Escape the city and build your dream lifestyle on this premier 3-acre lot in the prestigious Pelican Lake Ranches! This rare property offers the perfect topography for a walk-out basement, capturing views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains and the serene Milton Reservoir.
Designed for those who crave space and versatility, this lot is horse-friendly and allows for outbuildings, providing plenty of room for your custom home, a workshop, and/or private stables.
As a resident of Pelican Lake Ranch, you gain access to resort-style amenities across 3,500 acres of rolling hills and nature preserves, including:
- Water Recreation: Fishing (stocked pond), paddle boarding, and canoeing on Lake Cristina, plus a lakeside pavilion.
- Equestrian Paradise: Miles of riding trails, a cross-country jump course, multiple arenas, and community horse lots.
- Active Living: A swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, putting green, and a modern playground. Also available RV/Boat storage area.
- Community Hub: A staffed community center, "out of the weather" mail room, and several covered BBQ/picnic areas for entertaining.
Whether you are looking to watch the sunset over the mountains from your back deck or enjoy a morning ride through the bird estuaries, this property offers a unique opportunity to build a custom retreat without sacrificing community luxuries. Your vision of rural Colorado living starts here.
Property Details
- View
- Lake,Meadow,Mountain(s)
- Lot Features
- Master Planned, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped
- Lot Description
- Master Planned, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped
- Pool Shared
- 1
- Acres
- 0.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 2.99
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
- Subdivision
- Pelican Lake Ranch
- School District
- Weld County RE-1
- County
- WELD
- Region
- Platteville
- Zoning
- Residential
- Taxes Annual
- $4,759
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 300
- MLS #
- 5666455
- Property Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Parcel Number
- R8211200
- MLS #
- 5666455
- Date Listed
- May 26, 2026
- Club House
- 1
- Tennis Courts
- 1
- Address
- 16479 Essex Road S
Location
Legal
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-10 14:07:42 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026 2:07 PM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Jennifer Ranum (#f7d502faabe90bf11ea3966fffc7ace8), jranum@lorimoorerealty.com
Listing Office: Lori Moore Realty, LLC
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