Public Remarks: THIS IS THE COLORADO LAND YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF! This gorgeous, sunny parcel has extended views of the plains and surrounding foothills, potential building sites with southern exposure, 2 spring-fed ponds, 2 creeks, space for horses or livestock, PRIVACY, rock outcroppings, wildlife, a rustic cabin...and it borders National Forest on the entire east and most of the south sides. Nestled at ~8500 FT, it sits at the far side of the coveted Bar K Ranch giving access to a school bus pick-up and an optional neighborhood association with 3 stocked fishing lakes, BBQ amenities, common land horse pastures and stables, a well-loved community garden, and hiking trails. The parcel is made up of both open and wooded areas, and slopes from the west down to the east, with a spring fed creek originating on the property. In addition, James Creek crosses the south-east corner of the land. A rustic 252 SF cabin (with newly updated flooring and walls) is positioned near the ponds beside a 670 SF equipment shed. The road to the property is county maintained. Electricity runs to neighboring homes and could be brought to the property (buyer to verify process with Xcel). There is currently no well or septic installed. Eldora skiing, Boulder, and Longmont are all ~30 min away. DIA is 1.5 hrs away. The Jamestown Mercantile is only ~10 minutes away for live music and the best brunch in the county. Brainard Lake and the St Vrain Trail are nearby. Any visit to the property must be accompanied by a licensed agent.
Vacant landProperty Type
28.88 acresLot Size
$20,901Price/Acres
Listed by Erika Archer• Archer Mountain Properties
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
28.88 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
252
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boulder County
APN
R0501017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
F
Forestry District
Rural areas established for the purpose of efficiently using land to conserve forest resources, protect the natural environment, and preserve open areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Horse(s): Yes
Pasture
Current Use: Horses
Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Abuts National Forest, Mountains, Unincorporated, Stream
Zoning: F
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
View: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Abuts Stream/Creek/River
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: TR, NBR 950 JAMESTOWN AREA
MLS Area Major: Suburban Mountains
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: R0501017
Tax Annual Amount: 1307.78
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: No Water/Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
School Information
High School District: Boulder Valley Dist RE2
Elementary School: Nederland
Middle or Junior School: Nederland
High School: Nederland
Location Information
Directions: No cell service - make sure you map and print directions before you leave! From below, take Hwy 36 to Lefthand Canyon Dr (by the Greenbriar Inn). Follow the road through Jamestown and up the switchbacks. When the road starts to go downhill sharply, watch for the entrance to the Bar K Ranch on the left (turn-in is right before Overland turns to dirt). Turn left (south) onto Rock Lake Rd into the Bar-K Ranch subdivision. Follow the road until it forks, go left at fork. Continue on road until it ends and turn left onto Ridge Rd. Follow road until it turns sharply left and watch for 450 Ridge Rd. on right. Go past the yurt and park in area to the right.
Unparsed Address: 450 Ridge Rd Ward CO 80481
Street Number: 450
Street Name: Ridge
Street Suffix: Rd
City: Ward
State or Province: CO
County or Parish: Boulder
Country: US
Postal Code: 80481
Coordinates: -105.4339,40.10757
Latitude: 40.10757
Longitude: -105.4339
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 252
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 28.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Boulder County
APN: R0501017
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 7205233624
Close Price: $600,000
Photos Count: 23
Special Listing Conditions: Private Owner
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Date Information
Close Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Cumulative Days on Market: 118
Days on Market: 118
Listing Contract Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Modification Timestamp: Friday, August 2, 2024 7:54 AM
Around this home
Schools
Nederland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.5mi
7/10
Nederland Middle-Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $695,000
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