$3,250,000
$250K PRICE DROP

7950 Road G Cortez, CO 81321

Estimated payment $21,200/month

Total Views 4,880
12 Beds
6.5 Baths
6,150 Sq Ft
$528 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Stables
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Southwestern Architecture
  • River Front
  • Creek On Lot
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Home

McElmo Creek Farm & Guest Ranch, situated in the breathtaking landscape near Cortez, Colorado, is a unique retreat that seamlessly blends adventure, relaxation, and cultural exploration. This working guest ranch is set against the backdrop of the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, a region renowned for its rich archaeological significance and stunning natural beauty. Guests at the ranch can choose from a variety of accommodations, including charming cabins and a spacious lodge, all designed to provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Each thoughtfully decorated lodging option features rustic touches that reflect the regions heritage while offering modern amenities for comfort. The ranch serves as a gateway to a myriad of outdoor activities. Hiking and biking enthusiasts can explore numerous trails that wind through the monument, leading to ancient rock art, cliff dwellings, and breathtaking vistas. After a long hike, many guests will relax in the beautiful foliage of a nearby vineyard, sipping on a locally produced red, white, or rose! In addition to outdoor pursuits, McElmo Creek Farm & Guest Ranch emphasizes sustainability and community engagement. The ranch hosts workshops and educational programs that delve into local ecology, archaeology, and traditional crafts, providing guests a deeper appreciation for the region. Evenings can be spent around a crackling campfire, where stargazing becomes an enchanting experience, thanks to the minimal light pollution in the area. Guests are also encouraged to interact with the ranches animals. McElmo Creek Farm & Guest Ranch has been featured in numerous magazine articles and on film. The time has come for the Guest Ranch to find its next steward. The current owners will continue to live nearby and are committed to helping the new owners successfully transition.
Quick Facts
46 acres
5 rental units
Water rights
Irrigated fields
Live creek
Ag buildings
Canyon of the Ancients and Mesa Verde National
Monuments
Established guest ranch
Orchard
Hay production

Listing Agent

Jim Vidamour

Fay Ranches Inc. Listed on: 02/27/2025

Listing Provided By

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • River Front
  • Fishing include trout
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Current uses include agriculture, commercial, equine, grazing, hunting/fishing, orchard/vineyards, resort, sheep/goats, orchard, irrigation, organic farm
  • Potential uses include agriculture, commercial, equine, grazing, hunting/fishing, orchards/vineyards, residential single, sheep/goats, hobby farm, orchard
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Southwestern Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding
  • Stucco

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 12 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Outdoor Features

  • Creek On Lot
  • Wildlife includes mule deer, turkeys
  • Open Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Shop
  • Outdoor Grill

Farming

  • Goat or Sheep Barn
  • Hay Barn
  • Equipment Barn
  • Crops include hay
  • Pasture
  • Sheep or Goats
  • Fenced For Horses

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Corral
  • Tack Room
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Living Quarters
  • Outside City Limits

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Bedrooms: Beds: 12
  • BathsCombined: 6
  • Office Phone: 970-538-8565
  • Listing Website: https://www.land.com/property/46-acres-in-montezuma-county-colorado/22741227/
  • Property Type: Commercial
  • Property Sub-Type: Single-family Detached
  • Offered By: LandNetwork
  • Outside Features: Grill, Patio Open, Corrals, Fenced for Horses
  • Potential Use: Agriculture, Commercial, Equine, Grazing, Hunting/Fishing, Orchards/Vineyards, Residential Single, Sheep/Goats, Hobby Farm, Orchard
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Attic: No
  • Disability Access: No
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame/Brick Trim, Log, Stucco, Wood
  • Patio: True
  • Waterfront: True
  • Road Description: All Weather Road, Gravel/Rock, Outside City Limits, Asphalt
  • Other Structures: Guest Quarters, Stable/Barn, Storage Building, Workshop
  • Wildlife: Mule Deer, Turkey

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Agriculture, Commercial, Equine, Grazing, Hunting/Fishing, Orchard/Vineyards, Resort, Sheep/Goats, Orchard, Irrigation, Organic Farm
  • Barn Description: Equipment Barn, Goat/Sheep Barn, Hay Barn, Living Quarters, Stable(s), Tack Room, Shop Building
  • Livestock: Horses, Goats, Sheep
  • Lot Description: Acreage, Creek, Cultivated, Horses Permitted, Irregular, Landscaped, Lrg. Backyard Grass, Pasture, Some Trees, Level, Historical Property, Riverfront
  • Fish: Trout

Multi Family

  • Utilities Available: Septic, Well

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $3,250,000 -- $1,300 / Sq Ft

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