5.21 Acres in Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Costilla County

Just over five acres in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches subdivision — one of the more established rural communities in Costilla County, Colorado. This parcel sits at a notable 8,180 feet of elevation, higher than most listings in the area, which translates to cooler summers and views that reach well into the surrounding mountain landscape.

The property is accessed via County Lane 6, a county-maintained dirt road. Zoning is Estate Residential, which permits a house, manufactured home (post-1976), and camping or RV use for up to 14 days every three months. Longer stays require a septic system to be installed — the county is attentive to this requirement.

Water can be obtained by drilling a well, installing a cistern, or hauling water to the property. Septic must be inspected by a certified soil evaluator and verified by the county before installation. Power is available through solar, wind, generator, Xcel Energy at (800) 895-4999, or San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative at (719) 852-3538. No natural gas; propane and diesel tanks are delivered by local vendors on a regular basis. Waste pickup is available through local trash services.

There is a voluntary Property Owners Association — Sangre de Cristo Ranch Owners — but membership is not required and there are no mandatory fees.

Alamosa, Colorado City, and Canon City are the nearest towns of size. The area offers proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Fort Garland Museum, Bishop Castle, Cole Park, and the Colorado Gators Reptile Park. At 8,180 feet, this is mountain-adjacent living with the openness and affordability of the San Luis Valley.

Annual property taxes are approximately $255. No back taxes are owed and no liens exist. At $268 per month with no down payment and zero percent interest, this parcel is fully paid in just over two years.