Don't miss out on this rare opportunity in Howard, Colorado - just 15 minutes east along the Arkansas River from beautiful Salida, a Central Colorado hub for rafting, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and more. This parcel is ready to build on, with a newly dug well, electric pulled to the building site, and engineered septic plans already complete. The access to this lot is from a quiet, dirt road with virtually no traffic yet you can hop onto Hwy 50 in a minute to head west to Salida or east to Cotopaxi, Westcliffe or Canon City. The building site features lovely views of the Arkansas Hills and open meadows across the river, as well as a peek at the mighty Sawatch Range to the west. Ponderosa and pinon pine, oak, sagebrush, grass and cactus are among the diverse vegetation on this property. The river itself is just a stone's throw away across the highway. This is a chance to enjoy country living without a lot of maintenance, and to get started on a home of your own design with the prep work already complete. There are no other vacant parcels in the area in this size or price range. Drive by and walk the property to see what a little gem this really is!