Perched on an elevated 16-acre parcel with an east-facing slope, this ready-to-build property offers panoramic views stretching from the sparkling city lights of Fort Collins to the rolling foothills of the Rockies. Privacy and serenity define this special setting-located on a private 2-property road and overlooking the charming towns of Laporte and Bellvue, just east of Watson Lake. Here, you can enjoy the feeling of living "away from it all" while still being only minutes from all the amenities, culture, and opportunities of Fort Collins.The property has already completed the Larimer County Minor Land Division process, and documentation is in place to help streamline your building plans. This is truly a turn-key opportunity to create your dream home in a location that balances peaceful rural living with unbeatable access to town.Whether you're envisioning expansive decks to take in sunrise views, a small hobby farm, or simply a private retreat with room to breathe, this parcel provides a versatile canvas and a rare combination of natural beauty, convenience, and development readiness.Opportunities like this don't come along often-properties with views, privacy, and easy access are increasingly rare in this desirable region. Come experience the tranquility, imagine your future home, and make this exceptional piece of Northern Colorado your own.
Property Details
- Heating
- Propane
- View
- City,Mountain(s),Plains
- Lot Features
- Rock Outcropping, Rolling Slope, Secluded
- Lot Description
- Rock Outcropping, Rolling Slope, Secluded
- Acres
- 15.94
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Utility Source
- Well
- Utility Features
- Cable Available, Electricity Available
- Subdivision
- Wilson Pld 05-S2399
- School District
- Poudre R-1
- Elementary School
- Cache La Poudre
- Middle School
- Cache La Poudre
- High School
- Poudre
- County
- LARIMER
- Region
- Laporte
- Zoning
- O
- Taxes Annual
- $1,179
- MLS #
- IR1044952
- Property Subtype
- Improved Land
- Parcel Number
- R1641055
- MLS #
- IR1044952
- Date Listed
- October 02, 2025
- Address
- 3501 Raptor Ridge Lane
Location
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026 10:17 AM. Source: RECOLORADO
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Listed by Dale Smigelsky, 9702181438
Listing Office: Hayden Outdoors - Windsor
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