One of only seven remaining homesites in Willow Springs Estates, Lot 4 is a southwest-facing parcel that makes the most of Colorado's finest daily gift: late afternoon and evening light. As the sun arcs toward the Rockies and descends into the foothills, this lot receives the full warmth of a western exposure — the kind that turns ordinary evenings into something worth staying home for. Morning sun rises over the city to the east, and the views carry in every meaningful direction: the Red Rocks Country Club golf course rolling out below, the Front Range rising to the west, Turkey Creek winding through the valley floor, and the glow of the Denver skyline visible to the east after dark. At 0.406 acres, the lot's proportions — 185 feet along the southwestern front, 181 feet along the eastern edge, 136 feet on the west, and 37 feet at the rear — suggest a home with strong street presence and a floor plan that flows naturally toward the western and southern views. An underload garage would work well here, giving any architect meaningful flexibility from the start. Willow Springs Estates is a private community of just eighteen custom homesites set among Morrison's iconic red rock formations. Partnering with any of Denver's most prestigious builders offers an array of options to thoughtfully pair your design vision with the natural landscape. All utilities are in place and ready to serve. Highway 285 is moments away, placing downtown Denver within 30 minutes and world-class ski resorts within 90. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a short drive — yet one of the most incredible experiences one can imagine. This is not a lot that will be available a second time. Life in the Foothills means the Colorado mountain lifestyle isn't a weekend escape — it's the everyday backdrop. For those who have searched for a setting worthy of their vision, Willow Springs Estates delivers something increasingly rare: land with soul, views with depth, and a legacy address to match.
Willow Springs, located between Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and the foothills of Green Mountain, is a residential and outdoor-oriented Dakota Ridge neighborhood with winding canyon roads and trailhead views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Morrison Road and C-470 interchange, where cyclists, hikers, and coffee runs thread past small local storefronts and gear-minded stops. Architectural cues lean toward ranch-style homes and newer hillside builds that follow the terrain. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre sets the soundtrack for evenings, while Bear Creek Lake Park frames weekends with water and open space. The pace feels grounded in foothills geography, with sunsets and sandstone shaping daily routines.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Public water available
Public sewer
Cable service available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone service available
Zoned residential
Home design
Improved land (vacant/residential lot)
Construction
Lot 4
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Phone available
Financial info
Owned by a corporation/trust
Other
Parcel number 50-141-02-104
Lot size approximately 0.41 acre
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One of only seven remaining homesites in Willow Springs Estates, Lot 4 is a southwest-facing parcel that makes the most of Colorado's finest daily gift: late afternoon and evening light. As the sun arcs toward the Rockies and descends into the foothills, this lot receives the full warmth of a western exposure - the kind that turns ordinary evenings into something worth staying home for. Morning sun rises over the city to the east, and the views carry in every meaningful direction: the Red Rocks Country Club golf course rolling out below, the Front Range rising to the west, Turkey Creek winding through the valley floor, and the glow of the Denver skyline visible to the east after dark. At 0.406 acres, the lot's proportions - 185 feet along the southwestern front, 181 feet along the eastern edge, 136 feet on the west, and 37 feet at the rear - suggest a home with strong street presence and a floor plan that flows naturally toward the western and southern views. An underload garage would work well here, giving any architect meaningful flexibility from the start. Willow Springs Estates is a private community of just eighteen custom homesites set among Morrison's iconic red rock formations. Partnering with any of Denver's most prestigious builders offers an array of options to thoughtfully pair your design vision with the natural landscape. All utilities are in place and ready to serve. Highway 285 is moments away, placing downtown Denver within 30 minutes and world-class ski resorts within 90. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a short drive - yet one of the most incredible experiences one can imagine. This is not a lot that will be available a second time. Life in the Foothills means the Colorado mountain lifestyle isn't a weekend escape - it's the everyday backdrop. For those who have searched for a setting worthy of their vision, Willow Springs Estates delivers something increasingly rare: land with soul, views with depth, and a legacy address to match.
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #9236758
Jan 13, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025
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Jul 19, 2024
Listed
$665,000
Jul 19, 2024
Listed
$665,000
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #4822390
Apr 30, 2024
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Apr 30, 2024
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Jul 21, 2023
Listed
$735,000
Jul 21, 2023
Listed
$735,000
SAR #S1046475
Jan 30, 2024
Listed
$735,000
Public Records
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$500,000
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #1710807
Aug 29, 2022
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Aug 29, 2022
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Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$2,499,000
Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$2,499,000
REColorado as Distributed by MLS Grid #8702194
Aug 29, 2022
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Aug 29, 2022
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Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$2,499,000
Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$2,499,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,861 (−2.0%)
$97,385
2024
$14,138 (+142.8%)
$100,631
2023
$5,822 (−10.5%)
$52,548
2022
$6,503 (+281.4%)
$54,619
2021
$1,705 (+0.2%)
$14,532
2020
$1,702 (−8.2%)
$14,532
2019
$1,854
$15,989
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Jefferson County
APN
300510227
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Last updated by owner on Jun 23, 2026.
P-D
Planned Development District
The Planned Development PD Zone District is a versatile zoning mechanism allowing for land development of any nature residential, commercial, conservation, mining, industrial, public or quasi-public, etc. either as a single use or in combination, through total integrated project planning.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
11 days above 88° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morrison, CO • 80465
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
40
19
48
25
58
34
58
34
64
42
77
53
81
59
80
58
74
51
64
42
50
31
50
29
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Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
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Dec
Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16979 Long Winding Rd
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