Sangre DE Cristo 5 AC, $524 Dn
Montezuma Rd : Fort Garland, CO 81133
Costilla County, Colorado
Lot Description
Land Description
Welcome to your investment future in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches of Costilla County, Colorado, where this exceptional 5.06-Acre mountain parcel awaits at 8,360 feet elevation - a triangular lot in Unit J of one of southern Colorado's most storied and beloved land communities. Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo range with flat terrain, legal dirt road access via Montezuma Rd., and Estate Residential zoning that permits single-family homes, manufactured homes, mobile homes, tiny homes, and short-term vacation rentals, this property offers the rare combination of genuine mountain character and flexible development options at a price point that still makes sense in today's Colorado market. With annual taxes of just $175.32 and a voluntary HOA of only $25 per year, your carrying costs are among the lowest available for any 5-acre Colorado mountain parcel.
Imagine owning 5.06 acres where the 14,345-Foot summit of Mount Blanca - Colorado's fourth highest peak and one of the Navajo people's four sacred mountains - dominates your northern horizon. Where roughly 7,000 elk roam the surrounding mountains and a community greenbelt of over 5,000 acres of dedicated hunting and recreation land is accessible to all property owners as a member benefit. Where Mountain Home Reservoir's trophy trout fishing is less than 10 minutes from your driveway, and Great Sand Dunes National Park is only 39 minutes away. This is not just land to hold - this is a front-row seat to Colorado's most dramatic mountain landscape, offered at a price that rewards the buyer who acts before the crowds catch on.
Beyond the boundaries of your investment, world-class recreation waits in every direction. Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area sits just 4.5 miles west - rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat, ice fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping all within a 10-minute drive. Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center - one of Colorado's oldest frontier forts and the site where Kit Carson served as commander - is 9.2 miles away. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, home to North America's tallest dunes, is 34.2 miles and approximately 39 minutes west. Zapata Falls Trail, one of southern Colorado's most beloved short hikes, is 32.5 miles away. Mother Mary's Garden in San Luis offers a unique cultural and spiritual landmark 25 minutes south.
Need supplies or services during development? Fort Garland - the eastern gateway to the San Luis Valley - is just 15 minutes and 8.2 miles west, with gas stations, a post office, grocery store, and restaurants. The larger hub of Alamosa, with Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, a hospital, restaurants, and a regional airport, sits approximately 33 miles west. Taos, New Mexico - with world-class skiing, galleries, river rafting, and the famous Taos Pueblo - is approximately 90 minutes south, making this property a genuine four-season destination for a broad regional visitor market.
This 5.06-Acre parcel represents the kind of mountain land opportunity that Coloradans dream about but rarely find at this price - genuine Sangre de Cristo mountain character, 14er views, wildlife access, recreation proximity, and flexible zoning all combined in one parcel. Owner financing requires as little as $524 down, and $175.32 in annual taxes means you can hold this property indefinitely without financial pressure. The only real question is whether you act before another buyer claims it.
We are open to owner financing as well - here is what that would look like:
Cash Price: $17,499
Easy Financing Option:
- Down Payment: $275
- Documentation Fee: $249
- Total Due Today: $524
- Monthly Payment: $275/Month for 78 months
- Total Monthly Cost: $275/Month
Super Saver Financing Option:
- Down Payment: $300
- Documentation Fee: $249
- Total Due Today: $549
- Monthly Payment: $616.50/Month for 30 months
- Total Monthly Cost: $616.50/Month
For just $524 down and $275 per month, you can own 5.06 acres of Sangre de Cristo mountain land with 14er views and elk hunting access - extraordinary leverage for a property of this character in Colorado's increasingly sought-after southern mountain region. No credit checks, no bank hassles - we make mountain land investment accessible to buyers who deserve it without massive capital requirements.
