Quiet by The Reservoir
San Luis, CO 81152
Costilla County, Colorado
Lot Description
Owner Financing:
- $305 down (plus the $249 doc fee)
- $305 down $304.17/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
Where the mountains meet the water - and the noise finally stops.
There's a feeling that hits the moment you leave the pavement behind. The road narrows, the world opens, and suddenly the sound of your tires fades into quiet. Four miles ahead, the light catches on the water - a wide, silver-blue stretch called Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area. You can already picture yourself there, where the air smells like pine and sage, and the only rush is the ripple of water against the shore.
This 1.06-Acre property in Costilla County, Colorado, sits just far enough from the world to feel completely yours, but close enough to the water to make every weekend something special. Here, mountain views meet the shimmer of the reservoir, and the silence isn't empty - it's full of peace, reflection, and freedom.
Where the Mountains Meet the Water
The land itself feels like something out of an old western - open, calm, and quietly beautiful. It's gently rolling, with a soft natural rise that gives you long views toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Scattered trees break up the landscape, offering little pockets of shade and privacy.
And then there's the best part: the water is close. Sanchez Reservoir is just 4 miles away - an easy drive down a dirt road that feels more like a slow exhale than a commute. It's rare to find land in this part of Colorado where you can reach water this easily. That proximity alone makes this property stand out from hundreds of others.
At the reservoir, locals come for quiet mornings and golden evenings. You'll see people casting for northern pike, kayaking through still water, or just sitting on the bank with a book and a thermos of coffee. When the sun sets, the reflection turns the whole lake to gold, and the sound of the wind moving across the hills feels almost like music.
That's what life looks like when you trade noise for nature.
Peace You Can Feel
At 8,694 feet above sea level, this part of southern Colorado has a stillness that's hard to explain until you experience it. The air feels cleaner, the light sharper, and even your thoughts seem to slow down a little. The dirt road that leads to the property winds gently across the landscape, rising and falling with the rhythm of the hills.
By the time you pull up, there's no noise left in your head - just space, and the quiet understanding that this is what freedom sounds like.
This property doesn't ask for much. It's low-maintenance, honest land. You can visit on weekends, camp beneath the stars, or just sit and watch the shadows move across the mountains. There's no Hoa, no noise, no pressure - just the satisfaction of knowing you have your own corner of peace near the water.
Property Details
Location: Costilla County, Colorado
Apn: 71230690
Size: 1.06 acres
Terrain: Gently rolling with scattered trees
Views: Mountain and reservoir views
Access: Dirt road
Utilities: Off-grid (solar, well, and septic if desired)
Elevation: 8,694 ft
Nearby Water: Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area (4 miles)
Nearby Attractions:
- Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center (25 mi)
- Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center (48 mi)
- Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (50 mi)
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve (52 mi)
Owner Financing: $305 down, $304.17/Month
Cash Price: $13,979
Document Fee: $249 (one-time payment)
Close to Water, Close to Wonder
There's something special about having water nearby - it changes the way the world feels. The air is cooler, the wildlife more abundant, the scenery more alive. And here, Sanchez Reservoir is more than just a backdrop - it's part of the rhythm of life.
You can spend your mornings exploring the shore or watching the sunrise reflect off the still surface of the lake. The afternoons are made for slow drives and open skies, and by night, the stars shine so bright they reflect on the water below.
And when you want to explore beyond the reservoir, some of Colorado's most breathtaking landmarks are all within reach:
- Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center (25 miles) - A walk through Colorado's frontier history.
- Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge (48 miles) - Wetlands filled with migratory birds and peaceful trails.
- Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (50 miles) - Towering cliffs and wild canyons carved by the river.
- Great Sand Dunes National Park (52 miles) - Where mountains, desert, and sky collide in one unforgettable view.
This area isn't just scenic - it's sacred. It's where land, water, and sky meet in perfect balance.
Freedom That Feels Different
You can't always explain why some places feel different - they just do. This land has that kind of energy. It's open, honest, and unhurried.
There's no Hoa, no utilities waiting to tie you down, and no list of rules to follow. You can go as off-grid as you want - solar for power, a well for water, a compost system for waste - or keep it simple and rustic.
It's not about doing more. It's about needing less.
