The Mill Creek Ranch of the Upper Country is a 207 acre grazing tract set up to run 100 mama cows and calves from May-October. It has a great cattle handling facility of all pipe fence working corrals; sorting alley, holding pens, working chute, and a loading chute. It has no pumping costs due to a gravity feed system set up by a combination of gated pipe, wheel line, and ditch flood irrigation. Rotational grazing is made at ease through 8 cross-fenced pastures. It would be a great candidate for an intensive grazing program. The property offers a 1,152 sqft remodeled 2 bed, 1 bath ranch house fit for an honest cowpoke. There is also a rustic loft barn that stores hay in the winter or can be used as a livestock shelter. There is an old building site accessed from Lappin Ln with power and well hookups for a future building site.
Picturesque 207 Acre Farm/Ranch NE of Council in the West Mountain foothills. Approx. 150 acres under cultivation. 90 acres m/l gravity irrigated. Hay fields and pastures interrupted by 1/2 mile of year around Mill Creek, seasonal tree lined drainages. Rich, prouductive farm ground. Modest 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom dwelling and old loft barn located at the end of the road. Magnificent views from the property of surrounding mountains and Council Valley.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731 (+0.1%)
$376,165 + $190,233
$566,398
2024
$1,729 (−1.6%)
$376,165 + $129,165
$505,330
2023
$1,756 (+0.5%)
$376,165 + $129,165
$505,330
2022
$1,748 (−2.3%)
$376,165 + $132,260
$508,425
2021
$1,790 (+36.4%)
$376,165 + $107,059
$483,224
2020
$1,312 (−18.0%)
$288,659 + $91,580
$380,239
2019
$1,599 (+28.9%)
$155,142 + $70,451
$225,593
2017
$1,240 (+29.3%)
$74,071 + $54,625
$128,696
2012
$959
Tax history for 2497 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,731 (+0.1%)
$376,165 + $190,233
$566,398
2024
$1,729 (−1.6%)
$376,165 + $129,165
$505,330
2023
$1,756 (+0.5%)
$376,165 + $129,165
$505,330
2022
$1,748 (−2.3%)
$376,165 + $132,260
$508,425
2021
$1,790 (+36.4%)
$376,165 + $107,059
$483,224
2020
$1,312 (−18.0%)
$288,659 + $91,580
$380,239
2019
$1,599 (+28.9%)
$155,142 + $70,451
$225,593
2017
$1,240 (+29.3%)
$74,071 + $54,625
$128,696
2012
$959
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
93 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1948
Style
Other
County
Adams County
APN
17N01W363000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms: 1
Flooring Information
Laminate
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Features: Wood, Ductless/Mini Split
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Features: Ductless/Mini Split
Fireplace Information
Fireplace(s): Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Equipment
Oven/Range Freestanding, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full, Cross Fenced, Fence/Livestock
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Barn(s), Corral(s)
Property Information
Property Subtype: Ranch
Lot Information
Lot Features: Over 40 Acres, Irrigation, Pasture
Current Use: Cattle, Pasture
Land Information
Lot Features: Over 40 Acres, Irrigation, Pasture
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Taxes: $3,202
Parcel Number: See Exhibit A
Tax Year: 2,022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: North from Council on hwy 95, E. on Mill Rd., N. on Orchard Rd. Dead end to property.
Council-Fruitvale - 1900
Community Information
MLS Area Major: Council-Fruitvale - 1900
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 93 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Adams County
APN: 17N01W363000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS ID: 98887148
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Schools
Council Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Council Jr-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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13% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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