See Info below:
- Total Acreage: 5.06 acres
- Parcel Configuration: Triangular lot, approx. 442 ft (N) x 795 ft (E) x 120 ft (S) x 700 ft (W)
- Short Legal: S.D.C.R. Unit J Blk 111 Lot 1817
- Subdivision: Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Unit J
- State: Colorado
- County: Costilla
- Zip: 81133
- Approximate GPS Coordinates (Center): 37.3695, -105.3541
- Corner Coordinates: Ne1: 37.3706, -105.3536 | Ne2: 37.3704, -105.3534 | SE: 37.3685, -105.3538 | SW: 37.3685, -105.3543 | NW: 37.3703, -105.3551
- Elevation: Approximately 8,360 feet above sea level
- Terrain Type: Flat - Mountain - exceptional development profile for mountain land
- Annual Taxes: $175.32/Year (extremely low carrying costs)
- Zoning: Estate Residential (Er) - Costilla County
--- Single-family dwellings allowed (600 sq ft minimum)
--- Modular homes permitted
--- Manufactured/mobile homes permitted
--- Tiny homes allowed (600 sq ft minimum per county; 600-800 sq ft per Cc&Rs)
--- Short-term vacation rentals permitted
--- RV/camping use allowed (30 days/year or 90 days with permit)
--- Tent camping allowed (14 days every 3 months)
--- No time limit to build - develop at your strategic pace
--- Outside Fema 500-Year flood zone (Zone X)
- HOA/Poa: Voluntary only - Sangre de Cristo Ranches POA ($25/Year) - road maintenance and greenbelt access
- Community Greenbelt: 5,000+ acres of dedicated hunting and recreation land available to all property owners
- Improvements: Flat mountain terrain, natural vegetation, ready for development
- Access: County-maintained dirt road via Montezuma Rd. or Baja Rd. - year-round access
- Water: Well or cistern required - private wells allowed, avg depth 150-350 ft
- Sewer: Septic required - county-approved installation permitted
- Electric: Off-grid solar recommended - contact Xcel Energy ) for grid connection availability
- Solar Potential: Excellent - solar panels and off-grid systems fully permitted
- Wind: Small residential wind generators allowed
- Gas: Propane only - contact La Veta Propane Inc )
- Rainwater Collection: Yes - legal in Colorado with applicable restrictions
- Trash: Contact G T Trash Services )
Note: Information presented in this listing is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence and verify all details independently.
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Location And Setting Overview
Gateway to Colorado's Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Nestled in Unit J of the Sangre de Cristo Ranches subdivision of Costilla County, this 5.06-Acre parcel places you at the doorstep of one of Colorado's most dramatic and historically significant mountain landscapes. The Sangre de Cristo range - named "Blood of Christ" by Spanish explorer Antonio Valverde y Cosio in 1719 for the deep red hues that paint the snowcapped peaks at sunrise and sunset - is home to 22 peaks over 13,500 feet, including nine of Colorado's iconic 14,000-Foot summits. From your property at 8,360 feet, Mount Blanca (14,345 feet - Colorado's fourth highest peak and one of the four sacred mountains of the Navajo people) dominates the northern horizon in a view that no photograph fully captures and no amount of money can manufacture. This is Colorado at its most elemental: vast, dramatic, and deeply alive.
The Smart Money Has Been Here for Decades - and Values Keep Rising: The Sangre de Cristo Ranches were originally developed by Forbes Inc. beginning in 1971, when thousands of buyers from across the country discovered this mountain community and its extraordinary natural setting. What was $50 per acre in the Forbes era has since grown to $1,000-$2,000+ per acre as Colorado's mountain land market matured. Today, Costilla County remains one of the last places where five-acre mountain parcels with genuine 14er views and community hunting greenbelts can still be acquired at accessible prices. As Colorado's Front Range metro areas continue growing and mountain properties in Summit, Routt, and Chaffee counties move beyond individual buyer reach, southern Costilla County is drawing increasing attention from investors, retirees, remote workers, and outdoor enthusiasts discovering what longtime Sdcr owners have known for decades.
Convenient Access with True Mountain Wilderness Character: Despite the off-grid atmosphere that gives Sangre de Cristo Ranches its authentic mountain character, the property maintains practical year-round access via county-maintained dirt roads on Montezuma Rd. and Baja Rd. Colorado Highway 159 and US Highway 160 are your closest major road connections, placing Fort Garland - with gas, groceries, a post office, and restaurants - just 15 minutes and 8.2 miles west. Alamosa, the San Luis Valley's commercial hub with Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, a hospital, and San Luis Valley Regional Airport, is approximately 33 miles west. Colorado Springs, the nearest major metro, is approximately 2 hours 31 minutes north via I-25. Taos, New Mexico is approximately 90 minutes south - a cultural and outdoor recreation destination that draws visitors from across the region.
