14 Acres Commercial Land for Sale at Lamar Colorado Crossroads
Fourteen acres of Lamar CO commercial land for sale at the crossroads of Highways 50 and 287 puts this land investment in a prime position for future development. Lamar is ready. You can buy and hold. You can draw up plans for an amazing modern live-work-play development in a friendly, historic town. Another possibility? Subdivide.
Address: 7350 US Hwy 50, Lamar, CO 81052
MLS#: 211819
Acreage: 14
Square Footage: 609,840
Price: $1,600,000
Crossroads
In Lamar, we see people from across the country. You see, Highway 287 traverses the United States from north to south. It begins in Montana and ends in Texas. Highway 50 crosses 287. It runs east-west from California to Maryland. So, we have a special relationship with travelers.
Highway 50 Frontage
Vacant land with 1664 frontage feet on Highway 50 can mean excellent resources for projects spanning the professions. Think education and training. Think of creative retail and light industrial. Professional and medical offices would fit right in, too. Of course, integrate electric stations and Wi-Fi cafés. Possibly add organizational or church or meeting rooms. Add height with apartments and condominiums. This can be a project for recent architecture students – or a dream project for someone who appreciates the down-home nature of Lamar, Colorado.
Lifestyle: Lamar, Colorado
Located south of the Arkansas River Valley, Lamar offers a small-town lifestyle with ample outdoor activities, including agricultural startups. The John Martin Reservoir is 20 minutes to the west, and hunting properties can also be enjoyed in the area.
Lamar is a small town but not too small. For decades, the population has hovered between 7200 and 8900. Today it’s about 7700. The good-sized population naturally pursues a quantity of enriching jobs and leisure activities.
Since it is the county seat of Powers County, Lamar hosts a collection of necessary services. And that’s a good thing. It’s 20 minutes from the nearest town, Las Animas. It’s also not far from the Kansas border.
Attractions
Founded in 1886, Lamar features a historic downtown Main Street. Interior Secretary Lucius Lamar inspired the town’s name. As a historic community set along the Santa Fe trail, the community of Lamar attracts tourists who enjoy understanding the settlement of the West. For example, the Madonna of the Trail Monument, National Old Trails Road, and the restored railroad depot and visitor center make for interesting lessons. In the future, the northern side of the Pierre Auger Observatory of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays will make an appearance in Lamar, too.
Transportation
Lamar also features great resources. Besides being at the transportation crossroads, Lamar sits along a major Amtrak route that connects Chicago and Los Angeles. No telling what types of businesses or housing could go in and the centrally located location of our Lamar property for sale on Highway 50.
Climate
A cold semi-arid climate, Lamar also skips the most dramatic temperature deviations. Temperatures set a record high of 82 in January with 111 in July. The record low ranges from -3249 during the same time. What you find here is a steady amount of rain and snow throughout the year. We love our four seasons!
Economy
Agricultural products and tourism are main components of the economy in Lamar. But with the improving online occupations, for people can take advantage of the small-town living.
Real Estate Agents Specializing in Colorado Land, Farms and Ranches
For more information, please call Amanda Spitz, Cruikshank Realty (719) 336-7802. Schedule an appointment or stop into Cruikshank Realty to visit. 20 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052. Specializing in Farm and Ranch Real Estate Sales, Residential, Management, Auctions, and Exchanges.