Western Edge Land

5.2 Acres in Costilla County, CO with Creek!


Cash Price: $17,995


Ready for beautiful views of majestic Mount Blanca, the 4th tallest peak in the Rockies right out your front door? Ready for 5+ acres of high desert mountain beauty, complete with flowing water? Ready to build your off-grid dream cabin? This property along Boyhan Road in Sangre De Cristo Ranch, just outside of Fort Garland is certainly ready for YOU. At an elevation of 7,900 feet this is in a rugged area with plenty of sunshine and beautiful winters. If you’re a hunter the Trinchera elk herd roams nearby, 16, 000 strong. Within a couple miles you’ll find the Mountain Home Reservoir, often stocked with Rainbow trout, Lake trout and Northern pike, great for spring and early summer fishing, and even ice fishing in winter! Fort Garland is within walking distance or a short drive, and the town of San Luis is 16 miles due south along State Hwy 159. There is no time limit imposed to build, and RVing or camping is allowed for 14 days every 3 months. Longer times are possible but would require a county-issued permit. After heavy rain or snowfall a 4WD might be required to access the property along county-maintained dirt roads. Most of the foliage is scrub, sagebrush and cactus, but there is a small stand of cottonwood trees in the NW corner of the property. Cell strength is about 3 bars (Verizon). The Feedline Canal runs through the property, and in early May when visited was flowing strongly at 7′ wide and 2′ deep, but this would not likely be the case year-round. As a resident you have exclusive access to 5,000 acres of community “greenbelt” set aside for hunting (elk, deer, grouse, antelope) and recreation.

Owner Financing available with NO CREDIT CHECK. No property improvements or modifications until paid in full and title transferred.


Land Description

  • 5.233 acres
  • Approx 7,900’ elevation
  • Feedline Canal runs across property with seasonal flowing water
  • Topography: Property slopes up away from Boyhan
  • Foliage: Sagebrush, cactus, cottonwood trees

Land Use/Zoning

  • Camping/ RVing. Allowed for 14 days every 3 months or longer on approved permit
  • Residential (mobile home allowed)
  • No time limit to build
  • There is a community HOA but it’s optional to join, at $25/year https://sangredecristohoa.org/

Location/Directions

  • Boyhan Rd, Costilla County, CO, just SW of Fort Garland
  • Sangre de Cristo Ranches Lot #2560
  • Access is via county-maintained dirt roads, 4WD may be necessary part of year
  • From Fort Garland take CO-159 S for 1.9m to Dobson Rd, Left on Dobson to Herbert Rd, Left on Herbert to Boyhan Rd, Left on Boyhan to property on right after 800’. Check GPS coordinates to confirm.
  • GPS coordinates: NW corner 37.4142°, -105.4269° / NE corner 37.4130°, -105.4253° / SE corner 37.4125°, -105.4259° / SW corner 37.4127°, -105.4274°

Nearby

  • Tremendous view of Mt. Blanca! And just a few minutes from the base!
  • 6 min drive to Fort Garland (population 607)
  • 17 min drive to San Luis (population 665)
  • 30 min drive to Alamosa (population 9,360)
  • Alamosa WalMart SuperCenter
  • Trinchera herd of 16,000 elk
  • Trout and pike fishing at Mountain Home Reservoir (very close!)
  • 30 min drive to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, with hiking, sand sledding and camping out under the stars in an International Dark Sky Park!

Utilities

  • Power: Must use solar for power, or contact Xcel Energy, San Isabel Electric or San Luis Valley REC
  • Water: Drill well on site or take water delivery. Contact Fort Garland Water & Sanitation District
  • Gas: Propane delivery. Contact AmeriGas
  • Sewer: Must install septic system
  • Trash: Contact GT’s Trash Service
  • Internet: Local providers are T-Mobile Home Internet, ViaSat, HughesNet, Jade and Viaero Wireless
  • Cellular:  On-site test showed 3 bars on Verizon 4G

Property Taxes

  • $111.72 per year in 2021

Purchase/Financing

  • Transfer is through warranty deed
  • Cash price $17,995
  • Seller financing with NO credit check: all will qualify
  • Financing: $499 down, $299/mo for 72 months, $200 doc fee (not refundable)
  • Ask about adjusting financing to fit your needs
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