Four-Season Mountain Living with Year-Round Recreation: One of the Sangre de Cristo Ranches' greatest investment assets is the property's access to compelling recreation across all four seasons without the extreme snowpack that makes some higher Colorado mountain properties unusable for months at a time. Spring brings wildflowers across the foothills, warming temperatures that draw hikers and photographers to the mountain trails, and the season's first fishing action at Mountain Home Reservoir. Summer days at 8,360 feet are warm, clear, and dramatically below the temperatures endured on Colorado's plains and in neighboring states - making this a natural escape for regional visitors from July through August. Autumn ignites the surrounding aspens in gold and amber while elk bugling fills the valleys during archery season, creating peak demand from hunters who book extended stays and return annually. Winter brings light snowfall that creates beautiful scenery without burying the property under unmanageable snowpack, and nearby ski areas including Taos (90 minutes south), Wolf Creek (2 hours west), and Monarch Mountain (1.5 hours north) drive winter tourism throughout the season.
The result is a property with genuine four-season appeal and rental income potential extending well beyond a narrow summer window. Vacation guests come for the mountains and fishing in summer, hunting and aspens in fall, stargazing year-round, and ski proximity in winter. This broad seasonal draw is a competitive advantage that translates directly into higher annual occupancy and more consistent returns for rental operators.
Tranquil Mountain Setting with Exceptional Buildability: The land itself presents a flat profile at 8,360 feet - a genuinely rare configuration for mountain terrain at this elevation, where most Colorado foothills parcels require expensive grading, retaining walls, and complex engineering for foundations and septic systems. None of those complications apply here. Your 5.06 flat acres develop efficiently and cost-effectively, with natural mountain vegetation of sagebrush and piñon at this elevation providing privacy and authentic high-desert mountain character without requiring extensive landscaping. Clean mountain air, very low light pollution, and the dramatic silhouette of 14,000-Foot peaks across your northern horizon define the ownership experience. This is the kind of setting that vacation rental guests pay premium rates to experience and that property owners never stop appreciating.
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Why Sangre de Cristo Ranches Membership Changes Everything
The Greenbelt Advantage: Every property owner in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches gains access to over 5,000 acres of dedicated community greenbelt land - a benefit that simply does not exist for single-lot buyers in most Colorado subdivisions. This greenbelt provides hunting access for elk, mule deer, antelope, turkey, and other wildlife species without requiring a separate private hunting lease. With roughly 7,000 elk in the local herd and hunting licenses readily obtainable, Sdcr property ownership includes a hunting privilege that serious hunters pay thousands annually to access elsewhere. Hunters represent one of the highest-value vacation rental segments - they book 5-10 day stays, visit during shoulder seasons (September-November), tolerate basic accommodations, and return annually with the same group.
Community Road Maintenance: Costilla County and state authorities maintain the roads within and accessing the Sangre de Cristo Ranches year-round, ensuring reliable access for owners, guests, contractors, and service vehicles without the expense or hassle of private road maintenance. This infrastructure reliability is a genuine advantage over truly remote mountain properties where seasonal access limitations create development and operational headaches.
Voluntary POA - Maximum Freedom: The Sangre de Cristo Ranches POA is entirely voluntary at $25 per year - the most flexible community structure possible for a Colorado subdivision of this size and character. Voluntary membership means zero mandatory fees, zero architectural review requirements, and zero HOA enforcement limiting your development vision. You get the benefit of community organization and shared greenbelt access without any of the restrictions that mandatory HOAs impose on development, use, and resale.
The Exit Is Strong: Five-acre mountain parcels in named subdivisions with community greenbelt access, 14er views, confirmed road access, and flat terrain near Fort Garland attract a broad buyer pool. Improved properties with well, septic, and a cabin or manufactured home command $80,000-$150,000+ in the current Costilla County market - representing substantial development profit potential from a $17,499 raw land entry. Even raw land held 5-10 years has historically appreciated steadily in Sdcr as the broader Colorado mountain market has risen.
