This is a patented 20.12-acre placer gold mine with equipment, located in one of Colorado’s most historically productive placer gold districts in Fairplay. Opportunities combining patented ground, river frontage, active permits, and senior water rights are increasingly scarce in this area. The property consists of a glacial terminal moraine, including the breach cut by the Middle Fork of the South Platte River on the downstream side. Portions of the ground were historically drilled and tested by the bucket-line dredge companies that operated extensively in the Fairplay district, providing meaningful historical context for placer gold potential. In addition to documented placer gold values, the property contains significant rock and gravel resources with established economic utility. Upon reclamation, the site offers multiple potential development and land-use outcomes, supported by its patented status, favorable access, and location bordering Fairplay. The mine includes approximately 2,000± linear feet of South Platte River frontage as well as frontage along Highway 9, providing exceptional physical access, operational efficiency, and long-term intrinsic land value. The property is fully permitted for construction aggregate mining with by-product gold recovery under ColoradoMining Permit #2003-074, allowing for the continuation of permitted operations. The sale includes the mining permit and select mining equipment, all offered as a single package. Water rights, valued at $150,000, included with full price offer.Buyer will be required to obtain a reclamation bond through the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety, a standard procedural requirement for permitted mining operations. As patented ground, the property conveys fee-simple ownership, providing a level of control and flexibility not available with unpatented mining claims. Additional details are available in the prospectus.
Features
- Lot size 20.12 acres
Highlights
- Gold, Aggregate & Development Potential
- Patented Placer Gold Mine with Equipment
- Located in Most Historically Productive Placer Districts
- Mining Permit Included in Sale
- Select Mining Equipment Included in Sale
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“All in... All the time!”Pandora & John Erlandson
Madison & Company
1193 Bergen Parkway #Suite P, Evergreen, CO 80439
Mobile: 303-888-6298
Website: pandorajohnproperties.com
We are partners in life and real estate and love what we do! We are a true team, working in tandem to give our clients exceptional service. Our motto is "All in, all the time" and we mean it. Our buyers and sellers often comment on our tireless work ethic and high level of communication. We are fully engaged and focused to bring about the best possible results for our clients.
We work with buyers and sellers in western metro Denver and surrounding counties with special expertise in the foothills. We are Certified Mountain Area Specialists with extensive knowledge in buying a mountain home. John is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) working hard to get clients a very successful outcome. In addition, Pandora is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) with special expertise in marketing luxury homes. We are consistent top performers in the foothills, and recently received the 5280 Magazine Black Diamond Top Producer Award. In the last few years we have added two amazing agents to our team, giving us the ability to offer an even higher level of service.
On the personal side, John hails from Minnesota, and has lived in Colorado for 25 years. He is a singer/songwriter and a driving force behind the Evergreen music scene, producing over 75 benefit concerts in recent years, and created the very popular ‘Boogie at the Barn’ music series. Pandora hails from Virginia, and has been in Colorado since 1989, working for many years for Habitat for Humanity and taking on leadership roles in the non-profit community. She is an avid cyclist and a lover of all things outdoors. Pandora is involved with the Mountain Area Land Trust, Wild Aware and serves on the Evergreen Chamber board and Leadership Evergreen Advisory Board. We are engaged in the community in many additional ways, supporting non-profits, the arts community and creating music events where we bring people together.
As part of Madison & Co Properties, metro Denver’s fastest growing boutique real estate firm, we enjoy the benefits of Madison’s cutting edge technology and marketing expertise. The Madison culture matches our own, a collaborative, professional and forward-thinking company that operates with the utmost in morals and values. We are engaged, energetic and passionate about our business, our community and our lives. We look forward to working with you!
Madison & Company: 303-888-6298
1193 Bergen Parkway #Suite P, Evergreen, CO 80439
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