Five Lovely Acres Near Fort Garland
Fort Garland, CO 81133
Costilla County, Colorado
Lot Description
Vacation and recreational activities include visiting the National Sand Dunes Park, fishing for German browns in the many reservoirs and other high-altitude streams and lakes, hunting for elk or mule deer in the Rio Grande or San Isabel National Forest, hiking or 4-wheeling up the Lake Como Road towards the top of Mt. Blanca, skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area with Colorado's best snow conditions, soaking in a nearby hot springs pool, or mountain biking on the excellent dirt roads in the area. You can build a retirement home or vacation cabin with a magnificent mountain views, clean cool air, and be surrounded by the fascinating history of Southern Colorado.
This is south-central Colorado. Alamosa is the cultural and economic center of the San Luis Valley Ranches. The San Luis Valley Ranches is predominantly a farming and agricultural community with Adam's State College being an important part of its economic structure. The property is within several hours drive to Denver and many of the country's leading resorts in Colorado and nearby New Mexico, including Taos and Santa Fe.
This land was platted and surveyed in the early 1970's and wide open spaces are still available. There are very few neighbors near this property that offers privacy and seclusion.
This property can be used for recreational camping. It can also be used for a permanent residence. The County requires a 600 sq. ft. dwelling size and a well, septic and solar (or wind) power system before issuing a building permit. Using a Travel Trailer or RV full time is not allowed in the state of Colorado.
Pictures are not of the property but are of the general San Luis Valley area.
Parcel Number:0
Legal Description: S.L.V.R. UNIT 21 BLK 33 LOT 19 (TD 252-448-451) (WD 253-500-502)(W 262-614)(BSD 293-281 & 282) (WD 303-39)(WD 301-76 & 77)(WD 305-149)(CWD 325-233)
Taxes: About $50 / year. Also approximately $1200 in back taxes any buyer will need to assume. Please contact Costilla County Treasurer at for exact amount and other tax information
GPS Coordinates: 37.4170,
Lot Maps
Directions
From Pueblo to the Property:
1. Depart S Main St toward Central Main St
0.2 mi
2. Turn right onto Alan Hamel Ave
0.2 mi
3. Turn right onto US-50 BR / S Santa Fe Ave
0.4 mi
4. Take ramp left and follow signs for I-25 South
Conoco on the corner
45.4 mi, 39 min
5. At exit 52, take ramp right for I-25-BL South toward Alamosa / Walsenburg
0.3 mi
6. Bear right onto I-25 BL / US-85 / US-87
2.5 mi
7. Turn right onto US-160 / W 7th St
Carl's Jr on the corner
52.2 mi, 49 min
8. Turn left onto County Road 12
Unpaved Road
1.5 mi
9. Turn right onto County Road GG
Unpaved Road
2.6 mi
10. Turn left onto County Road 11, and then immediately turn right onto Colorado Springs Ave
Unpaved Road
2.0 mi
11. Arrive at Colorado Springs Ave on the left
The last intersection is Platoro Rd
If you reach Weston Rd, you've gone too far
