SILVER RAIL RANCH | 231.23± Acres in Mancos, Colorado | Four Furnished Residences | Samson Ditch Water Rights | Mountain Views Near Durango, Mesa Verde & Purgatory | Colorado Ranch for Sale, Montezuma County Silver Rail Ranch is a 231.23± acre mountain ranch and private retreat in Mancos, Colorado, combining two adjoining properties along Highway 160, about 5 minutes from Mancos and 25 minutes from Durango. Irrigated meadows, ponds, wetlands, ponderosa pine and foothill timber, and sweeping mountain views make this a rare Southwest Colorado ranch for sale: a family legacy compound, a private getaway, or a turnkey rental with income potential. FOUR FURNISHED RESIDENCES, ALL REMODELED IN 2024: Main house: 2 bed / 3 bath, 1,861 sq ft. Hill house: 1 bed / 1 bath, 1,036 sq ft. Guest house: 1 bed / 1 bath, 1,023 sq ft. Guest cabin: 1 bed / 1 bath, 502 sq ft. The cabins are fully furnished, and the layout suits multigenerational families, guests, retreats, or short-term rental. Also included: two detached garages, a barn, and outbuildings, with equestrian infrastructure for horse lovers. WATER RIGHTS & IRRIGATED PASTURE: 55± irrigated acres supported by 1.75 cfs, #21 of the Samson Ditch. Ponds and wetlands add habitat and beauty. Domestic water from Mancos Rural Water Company, plus a well permit in the disclosure package. LAND, VIEWS & CLIMATE: Rolling irrigated meadows, grasslands, wetlands, and foothill timber of pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine at 7,450 feet. Roughly 15-18 inches of annual precipitation and four-season Colorado mountain living. HUNTING, WILDLIFE & RECREATION: Located in GMU 73 with over-the-counter 2nd and 3rd Rifle seasons and unit-wide trophy potential of 300"+ elk and 170"+ mule deer. Resident wildlife includes elk, mule deer, black bear, foxes, and raptors. Nearby public land and trails offer hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with reservoir boating and paddleboarding, fly fishing on regional rivers, Mesa Verde National Park, and Purgatory Resort winter recreation close by. LOCATION & TRAVEL: Mancos 5 minutes. Durango 25 minutes. Cortez hospital 18 miles. Durango-La Plata County Airport 38 miles. Purgatory Resort 50 miles. Mancos schools K-12. Mancos is a Montezuma County gateway to Mesa Verde and the Four Corners. UTILITIES, ACCESS & ZONING: Year-round access via Highway 160. Electric: Empire Electric Association. Septic. Propane (leased tank). Internet: Starlink. Cell: Verizon and AT&T. Utility and access easements. Zoning: A/R 35+, A-80+, and AGZ. No conservation easement. Whether you are gathering family for hunting season, hosting guests among the ponderosa pines, or building a rental portfolio near Mesa Verde and Durango, Silver Rail Ranch brings water, land, lodging, and access to Colorado's outdoors together in one rare Mancos offering. Private, productive, and ready to enjoy. Offered as two adjoining properties. There are three different configurations of this ranch.
