This premium 271+/- -acre irrigated hay and livestock operation, offered for the first time in nearly 30 years, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a productive, well-watered property in the highly regarded Swink School District. The farm is comprised of two large tracts, each featuring pivot irrigation, collection ponds, senior water rights, and dependable infrastructure. The North Farm includes 119+/- irrigated acres under a 2014 Zimmatic pivot and a 15-acre-foot collection pond. Water rights consist of 109 shares each of Catlin Canal and Larkspur Ditch. A conservation easement covers 64 acres and 64 Catlin shares, while 66 acres and 45 shares remain unrestricted. Two headgates—one gravity-fed and one pump-fed with a 12'' Fischer lift pump—deliver water directly from Catlin Canal, eliminating lateral ditches. A domestic water tap supports winter cattle grazing. This farm has consistently produced premium alfalfa and grass hay, with yields averaging 5 tons/acre (grass) and four alfalfa cuttings annually. The South Farm features 141+/- irrigated acres under a 2018 Zimmatic pivot and a 10-acre-foot pond. It includes 120 Otero Canal shares and receives transferable Catlin water via a 12" underground pipeline. Concrete ditch and riser systems irrigate pivot corners. Re-seeded to alfalfa in 2024, this field averages 3 tons/acre historically. Both farms have a corn and wheat base and offer easy access from paved County Roads 24 and Z. Water assets include top-tier Catlin Canal shares (5 AF/share, 2.4 CU AF/share) with winter storage, Fry-Ark allocations, and augmentation/lease programs; Otero Canal shares (2.5 AF/share, 0.875 CU AF/share) with Fry-Ark access; and Larkspur Ditch transmountain water with no return flow obligations. With reliable water, strong yields, and long-term viability, this is an ideal setup for ag operators or investors seeking proven production and lasting value.
Lot/land
$3,800,000
County Road 24, La Junta, CO 81050
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271Acres
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271 Acres Lot
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What's special
Reliable waterProductive well-watered propertyPivot irrigationTwo large tractsCollection ponds
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Listed by:
Joette D Schalla 719-469-8374,
Fay Ranches Inc
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS,MLS#: 25-842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 271 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 464100000055
Utilities & green energy
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: No Subdivision
Location
- Region: La Junta
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $349
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,800,000 |
Source: Spanish Peaks MLS #25-842 Report a problem | ||
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81050
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Swink Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 5/10Swink Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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- Colorado
- Otero County
- La Junta
- 81050
- County Road 24


