, Rifle, CO 81650 (MLS# 159039) -

Rifle, CO 81650

$200,000

Property Type: RES Vacant Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,919,689 Status: Closed

Current Price: $200,000 List Date: 4/23/2021 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Located near Rifle, Colorado, this 89 acre island on the Colorado River is comprised of two parcels, East Paradise Island (44.07 acres) and West Paradise Island (45.08 acres). It is a natural paradise with lush foliage, trees, ponds, streams, wildlife, and fishing. Approximately 3,075 feet long by 1,525 feet wide the island includes access for a bridge. Located in Garfield County, this Property is zoned rural with possibilities for a PUD (planned unit development). Consider the possibilities of owning your own private hunting and fishing preserve, golf and tennis club, home site development, private air strip, and more. This is a magical wilderness buffered from civilization, yet convenient to the amenities of the fast-growing City of Rifle, ColoradoHere is an amazing opportunity to own an island in the Colorado River. Yes this is a property, that is an island in the middle of the river. To own this property you must think differently. You are a creat ... (Read more) A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Located near Rifle, Colorado, this 89 acre island on the Colorado River is comprised of two parcels, East Paradise Island (44.07 acres) and West Paradise Island (45.08 acres). It is a natural paradise with lush foliage, trees, ponds, streams, wildlife, and fishing. Approximately 3,075 feet long by 1,525 feet wide the island includes access for a bridge. Located in Garfield County, this Property is zoned rural with possibilities for a PUD (planned unit development). Consider the possibilities of owning your own private hunting and fishing preserve, golf and tennis club, home site development, private air strip, and more. This is a magical wilderness buffered from civilization, yet convenient to the amenities of the fast-growing City of Rifle, ColoradoHere is an amazing opportunity to own an island in the Colorado River. Yes this is a property, that is an island in the middle of the river. To own this property you must think differently. You are a creative spirit. You have a strong, very strong sense of independence. You are a creative genius. You are unique. You are operating on the tail end of the bell curve. You are a unique person or have a unique company or both. This property is an island in the middle of the Colorado river. (please don't call me to ask me if it is in a flood zone) This property is accessible by boat. Kayak or duckie or raft. Since you would like to see it, it is assumed that you know how to navigate water. As of today, You will not be driving to the property. Well maybe in the winter you can drive there. In the winter you can walk to the island. Well sorta walk there. Water from the river will get in the way. Now, if you have the money to build a bridge across the river, go for it. There is a small house on the island. The house is a well built structure that has been vacant for a while. This means you'll need to fix it up. It has a well permit that need to be activated by you the buyer. It also has an unfinished septic system. Your electricity is from the sun or a generator. Your heat comes from propane or you can do some remodeling and set up a different source of heat. That will be up to you. Also, the house has 2 small kitchens. One is inside and the other is outside. Also, you have one small bedroom / loft and a nice sized living area. Other structures on the property are: a foundation for a greenhouse and a storage shed. You have plenty of room to grow your own food. If you have a strong desire to live the prepper / self-sustaining / I am a sovereign nation lifestyle you've hit the jackpot with this property. From an entrepreneurial perspective, this place can be an amazing retreat for for health conscious people. If you have big entrepreneurial dreams you can make this 89 acres Heaven on Earth. You are only limited by you imagination.

Supplements: Here is an amazing opportunity to own an island in the Colorado River. Yes this is a property, that is an island in the middle of the river. To own this property you must think differently. You are a creative spirit. You have a strong, very strong sense of independence. You are a creative genius. You are unique. You are operating on the tail end of ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 159039

Location Info

Type: Other
Sub-Type: N/A
Major Area: Rifle
Area: 12-South of Rifle
Original List Price: 495000
Asking Price: 395000
City/Town: Rifle
State/Province: CO
Postal Code: 81650

Keywords Info

Acreage: 34.1 - 100

Listing Info

Short Sale: No
REO: No
Foreclosure: No
Auction: No
Member Association: Glenwood Association

