235 Acres Lot
235 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Unimproved Land
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Quartz Hill, Nevadaville And Prosser Gulch
MLS Listing ID 4882100
HOA Y/N No
Annual Tax Amount $13,937
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 235.000 Acres
Acres 235.0
Property Sub-Type Unimproved Land
Source recolorado
Property Description
When pioneers journeyed west proclaiming "Pike's Peak or Bust," many settled in Nevadaville, a booming 1860s metropolis once rumored to rival Denver in population. Today, it remains one of Colorado's most iconic ghost towns. The assemblage extends from Prosser Gulch in the north through Nevadaville Valley, climbs historic Quartz Hill, and continues south toward Alps Hill, encompassing an extraordinary cross-section of Colorado mining history.
The property functions as an open-air museum while also presenting a rare large-scale landholding with exceptional long-term potential. Included are major portions of the original Main Street, the historic Bon Ton Saloon, the iconic Pozo Shaft House, and extensive mining improvements. Massive boilers, steam pumps, sheave wheels, wagon roads, hand-hewn timbers, and the historic Gilpin Tramway grade remain visible throughout the landscape.
Today, forests, historic mining features, and enduring industrial artifacts coexist across the property, preserving one of Colorado's most authentic mining landscapes. This exceptional holding presents opportunities for thoughtful development, long-term stewardship, historic preservation, heritage tourism, a private legacy estate, conservation, and potential future mineral exploration, subject to applicable approvals and buyer verification. Also available: The Apex Assemblage (MLS #5069915), The Fool's Luck Placer (MLS #1869577), Bonanza Ridge (MLS #2516960), 241 Gregory (MLS #8986900), and The Crest of Alps Hill (Coming Soon).
Location
State CO
County Gilpin
Zoning Natural Resources
Interior
Fireplace N
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Available
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Historical District, Many Trees, Meadow, Mountainous, Secluded
Water Cistern, Well
Schools
School District Gilpin Re-1
Others
Ownership Individual
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Special Listing Condition None
6455 S. Yosemite St., Suite 500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 USA
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