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Investment Strategies - Multiple Paths to Profit
Strategy 1 - Hunting and Recreation Retreat Rental: Capitalize on Sdcr's 7,000-Head elk herd and 5,000-Acre community greenbelt by developing a hunting cabin targeting the premium hunting rental market. Total development investment including land, well, septic, and basic cabin: approximately $80,000-$130,000. Hunting cabin rental at $150-$250/Night during September-November archery and rifle seasons (45-60 day season) generates $6,750-$15,000 in peak season alone. Add summer recreation and stargazing rental income and total annual revenue of $15,000-$28,000 is achievable, representing strong returns on development investment.
Strategy 2 - Vacation Rental Mountain Retreat: Develop a quality cabin or manufactured home targeting the broader Colorado mountain vacation rental market. Total investment including land and dwelling: approximately $85,000-$145,000. Rental income at $120-$200/Night at 40-50% occupancy generates $17,520-$36,500 annually. After management fees and operating costs, net returns of $10,000-$22,000 annually represent solid cash-on-cash performance with property appreciation on top. The combination of Mount Blanca views, elk and wildlife access, and proximity to Great Sand Dunes and multiple ski areas creates a compelling multi-season marketing story.
Strategy 3 - Off-Grid Mountain Home: Build or place a small off-grid dwelling as a personal retreat or full-time residence. Total development investment for off-grid setup including solar, cistern, and manufactured home: approximately $75,000-$120,000. At 8,360 feet with flat terrain, clean air, and 14er views, this represents one of the most rewarding private mountain home opportunities available in Colorado at this price point. Most parcels in comparable Colorado mountain subdivisions at this elevation cost multiples more.
Strategy 4 - Raw Land Hold: Simplest approach requiring zero development. Purchase with owner financing at $275/Month, hold 5-10 years while Sdcr appreciation continues. Conservative 4% annual appreciation grows $17,499 to $25,912 in 10 years. Moderate 6% reaches $31,341. Annual holding cost is $175.32 in taxes plus $25 voluntary Poa. At $200.32 per year plus financing, carrying costs are extraordinarily low for 5 acres of Colorado mountain land with greenbelt hunting access.
Strategy 5 - Developed Lot Resale: Install well, septic, and basic site improvements. Improved lots in Sdcr with confirmed utilities sell for $35,000-$65,000 - representing a meaningful return on the $25,000-$45,000 infrastructure investment above land cost. This strategy requires minimal construction skill, creates measurable value quickly, and exits cleanly to buyers who want a ready-to-build mountain lot without the infrastructure development burden.
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Recreational Opportunities
Mountain Home Reservoir - 10 Minutes Away: Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area sits just 4.5 miles west of your property - close enough to fish before breakfast and return for lunch. The reservoir offers world-class trout fishing for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout in summer, plus ice fishing through the winter months. Boating, kayaking, and lakeside camping complete the recreation picture at a destination that vacation rental guests can access immediately upon arrival. This proximity to quality still-water fishing is a marketing asset that drives bookings from the dedicated fishing segment - a buyer and renter demographic that pays premium rates for convenience and access.
Elk Hunting - Community Greenbelt Access: With roughly 7,000 elk in the local herd and over 5,000 acres of community greenbelt available to all Sdcr property owners, hunting access here is both legitimate and exceptional. September archery season opens during the peak elk rut when bulls are bugling - one of North America's most thrilling hunting experiences. October and November rifle seasons draw hunters from across the country who pay $150-$250 per night for quality hunting accommodations with direct greenbelt access. Mule deer, antelope, wild turkey, and numerous bird species complete a year-round hunting calendar that keeps the property relevant to outdoor enthusiasts across every season.
Great Sand Dunes National Park - 39 Minutes Away: North America's tallest sand dunes - 750 feet rising from the San Luis Valley floor - are just 34 miles and 39 minutes from your property. As your single most marketable nearby attraction for vacation rental guests, Great Sand Dunes draws over 500,000 visitors annually and provides the kind of iconic, unforgettable experience that guests mention in every review. Combining mountain hunting retreat character with national park proximity is a rare marketing combination that distinguishes your property from every other rental in the region.
Mount Blanca and 14er Peak Climbing: Mount Blanca (14,345 feet), visible from your property and accessible via Lake Como Road and Highway 150 access points, is one of Colorado's most sought-after 14,000-Foot summit climbs. The Blanca massif includes four separate 14ers - Blanca Peak, Ellingwood Point, Little Bear Peak, and Culebra Peak - creating a peak-bagging destination that draws serious mountaineers from across the country during the July-September climbing season. This climbing access adds a premium outdoor adventure marketing angle unavailable to most Colorado vacation rental operators.
