Discover 320± acres of south-central Colorado land, perfectly positioned for a developer or buyer seeking a private ranch retreat. The parcel offers expansive, unobstructed mountain vistas and spectacular dark-sky nights ideal for stargazing. Located just outside Center with close proximity to the National Forest, the property provides immediate access to year-round outdoor recreation — hiking, hunting, and camping. A maintained county road provides dependable access; terrain and parcel size present excellent potential for subdivision, a planned community, guest cabins, or a self-sustaining working ranch. Utilities and site-specific development considerations should be verified; this is a rare opportunity to secure large, scenic acreage in a peaceful, rural setting with strong recreational and development upside.
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Price cut: $20K (7/6)
$275,000
12496 County Road 45, Center, CO 81125
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320Acres
Unimproved Land
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320 Acres Lot
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What's special
Large scenic acreageExpansive unobstructed mountain vistasPeaceful rural setting
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Shuford post@firstcolorado.com,
Century 21 Community First
Source: CREN,MLS#: 833655
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 320 Acres
- Features: Off Grid
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 459535200043
- Zoning description: Agriculture
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well-Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Center
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Center
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $80,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,712
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,375/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $275,000-6.8% |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4974289 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $295,000-7.8% |
Source:  CREN #833655 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+79.3% |
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #4974289 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2017 | Sold | $178,500 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,712 -5.5% | $21,600 -3.2% |
| 2024 | $1,812 +20% | $22,320 |
| 2023 | $1,510 +0.1% | $22,320 +20.3% |
| 2022 | $1,509 | $18,560 +100% |
| 2021 | -- | $9,280 |
| 2020 | $758 -0.4% | $9,280 |
| 2019 | $761 -1.8% | $9,280 |
| 2018 | $775 +0% | $9,280 |
| 2017 | $774 | $9,280 |
| 2015 | -- | $9,280 |
| 2014 | -- | $9,280 |
| 2013 | -- | $9,280 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81125
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mountain Valley SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 10.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Open Enrollment
- Middle: Open Enrollment
- High: Open Enrollment
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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