81201 Land for Sale

81201 Land for Sale

Welcome to the picturesque charm of Salida, Colorado, located in the heart of Chaffee County and enveloped by the majestic Rocky Mountains. The zip code 81201 is not just a number; it represents a vibrant community rich in outdoor adventures, artistic spirit, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Salida is renowned for its stunning landscapes, offering breathtaking views of the Arkansas River and the surrounding mountains. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast seeking thrilling white-water rafting experiences, a hiker looking to explore the numerous trails, or a skier eager to hit the slopes at nearby Monarch Mountain, this area has it all. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the natural beauty of Salida shines through in every season.

For those looking to invest in their dream property, there’s an exciting opportunity with land for sale in this enchanting region. Imagine building your custom home amid the serene mountains, with the sounds of nature as your backdrop. The available land parcels in the 81201 area provide a perfect canvas for your vision, whether you desire a rustic retreat, a family home, or a vacation getaway.

In addition to its outdoor allure, Salida boasts a vibrant arts scene, with galleries, festivals, and local markets that celebrate creativity and community. With a friendly local population and a laid-back lifestyle, the 81201 area offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.

Explore the possibilities that await you in Salida, Colorado, and discover why this hidden gem is the ideal place to call home. Your dream property is just a heartbeat away!

Newest 81201 Land for Sale

11506 Peak View Dr, Salida
$325,000
9934756 MLS
Build your Salida dream home on this beautiful 3.35-acre parcel in Peak View, a small desirable subdivision offering spectacular views of the Collegiate Peaks and Arkansas River Valley. Located just 5 miles from downtown Salida and only half a mile from Highway 291, this property offers the perfect combination of peaceful rural living and convenient access to town without the highway noise. The level terrain provides excellent building opportunities, with the property extending north to the Sunny Side Ditch. Enjoy wide-open skies, breathtaking mountain views, and plenty of room to create your ideal Colorado lifestyle. Limited covenants and low HOA fees provide flexibility for your vision, whether that includes gardens, outdoor living spaces, or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is permitted within the HOA in addition to a single-family residence. This parcel is ready for your building plans, with electricity at the lot line, surveyed property corners, and a paid well augmentation certificate allowing for household use and 1400 Ft of outdoor watering. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the easy access to the Arkansas River for fishing and rafting, miles of nearby mountain biking and hiking trails, and skiing/riding at Monarch Mountain.

11506 Peak View Dr, Salida

Courtesy of Century 21 Community First . Shawn@firstcolorado.com,303-521-5161
Cedar Ridge - Tract, Salida
$400,000
9937429 MLS
Discover 41.17 acres in Cedar Ridge Estates near Salida, Colorado, where panoramic 360-degree views of the Collegiate Peaks meet the privacy of a gated mountain community. With rolling terrain, a roughed-in driveway, and an established fire pit and campsite, this property offers an opportunity to build a mountain home or create a private recreational retreat in the heart of Chaffee County. Land Rolling terrain and expansive mountain views define this scenic acreage. A roughed-in driveway crosses the property to an elevated area featuring a fire pit and campsite, providing a place to unwind beneath Colorado's star-filled skies and explore potential homesite locations. The combination of acreage, mountain scenery, and privacy creates an appealing setting for a Colorado mountain getaway. Recreation Chaffee County is a destination for year-round outdoor adventure. The nearby Arkansas River offers Gold Medal trout fishing, whitewater rafting, and kayaking, while Monarch Mountain Ski Area provides downhill skiing and winter recreation within easy driving distance. Approximately 20 minutes away, Salida features restaurants, art galleries, shops, breweries, and community events. Surrounding public lands offer opportunities for hiking, hunting, camping, and wildlife viewing. Browns Canyon National Monument, visible across the valley, adds to the property's scenic appeal. From river recreation and mountain trails to skiing and exploring the high country, this property provides a gateway to the outdoor lifestyle that defines central Colorado.