General Info

List Price Per/Acre: 8963
Sold Price Per/Acre: 4538
Sub/Loc: None
Legal: see addendum
Lot SqFt: 1919689
Nbr of Acres: 44.07
County: Garfield
Zoning: Rural
ADU Allowed: Yes
FAR: No
Sold Price Per/SF: 0.1
Orig List Price Per/SF: 0.26
Directions: I-70 to Rifle. Go to 1st and RailRoad. Turn Left to 2588 hwy 6&24. Access to the property is an easement 1/2 mile on the left. You'll need access to cross the river. (such as a boat/canoe)
Asking Price Per/SF: 0.21

Financing Info

Metro Tax District: No
Taxes: 513.48
Tax Year: 2019
Transfer Tax: No
HOA Dues Y/N: No
Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2021-01-08
Proposed Close Date: 2021-08-31
Sold Date: 2021-10-28
How Sold: Cash

More Information

Remarks

Public Remarks: A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Located near Rifle, Colorado, this 89 acre island on the Colorado River is comprised of two parcels, East Paradise Island (44.07 acres) and West Paradise Island (45.08 acres). It is a natural paradise with lush foliage, trees, ponds, streams, wildlife, and fishing. Approximately 3,075 feet long by 1,525 feet wide the island includes access for a bridge. Located in Garfield County, this Property is zoned rural with possibilities for a PUD (planned unit development). Consider the possibilities of owning your own private hunting and fishing preserve, golf and tennis club, home site development, private air strip, and more. This is a magical wilderness buffered from civilization, yet convenient to the amenities of the fast-growing City of Rifle, ColoradoHere is an amazing opportunity to own an island in the Colorado River. Yes this is a property, that is an island in the middle of the river. To own this property you must think differently. You are a creative spirit. You have a strong, very strong sense of independence. You are a creative genius. You are unique. You are operating on the tail end of the bell curve. You are a unique person or have a unique company or both. This property is an island in the middle of the Colorado river. (please don't call me to ask me if it is in a flood zone) This property is accessible by boat. Kayak or duckie or raft. Since you would like to see it, it is assumed that you know how to navigate water. As of today, You will not be driving to the property. Well maybe in the winter you can drive there. In the winter you can walk to the island. Well sorta walk there. Water from the river will get in the way. Now, if you have the money to build a bridge across the river, go for it. There is a small house on the island. The house is a well built structure that has been vacant for a while. This means you'll need to fix it up. It has a well permit that need to be activated by you the buyer. It also has an unfinished septic system. Your electricity is from the sun or a generator. Your heat comes from propane or you can do some remodeling and set up a different source of heat. That will be up to you. Also, the house has 2 small kitchens. One is inside and the other is outside. Also, you have one small bedroom / loft and a nice sized living area. Other structures on the property are: a foundation for a greenhouse and a storage shed. You have plenty of room to grow your own food. If you have a strong desire to live the prepper / self-sustaining / I am a sovereign nation lifestyle you've hit the jackpot with this property. From an entrepreneurial perspective, this place can be an amazing retreat for for health conscious people. If you have big entrepreneurial dreams you can make this 89 acres Heaven on Earth. You are only limited by you imagination.

Possible Use

Ranch: Yes
Single Family: Yes

Lot Description

Flat: Yes
Horse Property: Yes
Pond, Lake, Stream: Yes
Wooded Lot: Yes

Access

Easement: Yes

Electric

No: Yes

Gas

Natural Gas: Yes

Water

Other: Yes

Sanitation

Septic: Yes

Water Rights

None: Yes

Extras

Horse Property: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Crops

No: Yes

Documents on File

Easements: Yes

Disclosures

Easements: Yes

Terms Offered

Cash: Yes
New Loan: Yes

Showing Instructions

Call Listing Office: Yes

Sign

Yes: Yes

Property Features

Possible Use: Ranch; Single Family Lot Description: Flat; Horse Property; Pond, Lake, Stream; Wooded Lot Electric: No Gas: Natural Gas Water: Other Sanitation: Septic Extras: Horse Property; Wood Burning Stove Water Rights: None Crops: No Documents on File: Easements Disclosures: Easements Terms Offered: Cash; New Loan Showing Instructions: Call Listing Office Access: Easement Sign: Yes

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Mason Morse-GWS

Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026

Broker Attribution: (970) 928-9000

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