Alamosa Irrigated Farm For Sale - 480 Acres
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- Farms, Ranches, Undeveloped Land
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- Tillable
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Auction Date: 11/03/2025
Auction Time: 11 AM MT
Auction Held At: Family Recreation Center, 2222 Old Sanford Rd, Alamosa, CO 81101
Property Preview dates and times: TBD
Entire Farm Description:
Alamosa Irrigated Farm for Sale — 480 Acres | Colorado Farm Auction
This 480-acre income-producing farm in the San Luis Valley is a premier agricultural offering scheduled for auction. With 378 irrigated acres under three center pivots(one brand new Pierce Pivot), the land consistently yields around 2,000 tons of hay annually. Surface water rights include five shares of the Commonwealth Ditch Co., plus two adjudicated wells (700’ and 2,640’) — all feeding a professionally engineered reservoir with underground irrigation infrastructure. Located just 10 minutes from Alamosa with paved county road and highway access, this high-yield alfalfa farm is ideal for 1031 exchange buyers, legacy farmers, and land investors seeking dependable ROI. Property includes a 3-bed farmhouse, detached garage, and grain silos. Discover a rare opportunity to own irrigated farmland in Colorado’s fertile San Luis Valley.
-480 total deeded acres
-378 irrigated acres under 3 center pivots
-Located in the San Luis Valley, just 10 minutes from Alamosa County road access on 3 sides, including paved State Highway 370.
-Only 5 miles to Highway 285
-5 shares of Commonwealth Ditch Co(surface water rights)
-2 adjudicated irrigation wells:
-700 ft deep
-2,640 ft deep
-Engineered water system: runoff, ditch water, and well water flow into a holding reservoir (SW corner)
-Underground piping distributes water efficiently to pivots
-Currently planted in Alfalfa: 3 cuttings per year
-Average yield: 4.5–5 tons/acre Approximately 2,000 tons of hay/year
-25-year rotation history of alfalfa and barley
-3-bed / 1-bath historic farmhouse
-Built in 1899
-1,290 sqft
-Oversized 2-car detached garage
-Power + concrete floors
-3 grain silos
Deeded Acres: 480 total - 378 Irrigated
Soil Types: San Arcacio sandy loam, Villa Grove sandy clay loam
CRP Acres/Payment: No CRP
Taxes: $19,640.92 in 2024
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2026 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to the current tenant's rights for 2025
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: 480± acres NW ¼ SW ¼ and NE ¼ S28 T37N R9E Alamosa Co, CO
PIDs: 541128100006
Lat/Lon: 37.4247, -105.99329
Zip Code: 81101
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37.4247, -105.99329
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