Cedar Ridge - Tract, Salida

Courtesy of Hayden Outdoors LLC . brett@haydenoutdoors.com,719-207-2490
8502 Monarch Estates Dr, Salida
$595,000
1911200 MLS
RARE RIVERFRONT ACREAGE in an Exclusive Mountain Setting! Exceptional 6.48-acre riverfront property nestled among mature aspens along the South Arkansas River in Monarch River Estates - an intimate mountain subdivision designed around privacy, natural beauty, and land stewardship. Each ownership in Monarch River Estates encompasses two distinct lots—a buildable parcel paired with a conservation parcel—creating an uncommon sense of space and privacy. This contiguous 6.48-acre property includes a 2-acre buildable lot and a 4.48-acre conservation lot, preserving the natural landscape and providing a generous buffer around your future mountain home. Approximately 600 feet of South Arkansas River frontage skirt the build site, offering the rare opportunity to build alongside one of the valley's cherished waterways. Building envelope is notably flat and sunny, and has been mitigated in cooperation with local fire officials. A mountain meadow setting surrounded by river sounds, local wildlife, mountain views, and protected open space, this is a property where privacy doesn't require isolation and luxury doesn't require excess. Build your mountain retreat, step outside, and let the river become part of everyday life. Located 15 minutes from Monarch Mountain Ski Are and 20 minutes from the riverfront town of Salida is one extraordinary opportunity to create something truly your own. (Be sure to view the Virtual Tour for Aerial and Riverfront video footage of this stunning mountain property.)

8502 Monarch Estates Dr, Salida

Courtesy of Pinon Real Estate Group LLC . hale@pinonrealestate.com,719-221-4637
7372 County Road 221, Salida
$890,000
3879476 MLS
Public lands are quite literally at your doorstep. This exceptional 5.5-acre homesite in Shaw’s River Ranch offers Green Creek frontage, borders BLM land, and provides direct access to National Forest and the Green Creek Trail, an extraordinary combination for those seeking privacy, recreation and an authentic connection to the Colorado landscape. Tucked among mature trees and open meadow, Lot 8 offers mountain views and a wonderfully secluded setting while remaining within easy reach of downtown Salida and Monarch Mountain. Spend your days hiking and exploring directly from the ranch, relaxing along Green Creek, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of this remarkable mountain setting. Shaw’s River Ranch residents enjoy thoughtfully designed shared amenities, including the Lodge/Tavern, garden and greenhouse, ponds, waterfalls and streams, open space, trails and recreational opportunities throughout the ranch. Whether envisioned as a full-time mountain residence or an exceptional Colorado retreat, this homesite offers the opportunity to create something truly special where creek frontage, public lands and mountain living come together. Turnkey accommodations included are a spacious high end Tent, Tent furniture pictured, Power source w/ solar, Heat source, wire and mount for a Starlink mini and lighting, providing an immediate way to begin enjoying the property while planning your future home.

7372 County Road 221, Salida

Courtesy of HomeSmart Preferred Realty . janine@janinemarrsalida.com,719-221-1838
1930 County Road 45, Salida
$395,000
7057221 MLS
If your Colorado dream homesite includes close proximity to public lands and the Gold Medal Waters of the Arkansas River, this 6.9-acre level parcel is the ideal location. The land offers spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Sawatch Range and is located approximately 15 minutes from Salida. It features easy access via well-maintained county roads, plenty of privacy, no HOA or covenants, and an existing well is already drilled. There is a 16 X 20 outbuilding (sold as-is) with a concrete floor, wood-burning stove and a sliding glass door to enjoy the views. The southeast corner of the lot adjoins the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area-BLM site with river access & campsites. You will enjoy immediate proximity to fishing, rafting, gold mining, hiking, biking, the nearby Salida creative arts district, and skiing at Monarch Mountain.

1930 County Road 45, Salida

Courtesy of Century 21 Community First . Shawn@firstcolorado.com,303-521-5161
9697 County Road 163, Salida
$325,000
5540451 MLS
Build your Colorado dream home on this exceptional 2-acre homesite just 3 miles from historic downtown Salida. The property enjoys expansive panoramic views of the Collegiate Peaks and Sawatch Range, creating a spectacular setting for a custom mountain home. The Arkansas River is just down the road, offering convenient access to world-class fishing and recreation. Nearby Franz Lake and the riverfront trail system provide additional opportunities for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors, with trails following the river all the way into downtown Salida. Salida’s vibrant historic district is only minutes away, with popular restaurants, locally owned shops, art galleries, festivals, and year-round recreation. The property includes electricity to the lot and a well augmentation certificate, helping simplify the process of planning your future home. Whether you envision a full-time residence or Colorado mountain retreat, this homesite offers a rare combination of acreage, outstanding mountain views, nearby river access, and convenient proximity to downtown Salida.

