Bailey and Pine horse property
Horse Property in Bailey, Pine and Buffalo Creek, Colorado
Bailey sits in Park County. Pine and Buffalo Creek addresses can be Jefferson County. Check the parcel's county first: the rules below are Park County's. Call or text 303-955-4220 for current horse properties.
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Park County's Agricultural zone has no limit on horses. A-35 and R-35 parcels of 35-70 acres allow 16 horses, R-20 lots of 10-20 acres allow 8, and Residential lots over 1 acre allow 1 animal per 20,000 sq ft of open space, max 4. A household-use-only well allows no livestock watering.
No limit.
Pre-June 1, 1972 tracts under 35 acres are legal non-conforming.
16 horses.
A-35 or R-35: base 4 times factor 4.
Max 4.
Lots over 1 acre, 1 animal per 20,000 sq ft of open space.
200 sq ft exempt.
Most properties need a dwelling first.
| Town | Area | To downtown Denver | Elevation | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Park County | Front Range foothills | 44.0 mi / 65 min | 7,746 ft | $548,000 |
| Buffalo Creek Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 44.2 mi / 69 min | 6,746 ft | not published |
| Pine Jefferson County | Front Range foothills | 46.6 mi / 75 min | 6,823 ft | $653,000 |
Drive: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap to downtown Denver, without traffic (2026-09-24). Elevation: USGS point elevation at the town point. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 (a typical value, not a sale median; ZIP level for Kittredge, Black Hawk and Keystone). Population and sources for every town: in each town page.
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How far, how high and what price?
- Bailey. 7,746 ft elevation. 65 minutes, 44.0 miles to downtown Denver without traffic. Typical home value $548,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, Aug. 2026).
- Pine. 6,823 ft elevation. 75 minutes, 46.6 miles to downtown Denver without traffic. Typical home value $653,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, Aug. 2026).
- Buffalo Creek. 6,746 ft elevation. 69 minutes, 44.2 miles to downtown Denver without traffic. No verified town value; use the county median.
- Park County median. $565,000 median house sale price, Jan.-Aug. 2026 (Colorado Association of REALTORS).
- Jefferson County side. Pine and Buffalo Creek parcels in Jefferson County follow Jefferson rules: A-1, A-2 and A-35 zones have no animal limit at the zone minimum.
Drive times are without traffic (OSRM router, 2026-09-24). Call or text 303-955-4220 for current horse properties.
How many horses does Park County allow by acreage?
- About 1 acre. Residential zone: the lot must be over 1 acre, then 1 animal per 20,000 sq ft of open space, max 4. Agricultural (A) zone: no limit. Tracts under 35 acres created before June 1, 1972 are legal non-conforming in the A zone. Under 35 acres, check the well permit. A household-use-only well allows no livestock watering (C.R.S. 37-92-602).
- About 5 acres. Residential zone: 1 animal per 20,000 sq ft of open space, max 4. A zone: no limit. 4 accessory structures allowed at 5+ acres (2 under 5 acres). Under 35 acres, check the well permit. A household-use-only well allows no livestock watering (C.R.S. 37-92-602).
- About 10 acres. R-20 lot of 10-20 acres: base 4 horses times factor 2 = 8 horses. A zone: no limit. Under 35 acres, check the well permit. A household-use-only well allows no livestock watering (C.R.S. 37-92-602).
- About 20 acres. R-20 lot at 20 acres: 8 horses (base 4 times factor 2). A zone: no limit. Under 35 acres, check the well permit. A household-use-only well allows no livestock watering (C.R.S. 37-92-602). Under 35 acres, the parcel is not exempt from county subdivision review.
- 35+ acres. A-35 or R-35 at 35-70 acres: base 4 times factor 4 = 16 horses. A zone: no limit. A domestic well on 35+ acres serves up to 3 homes, 1 acre of lawn and garden, and domestic animals and livestock. 35+ acres is exempt from county subdivision review (C.R.S. 30-28-101(10)(b)).
These are Park County rules. Pine and Buffalo Creek addresses can be Jefferson County: check the parcel's county first. Every number depends on the zoning district. Check the parcel's zone on the county parcel map and confirm with the county planning office before an offer.
Which wells allow horses in Colorado?
- Household-use-only well. Serves the inside of one home. No outdoor watering, no livestock. Most wells on parcels under 35 acres drilled on or after May 8, 1972 carry this permit (C.R.S. 37-92-602; CSU Extension 6.700).
- Domestic well on 35+ acres. Serves up to 3 homes, 1 acre of lawn and garden, and domestic animals and livestock.
- Look up the permit. Search the permit number or address at dwr.state.co.us/Tools/WellPermits. Read the allowed uses.
- Change of owner. File the change of owner eForm with the Division of Water Resources after closing. No fee (C.R.S. 37-90-143).
- Drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor for Sept. 22, 2026 shows Jefferson, Boulder, Park and Clear Creek counties 100% in D2 drought or worse.
A household-use-only permit does not allow livestock watering. Confirm the permit's allowed uses with the Division of Water Resources or a water attorney.
What permits do barns and sheds need in Park County?
- Sheds up to 200 sq ft. Permit-exempt.
- Dwelling first. Most Park County properties need a dwelling before accessory buildings.
- How many buildings. 2 accessory structures under 5 acres, 4 at 5+ acres.
- Setbacks. Barns and corrals 50 ft from dwellings, 100 ft from wells and watercourses.
