Land isnt making a comeback---because it never left. And 5.139 acres like this in Costilla County dont just get bought they get claimed. This is the kind of parcel savvy investors quietly scoop up before anyone else catches on.
Accessible via county-maintained Platten Rd, this property offers what most cant: true privacy with no close neighbors, a south-facing slope perfect for solar, and a seasonal creek bed that adds natural character and value. Zoned Estate Residential (ER), its flexible enough for multiple exit strategies---hold long-term, flip after improvements, or build something beautiful and profitable.
Allowed uses include single-family homes (600 sq ft min), modern mobile homes (post-1976), tiny homes (600+ sq ft), and short-term vacation rentals. RV & camping are also allowed 14 days per quarter without septic---a great perk to market future builds or retreats.
Only 14 minutes to Fort Garland for essentials and 2 hours to Colorado Springs. Local hot spots like Great Sand Dunes National Park (37 min), Zapata Falls (41 min), Rito Seco Park (35 min), UFO Watchtower (58 min), and Blanca Peak surround this parcel driving tourism and demand year after year.
Why investors love this lot:
Year-round road access via Platten Rd
Solar potential + privacy + scenic surroundings
No HOA + low annual taxes = low carrying cost
Prime short-term rental market growth nearby
Properties like this rarely last long. Lock in a tangible, appreciating asset while others are chasing paper returns.
Call or Text: 440-557-2910 to claim this 5-acre Colorado gem before its gone.
Property Details
Parcel Number: 70240980
Address: Platten Rd, Fort Garland, CO, 81133
County: Costilla
State: CO
Subdivision: Sangre de Cristo Ranches S.D.C.R. UNIT J-3
Lot Number: 7406
Parcel Size: 5.139 Acres
Terrain Type: Lightly Wooded, Sloped, Creek Bed
GPS Coordinates Center:
37.4575, -105.3129
GPS Coordinates (4 corners):
37.4812, -105.2991 NE
37.4795, -105.2986 SE
37.4793, -105.2993 SW
37.4804, -105.3004 W
37.4811, -105.3000 NW
Zoning / Property use code: Estate Residential (ER)
What can be built? Single Family Dwelling (600 sq ft minimum)
Price: $21,990.00
Select Your Personal Payment Plan Below!
$250 Doc Fee, $200 Down, $349 x 96 mo + $35 taxes & fees
$250 Doc Fee, $200 Down, $363 x 84 mo + $35 taxes & fees
$250 Doc Fee, $200 Down, $377 x 72 mo + $35 taxes & fees