Our Most Beautiful Alamosa Property
Alamosa, CO 81101
Alamosa County, Colorado
Lot Description
Own Your Colorado Homestead Foundation - 5.36-Acre Property With Mountain Views Next to Wildlife Preserve
Discover the perfect canvas for your self-sufficient homesteading dreams on this exceptional 5.36-Acre property in Colorado's scenic San Luis Valley. With breathtaking views of Mt. Blanca and Great Sand Dunes National Park, level terrain ready for development, power lines nearby, RV living permitted, livestock welcome, adjacent to the protected Blanca Wetlands Wildlife Habitat, just 10 miles from Alamosa's amenities, and owner financing at $350 monthly, this land isn't just a parcel - it's your opportunity to finally escape the rat race, build the self-sustainable lifestyle where your family thrives outside conventional systems, and create the nature-centered environment where children grow up learning real skills, raising animals, growing food, and living connected to the land rather than trapped in endless cycles of debt, bills, and dependence.
Why This Property Stands Out:
OVER Five Acres For Comprehensive Homesteading: At 5.36 acres, this property provides the substantial space serious homesteaders need for genuine self-sufficiency rather than just theoretical sustainability. Establish extensive gardens and food production systems feeding your family year-round. Raise chickens, goats, rabbits, or other livestock providing meat, eggs, and dairy. Create orchard areas with fruit trees building long-term food security. Build greenhouse structures extending growing seasons in Colorado's high-altitude climate. Establish workshop and storage buildings for homesteading equipment and food preservation. Maintain adequate space for rainwater catchment systems and water storage. Set up solar panel arrays and backup power systems for energy independence. Create composting systems and soil improvement areas. Design permaculture landscapes working with natural systems. The five-plus acres means you're not choosing between garden space and livestock areas or workshop buildings and living structures - you have room for comprehensive homesteading infrastructure that makes genuine self-sufficiency achievable rather than just aspirational. Your children have space to explore, learn, and participate in productive work rather than being confined to tiny suburban yards.
LEVEL Terrain Simplifies Homestead Development: The property's level terrain provides crucial practical advantages for families building homesteads without excessive budgets or professional construction help. Straightforward building sites for home, barns, greenhouses, and outbuildings without expensive excavation. Easier garden establishment and cultivation without fighting steep slopes or terracing complexities. Simpler water management and irrigation systems across level ground. Better accessibility for moving materials, equipment, and supplies during homestead development. Easier livestock fencing and animal management on flat terrain. Straightforward solar panel installation capturing maximum sun exposure. The flat land means your limited homesteading budget focuses on productive infrastructure - gardens, livestock systems, solar power, water catchment - rather than expensive site preparation fighting difficult topography. For families planning owner-builder construction or hands-on homestead development, this cooperative terrain makes the dream achievable without requiring wealth or constant professional help.
POWER Lines Nearby For Hybrid Approach: While many homesteaders pursue off-grid living, having power lines nearby provides valuable flexibility and transition options. Connect to grid power initially while building solar systems and energy independence gradually. Establish hybrid systems using solar primarily with grid backup during extended cloudy periods or winter. Power well pumps and critical systems reliably while developing comprehensive off-grid capacity. Reduce upfront costs by connecting to grid rather than requiring massive battery banks immediately. Transition to self-sufficiency at your pace rather than being forced into complete off-grid living before you're ready or experienced. The nearby power from Excel Energy or San Luis Valley REC means you control your timeline and approach rather than having total energy independence forced upon you before skills and systems are developed. You can start homesteading immediately with basic grid connection while building toward complete independence over months or years as budget and knowledge allow.
