AWESOME 5 OFF-GRID PROPERTY IN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY RANCHES OF BLANCA, COLORADO; BRIGHTON ROAD, ONLY 175 NORTH OF BOULDER BOULEVARD. ENJOY STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS FROM YOU OWN 5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ONLY 8.6 MILES FROM THE SMALL TOWN OF BLANCA AND 20.9 MILES FROM LARGER TOWN OF ALAMOSA. THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AND SMITH RESERVOIR ARE ONLY ABOUT 7 MILES AWAY. AWESOME MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this 5 acre off-grid property in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado. This land has been surveyed, and the plat map is on file in the Costilla County Assessor's office. The lot measures a full 5 acres (330 ft x 660 ft). We provide you with the GPS coordinates for each corner of the property allowing you to easily locate your land. Incredible views of Mt. Blanca, the 4th highest peak in the Rocky Mountain Range, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Ute Mountain in New Mexico, and surrounding hills. This lot fronts Brighton Road and is only about 175 feet north of one of the best maintained roads in the subdivision called Boulder Boulevard. This land is only an 8.6 mile drive to the small town of Blanca where you can purchase all of your necessities, and 20.9 miles to the larger town of Alamosa that has a Walmart Supercenter, numerous hotels, gas stations, a vibrant downtown with several stores and restaurants, a Starbucks, and even a small university. This land is buildable. The lot also allows for short-term camping. The geography of this area of Colorado is very unique and offers some incredible outdoor recreation opportunities. Here are some distances from this property to a few of the area towns and exciting outdoor adventure venues:
Blanca- 8.6 miles
Fort Garland- 13 miles
Alamosa- 20.9 miles
San Luis- 22.9 miles
The Rio Grande River- 7.1 miles
Smith Reservoir- 7.4 miles
Mt. Blanca (4th highest peak in the Rocky Mountains)-13 miles
Zapata Falls- 23.4 miles
Sanchez Stabilizing Reservoir-21.8 miles
Mt. Home Reservoir-17.4 miles
Great Sand Dunes National Park-25.1 miles
Lobatos Bridge and 1000's of acres of public land for recreational use- 29.7 miles
Sanchez Reservoir-32.7 miles
And much more!
This great property is located on a county dirt road called Brighton Road in the San Luis Valley Ranches subdivision of Blanca. The land is also located just a few miles north of 17,000 acres bordering the Rio Grande River set aside by the State of Colorado for hunting, hiking, and backcountry camping. The area known as the Brownie Hills is now also known as the San Luis Hills Wildlife Area (established in 2018). There is no existing HOA in this subdivision; only Costilla County Planning and Zoning guidelines apply. If you decide to build, a septic system and permanent water source (well or cistern) needs to be installed before building. Homes need to be a minimum of 600 square feet in size, with most home types permitted. Power would need to be by solar, wind, gas/propane generator, or a combination of any of these three. Heating a home in winter would be by a propane heating system and/or a wood burning furnace. There is no time limit to build. You can camp on this land for 14 days every 3 months without a camping permit. You can purchase a long-term camping permit from the County once you have a septic system and permanent water source installed. Taxes on the property are $113.40 and paid current. You as the new landowner will not have to pay taxes again until early 2026.There are no liens on the land. The legal description of the property is SAN LUIS VALLEY RANCHES UNIT 23 BLOCK 20 LOT 3. The County Assessor's Parcel Number is 70384320. We will convey this land to the new landowner through a Warranty Deed. Please visit our personal website associated with this listing for much more information about this great property and the simple purchase process (Please click on the Property Website link or Seller Website link at the end of this listing to view our personal website). Please contact us with any questions. Thanks for looking! Bart and Lori Leu, Westward Ho! Land Investments LLC.