Builder-Ready Riverfront Homesite – Just 5 Minutes to Downtown Ouray! Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of the Uncompahgre River flowing along your property line, with breathtaking views of the rugged San Juan Mountains right outside your future windows. This rare, turnkey-ready lot puts your dream Colorado mountain home within reach—without the usual years of headaches and high costs to get started. Everything is already in place: Well construction permit secured Soil and septic study completed High-and-dry homesite fully prepared and leveled Improvement survey available Electric service at the lot line For a serious buyer, this represents six to twelve months of work and tens of thousands of dollars in pre-construction expenses already completed and paid for. You can break ground far sooner than on a typical raw lot. The setting is pure magic. This beautiful 1+ acre parcel offers nearly 250 feet of private river frontage, framed by mature trees that provide privacy, shade, and timeless character. It’s perfectly positioned along County Road 17—just moments from U.S. Highway 550—making it incredibly convenient while feeling wonderfully secluded. Ridgway is only 12 minutes north, and Telluride is about an hour away. This is Colorado living at its best. Step out your door for world-class fly fishing right on the Uncompahgre, world-renowned hiking and mountain biking in the San Juans, scenic alpine drives, four-wheeling adventures, hunting, and soothing natural hot springs—all within minutes. Whether you’re seeking a year-round primary residence, a family mountain retreat, or an adventure basecamp, this property delivers effortless access to everything that makes this region legendary. Property Highlights: Approximately 1+ acre, residential zoning Annual property taxes approximately $990 Subject to standard rural covenants and easements (full details available) Complete documentation—including title commitment, recorded covenants, improvement survey, well permit, and septic study—will be provided to qualified buyers. If you’ve been searching for the perfect spot to build your mountain dream home with the hard work already done, this is it. Don’t miss your chance to own this peaceful riverfront sanctuary in one of Colorado’s most coveted mountain communities. Contact us today to schedule a private showing.
Active
$259,000
TBD County Road 17, Ouray, CO 81432
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1.16Acres
Unimproved Land
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1.16 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
- 49 days
- 1,289
- 118
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Teddy Berger 970-596-1689,
Colorado Land Home & Ranch
Source: CREN,MLS#: 837489
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Stream/River
- Waterfront features: River/Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.16 Acres
- Features: Fishing Rights
Details
- Parcel number: 451713300023
- Zoning description: Residential Single Family
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well-Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ridgway
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $1,792
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81432
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ouray K-6
- Middle: Ouray 7-8
- High: Ouray Senior 9-12
Source: CREN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





