5.8 Acres with Great View of 14,350′ Blanca Peak!
Cash Price: $12,995
Close to six acres in a beautiful sportsman’s paradise! The Sangre de Cristo Ranches subdivision is nestled within the Rocky Mountains, in the shadow of Blanca Peak. An abundance of hunting, fishing, hiking and other sporting opportunities await you. This area is home to the 16,000 head Trinchera elk herd, and a short distance away from the Mountain Home Reservoir, frequently stocked with Northern pike and Lake and Rainbow trout, as well as the Sanchez and Smith reservoirs. This property can be your recreation getaway or a permanent retirement locale if you choose to build your home or cabin here. 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
- 5.81 acres
- Approx 7,900’ elevation
- Topography: Level but rocky
- Foliage: Sagebrush & cactus
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
- Patterson Rd, Costilla County, CO, due east of the town of Fort Garland
- Sangre de Cristo Ranches Lot #3130
- Access is via county-maintained dirt roads, 4WD may be necessary part of year
- From Fort Garland head east on US Route 160 nearly 2 miles. Turn right on Trinchera Ranch Rd N. Take first left on Patterson Rd. You will pass Gott Rd after 3/4 mile. Another 1/4 mile to the 4-way intersection of Patterson Rd and Patricia Rd. You are now at the NW corner of the property. Check GPS coordinates to confirm
- GPS coordinates: NW corner 37.4361°, -105.3824° / NE corner 37.4366°, -105.3802° / SE corner 37.4355°, -105.3797° / SW corner 37.4353°, -105.3822°
Nearby
- Tremendous view of Mt. Blanca! And just a few minutes from the base!
- 6 min drive to Fort Garland (population 607)
- 21 min drive to San Luis (population 665)
- 32 min drive to Alamosa (population 9,360)
- Alamosa WalMart SuperCenter (37 min drive)
- Trinchera herd of 16,000 elk
- Trout and pike fishing at Mountain Home Reservoir (very close!)
- 31 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
Property Taxes
- $88.54 per year in 2021
Purchase/Financing
- Transfer is through warranty deed
- Cash price $12,995
- Seller financing with NO credit check: all will qualify
- Financing: $499 down, $250/mo for 60 months, $200 doc fee (not refundable)
- Ask about adjusting financing to fit your needs