ADJACENT TO Blanca Wetlands Wildlife Habitat: The property's position next to the protected Blanca Wetlands provides exceptional advantages for homesteading families seeking nature connection and educational opportunities. Protected wetland buffer ensuring your homestead remains surrounded by undeveloped natural habitat permanently. Incredible wildlife viewing and nature observation for children's education with over 158 bird species documented including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, snowy plovers, ibis, pelicans, sandhill cranes, herons, egrets, and countless waterfowl and shorebirds. Living natural classroom teaching children about ecosystems, wetlands, wildlife behavior, and conservation firsthand. Pollinators and beneficial insects from the preserve supporting your gardens and food production. Natural beauty and vast open space making your homestead feel more expansive than the acreage alone. Elk and mule deer regularly visible providing hunting opportunities and wildlife connections. The protected wetland means development will never surround your homestead destroying the natural setting you're seeking. Your children grow up adjacent to genuine wildlife refuge habitat rather than suburban sprawl, learning to identify dozens of bird species, observing seasonal migrations, and understanding natural systems through daily experience rather than just books.
LIVESTOCK Welcome For Food Independence: The property permits livestock, providing essential options for homesteading families pursuing genuine food self-sufficiency. Raise chickens for eggs and meat production providing daily protein your children can gather. Keep goats for milk, meat, cheese production, and vegetation management teaching children animal husbandry. Maintain rabbits for efficient meat production with minimal space and feed requirements. Raise pigs converting kitchen scraps and garden waste into pork while teaching children about recycling nutrients. Keep small cattle or sheep if desired for larger meat production and fiber. Establish comprehensive livestock systems supporting family food needs and eliminating grocery store meat dependency. For homesteading families serious about food independence rather than just gardening, having livestock rights transforms theoretical self-sufficiency into practical reality. Your children grow up raising animals from birth, learning responsibility and real agricultural skills, understanding where food actually comes from, processing harvests, and participating in genuine food production rather than just consuming grocery store products disconnected from their sources. These experiences build competent, capable children prepared for self-reliant living.
RV Living Permitted: RV or camping are allowed providing crucial flexibility for homesteading families transitioning from conventional living. Live in an RV on your property while building permanent structures without paying rent elsewhere. Occupy the homestead immediately establishing food production while saving construction funds. Test homesteading lifestyle before committing to permanent building investments. Avoid housing payments while developing your property and productive systems. Maintain minimal overhead while investing in gardens, livestock infrastructure, and solar systems. The RV allowance provides the transition period most homesteading families need - you can move onto your land quickly, begin establishing gardens and animals, and build permanent housing as time and budget allow rather than needing complete structures before occupying the property. Many successful homesteaders follow this exact path, living simply in RVs or campers for months or years while building homes with cash and sweat equity rather than mortgages.
SPECTACULAR Mountain And Sand Dunes Views: This property delivers inspiring natural beauty that makes homesteading feel like genuine escape rather than just austere survival living. Breathtaking views of Mt. Blanca, one of Colorado's fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, rising majestically beyond your property. Great Sand Dunes National Park visible creating unique geological scenery found nowhere else. San Luis Valley vistas with commanding mountain ranges surrounding you in every direction. Natural beauty inspiring daily gratitude rather than the soul-crushing suburban views driving your escape from conventional living. These views aren't just pleasant - they provide the psychological rewards that sustain homesteading families through challenging learning curves and hard physical work. Your children wake to mountain scenery rather than concrete and traffic. Family meals happen with Great Sand Dunes as backdrops. The visual beauty validates your choice to pursue different living and provides daily inspiration worth more than material convenience or suburban conformity.
JUST 10 Miles From Alamosa Amenities: Despite the homestead character and natural setting, Alamosa sits just 10 miles away providing practical access to necessities during transition and for ongoing needs. Grocery stores for purchasing supplies while gardens establish and food production develops over initial years. Hardware stores for tools, building materials, and homesteading equipment during construction phases. Medical facilities for family healthcare, childbirth, and emergencies. Feed stores for livestock supplies, chicks, seeds, and animal care products. Farmers market offering local produce and connecting with other homesteaders and growers. Employment opportunities if adults need income during homestead development or transition. Adams State University providing educational and cultural resources. This proximity means homesteading doesn't isolate your family dangerously or create hardships during the inevitable learning curve. You can source what you need while developing self-sufficiency rather than being forced into immediate total independence before skills and systems exist. Many successful homesteaders maintain part-time work initially, gradually reducing dependence as production systems mature.
