Estimated payment $30/month
AWESOME OFF-GRID LAND LOCATED AT THE END OF THE ROAD AND BORDERING HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF OPEN LAND. THE RIO GRANDE RIVER RUNS ONLY 3.2 MILES WEST OF THIS LAND! AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS! EXCELLENT ACCESS! ONLY 16 MILES TO TOWN. Beautiful oversized 5.09-acre property located on a county dirt road called Vance Road, only 3.2 miles east of the Rio Grande River, and just 2.2 miles south of Highway 142, providing for amazing access. This land has been surveyed, and the plat map is on file with the Costilla County Assessor's office. This property has stunning views of surrounding mountains and hills. This lot is perfect for an off-grid homestead or short-term camping. This awesome land and is covered with native grasses and sage. Pronghorn and herds of wild horses roam the neighborhood. According to our conversation with the Costilla County Assessor's office, this property borders hundreds of acres of what was once a proposed reservoir for the subdivision, called Mesito Reservoir. The Reservoir was never established so the land is just hundreds of open acres that will never be developed. The Greenbelt Recreation Area fronts the Rio Grande River and is less than 3 miles west of this property. The Rio Grande River is only 3.2 miles away and is a great river for kayaking, canoeing, and trout fishing. Cross over two bridges located just a few miles from this property, and you enter on to thousands of acres of public land for all your outdoor recreation adventures. The land is also located just a few miles south of 17,000+ acres bordering the Rio Grande River set aside by the State of Colorado for hunting, hiking, and backcountry camping, and called the San Luis Hills Wildlife Area. This parcel of land is a short 16-mile drive to the oldest town in Colorado, San Luis, where you can purchase all of your necessities. The thriving Southern Colorado town of Alamosa, with a population of about 9,600 people, is just a 33-mile drive to the northwest. Build an off-grid homestead or develop a camping area and make this property your launch pad to explore all that the adventures that the San Luis Valley has to offer. This property is a short distance from some incredible outdoor recreation venues including reservoirs, the river, mountains, wildlife refuges, BLM land, Zapata Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and much more. This land provides you the opportunity to get away from it all. There is no existing HOA; 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 be by solar, wind, gas/propane generator, or a combination of any of these three power sources. 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 only $73.76 per year 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 this property on the Vance Road is RIO GRANDE RANCHES UNIT 46 BLOCK 30 LOT 12. The County parcel ID number is 71546930. We will convey this land to the new landowner through a Warranty Deed. Please view our home business website associated with this listing for much more information about our Costilla County land by clicking on the Property Website or Seller Website links on this listing. Please contact us with any questions. Thanks for looking! Bart and Lori Leu- Westward Ho! Land Investments LLC
Bart Leu
Listed on: 05/22/2025
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| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
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| 06/25/2025 06/25/25 | Price Changed | $4,500 | -2.2% | -- |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | Price Changed | $4,600 | +2.2% | -- |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | Price Changed | $4,500 | -2.2% | -- |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | Price Changed | $4,600 | -6.1% | -- |
| 05/22/2025 05/22/25 | For Sale | $4,900 | -- | -- |
$4,800
This 5-acre corner lot boasts incredible views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and level terrain for camping or building. Escape to the Rio Grande Ranchos to fish the Rio Grande River by day and enjoy world-class stargazing by night. Septic & water (cistern or apply for a household-use only well permit) will be required to build; most folks in the area utilize solar power. No HOA! Approximate
Meredith McCarn Brackendale Realty Llc
$4,500
This 5 acre lot is Perfect for off grid living and You may even see elk, deer, antelope. There is a ravine that runs through the property, but plenty of room to build Perfect opportunity for off-grid living, embracing sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyles. Enjoy star filled nights gazing at the vast night ski and an abundance of sunshine during the day making this land perfect for solar.
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc
$5,500
5 acres of level land located in the Rio Grande Ranchos ready for you to build your high desert retreat. Easy access on Gordon Rd. Septic would be required before construction of any dwelling. All utilities would be off-grid. Drilling of well for household use allowed if properly permitted. Call listing agent for more information.
Michael Babin Mtn. Meadows Realty
$5,000
Stunning 360 degree views of Mountain ranges This 5 acre lot has that and more! Close to Highway 149 allows easy access, and not far from Rio Grande River! Wildlife is abundant here with deer, antelope, and a variety of birds common to the area. This property would be perfect for off grid living with the addition of a cistern, septic, and solar, you can build the house of your dreams! The town of
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc
$4,800
This property is very peaceful and the perfect option for off grid living. Look into digging a well, or placing a cistern. Southern Colorado is an undiscovered getaway for outdoor life and quiet solitude. Close to Highway 149 allows easy access, and not far from Rio Grande River! San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado and about 15 minutes away, Alamosa is an hour away for dining, shopping, and
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc
$5,600
Embrace the beauty of the Rio Grande Ranchos area on this expansive property spanning about 5 acres. The property boasts a level terrain with stunning Mountain Views, offering a picturesque backdrop for your dream home. With decent road access, this land provides convenience and serenity.Imagine the possibilities of building your ideal retreat with the addition of a cistern, septic system, and
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc
$5,200
This property is definitely secluded and off the beaten path. It's very peaceful and comes with beautiful views of Mount Blanca and other mountain ranges. Antelope does roam in this area along with a wide variety of wildlife. Smith Reservoir is very close for fishing and camping, or you can just camp on your own property for short term excursions. Alamosa is 40 minutes about away for shopping and
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc
$5,500
Over 5 acres of clean, raw land in rural southern Colorado. Perfect for building your secluded off-grid dream home. Close to San Luis and Fort Garland, as well as Alamosa, the Great Sand Dunes, Zapata Falls, Taos, NM and the Rio Grande River. Come see this parcel for yourself and you'll want to make it your own.
Michael Babin Mtn. Meadows Realty
$5,600
Stunning 360 degree views of Mountain ranges This property has that and more!! Close to Highway 149 allows easy access, and not far from Rio Grande River! Wildlife is abundant here with deer, antelope, and a variety of birds common to the area. This property would be perfect for off grid living with the addition of a cistern, septic, and solar, you can build the house of your dreams! The town of
Becky Torrez Brackendale Realty Llc