Affordable Freedom
For just $305 down and $304.17 per month, this land becomes yours. No credit checks. No banks. No hidden fees. Just simple, straightforward owner financing designed to make owning land easy and approachable.
Prefer to pay cash? The price is $13,979, plus a one-time $249 document fee that covers all recording and transfer costs. That's it. One payment, and you own land near one of Colorado's most beautiful bodies of water.
Owning land near Sanchez Reservoir isn't just a purchase - it's a small piece of peace you can hold onto forever.
The Kind of Weekend That Lasts
Most weekends are gone before you know it. You blink, and it's Sunday night again. But weekends here? They stretch.
You wake up to the sound of wind through the grass. You pour coffee as the mountains shift from purple to pink. You drive down to the reservoir, cast a line, and watch ripples move across the water.
You sit for a while - maybe an hour, maybe two - because there's no reason to rush. There's no clock here, no deadline, no phone buzzing for attention.
And when the stars come out, they feel close enough to touch.
That's what time feels like when it finally slows down.
A Place That Waits for You
This land doesn't change when you leave - it waits. It's always ready when you need a reset, a moment of quiet, or a reminder that peace is still possible.
When the world gets loud, this is where you come to remember who you are. To stand barefoot in the dirt and breathe air that hasn't been filtered by noise. To feel small in the best possible way.
Why This Land Holds Its Value
Water is life - and in southern Colorado, water is value.
There are plenty of wide-open parcels out here, but few sit this close to Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area. That four-mile proximity makes this property rare, desirable, and meaningful to anyone who values both solitude and access to nature.
It's not just about owning land. It's about owning land near water - a resource that never goes out of style.
Ready to Find Your Quiet?
For $305 down, $304.17/Month, and a one-time $249 doc fee, you can claim your place near Sanchez Reservoir today. Or pay $13,979 cash and make it fully yours.
No stress. No pressure. Just your land, your pace, your peace.
Because sometimes the best investment isn't about what you build - it's about where you finally stop.
Find your quiet by the reservoir - where the days stretch longer, the stars shine brighter, and peace always finds its way back to you.
State: Co
County: Costilla
Zip: 81152
Size: 1.06 acres
Apn: 71230690
Legal Description: Wild Horse Mesa Section G Blk 100 Lot 32 (Jwd 254-242) (WD 383-421) (Soa 386-579)(Swdjt 389-755) (Mtn.Trct.Acc. )
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 37.105217, -105.431303
Ne: 37.104964, -105.430883
Sw: 37.104589, -105.431897
Se: 37.104344, -105.431433
Elevation: 8,694 feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $85 per year
Zoning: Residential
Flood Zone: No
HOA/POA: No
Improvements: No improvements done.
Access: Dirt Road
Water: Will need to install a Well
Sewer: Will need to install a Septic System
Utilities: Utilities Available nearby
Owner Financing:
- $305 down (plus the $249 doc fee)
$305 down $304.17/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
We do not offer owner financing for residential use or full-time living on the property during the financing term.
Lot Maps & Attachments
Directions to Lot
From Fort Garland, Colorado to Centennial School District R-1, Colorado
-Take Pfeiffer Ave to 4th Ave 40 sec (0.1 mi)
-Head south toward 5th Ave 112 ft
-Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 5th Ave 190 ft
-Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Pfeiffer Ave 384 ft
-Follow CO-159 S to 4th St/County Rd P.6 in San Luis 16 min (16.0 mi)
-Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 4th Ave0.2 mi
-Turn right onto CO-159 S/Miranda Ave
-Continue to follow CO-159 S 15.8 mi
-Continue on County Rd P.6. Take County Rd 21, County Rd 18. 9 and Rd 18 to Monte Vista Trail 21 min (10.0 mi)
-Turn left onto 4th St/County Rd P.6
-Continue to follow County Rd P.6 2.6 mi
-Turn right onto County Rd 21 1.5 mi
-Turn right onto County Rd L.5 0.8 mi
-County Rd L.5 turns slightly right and becomes Rd 19 0.6 mi
-Turn left onto County Rd 18. 9 1.6 mi
-Continue onto Rd 18 0.6 mi
-Turn right onto Rd 18/Mesa Dr E 1.5 mi
-Turn left onto Overland Way 0.2 mi
-Turn right onto Monte Vista Trail
-Destination will be on the left 0.6 mi
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