Affordable Ownership Options:
Cash Price: Own it outright for just $11,985 plus $249 doc fee
Owner Financing - No Credit Check Required: We believe homestead land ownership should be accessible to families seeking self-sufficiency, regardless of credit history or limited savings, which is why we offer straightforward owner financing with no bank involvement, no interest, no credit checks, and no complicated approval processes.
• Initial deposit: Just $349 to get started (includes $249 non-refundable doc fee plus $100 down payment toward purchase price)
• Monthly payments: Only $350 per month for 40 months - less than most families pay monthly for rent while building zero equity
• Total financed amount: $14,100 over 40 months
• Deed transferred upon completion: Once your final payment is made, the deed is transferred and filed with Alamosa County in your name - it's that simple.
No hidden fees. No balloon payments. No interest. No prepayment penalties. Just honest, transparent terms that make homestead land ownership achievable for working families escaping conventional systems. At $350 monthly, this payment is less than what many families waste on subscriptions, processed food, and consumer goods they don't need while you're building equity in land supporting genuine self-sufficiency and food production that actually reduces monthly expenses over time.
About Alamosa County And The San Luis Valley:
Alamosa County isn't just another rural area - it's a genuine homesteading paradise where high-altitude growing, comprehensive water resources, affordable living, spectacular natural beauty, and acceptance of alternative lifestyles create the perfect setting for families pursuing self-sufficient living.
HIGH-ALTITUDE Homesteading IN The SAN Luis Valley: The San Luis Valley's unique high-altitude environment at roughly 7,500 feet elevation provides distinct characteristics for homesteading requiring adaptation but offering specific advantages. Cool nights and warm days with intense sunlight creating excellent conditions for many vegetables and cool-season crops. Approximately 107 frost-free days requiring season extension techniques like greenhouses and cold frames. Lower pest pressure at altitude reducing chemical needs and crop losses. Excellent conditions for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, brassicas, and high-altitude adapted varieties. Clear air and intense sun making solar power exceptionally productive and efficient year-round. Low humidity reducing certain plant diseases and mold issues. The altitude creates challenges requiring knowledge and adaptation but also provides specific advantages homesteaders learn to leverage for productive, sustainable systems. Many successful high-altitude homesteaders thrive by working with rather than against these unique conditions.
THE Blanca Wetlands Ecological Treasure: Living adjacent to the Blanca Wetlands provides extraordinary educational and recreational benefits for homesteading families. One of Colorado's most important bird habitats with thirteen threatened, endangered, and sensitive species documented. Over 158 bird species creating unparalleled wildlife viewing and nature study opportunities for homeschooling families. Bald eagles and peregrine falcons regularly hunting the wetlands. Breeding populations of rare snowy plovers and white-faced ibis. Thousands of migrating ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, and shorebirds during spring and fall migrations creating spectacular wildlife events. Free outdoor education in ornithology, ecology, and natural systems for children. Photography opportunities and nature observation becoming daily family activities. The wetlands demonstrate how natural ecosystems function, providing living lessons in water cycles, habitat, migration, and biodiversity impossible to replicate in conventional educational settings.
AFFORDABLE Living Stretches Homesteading Budgets: Colorado's San Luis Valley offers remarkably affordable living compared to Front Range urban areas or expensive mountain resort towns. Annual property taxes on this lot are just $75.06 - affordable even on modest homesteading incomes or part-time work. Overall cost of living is far below Colorado's expensive urban corridors and tourist areas. Housing costs, food, and basics all cost substantially less than cities like Denver or Boulder. No HOA fees, covenants, or mandatory expenses beyond basic property taxes. This affordability means families can actually pursue homesteading on working-class incomes or while transitioning from conventional employment. You're not requiring wealth to homestead - just determination, willingness to learn, and commitment to building systems over time rather than expecting instant results.
