Emma Creekside Ranchette

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s most versatile creekside ranchette properties. Set on 2.65 usable acres with irrigation and approximately 230 feet of West Sopris Creek frontage, this property offers the perfect balance of rural living, recreation, and convenience-just 10 minutes from Willits and less than 30 minutes from Aspen.

This thoughtfully updated 1,958 square foot residence features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with a recently remodeled main level that includes a redesigned kitchen with custom cabinetry, updated lighting, electrical, insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, and new appliances. Adding tremendous flexibility is the one-bedroom, one-bath CDU with its own private entrance and separate driveway--Ideal for rental income, guests, multigenerational living or a caretaker. The main house and CDU each has its own wood-burning stove providing warmth and authentic mountain character.

The property also includes a 338 square foot garage with new insulation and drywall, backup generator power, and two car carport, plus pop-up carport coverage for the CDU.
Designed for those who appreciate the outdoors, the fully usable acreage is divided into upper and lower pastures, creating endless possibilities for horses, hobby farming, or simply enjoying open space. The grounds include a fenced garden with four raised beds, mature apple and plum trees, screening pines for added privacy, an expanded loafing shed/barn, mobile chicken coop, newly established bee apiary, a 16 foot raised platform with teepee, and a dedicated ranch access road along the east boundary. There are also valuable water rights (0.25 CFS) included.

Enjoy a bit of solitude with dedicated outdoor seating area and teepee by West Sopris Creek. Nearby access to Mt. Sopris trailhead and other trail systems, Prince Creek mountain biking, or spend your days exploring Crown Mountain, Dinkle Lake, BLM lands, and countless year-round recreational opportunities just minutes away.

Whether you’re seeking a rural organic-farm type retreat, a horse property, rental income-producing investment, or a ranchette to expand over time, this property is a rare offering that combines natural beauty, flexibility, and lasting value in one of the valley’s most desirable locations.