Welcome to GREEN MESA RANCH! This 12+ acre home site is ON the picturesque Quartz Creek near Parlin, Colorado just a short 15 minute drive east of Gunnison and steeped in a rich history of cattle ranching and abundant hay production, old mining towns and endless trails. Green Mesa Ranch has been subdivided into 13 ranchettes, offering an opportunity to build your Rocky Mountain Dream Home. Lot 5, encompassing 12.4 acres, boasts the unique privilege of being intersected by over 550 feet of Quartz Creek, a renowned trout stream that gracefully ribbons through the entire ranch. Exclusive fishing rights are extended for owners and their guests along both banks of Quartz Creek. Underground electric is stubbed into the property, a well permit is in place for future domestic water and a septic plan has been approved by Gunn County. A survey plat can be provided indicating the location of the building envelope that looks over your own private hay meadow. An improved, gravel road, maintained by the HOA, runs through the property for easy year-round access. This 12+ acre mini-ranch also benefits from a hay production lease, which qualifies it for the coveted AG (Agricultural) status for a much lower tax assessment. $48 last year! Moreover, a level home building site is well planned, ready for your vision of U future home. For those with a penchant for angling, Green Mesa Ranch is a veritable fisherman's paradise, complemented by the availability of hunting on nearby National Forest lands and the captivating Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area which is only a few miles from the property. Green Mesa Ranch 5 offers unimpeded of surrounding mountains and lush hay meadow providing an idyllic backdrop for your dream retreat. Privacy and seclusion are among the defining characteristics of this remarkable retreat. Despite its serene setting, convenience is not compromised, with a mere 15-minute drive leading to Gunnison, where shopping, educational institutions such as Western State Colorado University, and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Jetport, offering year-round air transportation--all easily accessible.
Vacant landProperty Type
12.4 acresLot Size
$24,194Price/Acres
Listed by Mindy Costanzo• Bluebird Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Mindy Costanzo• Bluebird Real Estate, LLC
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Last updated September 2026
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Sale and tax history for 32 Bench Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
cren #819539
Jun 9, 2026
Sold
$300,000
Nov 25, 2025
Price Changed
$395,000
Apr 24, 2025
Price Changed
$450,000
Nov 22, 2024
Listed
$495,000
cren #808553
Nov 1, 2024
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2024
Price Changed
$495,000
Oct 9, 2023
Listed
$550,000
cren #758854
Nov 19, 2019
Sold
$185,000
Jun 11, 2019
Listed
$185,000
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GREEN MESA RANCH IN THE QUARTZ CREEK VALLEY IN PARLIN, COLORADO - At a very pleasant elevation of 8,035 feet, Green Mesa Ranch lies in the Quartz Creek Valley and historically was a strong cattle ranch rich in beef and hay production. Now subdivided into 13 parcels, Lot 5 contains 12.4 acres bisected with over 550 ft of Quartz Creek frontage, a popular trout stream that ribbons through the entire ranch. Private fishing rights are granted to all 13 owners and their guests along the Quartz Creek. Part of this land is leased for hay production so the owners benefit from low taxes due to the AG status. A nice, level building site has been excavated on this parcel. It is a fisherman's dream with hunting available on nearby NF lands and the Fossil Ridge Wilderness area. Views are excellent of nearby mountains and lush hay meadows and privacy and seclusion is one of the key features! Just a 20 minute drive into Gunnison for shopping, schools, Western State Colorado University and the Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport with year-round air transportation.
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Last updated by owner on May 29, 2023.
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Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Land Information
Topography: Level, Rolling, Sloping
Current Use: Agricultural, Livestock
Possible Use: Cattle, Fishing Rights, Horses, Hunting, Pasture, Residential, Recreational
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.4
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular - survey
Lot Dimensions Source: Survey
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Foothills, Fishing Rights, Pasture, Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope, Sloped
Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, River Access
Zoning Description: Agriculture,Residential Single Family
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Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $48
Tax Year: 2023
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: Yes
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Utilities: Electricity Available, Propane, Phone Available
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Has Home Owners Association
Association Name: Green Mesa Ranch
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Gunnison County
APN: 379100002012
Home facts updated by county records on May 29, 2023
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Schools
Gunnison Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 13.2mi
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Gunnison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.2mi
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Gunnison High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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1 days above 83° expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Gunnison. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $414,000
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