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Rifle,CO 81650
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,201 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,164
MLS Listing ID 189241
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1938
Annual Tax Amount $7,108
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 331.000 Acres
Acres 331.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Aspen Glenwood MLS
Property Description
Painted Pitchfork Ranch | 7781 County Road 320, Rifle, Colorado 81650
Step into a true Western legend at the Painted Pitchfork Ranch, an iconic 331± acre estate established in 1973 by the esteemed Downing family, celebrated across the West for excellence in Quarter and Paint Horses. Set just eight miles southwest of Rifle, this exceptional ranch offers a captivating blend of heritage, function, and breathtaking scenery with views of the Mamm Mountain Range and the dramatic Book Cliffs.
The ranch features approximately 125 acres of irrigated hay meadows, 20 acres of irrigated pasture, 104 acres of non-irrigated grazing land, and 84 acres of pristine pinion, cedar, and sage hillsides. These natural areas provide a thriving habitat for indigenous wildlife including mule deer, elk, wild turkey, mountain lions, coyotes, and black bears, making it a true haven for wildlife enthusiasts and sportsmen.
The 4,200 sq ft main ranch residence presents a welcoming country feel, with just a touch of rustic charm. The open and spacious living room features a beautiful lava rock fireplace and flows into the shared dining room area. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms an oversized 2 car garage connected with an enclosed glass breezeway. A separate 1,512 sq ft UBC modular home built in 2003 provides 3 bedrooms and 2 baths for caretakers or guest accommodations.
Equestrian facilities are exceptional, featuring a 10-stall horse barn with outdoor runs, a foaling barn with secure stalls and a surveillance hookup, a riding arena, exercise track, hot walker, tack room, hay storage, and multiple outbuildings including two hoop barns. Welded metal pipe corrals and strong perimeter fencing blend durability with classic ranch authenticity.
Significant water improvements include a new headgate, precision measuring device, and a new one-mile-long waterline delivering the adjudicated irrigation water rights to the distribution water system throughout the ranch and applied via big-gun sprinklers.
Painted Pitchfork Ranch is more than a ranch — it is a rare chance to own a revered piece of Colorado's ranching heritage, where a proud equestrian legacy, productive lands, abundant wildlife, and majestic scenery come together in one unforgettable Western offering.
Location
State CO
County Garfield
Area Rifle
Zoning Rural
Direction From the Rifle roundabout near the Maverick gas station go west on 7th street, follow around to County Rd 320, follow to property on the right.
Interior
Heating Electric,Baseboard
Cooling None
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Inclusions Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove Top, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available
Roof Type Composition
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Two Story
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 217524100031
Acceptable Financing New Loan,Cash
Listing Terms New Loan,Cash