9697 County Road 163, Salida

Courtesy of Century 21 Community First . Shawn@firstcolorado.com,303-521-5161
513 Shepherd Rd, Salida
$220,000
3699712 MLS
Permit ready duplex lots with complete construction drawings and very close to permit issuance. May start construction in the next 30 days. Excellent views and location in the Angelview development and just next to the new Angelview City Park with easy access off CR 140 and the Salida Walking Trail system. Excellent sales history. All utilities installed, tap fees not paid.

513 Shepherd Rd, Salida

Courtesy of Harder Real Estate and Development, LLC . walt@HRED.co,719-539-2000
517 Shepherd Rd, Salida
$240,000
6088359 MLS
Permit ready duplex lots with complete construction drawings and very close to permit issuance. May start construction in the next 30 days. Excellent views and location in the Angelview development and just next to the new Angelview City Park with easy access off CR 140 and the Salida Walking Trail system. Excellent sales history. All utilities installed, tap fees not paid.

517 Shepherd Rd, Salida

Courtesy of Harder Real Estate and Development, LLC . walt@HRED.co,719-539-2000
9115 Sheridan Loop, Salida
$284,000
3238019 MLS
The most amazing views are less than 5 minutes from downtown Salida in this exclusive community, just west of Franz Lake. Timber Creek Ranch is one of the oldest ranches in all of Chaffee County. Most of the one acre building sites border State Wildlife Land or Deeded Open Space to protect your mountain views forever. Wells are provided by the developer and will service two to three lots each. Ready-to-build lots are available now. Each lot is provided with electricity and water. Well drilling expense is included in price. ADUs are permitted, with additional $2500 cost for water. Developer will provide construction services to buyers looking for a turnkey package and can arrange a meeting with architects and builders after a contract for purchase is complete. Several builders and architects to choose from with construction start dates in 2025. Developer has installed a new buck fence from the entry around the outside perimeter of the lots and an exclusive entry portal designed by a local artist. Paving of subdivision roads to be completed in June 2026. Possible owner carry terms: $100,000 down, 1st lien, 6% interest only on balance, paid monthly for up to 3 years.  If you're building, the developer will subordinate to your construction loan, giving you a $300K+ equity stake from the beginning.  You can literally start building your dream home for only $100K out of pocket.

9115 Sheridan Loop, Salida

Courtesy of Harder Real Estate and Development, LLC . walt@HRED.co,719-539-2000
501 Shepherd Rd, Salida
$210,000
4044491 MLS
Permit ready duplex lots with complete construction drawings and very close to permit issuance. May start construction in the next 30 days. Excellent views and location in the Angelview development and just next to the new Angelview City Park with easy access off CR 140 and the Salida Walking Trail system. Excellent sales history. All utilities installed, tap fees not paid.

501 Shepherd Rd, Salida

Courtesy of Harder Real Estate and Development, LLC . walt@HRED.co,719-539-2000
278 & 302 Confluence Rd, Salida
$749,000
3370920 MLS
Two contiguous homesites in Two Rivers Southside offer nearly half an acre of combined space, backing to neighborhood trails and open space with Arkansas River access just across the road. Build one home with added breathing room or develop each lot separately, as each has its own address. Flat, level building sites, expansive mountain views and immediate access to fishing, floating and riverside recreation create an exceptional Salida setting. These lots set about 100 feet from private river access to the Arkansas River. The Two Rivers neighborhood features a commercial district with restaurants, salons, gyms and more, over six acres of open space, riverside trails, Confluence Park, a pedestrian bridge and a mixed-use Commons, all within walking distance from historic Downtown Salida.

278 & 302 Confluence Rd, Salida

Courtesy of Pinon Real Estate Group LLC . adeanda@pinonrealestate.com,719-239-0206
E Cherokee, Salida
$175,000
5024476 MLS
Rare opportunity to own one of the last remaining vacant lots in Pinon Hills! This 1.34-acre lot on the outskirts of Salida offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and town convenience. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and ideal southern exposure, perfect for your dream solar-passive home. The property features easy, year-round access via a paved road. No homeowners association. Close to town, trails, rivers, skiing and all that the Upper Arkansas Valley has to offer. Don't miss your chance to build your Colorado mountain getaway in this established, sought-after community

E Cherokee, Salida

Courtesy of Colorado Mountain Realty . michael@mysalida.com,719-530-1038
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