Super location with great views, and very convenient to Salida make this one of the best new homesites in the valley.

• 12 lots in the development, and five are already sold!
• The roads have wonderful names like Shikoba Court and Feather Lane

Flat home sites and great views!

• Convenient to town, but on a quiet street, with wide open views of the valley
• Horses are allowed in Shikoba Acres

Large family owned ranches make great neighbors

• Phone and electricity are already installed on all lots
• Open space in the center with a seasonal pond

A few homes are already built

Flat building sites for cost effective home construction

• This premium near-Poncha Springs location has only 24 lots.
• Approximate lot size is 2.5 acres each.
• The development has a whopping 42 acres of open space for use by residents, and includes a delightful pond.
• The total subdivision encompasses 110 acres.

Saddle Ridge Ranch has homes under construction now.

• There are majestic views of the Arkansas river valley and the surrounding mountains.
• Many of the building sites have ample Pinon Trees, others have unobstructed views.
• The varied rural landscape creates good wildlife habitat.
• The subdivision has a Home Owners Association.

Premium homes on premium lots near Poncha Springs.

• Just off Highway 285 on Chaffee County Road 256.
• Easy year-round access on well maintained all-season roads.
• A short 10 minute drive to downtown Salida, and even quicker access to Poncha Springs.
• The development is surrounded by ranches and smaller holding for a good rural feel.

Great mountain views from your deck!

It makes a lot of sense to come to a local bank for your mortgage : they know the market, the history of the area, and are happy to start a lifelong personal relationship with you. This is a good way to establish yourself  in a new town.

Financial, Lending, and Mortgage institutions in Salida, Colorado.

Bank of the West
146 G Street
Salida, Colorado 81201
Phone : 719-539-3501

Collegiate Peaks Bank
540 Highway 50
PO Box 1226
Salida, Colorado 81201
Phone: 719-539-1308

Community Banks of Colorado
7480 W. Hwy 50
PO Box 912
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: (719) 539-9799

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Salida Ranch dream location : apply for your mortgage now while the rates are low!

High Country Bank
7360 W. Hwy 50
PO Box 309
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-2516

Mountain River Credit Union
205 E 3rd Street
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-2968

Pueblo Bank & Trust
200 F Street
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-539-6696
Toll Free: 800-285-5626

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.

This is one of the few places that offers excellent views of the town of Salida, the Ute Trail hills northeast of town, AND the high mountains to the west.  From this location you can enjoy unobstructed sunrises, sunsets, and annual 4th of July fireworks over Tenderfoot Hill (with the big white “S” in the photo below).

Spectacular views from your new mountain home!

• Choctaw and Cherokee Heights combined have 17 lots on about 80 acres.
• Some lots are currently available, as are several completed homes.
• This is a new subdivision, with great new houses with modern amenities.

Generous lot sizes and mature Pinon trees make great private homesites.

• Cherokee Heights and Choctaw subdivisions are well treed with mature Pinons.
• Quick access to BLM and National Forest land right from your home.
• Easy year-round access on well maintained county roads and dirt roads.

Premium vacant land in Salida is still available

This subdivision has mature trees and landscaping.

• It is conveniently located just off Chaffee County Road 107 south of Salida.
• This slope-side location offers great views of Salida, the Sangre de Cristo mountains, the continental divide and the Arkansas River valley.
• All of the roads are dead ends, which means that the neighborhood is quiet with little traffic.

Commanding views of Salida and the 4th of July fireworks over "S" mountain.

• All of the lots and homesites are nicely covered with Piñon trees.
• Methodist Mountain Estates has a variety of home styles and sizes that express individuality.
• Available homes start at $600,000.
• 2 acre lot prices start at $120,000.

Vacant land with flat building sites and great views is still available!

• Lots sizes are in the 5 acre range.
• Telephone and electric are already installed in the subdivision.
• Lots have a  water augmentation certificate  available.
• Chaparral is a covenant-protected community that allows horses.

Premium homes near Salida, a great combination.

• The Chaparral subdivision has 11 lots on a total of 47 acres.
• All of the building sites are flat, which means cost-effective building.
• Located directly off Chaffee County Road 126, for quick access to both Salida and Poncha Springs.

Construction is happening now, don't miss out on these great homesites!

• Great view of the Sange de Cristo and Sawatch mountain ranges, Buffalo Peaks and the Upper Arkansas River Valley.
• This development is located in the “triangle” formed by Highway 50, Highway 291 and Highway 285 which means easy access and egress in all directions.
• The county roads in the triangle have slower traffic and less traffic than the main highways, so it is reasonable to bicycle to Salida for health and enjoyment.

Super mountain views, from both the front and back doors!

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.

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If you are selling a home or vacant land, and it does not show up here, contact your realtor and have them set up an account with Google.

The main entrance is east of Maysville just off Highway 50, which means super easy access to Monarch pass and the Monarch ski area.  The second entrance is on Chaffee county Road 140 for a quiet and lovely alternate backroad route to town.

Weldon Creek has two electronic gate entrances

• Weldon Creek is a 1,300 acre ROSI (Rural Open Space Initiative) property.
  
• It maintains 1,000 acres of open space  in a conservation easement.
• There are 63 Lots currently available in the subdivision.
• Every lot comes with a well permit.

Great wide open views and large lots

• Every lot is unique and you can select your perfect parcel from top-of-the-hill locations with super views, secluded spots nestled in the trees, or something in between.
• Lots sizes vary from 10 acres to 50 acres.
• This gated community is a secure and private location for your new home.
• Monarch Ski Area is a quick 15 minute drive away, which means Weldon Creek is a great place for a ski vacation home.

• All subdivision roads are paved for easy all-weather access.
• Every year Weldon Creek hosts the thrilling road race stage of the local Omnium weekend bicycle competition, which attracts top level bike racers from all over.
• Residents can quickly reach the Colorado Trail, and 14ers Mt. Shavano and Mt. Tabeguache for great hiking and climbing.

The roads are so good that Weldon Creek hosts an annual bike race!

• The Weldon Creek development has a trail system and a greenbelt running throughout.
• It is surrounded by BLM and National Forest land for easy access to recreation.