and the northeast hay barn for an additional $10,000 annually, creating potential income opportunities for the new owner.
Designed for a serious cattle or livestock operation, the ranch features an extensive pipe corral system with holding pens, sorting alley, and a heavy-duty Powder River chute system designed for efficient sorting, branding, and semi-truck loading. A large shed row provides multiple stalls with electricity.
Agricultural improvements include a massive 60′ x 250′ hay barn, an additional 15′ x 75′ hay storage barn, and a large storage/workshop building. A converted garage provides additional processing or workspace and includes a full bathroom.
The spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home features an open floor plan, inviting family room, separate dining area, and a beautiful kitchen with breakfast-bar seating. A fully finished attic provides flexible space for an additional bedroom, office, recreation room, or living area, along with abundant storage.
With 315 acres, extensive irrigation and water resources, established agricultural production, livestock facilities, multiple barns, income potential, and a residence, this remarkable Del Norte, Colorado ranch for sale offers the opportunity to live, work, farm, and ranch in the heart of the San Luis Valley.
Opportunities to acquire a Colorado ranch operation with this combination of water, infrastructure, agricultural production, and location are increasingly rare. Schedule your private tour and experience everything this exceptional ranch has to offer.
