A rare opportunity to own one of the American Southwest's most extraordinary private estates. Encompassing more than 103 acres in spectacular Montezuma Canyon, this remarkable property is framed by soaring sandstone cliffs, towering cottonwoods, seasonal creek frontage, productive vineyards, mature orchards, and centuries of cultural history. Designed for both luxury living and self-sufficiency, the estate includes a beautifully crafted 3,700-square-foot Santa Fe-inspired main residence, a charming guest cabin, bunkhouse, historic sheepherder wagon, barns, workshops, and extensive agricultural improvements. Three solar systems, two wells, four septic systems, and significant water resources create an exceptional level of independence rarely found in today's luxury market. The estate's vineyard offers the best of both worlds-producing premium Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Chenin Blanc grapes while being professionally maintained through an established partnership with a respected Palisade, Colorado winery. The grapes are cultivated, harvested, and crafted into finished wines by the winery, allowing owners to enjoy the prestige of vineyard ownership with minimal ongoing maintenance. Combined with a mature fruit orchard, productive gardens, and irrigated pastures, the property offers an exceptional agricultural lifestyle that is both beautiful and remarkably manageable. Ancient Puebloan cultural sites, two developed sandstone caves, breathtaking red rock landscapes, and exceptional privacy combine to create an ownership experience that is as inspiring as it is rare. Whether envisioned as a private family legacy estate, luxury retreat, boutique hospitality destination, vineyard, or conservation property, the possibilities are extraordinary. Located within easy reach of Bears Ears National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Moab, and the Four Corners region, this is more than a luxury property, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to steward one of the Southwest's most remarkable private landscapes. Qualified buyers only. Showings by appointment with advance notice and proof of funds. Seller may consider owner financing with a substantial down payment.
For sale
$2,500,000
1035 S Montezuma Canyon Rd, Monticello, UT 84535
4beds
3,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
103.6 Acres Lot
$2,326,500 Zestimate®
$676/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming guest cabinIrrigated pasturesHistoric sheepherder wagonTowering cottonwoodsProductive gardensProductive vineyardsMature fruit orchard
- 37 days
- 410
- 12
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Curtis Wells 385-327-4853,
Equity Real Estate (Advisors)
Source: UtahRealEstate.com,MLS#: 2174300
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bathroom, Second Kitchen
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Active Solar, Wall Furnace, Wood
Cooling
- Active Solar
Appliances
- Included: Disposal
Features
- Separate Bath/Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,700
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Covered Deck, Covered Patio, Open Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley, Red Rock
Lot
- Size: 103.6 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Sprinkler: Manual-Full, Gentle Sloping, Terrain: Hilly, Terrain: Mountain, Steep Slope, Wooded, Drip Irrigation: Man-Part, Private, Stream
- Topography: Terrain,Terrain Grad Slope,Terrain Hilly,Terrain Mountain,Terrain Steep Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Landscaping: Full, Mature Trees, Terraced Yard, Vegetable Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 35S24E236000
- Zoning: A1
- Zoning description: Agricultural
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Barn, Horse Property
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Southwest
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Frame, Log, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Flat,Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Blt./Standing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Culinary, Irrigation, Irrigation: Pressure, Rights: Owned, Rights: Rented, Shares, Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Monticello
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $676/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $586,241
- Annual tax amount: $2,472
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Acres allowed for irrigation: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$2,326,500
$2.21M - $2.44M
$3,512/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000$676/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000-16.7%$676/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listing removed | $3,000,000$811/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $3,000,000-25%$811/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,000,000$1,081/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,568 +3.6% | $586,241 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $2,479 +0.3% | $509,097 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $2,472 +1.6% | $505,214 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $2,432 -6% | $501,370 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $2,588 | $484,370 +14.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $422,000 |
| 2019 | $2,208 +3.4% | $422,000 +150.3% |
| 2018 | $2,136 -6.6% | $168,620 |
| 2017 | $2,286 -15.9% | $168,620 |
| 2016 | $2,719 | $168,620 |
| 2015 | -- | $168,620 |
| 2014 | -- | $168,620 |
| 2012 | $2,192 -1.6% | $168,620 +0.7% |
| 2010 | $2,229 | $167,508 |
| 2009 | $2,229 | $167,508 |
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Neighborhood: 84535
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monticello
- Middle: Albert R. Lyman
- High: Monticello
- District: San Juan
Source: UtahRealEstate.com. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

