The Bluffs Ranchettes | 190.5-Acre Development Land in Fort Lupton, CO

The Bluffs Ranchettes is a significant 190.5-acre residential development land opportunity located at the southeast corner of Highway 85 and County Road 26 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Positioned on a scenic ridge with western views toward the Rocky Mountains, this parcel offers developers a unique site along a growing regional corridor just minutes from Platteville and Fort Lupton. The property is currently zoned agricultural but has received county acceptance for three large home sites, with additional conceptual upside including potential fly-in homesites adjacent to a private airfield (LOI FAA ID 1CD2). With expansive acreage and flexible development potential, The Bluffs Ranchettes presents a compelling opportunity for residential or estate-style land development within a desirable Northern Colorado submarket. Whether pursued as a single large acquisition or broken into individual tracts, this land holding provides both scale and exposure for residential developers and investors.

Key Facts

  • Sale Price$2,000,000

  • Lot Size190.5 Acres (8,298,180 SF)

  • ZoningAgricultural (Land 4147 Grazing Land)

  • LocationSE Corner Hwy 85 & CR 26

  • Proximity3.5 mi Platteville | 7 mi Fort Lupton

  • AirfieldPrivate airfield (LOI), FAA ID 1CD2

Property Description

The Bluffs Ranchettes is a 190.5-acre residential development land opportunity along Hwy 85 at County Road 26 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. The property is currently zoned agricultural and has already received county acceptance for three large home sites, with additional upside potential including fly-in home sites. Positioned on a ridge with western views of the Rocky Mountains, the site offers quick access to Platteville and Fort Lupton within the Hwy 85 growth corridor.

Key Highlights

  • —190.5 acres at the SE corner of Hwy 85 & CR 26

  • —Ridge location with western Rocky Mountain views

  • —Approved for three large home sites (county acceptance)

  • —Four-lot configuration concept with fly-in homesite potential

  • —Private airfield (LOI) along south property line — FAA ID 1CD2

  • —Located in the Fort Lupton & Platteville intergovernmental area

Location Overview

The Bluffs Ranchettes is a 190.5-acre residential development land opportunity located at the southeast corner of Highway 85 and County Road 26 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Positioned on a ridge with western views of the Rocky Mountains, the property offers strong access within the Hwy 85 corridor, approximately 3.5 miles from Platteville and 7 miles from Fort Lupton.

Land Opportunity

  • Total Size: 190.5 Acres (8,298,180 SF)

  • Asking Price: $2,000,000

  • Price Per Acre: $10,500/AC

  • Land Classification / Zoning Context: Agricultural (Land 4147 Grazing Land)

Development & Homesite Upside

  • County acceptance in place for three large home sites

  • Concept supports additional upside potential, including fly-in homesite possibilities

  • Private airfield (LOI) along the south property line — FAA ID: 1CD2

  • Located in the Fort Lupton & Platteville intergovernmental area

Key Highlights

  • SE corner of Hwy 85 & CR 26 (high-visibility corridor location)

  • Ridge setting with western Rocky Mountain views

  • Three-home-site acceptance already established

  • Potential for fly-in homesites supported by nearby/private airfield concept

Demographic Snapshot

The following demographic overview is provided for general context and is derived from 2020 ACS (U.S. Census).

Metric3 Miles7 Miles10 MilesPopulation1,25114,29038,780Average Household Income$71,711$64,461$73,483

Next Steps

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