Fort Garland Museum and Taos, New Mexico: Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, just 9.2 miles away, is one of Colorado's oldest standing frontier forts and a genuine cultural anchor for the region. The historic adobe buildings, Kit Carson's commandant quarters recreation, and Buffalo Soldiers exhibits provide a half-day cultural experience that vacation rental guests appreciate and review enthusiastically. Taos, New Mexico - approximately 90 minutes south - adds the world-famous Taos Ski Valley, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, historic Taos Pueblo (a Unesco World Heritage Site), galleries, and restaurants to your property's marketing draw. Very few Colorado mountain properties can claim both Kit Carson history and Taos ski access as guest attractions.
Stargazing - Costilla County Dark Skies: At 8,360 feet in one of Colorado's most sparsely populated counties, light pollution is essentially nonexistent. The Sangre de Cristo Ranches consistently earn recognition among amateur astronomers and astrophotographers for producing some of the clearest, darkest night skies in the continental United States. Dark sky tourism is one of the fastest-growing experiential travel segments, and properties marketed around this asset command premium rates from a growing audience of travelers specifically seeking the vanishing experience of truly dark mountain nights.
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Building And Development Options
Flexible Zoning for Multiple Strategies: Estate Residential (Er) zoning in Costilla County provides practical development flexibility while preserving the mountain character that makes Sdcr properties so valuable. Single-family dwellings permitted with a 600 square foot minimum. Modular and manufactured homes permitted with standard placement requirements and utility access. Mobile homes permitted for units manufactured after applicable code requirements. Tiny homes permitted at 600 square foot minimum per county (Cc&Rs specify 600 sq ft for single story, 800 sq ft for two story). Short-term vacation rentals permitted per state guidelines. RV and camping use allowed with county permits.
There is no time limit to build after permit issuance, giving you full flexibility to plan and develop at your own pace. Building permits are valid for one year from issuance - simply obtain your permit when you are ready to begin construction and execute within that timeline. This structure gives you strategic flexibility without indefinite open-ended exposure.
Utility Infrastructure Reality: Most Sdcr parcels are off-grid by nature and design - it is part of what makes this community appealing to buyers seeking authentic mountain independence. Solar panels and off-grid systems are fully permitted and widely used throughout the Ranches. A 5kW solar array ($15,000-$25,000) combined with a battery backup system provides reliable year-round power and eliminates ongoing utility bills while enabling "100% solar powered" marketing that commands premium rental rates. Small residential wind generators are also permitted for hybrid system configurations.
Water requires drilling a private well (typical depth 150-350 feet in this area) or installing a cistern system. Cistern systems with hauled water ($2,000-$6,000) allow immediate use while you evaluate well drilling. Rainwater collection is legal in Colorado subject to state regulations. Septic system installation must meet Costilla County requirements. La Veta Propane Inc ) provides propane delivery for heating, cooking, and backup power.
Development Timeline: Raw land hold requires only $175.32 in annual taxes plus optional $25 POA while appreciation builds. Site improvements take 1-3 months. Solar system and cistern installation takes 1-2 months. Manufactured home placement takes 2-4 months from order. Site-built cabin construction requires 4-12 months. Realistic phased approach: Year 1 - install solar, cistern, and basic site improvements; Year 2 - place dwelling and begin rental operations; Year 3 - optimize and assess exit or long-term hold.
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Investment And Market Analysis
Value Trajectory - Colorado Mountain Land at a Generational Price: The Sangre de Cristo Ranches represent one of Colorado's most established and historically appreciated land communities. Land that Malcolm Forbes purchased for $50 per acre in the early 1970S has reached $1,000-$2,000+ per acre in recent decades. Your entry today at approximately $3,460 per acre for 5.06 acres of flat mountain land with 14er views and greenbelt hunting access represents exceptional value in a market where comparable mountain acreage in most Colorado counties commands multiples more. The assessed actual value of $8,250 reflects raw land basis; your acquisition price includes the premium of confirmed access, flat terrain, community greenbelt membership, and the irreplaceable asset of Mount Blanca views.
