Commercial-zoned Colorado land can be deceptively hard to sell. Metro district debt, zoning overlays, utility stub-outs that don't exist, special district taxes — all of it scares off retail buyers and even most developers. We buy commercial parcels across Colorado as-is, for cash. Call 970-478-1022 for a straight answer on what your commercial land is actually worth.
Most owners of commercial-zoned land fall into one of three groups. First: family members who inherited ground that was zoned commercial years ago but never developed. Second: early investors who bought ahead of a growth corridor that never arrived. Third: operators who shut down a business and now have an empty lot they don't know what to do with.
In all three cases, listing with a commercial broker is a long, expensive process. Brokers charge 6-10% commissions on commercial land, they demand phase I environmental reports, and they want surveys, ALTA title policies, and cleared zoning letters before they'll even market the property.
We skip all of that. We buy as-is.
Many newer Front Range commercial parcels come loaded with metro district bonds that get repaid through annual property tax assessments. These obligations can run 20-40 mills on top of normal property tax. Retail buyers freak out when they see the mill levy. We read the metro district service plan and factor the debt into the offer.
Commercial zoning that doesn't match current use. Non-conforming structures. PUD agreements that never finalized. Zoning overlays restricting building heights or uses. Setback requirements that make the buildable envelope tiny. We've bought parcels with all of these issues.
Former gas stations, dry cleaners, auto repair, or light industrial use on the parcel? Potential Phase I issues? We buy with environmental concerns — we just price the risk in. If the contamination is documented we may order our own Phase II. (We don't buy parcels with confirmed severe contamination requiring CDPHE cleanup.)
Sewer stub-outs promised but never built. Water tap fees of $20,000+ required before any construction. Frontage on a state highway with CDOT access permit restrictions. All normal problems. All handleable.
Our simple 3-step process makes selling your land fast and easy
Fill out our simple form or give us a call. Tell us about your property and what you're looking for.
We'll evaluate your property and present you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
Choose your closing date. We handle all the paperwork and cover closing costs. Get paid in as little as 7 days.
Case 1: Adams County, 3 acres commercial zoned, metro district debt. Parcel had $40,000 per acre metro district bond obligation that scared off developers. We factored the debt, bought at a price that made sense, closed in 22 days.
Case 2: Pueblo County, 8 acres highway frontage, CDOT access issue. Commercial corner with no approved CDOT curb cut. Owner had been trying to sell for 3 years. We bought subject to the access limitation, closed cash in 25 days.
Case 3: Weld County, 5 acres former gas station site. Phase I had flagged potential UST contamination. Phase II came back showing minor issues well below CDPHE action levels. We bought at a price reflecting remediation risk.
If you own commercial-zoned Colorado land that's not moving — development corridors that stalled, metro district parcels, inherited commercial ground — we can make you an offer. Related: raw land, flood zone land, FSBO / no realtor, Denver area, Colorado Springs.
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Get answers to common questions about selling your land
Yes, constantly. Front Range commercial parcels often come with metro district bonds and mill levies. We read the service plan, calculate the debt, and factor it into the offer. We don't walk away from metro district parcels — we understand how they work.
We buy anyway. Non-conforming use, expired PUD, zoning overlay restrictions, setback issues — all normal. We research the current zoning with the jurisdiction and price the offer based on what's actually permitted today. You don't need to fix zoning before calling us.
Usually yes, up to a point. Minor contamination below CDPHE action levels — no problem. Major confirmed contamination requiring cleanup — probably not. Tell us what you know upfront and we'll give you an honest answer about whether it's a fit.
14-30 days is typical. Commercial closings run slightly slower than residential because of zoning and environmental due diligence. If the parcel is clean and straightforward, we can close in 2 weeks. If it's complex, 4-6 weeks. We move as fast as the title allows.
No. We don't require a current survey or ALTA before making an offer. If one is needed for closing, our title company orders it and we pay. You don't pay for professional reports just to talk to us. Call first, worry about documents later.
Weld, Garfield, and DJ Basin commercial parcels often have well setback issues. Active and plugged wells create building envelope restrictions under current ECMC rules. We know how to read the setbacks and factor them in. We've bought plenty of restricted parcels.
Yes. If there's an active commercial lease — a cell tower, a billboard, a parking agreement, a lease with an operating business — we can buy subject to the lease and take over as landlord. Existing tenants continue uninterrupted and the rent just changes hands.
Expired site plans, expired plats, and expired development approvals are common in Colorado. We don't need current entitlements. We buy based on the underlying zoning and market value, not expired approvals. Renewing entitlements is our problem after closing, not yours.
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