12250 Road 44

Mancos, CO 81328

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$4,495,000

Crooked Spade Ranch is a distinctive 91-acre Colorado ranch offering an exceptional combination of productive agricultural land, abundant water, recreational access, and comfortable mountain living just outside Mancos and approximately 30 minutes from downtown Durango. Surrounded on three sides by National Forest lands, the ranch enjoys remarkable privacy, sweeping views… Read More of the La Plata Mountains, and direct access to the National Forest for horseback riding and recreation. The property unfolds across lush irrigated hay meadows, rolling pastures, healthy forest, ponds, and rich riparian habitat. Excellent water rights support productive hay ground, while extensive fencing, livestock facilities, hay and equipment storage, and agricultural improvements provide the infrastructure of a genuine working ranch. The diverse landscape creates exceptional wildlife habitat, with elk, deer, wild turkey, and other native species regularly moving through the property. At the heart of the ranch, a custom single-level residence built in 2018 is beautifully positioned overlooking the pastures, ponds, wooded hillsides, and mountains beyond. The 2,566-square-foot home offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a private office, sunroom, and an impressive 1,290-square-foot garage providing exceptional space for vehicles, ranch equipment, recreational gear, and storage. Its open design reflects a warm Western aesthetic with vaulted ceilings, exposed timber accents, extensive wood trim and cabinetry, stone detailing, and a wood-burning stove. The low-maintenance stucco and stacked-stone exterior complements the natural setting, while generous windows frame the surrounding landscape. The kitchen opens naturally to the living and dining areas and features abundant wood cabinetry, stone countertops, and an expansive peninsula with seating. The spacious primary suite is oriented toward the mountain views and features its own wood-burning stove with stone surround, direct patio access, walk-in closet, and a well-appointed bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Outdoor living is a defining feature of the residence, with approximately 1,668 square feet of covered patio and outdoor entertaining areas extending the home into its remarkable setting. Generous spaces for dining, gathering, and relaxing overlook the ranch and dramatic La Plata Mountain views. A wood-fired pizza oven complements the covered entertaining area, while a separate stone outdoor fireplace and expansive paver patio create another inviting gathering place beneath the Colorado sky. Crooked Spade Ranch is protected by a conservation easement held by Montezuma Land Conservancy, preserving its agricultural and open-space character for generations to come. Importantly, the easement includes an additional residential building envelope for a future residence and allows for additional agricultural buildings, providing meaningful flexibility for the ranch’s continued use and stewardship. With 91 acres, excellent water rights, productive hay meadows, ponds, established ranch infrastructure, abundant wildlife, mountain views, and National Forest bordering three sides, Crooked Spade Ranch represents an increasingly rare opportunity in Southwest Colorado. Equally suited as a working ranch, full-time residence, recreational retreat, or multigenerational legacy holding, this is a property defined by the enduring qualities of the West—water, land, privacy, wildlife, and an authentic connection to the surrounding landscape. Read Less

Courtesy of Zach Morse, Legacy Properties West Sotheby's Int. Realty 970-391-2600

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Property Type

With Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,566

Lot Size

91 Acres

Year Built

2018

MLS Number

839489

30 Days Snapshot Of 81328

$480k

-9%

(avg) sold price

-57%

homes sold

+35%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Amenities

Corral

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Building

Built in 2018, 2,566 approx total sqft, Barn, Furnished: Unfurnished, Ranch, One Story

Den

1 total office/den

Dining Room

Kitchen Bar, Kitchen/Dining

Exterior Features

Cedar, Metal, Stone, Farm Equipment, Landscaped

Fence

Cross Fence, Partial Property, Pipe

Fireplaces

Fireplace type/location: Bedroom, Den/Family Room

Floors

Carpet, Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

Garage, Type: Attached Garage, Capacity: 2

Water Features

Water Rights/Irrigation, Water front, Water well, Well permit number: 257921, Well-Other, Pond

Heating

Propane, InFloor Radiant

Income

Income producing

Lot

91 approximate total acres, 60 approximate irrigation acres, Pasture, 51-100 Acres

Miscellaneous

Covenants, Horse setup

Property

Property attached, Improvements/Structures: Barn, Corral, Equipment Shed, Hay Barn, Metal Building, Workshop, Possible property use: Ag/Livestock, Ag/Row Crops, Cattle, Grazing, Hay Production, Horses, Hunting, Irrigated Farmland, Mountain Recreation, Pasture, Recreation, Residential Single Family, Current property use: Ag/Livestock, Ag/Row Crops, Cattle, Grazing, Hay Production, Horses, Hunting, Irrigated Farmland, Mountain Recreation, Pasture, Recreation, Residential Single Family, Agriculture, Residential Single Family, Level, Rolling, Sloped, Lake/Pond/Reservoir, Mountains, Valley, Borders National Forest, Cleared, Pastures, Wooded Lot

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Septic

Taxes

Year: 2026, Total taxes : 5,599.28

Utilities

Internet service, Internet provider: Starlink, Irrigation water description/amount: 2.24 c.f.s, Deeded Water, Gated Pipe, Open Ditch

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