ACCEPTANCE OF Alternative Living And Self-Sufficiency: Alamosa County and the San Luis Valley demonstrate genuine acceptance of alternative lifestyles, off-grid living, and unconventional choices. The area has established history of homesteaders, off-grid dwellers, and alternative communities. County regulations permit RV living and camping rather than prohibiting it outright. Livestock and agricultural activities are welcomed and supported rather than restricted. Mobile homes are accepted providing affordable housing options. People understand and respect self-sufficient living rather than viewing it with suspicion or hostility. For homesteading families concerned about discrimination, judgment, or regulatory harassment, this cultural acceptance provides crucial support during your transition and development. You're joining a community where your choices are understood rather than fighting against hostile neighbors and governments.
GATEWAY TO Great Sand Dunes National Park: Living near Great Sand Dunes National Park provides exceptional outdoor education and recreation for homesteading families raising children outside conventional systems. Free or low-cost natural recreation and education for homeschooled children. Unique geological features teaching earth science, geology, and natural processes through direct observation. Hiking, sandboarding, exploring, and outdoor activities building physical fitness and nature connection. Wildlife viewing and natural history supporting comprehensive homeschool curriculum. Seasonal changes and natural beauty providing year-round educational opportunities. The proximity means your children's education includes genuine outdoor exploration, physical challenges, and hands-on natural science rather than just textbook learning and indoor confinement.
FOUR-SEASON Colorado Climate Builds Resilience: The San Luis Valley experiences four distinct seasons requiring adaptation but providing varied homesteading opportunities and building family resilience. Cold winters with snow requiring proper shelter for livestock and stored food for family teaching preparedness. Spring brings planting season and renewal after dormancy creating natural rhythms. Summer provides intense growing season with long daylight hours and highly productive gardens. Fall offers harvest, food preservation, and preparation for winter teaching planning and stewardship. This seasonal cycle teaches children natural rhythms and self-reliance, requires families to plan ahead and preserve food, and creates the practical skills that make homesteading families genuinely capable and independent rather than dependent on systems failing them.
Endless Possibilities Await:
Whether you're establishing your first homestead escaping urban dependency, creating a nature-centered environment for raising and homeschooling children, building comprehensive food production systems, developing off-grid energy independence, transitioning from conventional employment to self-sufficient living, establishing permaculture systems and regenerative agriculture, or proving that families can thrive outside consumer culture and debt systems, this 5.36-Acre Alamosa County property delivers the space, terrain, flexibility, wildlife habitat, and location serious homesteaders need.
Picture your family gathered around the dinner table eating food you raised on your own land with Mt. Blanca visible through the windows. Imagine children learning responsibility feeding chickens, tending gardens, collecting eggs, and participating in real productive work that matters. Envision mornings without commutes, days structured by seasons and harvests rather than corporate schedules, and evenings around fires watching sunsets rather than screens. Consider the pride of genuine self-sufficiency where your labor directly feeds and sustains your family. Think about freedom from rent, mortgages, and endless bills controlling your choices and limiting your options. Visualize children growing up competent, capable, observant, and connected to land, animals, and natural systems rather than dependent on fragile systems and consumer products. This property offers you the five-acre homestead canvas with mountain views and wildlife habitat - you provide the vision, work ethic, and determination to build the self-sufficient life your family deserves.
Property Details:
Apn: 03
Address: Sherman Ave., Alamosa, Co
County: Alamosa County
Subdivision: Mt Blanca Valley Ranches
Acreage: 5.36 acres
Terrain: Level
Views: Mt. Blanca (14,351 feet) and Great Sand Dunes National Park
Zoning: Residential/Agricultural with 500 sq. ft. minimum
RV/Camping: Permitted
Livestock: Welcome
Power: Nearby - contact Excel Energy ) or San Luis Valley REC or )
Water: Well drilling or rainwater catchment required
Mobile Homes: Accepted
Road Access: 1/4 mile from maintained Fourmile Road
Annual Property Taxes: Only $75.06
Distance to Alamosa: 10 miles
Adjacent To: Blanca Wetlands Wildlife Habitat
Property Features: Large acreage, level lot, electricity available nearby, RV/camping permitted, small home approved, livestock welcome, mobile homes accepted, spectacular views, adjacent to wildlife preserve, trees/junipers, remote setting with town access
Ready To Take The Next Step?
