5.87 Acres in Trinchera Creek Estates, Costilla County

Nearly six acres in the Trinchera Creek Estates subdivision of Costilla County, Colorado — a quiet, flat parcel at roughly 7,685 feet of elevation in the heart of the San Luis Valley. The property is accessed via Geranium Street and 33rd Street, both county-maintained dirt roads, with what appears to be an additional dirt path along the northern boundary.

Zoning is Estate Residential, permitting a house, manufactured home (post-1976), and camping with an RV for up to 14 days every three months. At 5.87 acres, the parcel provides comfortable room for a homesite with privacy and elbow room that is difficult to find at this price point.

Water is available by well or cistern — contact the Division of Water Resources at (719) 589-6683 for well permits. Septic is required. Power options include solar, wind, generator, or Xcel Energy at (800) 895-4999. Propane is available from Conejos Propane at (719) 274-5102, La Veta Propane at (719) 738-1141, or AmeriGas at (719) 589-2545. Waste service is available through GT Trash Services at (719) 672-3601. No HOA fees apply.

Alamosa is the nearest city of size. The area is surrounded by remarkable natural landmarks: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Zapata Falls, the UFO Watchtower, Fort Garland Museum, Cano’s Castle, and the Crestone Ziggurat are all within a reasonable drive. This is Colorado at its most open, its most affordable, and its most quietly extraordinary.

Annual property taxes are approximately $62. No back taxes are owed and no liens exist. At $300 per month with no down payment and zero percent interest, this nearly six-acre parcel is paid off in two and a half years.