# 20245 US HWY 285, La Jara, CO 81140

> **TL;DR:** 0bd/2ba commercial, $548,000 ($68/sqft), built 1979, 8,064 sqft. Est. $2,931/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $548,000 |
| Price/sqft | $68 |
| Bathrooms | 2 half |
| Square Feet | 8,064 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Lot Size | 130,680 sqft (3.00 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,771 |
| Estimated Insurance | $160 |
| **Total** | **$2,931** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1979
- 3.00 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Lori Johnson, Steffens and Company Realty, Inc, C:,,: Rare opportunity to own a fully equipped restaurant and tavern in La Jara, Colorado! This 8,064 sq. ft. commercial property sits on 3 acres with excellent Highway 285 frontage just 14 miles south of Alamosa. A longtime local favorite known for its popular margaritas, the restaurant recently closed as the longtime owners retired, creating a turnkey opportunity for a new owner. Sellers will provide training and share their proven recipes to help make the transition seamless.The property features a spacious bar and dining area, large dance floor, event space, two pool tables, two pianos, two large TVs, and a fully equipped commercial kitchen with stainless steel refrigeration, fryers, grill, sinks, and a newer ice machine. All furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory are included. Professionally prepared financials are available to qualified buyers with a signed NDA.Excellent opportunity to reopen a successful restaurant or bring your own concept to this highly visible location near the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and just two hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

## Location

- **Address:** 20245 US HWY 285, La Jara, CO 81140
- **County:** Conejos
- **Coordinates:** 37.283007, -105.959766
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.283007,-105.959766

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Lori Johnson
- **Brokerage:** Steffens & Company Realty, Inc
- **Broker Phone:** (719) 873-1700
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.crenmls.com/property/A/398-837584)

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**MLS#:** 837584 | **Updated:** 2026-10-25
**Source:** listhub

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