Perched atop Buckhorn Mountain at the top of Rist Canyon, this incredible 80-acre parcel offers panoramic views that stretch from the Mummy Range to the eastern plains, offering a truly stunning setting for your dream home. A conservation easement is in place to ensure the vibrant flora and fauna are protected, while allowing for 5-acre building area for a home, barn, and shop-ideal for those seeking privacy, beauty, and space to breathe. The property is already showing vibrant signs of natural recovery from the High Park Fire, with young trees, native grasses, and wildflowers bringing fresh life to the landscape. With incredibly low property taxes and a setting that feels worlds away yet is still accessible, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Northern Colorado wilderness.
Vacant landProperty Type
80 acresLot Size
$6,000Price/Acres
Listed by Crisafulli Crisafulli Team• The Crisafulli Group
Welcome to your opportunity to own 135 mountain acres! Teeming with new growth after the 2012 fire, this gorgeous property is ready for a new owner to come with their vision and plans. You'll find 2 ponds on the property, 3 year-round springs on the with the opportunity to improve their flow and storage, meadows for horses and livestock, and a deeded right to water livestock at a neighboring pond. With just a 25 minute drive to Bellvue, 30 minute drive to the larger town of Laporte, and another 10 minutes into Fort Collins, amenities are accessible while enjoying unmatched space and privacy. Boundary lines in photos are approximate via county records. Brokers must accompany buyers to property. There is a locked gated entry.
IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #1038117
Jun 30, 2025
Listed
$480,000
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #IR1012798
Jun 10, 2025
Listing Removed
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IRES as Distributed by MLS Grid #1012798
Jun 10, 2025
Listing Removed
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Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 7, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jun 24, 2024
Listed
$480,000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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Open District
The O district is intended to accommodate a wide range of development patterns. It is primarily intended for rural residential uses and agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 84° expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Bellvue, CO • 80512
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There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Tip Top Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $120,000 and $562,500.
Nearby comparable homes
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