Tbd S Cr 6 E,Monte Vista, CO 81144
Monte Vista, CO 81144
Description
Quarter Circle A Farms 455± acres just south of Monte Vista in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, combining established irrigated alfalfa production with one of the region’s premier waterfowl habitats. A working hay farm and a sportsman’s retreat in one. IRRIGATED HAY: Two center pivots (installed 2011), each sweeping roughly 270 degrees over ~90 acres. The north unit (Circle 8) is in alfalfa and can expand to ~120 acres with added pond/pump capacity. The south unit (Circle 7) runs 7 towers across 1,298 ft plus a 32-ft end gun. Powered by copper electrical lines; ~23 inches of water applied per season. The current owner purchased in 2013 and developed the program~180 acres of alfalfa averaging 3 cuttings/year and roughly 990 tons annually (approx. 6 & 5 tons/acre). Ground under pivots is adjudicated. Turnkey operation. WATER: Exceptionally well equipped. Irrigation from the Commonwealth Ditch (2 shares) plus multiple ag wells, all routed to a central 7 acre-foot settling pond that pumps to both pivots. Main south well: 1,430 ft, ~2,400 GPM. Additional wells include a 500-ft well (~300 GPM), a 280+ GPM allocation, and an artesian well west of the north pivot (convertible to irrigation). Two pivots carry ~570 acre-feet of Sub-district 6 water (~$35/acre-ft). In average snowpack, ditch water supports a cutting; ~2.5 days of well water covers the hunting area. Buyer to verify allocations/adjudication with the State of Colorado. THE SWELLS WATERFOWL: The southern ~125 acres is a flooded Ducks Unlimited projectraised swells sculpted with water channels between them, creating prime, purpose-built waterfowl habitat. Water flows from the central pond into these terraced areas for outstanding duck and goose hunting fall/winter and excellent bird habitat year round (ducks, geese, blue heron & more). Proven, heavily hunted and highly productive; one opening day reportedly produced ~400 birds. Owner has hosted 20-30 youth hunters annually. Doubles as quality cattle grazing pasture in spring/summer. A RARE COMBINATION: Established, water-secured alfalfa production with documented yields, redundant well and ditch infrastructure feeding a central reservoir, and a marquee waterfowl property with a hunting reputation that speaks for itself. Cash-flowing hay operation, recreational waterfowl retreat, or both.
Details
| MLS # | 835269 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Days On Site | 90 |
| Listing Provided By | United Country Colorado Brokers, Inc. | Jake Hubbell |
Features
| Zoning | Agriculture |
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| Acreage | 455.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Cleared, Corners Marked, Pasture |
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Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Available, Propane |
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Other
| List Aor | Delta County Board Of Realtors |
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Taxes
| Property | 687 |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
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| County | Rio Grande |
| City | Monte Vista |
| Zip Code | 81144 |
| Area | Monte Vista |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81144) | |
Price: $2,400,000 low | high Med: $360,000 On site: 90 low | high Med: 15 | |
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| State | CO |
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| County | Rio Grande |
| City | Monte Vista |
| Zip Code | 81144 |
| Area | Monte Vista |
| School District | Open Enrollment |
| Elementary School | Open Enrollment |
| High School | Open Enrollment |
| Listing VS Median (in 81144) | |
Price: $2,400,000 low | high Med: $360,000 On site: 90 low | high Med: 15 | |