Aspen Alley Ranch
Oak Creek , Colorado | Routt County | 35 Acres
Property Information
PRICE REDUCED - Aspen Alley Ranch offers a magical first impression created by an entrance to the property that lies under the canopy of an aspen grove. As you make the last turn into the property, the views expand into the valleys and mountains beyond. The beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom home does a spectacular job capturing the views of the home with the living room bay windows highlighting the ever-expanding views. The 1,512 square foot home offers an open floor plan that brings in lots of natural light, bringing the natural landscape into the home. As you work your way to the back of the property, the elevation continues to climb with gambrel oak, aspens and lush vegetation accompanying you to the top. Connect with nature and the deer and elk that call this place home. Conveniently located less than a mile from town offering all amenities and is only 30 minutes from the famous ski slopes of Steamboat Resort.
Aspen Alley Ranch will provide the new owners with their own recreational oasis only minutes from one of Routt County’s most charming communities, offering multiple dining options, a grocery store and access within minutes to Steamboat Resort, one of Colorado’s top ski destinations. Enjoy the direct access to wildlife and private trails out your backdoor, or kickback and relax at home while enjoying the unobstructed views of the valley and mountains to the south.Close Details
LOCATION
Located within the Yampa Valley in northwest Colorado, Aspen Alley Ranch sits at a half a mile outside the town of Oak Creek, with a population around 1,000, offering a grocery store, restaurants and great school system with one of the prominent agriculture programs in the state.
A short 30-minute drive, lands you at the ski base of Steamboat Resort, home to the “Champagne Powder.” Commercial air service is available at the Hayden Airport, 30 minutes from the property.
ACREAGE AND DESCRIPTION
Looking to get outdoors? Your backyard, spreads across the 35 acres sloping upward east to west, with a base elevation beginning of 7650’ and topping out at 8250’. The property catches plenty of sunshine with most of the land located on a south facing slope. The vegetation consists of mature aspens with gambrel oak scattered across a portion of the upper acreage. At the peak of the property, the hill flattens and exposes an open meadow, great for grasses and other forms for wildlife sustainment. Wildlife often seen include deer and elk with additional species passing through.
OPERATIONS
The entrance to Aspen Alley Ranch is off of County Road 25, via Rawhide Trail and then left onto Old Tram Way. There is an access easement in place for you and the neighbors to access the property. The road maintenance and snow plowing is split between neighbors.
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION
Given the mountainous nature of the property, deer and elk continually traverse the property as they move throughout the seasons. It is not uncommon to find the deer and elk grazing close to the house. The opportunity presents itself for you to harvest game on the land, located in GMU 131Other common animals that may be found include black bear, red fox, coyote, eagles, raccoons, among others.
Recreational opportunities here are just about endless. Enjoy your private recreational trails, extending almost one mile across the property or venture out to Steamboat Ski Resort, to the millions of acres of national forest, fishing the reservoirs or floating the rivers, an outdoor enthusiast will be in heaven, not to forget the hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking and biking found in the area.
IMPROVEMENTS
Offering a beautiful home with over 1,512 square foot home featuring three bedrooms and two full baths. Detached two car garage.
INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Scarcity will be a common theme moving forward, as the availability of properties of this size are limited so close to town. There are only a handful of properties of this size that provide access to private recreation.
TAXES: $2,330 (2022)
SUMMARY
Aspen Alley Ranch will provide the new owners with their own recreational oasis only minutes from one of Routt County’s most charming communities, offering multiple dining options, a grocery store and access within minutes to Steamboat Resort, one of Colorado’s top ski destinations. Enjoy the direct access to wildlife and private trails out your backdoor, or kickback and relax at home while enjoying the unobstructed views of the valley and mountains to the south.