Turkey Creek Retreat is one of the most unique and scenic properties available in Colorado. Located in the pristine mountain country between Walsenburg and Westcliffe, this 40-acre property has much on offer: B&B potential, live water, public land access, a well and septic system, and (making it a truly one-of-a-kind offering) a secure, underground bunker (!). The nearly 1,000 sf underground steel shelter, complete with 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchen, is accessed from an above ground 8’x8’ room with 2 pull down bunks, making for quick and easy overnight stays on the property. The structure below has been overengineered for maximum safety, and is equipped with blast doors and a military-grade air scrubber to provide a safe retreat from any issue the world has to offer, be it forest fire or biological/chemical/nuclear incident. A productive 300’ well is already in place, with a solar-powered pump. A septic system serves the underground shelter, and is stubbed for 3 additional structures, creating the potential for building a set of cabins. In addition, a 40’ cargo container is included with a sale. Year-round Turkey Creek runs directly through the property, creating scenic waterfalls and natural pools. And, the parcel directly borders a full section of state land, which in turn directly borders tens of thousands of acres of national forest, offering limitless outdoor recreational opportunities. Moreover, the property has unsurpassed mountain views, and its meadows get abundant sunlight, making great locations for potential greenhouses. This property is off-grid; the seller relies on solar power and a generator, and planned to also make use of emerging battery technology going forward. Wonderfully remote, but easily accessed, the parcel is reached via a county-maintained road. There is no owners’ association.
Lot/land
$535,000
1501 County Road 628, Gardner, CO 81040
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40Acres
Improved Land
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40 Acres Lot
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What's special
Live waterScenic propertiesUnsurpassed mountain viewsSolar-powered pumpAbundant sunlightYear-round turkey creekCounty-maintained road
- 661 days
- 493
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
AJ Mangum 719-237-0243 aj@haydenoutdoors.com,
Hayden Outdoors LLC
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7618371
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Features: Borders Public Land, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Secluded, Suitable For Grazing
- Residential vegetation: Grassed, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 36377
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Pasture
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Off Grid
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gardner
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $585
- Date on market: 1/20/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Solar Panels
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $535,000 |
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| 6/15/2025 | Contingent | $535,000 |
Source: My State MLS #11404808 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2025 | Pending sale | $535,000 |
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| 6/6/2025 | Price change | $535,000-8.5% |
Source: My State MLS #11404808 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000+1.7% |
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| 3/10/2024 | Listing removed | $575,000 |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000-1.7% |
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| 2/26/2023 | Price change | $585,000-13.3% |
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| 12/6/2022 | Price change | $675,000-10% |
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS #22-1085 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81040
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Huerfano RE-1
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



