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1501 County Road 628

Gardner, CO 81040

RECOLORADO #7618371 Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 10:15pm
$535,000
0 Beds • 0 Baths • 0 SqFt
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$535,000

1501 County Road 628

Gardner, CO 81040
0
Beds
0
Baths
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SqFt
40
Acres
RECOLORADO
#7618371
Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 10:15pm

Property Description

Turkey Creek Retreat is one of the most unique and scenic properties available in Colorado. Located in the pristine mountain country between Walsenburg and Westcliffe, this 40-acre property has much on offer: B&B potential, live water, public land access, a well and septic system, and (making it a truly one-of-a-kind offering) a secure, underground bunker (!). The nearly 1,000 sf underground steel shelter, complete with 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchen, is accessed from an above ground 8’x8’ room with 2 pull down bunks, making for quick and easy overnight stays on the property. The structure below has been overengineered for maximum safety, and is equipped with blast doors and a military-grade air scrubber to provide a safe retreat from any issue the world has to offer, be it forest fire or biological/chemical/nuclear incident. A productive 300’ well is already in place, with a solar-powered pump. A septic system serves the underground shelter, and is stubbed for 3 additional structures, creating the potential for building a set of cabins. In addition, a 40’ cargo container is included with a sale. Year-round Turkey Creek runs directly through the property, creating scenic waterfalls and natural pools. And, the parcel directly borders a full section of state land, which in turn directly borders tens of thousands of acres of national forest, offering limitless outdoor recreational opportunities. Moreover, the property has unsurpassed mountain views, and its meadows get abundant sunlight, making great locations for potential greenhouses. This property is off-grid; the seller relies on solar power and a generator, and planned to also make use of emerging battery technology going forward. Wonderfully remote, but easily accessed, the parcel is reached via a county-maintained road. There is no owners’ association.

Property Details

Construction
Also Marketed As
ResidentialLand
Out Building Count
Yes
Site & Exterior
Current Use
Residential
Fencing
None
Horse
Yes
Horse Amenities
Pasture
Issued Well Permit Numbers
305889
Lot Features
Borders Public LandLevelMany TreesMeadowSecludedSuitable For Grazing
Lot Size Acres
40
Lot Size Area
40
Lot Size Square Feet
1742400
Lot Size Units
Acres
Out Building Number Of
Yes
Parking Features
Gravel
Road Frontage Type
Public
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type
Gravel
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Off Grid
Vegetation
GrassedWooded
View
MeadowMountain(s)
Water Included
Yes
Water Source
Well
Well Type
Operational
Well Usage
Domestic
Zoning
A
Zoning Jurisdiction
County
Financials
Contract Earnest Check To
Land Title
Contract Min Earnest
15000.00
Documents Available
Building PlansLegal DescriptionLocation MapSurveyTopography MapWell Permit
Exclusions
solar panels
Ownership
Individual
Parcel Number
36377
Special Listing Conditions
None
Tax Annual Amount
585
Tax Legal Description
Twp 25 Rng 69: Sec 15: N2 N2 Sw4 40 Ac 340 605 382917 382918 409192
Tax Year
2023
Title Company
Land Title

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Schools
Ratings
Elem. District
Huerfano RE-1
Middle District
Huerfano RE-1
High District
Huerfano RE-1
Listing provided courtesy of RECOLORADO via IDX. Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 10:15pm.
AJ Mangum

Listing Agent

HAYDEN OUTDOORS LLC

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