7781 County Road 320, Rifle, CO, 81650

Address

7781 County Road 320, Rifle, CO

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 4,500,000

Your Agent

Kent Lohse

Broker Associate

970-707-5893

Property Attributes

MLS#189241
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyGarfield
CityRifle
AreaRifle
NeighborhoodNone
Zip81650
StyleSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
Taxes$ 7108
Price$ 4,500,000
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Sqr Footage4201
Lot Size331 Acres

Data Source:

Aspen Glenwood Springs MLS (AGSMLS)

Property Description

Painted Pitchfork Ranch | 7781 County Road 320, Rifle, Colorado 81650 Step into a true Western legend at the Painted Pitchfork Ranch, an iconic 331± acre estate established in 1973 by the esteemed Downing family, celebrated across the West for excellence in Quarter and Paint Horses. Set just eight miles southwest of Rifle, this exceptional ranch offers a captivating blend of heritage, function, and breathtaking scenery with views of the Mamm Mountain Range and the dramatic Book Cliffs. The ranch features approximately 125 acres of irrigated hay meadows, 20 acres of irrigated pasture, 104 acres of non-irrigated grazing land, and 84 acres of pristine pinion, cedar, and sage hillsides. These natural areas provide a thriving habitat for indigenous wildlife including mule deer, elk, wild turkey, mountain lions, coyotes, and black bears, making it a true haven for wildlife enthusiasts and sportsmen. The 4,200 sq ft main ranch residence presents a welcoming country feel, with just a touch of rustic charm. The open and spacious living room features a beautiful lava rock fireplace and flows into the shared dining room area. The home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms an oversized 2 car garage connected with an enclosed glass breezeway. A separate 1,512 sq ft UBC modular home built in 2003 provides 3 bedrooms and 2 baths for caretakers or guest accommodations. Equestrian facilities are exceptional, featuring a 10-stall horse barn with outdoor runs, a foaling barn with secure stalls and a surveillance hookup, a riding arena, exercise track, hot walker, tack room, hay storage, and multiple outbuildings including two hoop barns. Welded metal pipe corrals and strong perimeter fencing blend durability with classic ranch authenticity. Significant water improvements include a new headgate, precision measuring device, and a new one-mile-long waterline delivering the adjudicated irrigation water rights to the distribution water system throughout the ranch and applied via big-gun sprinklers. Painted Pitchfork Ranch is more than a ranch — it is a rare chance to own a revered piece of Colorado's ranching heritage, where a proud equestrian legacy, productive lands, abundant wildlife, and majestic scenery come together in one unforgettable Western offering.

Price History
4/16/2026	Listed $4,500,000

General Features

Living Area	4201
Sewer	Septic
Heating	Electric,Baseboard
Cooling	None
Possession	DOD
Roof	Composition
Zoning	Rural
Garage Spaces	2
Construction Materials	Frame,Masonite
Year Built	1938
Stories Count	2
Levels	Two Story
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2024
County	Garfield
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
Subdivision Name	None
Garage Y/N	true
Building Features	Yes
Other Structures	Outbuildings
Status	Active
Directions	From the Rifle roundabout near the Maverick gas station go west on 7th street, follow around to County Rd 320, follow to property on the right.
City	Rifle
Disclosures	Easements,Other
MLS Area	Rifle
Lot Size Units	Acres
Lot Size Square Feet	14418360
Listing Terms	New Loan,Cash
Property Condition	Average
MLS Area Minor	12-West of Rifle
Standard Status	Active

Interior Features

Basement	Crawl Space
Furnished Y/N	Partially
Fireplace Features	Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N	false
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Above Grade Finished Area	4201
Laundry Features	Inside
Total Baths	4

Exterior Features

Model	No
Fencing	Fence
Lot Features	Landscaped
Water Source	Well
Inclusions	Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove Top, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
Lot Size Area	331
Foundation Details	Slab
Building Area Total	4201
Lot Size Acres	331