5 Acres in Mount Blanca Estates, Costilla County

Five acres in the Mount Blanca Estates subdivision of Costilla County, Colorado — a flat, open parcel at nearly 7,800 feet of elevation in the southern San Luis Valley. The property is accessed via 7th Street, a county-maintained dirt road, and sits in a quiet area of similar rural residential lots.

Zoning is Residential Vacant Land, which permits a house, manufactured home (post-1976), and RV use with a Long-Term Camping Permit valid for 60 days. Camping is allowed up to 14 days every three months without a permit.

Water is available by well or cistern — contact the Division of Water Resources at (719) 589-6683 for well permits. Septic is the only sewer option; composting toilets are allowed only if connected to an approved septic system. Power options include solar, wind, generator, or Xcel Energy at (800) 895-4999. No natural gas service is available; LP, diesel, or propane tanks are the standard alternative. There are no HOA fees in this area.

The nearest towns include Walsenburg, Alamosa, and Monte Vista. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a short drive, along with Fort Garland Museum, Cole Park, and Cano’s Castle. This part of Colorado offers a rare combination of wide open space, mountain proximity, and genuine affordability.

Annual property taxes are approximately $50. No back taxes are owed and there are no liens. At $268 per month with no down payment and zero percent interest, this parcel pays off in just over two years.