The regional tailwinds favor continued appreciation. Colorado's mountain land market has seen sustained demand from Front Range buyers, remote workers, retirees, and out-of-state investors over the past decade. Costilla County, while more affordable than its neighboring mountain counties, is not immune to these trends - and as accessibility and awareness of the region grows, Sdcr's combination of price, character, and recreation access will continue attracting buyers who can no longer afford entry points further north.
Ultra-Low Carrying Costs: Annual property taxes of $175.32 and a voluntary POA of $25 per year create total annual carrying costs under $201 for 5.06 acres of Colorado mountain land. No mandatory HOA. If using Easy Financing, just $275 per month controls this asset. Compare this to virtually any other mountain property in Colorado where taxes alone often reach $1,000-$5,000 annually and mandatory HOA fees add thousands more. Your ultra-low carrying costs create genuine strategic optionality - you are never forced to sell in a down market and never pressured by holding costs to accept unfavorable offers.
Multiple Exit Strategies: Sell raw for appreciation gains as Sdcr values rise. Develop and sell improved for substantial profit margin. Operate as hunting cabin or vacation rental generating ongoing income. Use as personal mountain retreat. The 5,000-Acre greenbelt access, Mt. Blanca views, and flat terrain create a buyer pool that extends well beyond local investors.
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Off-Grid Potential
The Premier Off-Grid Mountain Community in Southern Colorado: The Sangre de Cristo Ranches are, by their nature and history, one of Colorado's premier off-grid living communities. The vast majority of Sdcr properties operate on solar, propane, and cistern or well water systems - creating a self-sufficient community culture that is deeply appealing to the growing segments of buyers seeking independence from utility infrastructure, reduced fixed costs, and authentic mountain living. Your parcel's Estate Residential zoning and flat terrain make it one of the most buildable off-grid sites in the entire Sdcr community.
Solar Economics at 8,360 Feet: At this elevation in southern Colorado, solar irradiance is exceptional year-round. A 5kW solar array ($15,000-$25,000) provides reliable power for a full-time residence or vacation rental while eliminating ongoing electric bills entirely. Properties marketed as "100% solar powered" command 15-25% premium rental rates over grid-connected competitors - a measurable revenue advantage that accelerates return on the solar investment. Small residential wind generators are also permitted, enabling hybrid systems that maintain reliable power through overcast winter periods.
Water and Self-Sufficiency: Cistern systems with hauled water provide immediate low-cost water access while well drilling economics are evaluated. Private well permits are obtainable from the Colorado Division of Water Resources for household and gardening use. Colorado's rainwater collection law provides supplemental water supply during monsoon season. The combination of solar power, well or cistern water, propane heat, and septic waste management creates a fully self-sufficient property operation that is independent of any municipal utility infrastructure - a profile that commands growing premium in today's real estate market.
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Owner Financing - Your Path to Colorado Mountain Land
No Bank, No Problem: Traditional banks do not finance raw land - it is one of the most consistent barriers individual investors face when seeking to build real estate wealth through land ownership. We offer straightforward owner financing designed to make Sangre de Cristo mountain land accessible without credit score requirements, bank approval processes, or institutional delays.
Simple, Transparent Terms:
Cash Price: $17,499
Easy Financing:
- Down Payment: $275
- Documentation Fee: $249
- Total Due Today: $524
- Monthly Payment: $275/Month
- Loan Term: 78 months (6.5 years)
- Total Monthly: $275
Super Saver Financing:
- Down Payment: $300
- Documentation Fee: $249
- Total Due Today: $549
- Monthly Payment: $616.50/Month
- Loan Term: 30 months (2.5 years)
- Total Monthly: $616.50
Own 5.06 acres of Sangre de Cristo mountain land with Mount Blanca views for just $524 down and $275 per month - or pay it off in 2.5 years with the Super Saver plan. No credit checks, no bank delays.
No Prepayment Penalties: Pay off early at any time with zero penalties. Many buyers accelerate payoff after rental income begins flowing or after selling another asset.
How It Works - Simple and Fast:
Step 1: Explore - Review this detailed listing including GPS coordinates, zoning details, utility information, and investment strategies.
Step 2: Review - Examine the property information. Visit using the provided GPS coordinates: 37.3695, -105.3541. Access via Montezuma Rd., confirm the flat terrain and Mount Blanca views firsthand.
