Discover a distinctive Colorado country property where comfortable living, open space, natural beauty, and outdoor adventure come together. Located approximately six miles from Rifle at an elevation of 6,384 feet, this 35.02-acre Garfield County property offercs privacy, mountain views, and a genuine western Colorado setting. At the heart of the property is a welcoming 2,364-square-foot, bi-level country home, built in 2007, offering four bedrooms and two and a half baths. An oversized equipment, storage, and a heated workshop. New roofing and rain gutters add to the home's practicality. The surrounding landscape features a large natural meadow providing openness and valuable, defensible wildfire space, framed by sage, cedar, and pinyon. Mountain view corridors extend in every direction, creating a peaceful setting with a strong connection to the natural character of western Colorado. Agricultural zoning provides flexibility for a variety of country uses, including farm animals, livestock, pets, 4-H projects, and, where permitted, approved specialty or rare breeds. The property could serve as a private country retreat, family home, hobby farm, recreational base, or a combination of these uses, offering opportunities that extend well beyond the residence. Although peacefully rural, the property is conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from Rifle, Interstate 70, schools, restaurants, shopping, churches, and essential services. Garfield County Airport is approximately 10 minutes away, with private aircraft services and paarking, while commercial air service is available within roughly an hour at Grand Junction, Eagle, or Aspen. Western Colorado's four-season recreational opportunities are also close at hand. With approximately 30 minutes to an hour, owners can enjoy hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, UTV riding, cycling, climbing, rafting, water skiing, and scenic exploration of the surrounding mountains and public lands. Located whithin Colorado Game Management Unit 33, the area supports abundant wildlife, including mule deer, elk, moose, bear, mountain lion, coyote, turkey, upland birds, and waterfowl. Whether enjoyed through photography, observation, or hunting, the wildlife adds another dimension to the Colorado country lifestyle. This amazing property offers a rare combination of comfortable living, substantial acreage, agricultural flexibility, mountain views, wildlife, privacy, and exceptional recreational access-creating a property with the versatilty to be enjoyed in many different ways. Here, there is room to live, room to explore, and room to make the property your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
35.07 acresLot Size
$409Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jack Pretti• Coldwell Banker Mason Morse-Carbondale
Sale and tax history for 283 S Cedar Springs Ranch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
AGMLS #194226
Aug 18, 2026
Listed
$966,000
$409/sq ft
AGMLS #168106
Feb 26, 2021
Sold
$640,283
$271/sq ft
+25
Bring Your Horses to this amazing 4 bed 2.5 bath bi-level beauty just a stones throw from town. Warm up with the energy efficient radiant in floor heat. Take in expansive unobstructed 360° views and enjoy a soak in the master bath jacuzzi tub. An oversized 3 car garage is enough to store all your toys. Fenced pasture and a horse shelter make this a horse haven. Don't miss out on this 35 acres slice of Western Colorado. See attached Documents for Inclusions and Exclusions
Public Records
Feb 26, 2021
Sold
$640,238
$271/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,029 (+14.2%)
$17,500 + $31,720
$49,220
2024
$3,529 (+15.6%)
$17,500 + $31,720
$49,220
2023
$3,053 (+61.9%)
$18,100 + $32,180
$50,280
2022
$1,886 (−13.8%)
$18,100 + $32,180
$50,280
2021
$2,187 (−16.0%)
$10,430 + $18,340
$28,770
2020
$2,603 (+6.2%)
$10,730 + $18,870
$29,600
2019
$2,451 (+14.8%)
$11,440 + $27,360
$38,800
2018
$2,135 (+11.8%)
$11,440 + $27,360
$38,800
2017
$1,910 (+35.5%)
$9,360 + $23,620
$32,980
2016
$1,410 (+9.2%)
$9,360 + $23,620
$32,980
2015
$1,291 (+29.4%)
$9,150 + $18,810
$27,960
2014
$998
$9,150 + $18,810
$27,960
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
35.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,364
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,364
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Garfield County
APN
R043738
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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Rural Zone
The Rural Zone District is comprised of the County’s rural residential areas, agricultural resource lands, agricultural production areas, and natural resource areas. Uses, densities, and standards established for this zone district are intended to protect the existing character of the area from uncontrolled and unmitigated residential, commercial, and industrial use. The zone district provides for the use of natural resources, recreational development, rural residential, and other uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rifle, CO • 81650
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 283 S Cedar Springs Ranch Rd
$966,404
$404 over list price of $966K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $580K to $819K.