Some lots are right on the Arkansas River, and all lots have access to the river via an easement.

Homes start at $289,000, and a few lots are still available.

• Lot sizes between 2 and 5 acres
• CedarGate has great native landscaping with Pinon and Juniper trees

Easy access to the Arkansas River Valley

• Very flat building sites make for economical building
• Year round access on paved roads

Great homesites and great views make a great home

• Great views of Mt Shavano and Mt Antero from all homesites
• All lots have electricity and phone in place, and each lot needs well and septic

Neat easy to build lots are still available

Lots are still available starting at $60,000, homes from $170,000. Lot sizes, 2 acres or less.

• A wide variety of home prices and styles, starting at below $200,000
• Lots starting at $59,900 up to $88,500
• Home prices starting around $399,000

Every home in Pinon Hills has a great view

• Lot sizes from .95 yo 1.25 acres
• Wooded acreage with Pinon and Juniper trees
• Small lots sizes make Pinon Hills an affordable new home location

Neat home designs and beautiful native landscaping

• Paved roads make for easy access, only five minutes from Salida
• Underground utilities, electricity and phone in place
• Homes have their own well and septic

Vacant land, a few lots are still available

• Super view of the valley, Mt Shavano and Mt Ouray
• Southern facing lots for great passive solar heating

Generous lot sizes make good neighbors

• Sweeping views of the Sawatch Range, the Collegiate Peaks, and the Sangre de Cristo Range.
• Active Homeowners Association

A few vacant lots are still available, starting at $120,000. Completed homes start in the low 300s and go up.

• An easy 5 minute drive to downtown Salida
• Premium location with commanding views of the Arkansas River Valley

Great views of Salida and the ranchlands of the Arkansas River Valley

• Ute heights was developed in the 1990s, and is well designed and has many attractive homes
• Privacy and views in a premium location in the valley

Unique and interesting home designs

• Most homes are priced from $335,000 to $550,00
• Conveniently located on Chaffee County Rd 178
• All lots and homes have well permits, with electricity and phone in place

Neat flat homesites with sweeping views from your deck

• Pinon Pine and Juniper trees on most lots
• Homes from $335,000 – $550,000
• Lot size 2.17 acres

This small development is surrounded by a nice combination of sprawling ranches, some with lovely historic buildings, and smaller holdings.  This wide-open space allows you the feeling of living on a large western acreage without the expense of owning it all yourself.  You will love the dramatic views of fresh snow and alpenglow on the mountains all around.  The residents of the Salida area are Going Green in a big way and, with a home purchase here, you will be riding the wave of the future.

Prime home lots with a warm Southern Exposure and wide open views.

• Great 360 degree views from flat building sites.
• Electricity and phone are already in, and the all-important water rights are included in the home purchase.
• This is a planned community with the choice of several attractive home plans and sizes.

Enjoy an unparalleled view across ranch land toward Mount Ouray.

• The road system is well-designed and free of through traffic.
• If you purchase a home soon, you will receive a free photovoltaic energy system.  (Solar panels/ solar energy).
• There are 34 lots on 82 acres and average lot size is 2 acres.

Stop by and check out the Model Home already in place!

Windmill Ranch Estates gets its first real Windmill!  Energy-conscious residents Sharon King and Michael Brown installed a 40 ft. wind turbine in their backyard for clean electric power.  It will produce 5,000 kilowatts per year, will reduce their energy bills, and will also lower the demand on the local public utility. Read the story at The Mountain Mail.

• This development is an easy 10 minute drive to downtown Salida.
• Quick access to Highway 50 make this a great location for a Monarch Ski Vacation home.
• Windmill Ranch Estates are located just off Highway 285, west on County Rd. 140.

Windmill Ranch Estates still has amazing view-lots available.

• Windmill’s side roads make for low traffic and quiet homesites.
• Each lot comes with a UAWCD water augmentation certificate.
• Windmill Ranch Estates is a covenant-protected community, with a Home Owners Association.

Large flat lots make for easy building with good year-round access.

• Vacant lots, ready to build, start at $65,000 for 2 acre parcels.
• Several completed homes are currently for sale, starting at $400,000.
• The subdivision has 24 lots on a total of 140 acres, with 80 acres of public open space.
• Very flat and open building sites make for economical home construction.

Great mountain views from your new Salida home.

• Well and septic permits are required before construction can begin.
• Windmill Ranch Estates is a Rural Open Space Incentive (ROSI) development.
• Horse friendly property, with larger lots offering irrigation water.
• The first homes were constructed in this development in 2005.

Great homes - great views - great location!