Ask the seller for permits on every barn, shed and arena. Confirm with Park County building and planning.
What fence does a horse property need in Colorado?
- Colorado lawful fence. "A well-constructed three barbed wire fence with substantial posts set at a distance of approximately twenty feet apart" (C.R.S. 35-46-101).
- Fence-out law. Only an owner with a lawful fence in good repair recovers damages when livestock trespass (C.R.S. 35-46-102).
- Wildlife-friendly fence (CPW). Top wire 42 inches or lower, 12 inches between the top two wires, bottom wire at least 16 inches off the ground, smooth top and bottom wires.
- Height for horses. Colorado Parks and Wildlife: 42 inches "really is adequate to keep in nearly all breeds of horse."
- Park County setbacks. Barns and corrals sit 50 feet from dwellings and 100 feet from wells and watercourses.
Walk the fence line before the inspection deadline. Confirm boundary lines with a survey.
What do winter, snow and hay mean for horses here?
- Plowing. Park County plows fully at 4 inches of snow, on county-accepted roads only.
- Driveways. 12% max grade after the first 50 ft; switchbacks 8%. Plan the turn for a stock trailer.
- Hay cost. USDA Colorado Hay Report, Sept. 24, 2026: Mountains and Northwest grass hay, fair grade, medium square bales, $300.00 per ton picked up.
Budget hay for the whole winter and store it 30 feet from the house (CSFS).
What do I check before an offer on horse property?
- Well permit allowed uses. Pull the permit at dwr.state.co.us/Tools/WellPermits. Household-use-only means no horses on that well.
- Zoning district. Look up the parcel on the Park County parcel map. The zone sets the horse count, not the acreage alone.
- Fence. Walk the line. A lawful fence in good repair decides who recovers damages when livestock get out.
- Water rights. Ask the seller for any water right decrees, ditch shares or pond permits. A well permit is not a water right. Confirm with a water attorney.
- Septic at sale. Park County requires a Transfer of Title septic inspection by a NAWT inspector.
- Horses in the deal. A brand inspection is required at any change of ownership: $5.00 per head (fees effective Oct. 1, 2025).
Put the well, zoning and septic checks inside your inspection and due diligence deadlines.
Questions
Quick answers.
Are Pine and Buffalo Creek in Park County?
Not always. Pine and Buffalo Creek addresses can be Jefferson County. Check the county on the parcel record.
How many horses on 35 acres in Park County?
16 in A-35 or R-35 at 35-70 acres. The Agricultural zone has no limit.
How many horses on 10 acres in Park County?
8 on an R-20 lot of 10-20 acres (base 4 times factor 2).
Does Park County plow county roads?
Yes, fully at 4 inches of snow, on roads the county has accepted.
Can horses drink from a household-use-only well?
No. Check the permit's allowed uses at dwr.state.co.us/Tools/WellPermits.
How many acres do you need per horse in Colorado?
On the Front Range it takes 25 to 40 acres of dryland pasture to support one horse with no supplemental feed, per CSU Extension. Irrigated pasture carries a horse on 0.7 to 1.2 acres. On smaller mountain acreage, plan to feed hay; the legal number of horses comes from county zoning, not grass. Confirm the count for a specific parcel with the county planning office.
Can I keep horses on 5 acres in Jefferson County?
Yes, in most cases. In the A-1 zone (5-acre minimum), A-2 (10 acres) and A-35 (35 acres), Jefferson County sets no limit on animals when the lot meets the zone minimum. In residential zones and undersized agricultural lots the county requires 9,000 square feet of open land for the first animal and 6,000 square feet for each additional one, with a cap of 4 per acre. Confirm the parcel's zone with Jefferson County Planning and Zoning before you buy.
How many horses can I keep on 1 acre in Jefferson County?
Up to 4, and only when the acre is open land. Residential zones in unincorporated Jefferson County require 9,000 square feet of open land for the first animal and 6,000 square feet for each additional animal, capped at 4 per acre. Inside Golden or Morrison town limits, the city or town code applies instead.
How many horses can I have in Park County (Bailey)?
It depends on the zone. The Agricultural zone has no animal limit. In A-35, R-35 and R-20, the base is 4 horses times an acreage factor: 16 horses on 35 to 70 acres, and 8 on R-20 lots of 10 to 20 acres. In the Residential zone, lots over 1 acre allow 1 animal per 20,000 square feet of open space, up to 4. Barns and corrals sit 50 feet from dwellings and 100 feet from wells and watercourses.
Why do horse buyers look for 35 acres in Colorado?
Two reasons. Parcels of 35 acres or more are exempt from county subdivision review under C.R.S. 30-28-101. And a 35-acre-plus parcel qualifies for a domestic well that waters livestock, while most smaller parcels get a household-use-only well that does not. Confirm the actual well permit with the Division of Water Resources.
Can I water horses from a household-use-only well in Colorado?
No. A household-use-only well serves inside one home only, with no outdoor watering and no livestock. Most wells drilled on or after May 8, 1972 on parcels under 35 acres carry this permit. Pull the permit on the DWR Well Permit Search before you write an offer on horse property.
Sources
- Park County Land Use Regulations, Art. V (rev. 07/25)
- Colorado Division of Water Resources: well permit search
- Colorado Department of Agriculture: livestock brand inspection
- USDA AMS Colorado Hay Report (Sept. 24, 2026)
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index (Aug. 2026)
Figures carry their source and date. Rules and prices change: the county, town or state office named above has the current version.
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