Sell Your Mineral Rights in Washington County, CO
If you own mineral rights in Washington County, Colorado, you're in the DJ Basin — one of the most established oil-producing basins in the Rocky Mountain region. With 292 producing wells and a mix of independent operators actively working the county, what you own has real value, even if it's not making headlines. Let us help you figure out exactly what it's worth.
Est. per Acre
$50–$400
per net royalty acre
Active Wells
292+
Drilling Activity
Core Basin
DJ Basin
Primary Formation
Primary Resource
Oil
Commodity Type
What You're Actually Sitting On
Washington County sits in the eastern portion of the DJ Basin, where oil production has been steady for decades — this isn't a brand-new play, and it isn't speculative country. There are 292 producing wells here, operated by a range of independents from small family trusts to regional companies, which tells you something: this acreage gets drilled and worked, not just held. That said, Washington County is not Weld County — the well density is lower, activity is quieter, and values per acre reflect that reality. If you've gotten an offer or are just trying to understand what you inherited, the most important thing right now is knowing whether your acreage is near producing wells and what operators are interested in it.
Washington County by the Numbers
292
wells
Producing Wells
20.1
million barrels (BBL)
Cumulative Oil Production
54.8
million cubic feet (MCF)
Cumulative Gas Production
$50 – $400
per net mineral acre
Estimated Value Range (per acre, estimate only)
Oil
Primary Commodity
Who's Operating in Washington County
Impetro Resources LLC
K P Kauffman Company Inc
Renegade Oil & Gas Company LLC
Grand Mesa Operating Co
Central Operating Inc
Own Resources Operating LLC
What's in the Ground
Niobrara
The Niobrara is the primary oil-bearing formation across the DJ Basin and the main target for horizontal drilling in Colorado. It's a chalky shale system that has driven the bulk of DJ Basin production growth. In Washington County, Niobrara wells are part of the producing well inventory, though spacing and well density here are lighter than in the basin's western core.
Codell
The Codell sandstone sits just below the Niobrara and is often completed alongside it as a secondary target. It's a consistent producer across eastern portions of the DJ Basin and adds value to acreage that might otherwise look single-zone.
Sussex
The Sussex sandstone is a deeper, older target that has produced oil in parts of eastern Colorado for many decades. It's one reason Washington County has a long production history — this county was producing oil well before horizontal drilling became the norm, and the Sussex is part of that legacy.
Questions We Hear From Washington County Owners
I got an offer from an operator — should I just take it?
My rights are in Washington County but I live somewhere else — does that matter?
Is this a good time to sell, or should I hold and wait for more development?
What to Know About Washington County
Colorado ECMC Oversight
All oil and gas activity in Washington County is regulated by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), formerly known as COGCC. They track all well permits, production data, and operator activity. If you want to know what's happening on or near your acreage, the ECMC's public database is one of the best starting points.
Eastern DJ Basin Character
Washington County's position on the eastern edge of the DJ Basin means it has a different development profile than Weld or Adams counties. Independent operators — many of them smaller, regional companies — dominate here rather than the large public companies that work the basin's western core. That affects both how deals get done and what buyers are in the market.
Severance and Property Taxes
Colorado levies a severance tax on oil and gas production, which affects net revenue from any producing royalty interest you own. Washington County also assesses property taxes on mineral rights, though values in lower-density counties like this one tend to be assessed conservatively. It's worth understanding both when calculating what your rights are truly worth net to you.
Find Out What Your Washington County Minerals Are Worth
Whether you just got an offer, inherited rights you've never looked at closely, or are simply curious — the first step is a free, no-pressure conversation. We know this county, we know the operators working it, and we'll give you a straight answer about what you're sitting on and what your options look like.
Get My Free ValuationData Sources
Production and operator figures for Washington County are drawn from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year), Wikipedia, and DrillingEdge (state regulator production data). Per-acre values are estimates and not an offer.
Other DJ Basin Counties
Washington County is part of the DJ Basin. See the full basin overview, operators, and counties we serve.
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