70 +/- ACRE VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY, EL PASO COUNTY, HILLSIDE NEAR THE TOWN OF PALMER LAKE, COLORADO This tucked away property borders Pike National Forest, sitting above the towns of Palmer Lake and Monument. The land is rolling to mountainside terrain with spectacular views of the I-25 Corridor and the Front Range Foothills. Numerous pine, cottonwood and aspen trees cover a vast amount of the land with a pristine creek meandering through the trailhead gulley. Development potential is perfect, break the property into smaller parcel homesites or keep as a private 70-acre portion. The area is experiencing an increase in building activity from metro commuters wanting to live in the country. Power is located along the smaller acre subdivisions and the easement road running through the property. There is a Palmer Lake City Water line with potential future access along the easement road. There is National Forest and City maintenance personal easement access off Old Carriage and Balanced Rock Road through the property. Elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bear and turkeys frequent the acreage. North Monument Creek flows through the middle of the acreage with access to two reservoirs above the property, with the second reservoir being accessible for public fishing. This is a very secluded acreage close to the Colorado Springs and Air Force Academy centers providing unlimited potential and privacy. Buyer, will need to work directly with the City, County and other agencies to establish access and building options. Contact Broker for viewing Steve@WilliamsRanchGroup.com The information contained herein has been deemed reliable, but is not warranted by the Broker, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. SHOWN BY APPOINMENT ONLY -
Vacant landProperty Type
70 acresLot Size
$5,429Price/Acres
Listed by Richard Williams• Williams Ranch Group Llc
70 +/- ACRE VERY PRIVATE PROPERTY, EL PASO COUNTY, HILLSIDE NEAR THE TOWN OF PALMER LAKE, COLORADO This tucked away property borders Pike National Forest, sitting above the towns of Palmer Lake and Monument. The land is rolling to mountainside terrain with spectacular views of the I-25 Corridor and the Front Range Foothills. Numerous pine, cottonwood and aspen trees cover a vast amount of the land with a pristine creek meandering through the trailhead gulley. Development potential is perfect, break the property into smaller parcel homesites or keep as a private 70-acre portion. The area is experiencing an increase in building activity from metro commuters wanting to live in the country. Power is located along the smaller acre subdivisions and the easement road running through the property. There is a Palmer Lake City Water line with potential future access along the easement road. There is National Forest and City maintenance personal easement access off Old Carriage and Balanced Rock Road through the property. Elk, mule deer, mountain lion, bear and turkeys frequent the acreage. North Monument Creek flows through the middle of the acreage with access to two reservoirs above the property, with the second reservoir being accessible for public fishing. This is a very secluded acreage close to the Colorado Springs and Air Force Academy centers providing unlimited potential and privacy. Buyer, will need to work directly with the City, County and other agencies to establish access and building options. Contact Broker for viewing Steve@WilliamsRanchGroup.com The information contained herein has been deemed reliable, but is not warranted by the Broker, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. SHOWN BY APPOINMENT ONLY -
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$183 (−6.9%)
$3,970
2024
$197 (+0.4%)
$3,970
2023
$196 (+23.4%)
$4,100
2022
$159 (−1.6%)
$3,250
2021
$161 (+8.1%)
$3,250
2020
$149 (+0.7%)
$3,250
2019
$148 (−7.0%)
$2,840
2018
$159 (−0.5%)
$2,840
2017
$160
$2,840
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Zoning
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70 Acres
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Vacant Land
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El Paso County
APN
7100000022
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
A-5
Agricultural District
The A-5 zoning district is a 5 acre district primarily intended to conserve agricultural resources and ranching operations and accommodate limited residential use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Ranch
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 85° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Monument, CO • 80133
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Sun exposure
27/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
2.8 hrs
1.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for Balanced Rock Rd
$358,400
$22K under list price of $380K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $695K to $1.3M.