5.1 Acre Blank Slate Near the Rio Grande

Costilla County, Colorado

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Property Summary

Lace up your hiking boots and don’t forget your water! This 5.1 acre property is surrounded by so many incredible hiking trails that you can choose a new one every day. Build a cabin and bring your family out for weekend getaways, or create a permanent off-grid home. Outdoor lovers can camp out, sleeping under a blanket of stars that seem close enough to touch. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of Ute Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo Range, with the Rio Grande River just a stone's throw to the west. Out here, adventure meets tranquility with tons of opportunities for both. The property has excellent road access via a county-maintained dirt road. Need supplies or a change of pace? San Luis is only 20 minutes away, where you can find plenty of restaurants, gas stations, stores, and lodging.

  • 5.1 acres near San Luis
  • Great access via well-maintained dirt roads
  • Breathtaking views of Ute Mountain and the Sangre de Cristos
  • Only 20 minutes away from town

This property is off-grid, giving you the opportunity to be completely self-sufficient! With an average of 350 days of sunshine per year, the San Luis Valley is a great spot to install solar panels. For water, most people out here haul it in. You can also drill a well if you’d like. This subdivision allows for residential wells, which give you the right to water livestock and a 1-acre lawn or garden. You’ll have more water rights here than in most subdivisions that only allow domestic wells! Dirt roads run along the western and northern borders. The county maintains the roads, providing excellent access all year long!

You can enjoy a front row seat to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with views of Ute Mountain to the west. When you’re ready for some outdoor action, you can reach the Great Sand Dunes National Park in just under an hour. If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you can head to the Sanchez Reservoir (37 minutes) or the Smith Reservoir (36 minutes). And better yet, the Rio Grande River is only 6 miles to the west! There are plenty of great places to hike in the area, including the Spanish Peaks Wilderness (1 hour 29 minutes). Discover hidden trails, or just take in the breathtaking Colorado landscape. If you’re looking for a spiritual journey, Mother Mary’s Garden is close enough to visit everyday – only 18 minutes away! There you’ll find a calm, peaceful environment, perfect for a tranquil stroll to clear your mind.

Start your Colorado adventure today! These properties sell fast – don’t miss out. It’s priced affordably at only $6,700 for a cash sale. Owner financing is available with as little as $500 down! Contact us today to make it yours!

At Ashbrook Land Company we perform in-depth research into all of our properties before listing them, but it is ultimately the buyer's responsibility to perform their due diligence before purchase. The information provided on this page is, to the best of our knowledge, correct, and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All prospective buyers are encouraged to contact the county to confirm legality or feasibility of any future development plans. Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, weather, and poor or non-existent road access and calls for caution when visiting. Ashbrook Land Company will not be held responsible for any action or outcomes by visitors to a property of ours. We make no warranties or representations about the land, its condition, or what can be built on the property.

Property Details

address
TBD Uncompagre Trail
city
San Luis
state
Colorado
zip
81152
county
Costilla
parcel id
714-00-370
subdivision
San Luis Estates South, Lot 37
access
Legal and physical via Uncompagre Trail
zoning
Estate Residential - Residential single-family dwellings, accessory units of any size (barns, sheds, garages, etc). No commercial agriculture/farms or industrial business. Some uses may be allowed with a special use review.
property owners association
None
camping
Yes. Short-term camping, up to 14 days per 3 consecutive months, is allowed by county ordinance. Otherwise, a long-term camping RV permit is required from the county Planning and Zoning Department. No permanent living in an RV. A drinking water and waste waster system must be installed.
hunting
Allowed with proper licensing/tags.
terrain
Valley with ground cover and some shrubs.
grade
Level
elevation
7,620 feet
power
Off-grid, would need to install solar panels or other alternative.
water
Off-grid, would need to drill a well or haul water in. Water levels in this area average around 300 feet. Residents of San Luis Estates South are allowed to have residential wells, which give the owner rights to water livestock and a 1-acre lawn/garden. (This is unlike other subdivisions in this area, which only allow Household wells).
sewer
Off-grid, would need to install a septic system.
property taxes
$64.80 (in 2023)
conveyance
Free and clear warranty deed
gps coordinates
Center: 37.082, -105.64655, Northwest Corner: 37.0829° N, 105.6471° W, Northeast Corner: 37.0829° N, 105.6460° W, Southeast Corner: 37.0811° N, 105.6460° W, Southwest Corner: 37.0811° N, 105.6471° W
google maps link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/y6u7nN6Fef8Xej7RA

Files

  • Costilla County Land Use Code 2013.pdf
  • Costilla County Residential Development Procedure.pdf
  • San Luis Estates South Plat.pdf_8_14_2024.pdf
  • SLES Covenants from 1974.pdf
  • San_Luis_South_Estates_sample_well_permit_83013-F[1].pdf
  • San_Luis_South_Estates_W-3403_decree[1].pdf

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