Sand Mine Ranch-
921 acres situated in south-eastern El Paso County. This property offers commanding views of the RockyMountain Front Range and Continental Divide, with Historic Pikes Peak as the center focal point. The property is located twenty miles south of Ellicott, Colorado, and twenty miles east of I/25 from exit 122 (Pikes Peak International Raceway).
The property features a current County and State Permitted Silica Sand Mine, available for sale as part of the offering. A reclamation plan and surety deposit with weight scale is all you need to begin hauling sand to a wet plant in Fountain, Colorado, or build your wet processing plant on site. Historically, Jemadojin, LLC Sand Pits have been successfully leased to four different companies beginning in 2006. Geologic testing, show available 50-70M Tonnes of Aeolian Dune Sands for Industrial marketing. Extensive sand data available.
The property features 3 water wells, 2 of the wells have been adjudicated, and 1 of the water wells is a solar well. With current A-35 Zoning, an additional 25 more water wells can be drilled. Water is tributary to the Arkansas River. Multiple newly fenced and cross fenced pastures, for livestock rotation.
At the southern end of the property, situated on a 40 acre parcel a 2,454 sq ft home with new Metal roofing and Stucco Exterior. A 12X24 Deck with a 19 station sprinkler system. 4 Bedroom, Bath and a half, 2 propane heating fireplaces, and 2 new split Electric Fujitsu heating/air conditioning Units with new condenser. New Refrigerator and Stove. Dishwasher, washer and dryer. A detached 2,800 sq ft., 9 stall fully finished Garage and workshop with cement pad outside. Plenty of mature trees, and a living railroad tie wall on the west side of the property for privacy. Small fenced orchard, (2) 40 2.4 kW Wind Turbines. A Loafing shed, corral/cattle loading chute, Tack Room and Greenhouse. Pond for wildlife.
In the early 1960s, Oil Exploration proved a light sweet crude oil deposit on the North portion of the property, there is 100% Mineral rights on the 299.78 Permitted Mine Site (rare).where test wells for oil and gas were drilled. Both Oil and Gas situated are in the Niobrara formation.
Wildlife identified on the property include: Mule Deer, Antelope, Coyote, Shrike, Scale Quail, several species of Hawks, Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl, White Snow Owl, Bat, Red Winged Blackbird, Sparrow, Robin, Wren, Bluebird, Road Runner,Great Blue Herron, Snowy Egret, Lark Bunting, Dove,Killdeer, Hummingbird, Pigeon, Plover, Western Rattlesnake, Bull snake, Red Racer snake, Green Garden snake, Coachwhip, Badger, Raccoon, Porcupine, Armadillo, and more.The grasslands feature the second best grazing grasses in the United States, second only to Wheatland, WY. The varied grasses are low moisture, and very high in protein . Abundant Wildlife and Peacefulness abounds.
Opportunities for future development, if desired. Location is ideal for a Processing Sand Plant, for the following Industrial Silica Mineral Markets: Water Filtration, Stucco sands, Masonry sands, Recreational sands, Railroad Hopper sands, Caulks, Thinsets, Paints, Sandblasting sands and Hydraulic Fracturing sands at a depth of 4-5K feet.