$220,000

Escape the city heat and the relentless pace for a place where the air is crisp, the nights are silent, and neighbors still value a firm handshake. Situated just two miles outside the historic town of Elbert, this 40-acre parcel offers the quintessential rural lifestyle with unobstructed mountain views spanning the entire western horizon. This is true country property-there is no HOA, no covenants, and no metro district, giving you the freedom to build your barndominium, park your rigs, and run your livestock exactly how you see fit. You'll enjoy summer temperatures significantly cooler than Denver while sharing your land with local turkey, antelope, deer, and elk under a night sky untouched by city lights. While you'll feel worlds away, you are perfectly positioned near the heart of our tight-knit ranching communities. Elbert is just down the road for a burger at The Back 40, and locals know the gas station is the best spot for hot pizza and a cold drink. Only 12 miles away, Kiowa serves as the county seat where you can hit the feed store or catch the 4-H rodeo at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. Nearby Elizabeth offers modern conveniences as well as the Elizabeth Locker Plant for locally raised meats and Hitching Post Hay for your cattle and horse hay. Calhan Livestock Auction is just 29 miles away to buy and sell your livestock. Travelers will appreciate the property's accessibility, as Denver International Airport is 60 miles away and Colorado Springs Airport is a 40-mile drive. The property features county-maintained road access, satellite Wi-Fi availability, and K-12 school access. Electricity is already right at the lot line, and while the well and septic aren't in yet, the ground is wide open for your build. Barbed-wire fencing is on 2 sides. 2 additional lots available if you want to combine for a larger parcel.