Step 3: Choose - Cash ($17,499), Easy Finance ($524 down, $275/Month), or Super Saver ($549 down, $616.50/Month) - select the option that fits your strategy and timeline.
Step 4: Make It Official - Reserve online or by phone. We handle all paperwork and record the deed. Process completes in 1-2 days. 100-Day guarantee: change your mind within 100 days and we will refund your principal or help you exchange for another property.
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Take Action - Your Investment Begins Now
Investment Opportunity Summary: 5.06 acres in Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Costilla County, Colorado. Flat mountain terrain at 8,360 feet. Mount Blanca views. Estate Residential zoning permitting homes, manufactured dwellings, tiny homes, short-term rentals, RV use, and camping. 5,000+ acre community greenbelt with elk hunting access. Mountain Home Reservoir 10 minutes away. Great Sand Dunes 39 minutes away. Annual taxes $175.32. Owner financing from $524 down. 100-Day satisfaction guarantee.
Why This Won't Last: Five-acre flat mountain parcels in Sangre de Cristo Ranches with confirmed road access and greenbelt hunting privileges are a finite and increasingly valued commodity. Sdcr has been appreciating since the Forbes family sold these lots in 1971, and that trajectory shows no sign of reversing as Colorado mountain land demand continues growing. The window for entry at today's pricing will not remain open indefinitely.
Simple Next Steps: Review the listing thoroughly, visit using the GPS coordinates provided, contact us with questions, choose your financing option, reserve the parcel, and begin planning your mountain investment.
100-Day Guarantee: We are completely confident this represents exceptional value at this price. If you change your mind within 100 days for any reason, we will refund your principal payments or work with you to exchange for another property in our portfolio. We want you satisfied - full stop.
Your Path to Colorado Mountain Land: This parcel delivers exactly what mountain land buyers seek: 14er views no photograph captures adequately, elk hunting access without a private lease, recreation within minutes in every direction, ultra-low carrying costs, and an off-grid mountain character that cannot be built or manufactured. At $524 down and $275 per month, the only thing standing between you and 5.06 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is the decision to act.
Start living wild - your Colorado mountain adventure begins today.
Lot Maps & Attachments
Directions to Lot
Directions to Land
FROM DENVER (approximately 3 hours 15 minutes, 200 miles):
Take I-25 S from Denver toward Pueblo for approximately 100 miles. Continue south on I-25 past Pueblo to Exit 52 for US-160 W in Walsenburg. Turn right onto US-160 W and continue approximately 50 miles over La Veta Pass toward Fort Garland. In Fort Garland, turn left (south) onto CO-159 S. Continue south on CO-159 approximately 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Montezuma Rd. (dirt road). Continue on Montezuma Rd. to property - Lot 1817, Unit J, Sangre de Cristo Ranches.
Gps: 37.3695, -105.3541
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, 144 miles):
Take I-25 S from Colorado Springs toward Walsenburg for approximately 80 miles to Exit 52 for US-160 W. Turn right onto US-160 W and continue approximately 50 miles over La Veta Pass toward Fort Garland. In Fort Garland, turn left (south) onto CO-159 S. Continue south on CO-159 approximately 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Montezuma Rd. (dirt road). Continue on Montezuma Rd. to property - Lot 1817, Unit J, Sangre de Cristo Ranches.
Gps: 37.3695, -105.3541
FROM ALAMOSA (approximately 45 minutes, 33 miles):
Head east on US-160 E from Alamosa approximately 33 miles to Fort Garland. In Fort Garland, turn right (south) onto CO-159 S. Continue south on CO-159 approximately 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Montezuma Rd. (dirt road). Continue on Montezuma Rd. to property - Lot 1817, Unit J, Sangre de Cristo Ranches.
Gps: 37.3695, -105.3541
FROM TAOS, NM (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 miles):
Head north on US-285 N from Taos through Tres Piedras and Antonito toward Alamosa. At Alamosa, merge onto US-160 E and continue approximately 33 miles to Fort Garland. In Fort Garland, turn right (south) onto CO-159 S. Continue south on CO-159 approximately 8 miles. Turn left (east) onto Montezuma Rd. (dirt road). Continue on Montezuma Rd. to property - Lot 1817, Unit J, Sangre de Cristo Ranches.
Gps: 37.3695, -105.3541
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