• Arroyo del Vista homesites range from 2 to 5 acres.
• There are 17 lots on 55 acres in this subdivision.
• Several lots are currently available at around $80,000.
• Arroyo del Vista is a covenant-protected community.

Premium view lots still available

• Several homes are currently under construction
• these homes and homesites offer great views up and down the Arkansas River Valley.  Great views from every homesite on Arroyo del Vista

Great spec homes under construction now

• Flat open lots with Piñon trees and sagebrush make for great building sites
• Year round access on well maintained dirt roads
• Check out the Arroyo del Vista plat map
• All lots include a water augmentation certificate.

One thing that makes this development special is that it encompasses so many different kinds of western terrain and wildlife habitat, and even types of views.  In one section of the subdivision, the road winds through a delightful mature cottonwood grove and riparian area.  Some places have healthy groups of ponderosa pine in their natural park-like stands and picture-framed views of the mountains.  Other areas are open meadows that are peppered with shorter piñon pine trees and offer 360 degree views.

Open spaces, great views, lots still available!

• Laid out in 1972, the subdivision is well-established but still has some room for newcomers.
• All homesites and lots have great views and the character of the view varies by the location.
• The Homeowners Association is friendly and active, with voluntary membership for $45 annually.

Wide, well maintained County Roads for easy all-year access.

• The varied lots of Mesa Antero lots offer choices of Ponderosas, Piñons, Cottonwoods and open meadows for natural landscaping.
• Most lots and homes have private water and sewer.
• Electric power and telephone are available in the subdivision.
• All roads in Mesa Antero are maintained by the county for great year round access.

Nice homes with great views, such as Mt. Princeton (here) with its famous "chalk" cliffs.

• Mesa Antero lot sizes are around 2.5 acres each.
• All the roads have real names, as well as Chaffee County road numbers – 261A – 261S.
• There are a wide variety of home sizes, styles and designs, so you are sure to find one you like.

Contemporary home designs in the Colorado high country.

• Modest homes in a nice mature neighborhood make Summersong an ideal first home, retirement home, or family location.
• Common sense house designs and sizes, 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1500-2000 sq. ft.

Great livable home designs with decks and patios to encourage outdoor living.

• City water, sewer and natural gas are available throughout the subdivision.
• Lots sizes are around .25 acre each, a manageable and reasonable size.
• The residents show their pride in the neighborhood with tidiness and neat landscaping.

Flat terrain in Summersong gives everyone great views of the towering Collegiate Peaks.

• Wide and quiet streets are kid and bike friendly.
• Summersong is self-contained, so all traffic is local on a few small loops and courts.
• Most homes have private and fenced backyards.

Wide streets make a friendly neighborhood for bikes and walking

• All houses have great views of the mountains to the west or the east.
• Most houses and lots in Summersong are attractively xeriscaped for easy maintenance with low water needs.

Attractive, low maintenance landscaping.

There are 7 buildings in Mountain Meadow Condominiums development.  A very nice feature is that there are 7 acres of open space behind the condos for the exclusive use of the residents, with private access to the South Arkansas River.  This is a quiet and private space for children and families to enjoy the lovely Salida weather and outdoor Colorado.

The larger models have two car garages and extra parking.

• Each home has deluxe features like cable TV in every room, internet pre-wired inside, slate flooring, and fine wood cabinets.
• Each unit features a master suite and two smaller bedrooms.
• Condos have full-size one- or two-car garages.
• Everyone has a patio with great mountain views.

Contemporary home design with neat landscaping.

• Each unit has a private 8 x 10′ storage shed.
• Condo/Homeowner dues are $90 per month.
• There are two condo models : 1,455 sq ft ($275,000) and 1,690 sq ft ($295,000)
• Both feature gas heat and fireplace, electric air conditioning, and appliances.

The development is arranged around a nice, low traffic play area for kids.

The Canyons occupies a commanding position across the foot of the hill, and overlooks the much larger Little River Ranch Subdivision below, as well as the South Arkansas River and lots of scenic agricultural land.   Though the lots are relatively small, the terrain and layout of the access roads provides a wonderful sense of privacy.

A private retreat in a lovely western mountain setting.

• There are 20 lots in The Canyons,  each approximately 3 acres.
• Most lots are adjacent to BLM public land, with access to the famous Rainbow Trail.
• The development has great views of the river valley and surrounding mountain ranges.
• These home sites have easy year-round access on well-maintained roads.

Great views of the valley and the high peaks of continental divide to the west.

• The subdivision is nicely wooded with Cottonwoods and mature Pinyon pines.
• Many lots are still available for purchase and ready for your dream home.
• The Canyons is a ROSI  (Rural Open Space Incentive) Minor Tract subdivision – with 118 acres set aside as permanent open space.