Sangre de Cristo Ranches – 5.15 acres – APN 70207390

Payment Options

Payment Note(s)

Monthly payment INCLUDES Annual Taxes and a $2/mo loan service fee when financed. You can make extra payments or payoff your loan early with NO prepayment penalty.

Want a different payment period? We can customize the financing term to whatever works best for you, between 6 to 72 months. We are currently offering 12 months same-as-cash on all properties!

Ready to purchase this land?  Click the “Reserve Now” button for any of the payment options. You will be redirected to our secure payment page to make the down payment.

Property Description

This 5.15-acre SDCR beauty belongs in the dictionary under the term “Wide Open Spaces.” It’s a perfect homesite for your dream home, with the incredibly expansive surroundings you expect in Colorado’s Big Sky Country. Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped 14,000-foot peaks in every direction, you’ll be away from it all, yet only 12 minutes from everything you need in the nearby town of Fort Garland. For the outdoorsman, you’re just 2 miles from top-notch trout fishing and birding at the Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area (see link below). Looking to have a family member or friends close by? This property is just a few hundred feet away from near identical property APN 70207420. Contact us today for a $1,000 pricing discount if both are purchased together.

All photos and drone video are of this property. Property has excellent road access via county maintained dirt road. The four corners of the property have just been staked. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Sangre de Cristo Ranches (SDCR)

If you’re looking for the great outdoors, clean air, and wide-open spaces, the Sangre de Cristo Ranches are about as good as it gets. In the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, you will be surrounded by priceless views of the Rocky Mountains, with Mt. Blanca (14.3K feet) and Trinchera Peak (13.6K feet) hovering above you.

Your days will be as full as you want them to be. Spend hours hiking, hunting, fishing, and watching nature during the day. While relaxing after a hearty dinner, enjoy the sunset that is often a beautiful red color on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which inspired their name, which means Blood of Christ. After the sun is down, you’ll likely be content just gazing at the incredible night sky as you are re-introduced to just how many stars there are – and how bright they can be without city light pollution.

The lots in Sangre de Cristo range in elevation from 7,900 to 12,000 feet, with a variety of terrains from rolling to hilly to mountainous. Vegetation at the lower elevations consists mostly of sagebrush and Piñon, with taller varieties of pine being prevalent above 9,000 feet. The community contains some full-time residents combined with a lot of empty land whose owners use it for occasional camping and recreation. There is no problem with overcrowding around here! The roads are maintained by Costilla County and are accessible by cars and trucks in all but the most extreme weather conditions.

Wildlife is abundant in this area, whether for viewing or for hunting. There is a Greenbelt with over 5,000 acres set aside to the public for hunting and other forms of recreation. Elk are common, with roughly 7,000 head in the local herd, and highly sought after by avid hunters. You’ll also see plenty of deer, antelope, and other animals roaming the region. This is outdoor recreation at its finest. There is even a new ski area opening up an hour away, Cuchara Valley Resort.

The region begins just 6 miles southeast of the historic town of Fort Garland, “the gateway to the San Luis Valley.” At the intersection of US Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 159, Fort Garland is home to services like a post office, gas stations, a grocery store, and several restaurants. A half hour west from there is the larger hub of Alamosa, which offers a university, hospital, restaurants, grocery stores, Home Depot, Walmart Super Center and an airport. As natural and rustic as the Ranches may be, you won’t be too far away from modern necessities and conveniences.

Resources:

Costilla County Website – Zoning, Permits, Taxes, etc. (Link)
Colorado Division of Water Resources – Well Permits, Licensed Well Drillers, etc. (Link)
Free Visitors Guide – Information on Hunting, Camping, Fishing, etc. (Link)

Local Attractions

Trinchera Blanca Ranch (Link) – 6 min (2.0 miles)
Mountain Home Reservoir (Link) – 7 min (2.6 miles)
Smith Reservoir (Link) – 25 mins (12 miles)
Blanca Peak (Link)- 30 min (16 miles)
Great Sand Dunes National Park (Link) – 39 min (33.9 miles)

Closest Towns

Fort Garland, Colorado 81133 – 13 mins (7 miles)
Blanca, Colorado 81133 – 18 mins (12.2 miles)
San Luis, Colorado 81152 – 20 mins (18 miles)
Alamosa, Colorado 81101 – 36 mins (31 miles)
La Veta, Colorado 81055 – 41 mins (37 miles)

Property Information

Features

Additional Property De

Power:

Extend existing power lines to the property. Common alternatives are solar, wind, or generator.

Water

Would be a well, or water haul + holding tank (or other similar option.)

Sewer

Would be by septic system

Zoning

Vacant Land/Residential – Site built home 600sqft min, manufactured homes are acceptable. Camp for 14 days (every 3 months); long term camping/rv permit available (60 days – with up to 3 renewals, $200 fee – septic & water required); Temporary RV Occupancy permit available ($250 fee – good for 90 days at a time while building, renew for up to 18 months). Please contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning at ‭(719) 937-7668‬ for additional information.

HOA & Protective Covenants

Joining the Sangre de Cristo Ranch Owners Association is “optional” for residents and landowners. When joining the community, dues are required in the form of a small fee every year. Benefits of membership include:

• Voting privileges
• Access to the Semi-Annual Newsletter
• Admission to community-sponsored events
• Eligibility to assist or become a Board Executive member
• Updates on changes in the community
• Annual dinners
• Participation in Dumpster Days

As a member you will support your land, and community, by providing protection, beautification, and assistance with programs such as Meals on Wheels, Crime Stoppers, County Initiatives, and many other future activities. To become a member of the SCRO, you are required to complete and submit this form. You can also join the SCRO official Facebook group.

Link to PDF of SDCR Covenants: SDCR Covenants

Property Boundaries (Lat/Long Coordinates)

37.373702, -105.360004
37.372775, -105.360109
37.372713, -105.362093
37.373911, -105.361873

Location

Purchase Information

How To Purchase With Cash

1. Make your down payment and documentation fee via credit/debit card.
2. You will electronically receive a Land Sale Contract for your review through SignNow.
3. Review and sign the documents online.
4. We sign and notarize a Warranty Deed granting the property to you.
5. Your payment is processed via certified check, bank transfer or online escrow company (SafeFunds.com).
6. When payment is received, we immediately send the deed to be recorded (takes 2-3 days). We then send you the original deed and copy of the recorded deed for your records.
   
   NOTE: Buyers also have the option to close with Southwest Title in Alamosa, CO. (fees apply)

How To Purchase With Owner Financing

1. Make your down payment and documentation fee via credit/debit card.
2. You will electronically receive a Land Sale Contract for your review through SignNow.
3. Review and sign the documents online.
4. Automatic monthly payments are setup through our payment processor GeekPay. The first payment is due approximately 30 days from signing.
5. Your property is deeded to you with a Warranty Deed within 30 days of the property being paid in full. We will record the deed with the county, and send you the recorded deed for your records. These recording fees are already included in your initial payment.

You’re Approved!

Everyone qualifies for financing. We do not require a credit check. You qualify when you submit the down payment and documentation fee. Reserve this property today by clicking the “Reserve Now” button above or by contacting us to make a down payment.