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Five-plus-acre properties with level terrain, mountain views, livestock rights, adjacent to protected wildlife habitat, and this level of affordability rarely stay available. At just under $12,000 cash or only $350 monthly, this Alamosa County property represents your family's escape from conventional dependency and debt.
Contact us today for:
• Additional property photos showing terrain, views, and the adjacent wetlands
• Information about the Blanca Wetlands and extraordinary wildlife viewing
• Details about county regulations, RV permits, and building requirements
• Answers to questions about homesteading, livestock, or development
• Information about visiting the property and experiencing the valley
• Guidance about well drilling and water development options
• Power company contact information for connection estimates and costs
• Assistance with the straightforward purchasing process
• Connections to the local homesteading community
Your homesteading dream is closer than you think. With affordable financing at $350 monthly, over five acres for comprehensive food production, level terrain simplifying development, spectacular mountain and sand dunes views, livestock welcome, RV living permitted, power nearby, adjacent to protected wildlife habitat providing incredible nature education, just 10 miles from Alamosa amenities, and minimal annual taxes of $75, this Colorado property delivers the foundation for genuine self-sufficient family living. Stop enduring the rat race, mounting bills, and soul-crushing dependency on systems that don't serve your family. Stop dreaming about homesteading while remaining trapped in conventional living controlling your time and choices. Stop letting another season pass without securing the land where your children can grow up raising animals, growing food, learning real skills, and becoming capable, resilient, self-reliant individuals. Take the step today toward the self-sufficient life your family deserves - secure your Colorado homestead while this exceptional property remains available.
Make this exceptional homestead property yours today - your Colorado mountain-view homestead next to wildlife preserve is waiting.
Lot Maps & Attachments
Directions to Lot
From Santa Fe, New Mexico
Get on US-84 W/US Hwy 285 N from Paseo De Peralta and N Guadalupe St
6 min (1.7 mi)
Head east on E San Francisco St toward Cathedral Pl
292 ft
Turn left onto Cathedral Pl
240 ft
Turn left onto E Palace Ave
328 ft
Turn right onto Washington Ave
0.2 mi
Turn left onto Paseo De Peralta
? Pass by Allsup's Convenience Store (on the left in 0.5 mi)
0.7 mi
Turn right onto N Guadalupe St
0.4 mi
Use the left 2 lanes to take the ramp onto US-84 W/US Hwy 285 N
0.3 mi
Continue on US-84 W/US Hwy 285 N to Alamosa County
2 hr 41 min (153 mi)
Merge onto US-84 W/US Hwy 285 N
? Pass by Motel 6 Espanola, NM (on the right in 22.4 mi)
22.9 mi
Continue straight onto S Riverside Dr/Sandia Dr
? Continue to follow S Riverside Dr
0.2 mi
Turn left toward Paseo De Onate
190 ft
Merge onto Paseo De Onate
0.7 mi
Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto US-84 W/N Paseo De Onate/US Hwy 285 N
? Continue to follow US-84 W/US Hwy 285 N
7.8 mi
Turn right onto US Hwy 285 N
? Entering Colorado
77.4 mi
Turn right to stay on US Hwy 285 N
28.9 mi
Turn right onto 6th St
0.6 mi
6th St turns slightly left and becomes US-160 E/Denver Ave
? Continue to follow US-160 E
14.5 mi
Follow CO-150 N to Mill Run Rd
14 min (13.2 mi)
Turn left onto CO-150 N
12.5 mi
Turn right onto Lake of the Falls Pkwy
167 ft
Turn right to stay on Lake of the Falls Pkwy
0.4 mi
Turn right onto Mill Run Rd
? Destination will be on the right
0.3 mi
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