Land for sale · Elbert County, Colorado · Lot A & Lot B
Two 40-acre parcels in the Bijou Basin, surrounded by conserved land
Bijou Basin Ranch is offered as two proposed 40± acre parcels of native grassland on County Road 53, Elbert, Colorado, at $275,000 each: Lot A (north) and Lot B (south). Both are completely surrounded by hundreds of acres of land under a conservation easement, with agricultural zoning, no HOA and no covenants.
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The land
The Bijou Basin is a broad basin of native grassland ringed by granite ridges covered in ponderosa pine. Both parcels sit inside it, shaped by gently rolling hills and natural draws, with the ridges framing the view on every side.
What sets them apart is what surrounds them. The ranch is completely surrounded by hundreds of acres of land under a conservation easement, which gives each parcel an unusual degree of privacy and open views.
- Multiple build site options with excellent solar orientation
- Wide-open prairie views, big Colorado skies, sunrises, sunsets and dark night skies
- Each 40-acre parcel is partially fenced
- Privacy and quiet, away from dense residential development
Photo gallery
See the land
Four short films shot on the property, including Lot A and Lot B. Each opens on YouTube in a new tab.
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Interactive property map
Explore the approximate boundaries of Lot A and Lot B, along with terrain and access, on the interactive parcel map. It opens full screen in a new tab.
Wildlife and recreation
The basin is outstanding wildlife habitat, home to elk, mule deer, pronghorn and a variety of native species. Both parcels sit in Colorado Game Management Unit 105, which often has over-the-counter elk tags. It is equally suited to wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, exploring and horseback riding.
What you can do with it
Agricultural (A) zoning in Elbert County supports residential, equestrian, livestock and recreational uses. Uses by right include single-family homes, manufactured homes, farming, ranching, greenhouses, exotic animals, a private shooting gallery, and animal boarding, breeding and training.
That leaves room for a custom ranch home, an equestrian setup, a hobby farm, a cabin retreat or a hunting basecamp, with grazing and pastureland for livestock. With no existing improvements, it is a clean slate, well suited to a solar or off-grid design.
Utilities, water and access
| Electricity | Available in the area from Mountain View Electric Association; no power on the property now |
| Water | Existing well with a hydrant on Lot A (north); no well permit on file |
| Septic | None in place; a private septic system (OWTS) is anticipated |
| Access | Southwest corner of County Road 53 and County Road 86; access off County Road 86 |
| Flood zone | Outside the 100-year and 500-year floodplains (FEMA Zone X) |
| Schools | Elbert School District 200; confirm assignments with the district |
| Parcel | Proposed parcels within Parcel ID 0323200045 · Account R100618 · Section 23, Township 10, Range 63, W2 NW4 |
What I would check before you buy
Raw land carries questions a standard contract does not answer. On these parcels, these are the items I would run down with you before the inspection period ends.
Well permit
Confirm the permit status of the existing well on Lot A and your options with the Colorado Division of Water Resources before relying on it.
Septic
Plan for a private septic system (OWTS) and confirm design and permitting requirements with Elbert County.
Power
Get a current line-extension quote from Mountain View Electric Association, or price out a solar or off-grid design.
Access
Confirm legal access, road maintenance and right-of-way with Elbert County.
Lot A, Lot B or the full 80 acres
Each proposed 40-acre parcel is offered at $275,000, and the adjacent 40 is also available, so you can buy one parcel or both. The entire 80 acres is also offered as one property at $549,000, the lowest price per acre. See the full 80-acre listing.
| Option | Address | Acreage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entire property | 22 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106 | 80±, fully fenced | $549,000 (about $6,863/acre) |
| Lot A (north) | 00 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106 · MLS# 4179937 | 40±, partially fenced | $275,000 (about $6,875/acre) |
| Lot B (south) | 11 County Road 53, Elbert, CO 80106 · MLS# 1954837 | 40±, partially fenced | $275,000 (about $6,875/acre) |
Location
The parcels are private yet accessible: about 9.5 miles from Elbert and 20 miles from Kiowa, near Calhan, with regional access to the Highway 24 and Highway 86 corridors. County Road 53 runs to County Road 86, and access is off County Road 86.
Questions buyers ask
Is there water on the property?
There is an existing well with a hydrant on Lot A, the north parcel. No well permit is on file, so confirm permit status and your options with the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Is there power?
Electricity is available in the area from Mountain View Electric Association, but there is no power on the property now. Request a current line-extension quote, or consider a solar or off-grid design.
Can I buy both parcels?
Yes. Lot A (north) and Lot B (south) are adjacent, and each is $275,000. The entire 80 acres is also offered as one property at $549,000.
Are there HOA rules or covenants?
No. There is no HOA and there are no covenants. The property is zoned Agricultural (A) in Elbert County.
What are the property taxes?
Property taxes were $127.12 for 2025 on the full 80 acres, which is assessed as one parcel today.
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Phillip Booghier, Global Real Estate Advisor · LIV Sotheby’s International Realty · 482 W. Happy Canyon Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80108
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Acreage and boundaries are approximate. Buyers should independently verify water and well permitting, septic, utilities, legal access, zoning and permitted uses with Elbert County, the Colorado Division of Water Resources and other appropriate parties. Renderings are concepts only. Each office is independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Lot A: REcolorado MLS# 4179937. Lot B: REcolorado MLS# 1954837. Sources: parcel, legal description and 2025 taxes from Elbert County records; zoning, flood zone, utilities and other property details from the listing file. Reviewed November 2026 by Phillip Booghier.