Beautiful 45-acre farm on the South edge of Rodger's Mesa with a rare combination of irrigated acreage, productive soils, hay, pasture and orchards in Hotchkiss, Colorado above the North Fork of the Gunnison River and Allen gulch. There are 40 acres plus of irrigated farmland watered by an impressive 1100 shares of Fire Mountain Canal, all fully equipped with a modern delivery system including a center pivot, pumps, gated pipe. Two water taps give the flexibility to add another separate dwelling. The land has been managed using organic practices for the last 14 years. In addition to the hundred plus fruit trees including apples (40 +varieties) pear, peach, nectarine and cherry, there are approximately 600 ft of berries (blackberry, raspberry, strawberry & elderberry) all protected by a wildlife fence. The property is a complete family farm with a spacious and comfortable 3200 sq ft home with 5 bedrooms including a 2-bedroom apartment that has been a successful Airbnb rental for 3 years. One of the bedrooms in the main house has a separate entrance ideal for a business office. The kitchen includes a large pantry with modern and upscaled appliances and granite countertop. They are multiple outbuildings including a 5-bay barn with a hard sided green house, a tack shed with 3-stalls for livestock or equipment. A two-car garage and an additional insulated garage that is a fully equipped pottery studio. The professionally built tree house is a great place to view the large fenced garden area and wildlife pond. If you have been looking for an income property or a self-sustaining food and livestock farm, this is a rare opportunity in the beautiful North Fork Valley. The location is within an hour of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a couple of hours from Aspen, Crested Butte and Telluride resort towns. Conveniently located between Montrose and Grand Junction
Active
$1,650,000
31984 Lazear Road, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
5beds
3,240sqft
Stick Built
Built in 1994
45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$509/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wildlife pondIrrigated acreageLarge fenced garden areaModern and upscaled appliancesWildlife fenceHay pasture and orchardsProfessionally built tree house
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Yvon Gros 970-778-5627,
Shaffer Real Estate Company
Source: CREN,MLS#: 836744
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Living Room Dining
Heating
- Hot Water Baseboard, Boiler, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range Top, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Oven-Wall
- Laundry: W/D Hookup
Features
- Wired/Cable TV, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Guest Quarters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Mud Room
- Flooring: Carpet-Partial, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings, Low Emissivity Windows, Thermal Panes, Wood Frames
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Den/Family Room, Wood Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,240
- Total interior livable area: 3,240 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 5
- Covered spaces: 7
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Landscaping, Irrigation Water, Storm Windows/Doors, Gas Grill, Lawn Sprinklers, Garden, Other, Irrigation Pump, Balcony
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/River
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 45 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Cleared, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Boundaries Marked, Boundaries Surveyed, Corners Marked
Details
- Additional structures: Shed/Storage
- Parcel number: 345103400014
- Zoning description: Agriculture,Mixed-Use,Residential Single Family
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Stick Built
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: City Water
- Utilities for property: Internet, Internet - DSL, Natural Gas Connected, Phone - Cell Reception
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hotchkiss
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $509/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $657,654
- Annual tax amount: $3,523
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,098/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+368.8%$509/sqft |
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| 5/31/2012 | Sold | $352,000-36%$109/sqft |
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| 5/17/2006 | Sold | $550,000$170/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,372 +4.7% | $53,617 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $3,219 +33.3% | $51,707 -5.5% |
| 2023 | $2,415 -3.6% | $54,733 +44.7% |
| 2022 | $2,507 | $37,825 -5.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $40,014 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $3,432 +30% | $35,989 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $2,640 | $36,132 -10.8% |
| 2018 | $2,640 +13.1% | $40,515 |
| 2017 | $2,334 +3.6% | $40,515 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,254 +1% | $40,761 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $2,232 | $39,109 |
| 2013 | -- | $39,109 +20.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,344 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,344 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,660 |
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Neighborhood: Lazear
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hotchkiss K-8
- Middle: Hotchkiss K-8
- High: North Fork High School
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





