Wild Horses. Sand Dunes. Mt. Blanca
Gordon Rd : San Luis, CO 81151
Costilla County, Colorado
Farm Description
What comes first on your land - the chickens or the greenhouse?
If you already have an answer to that question, this parcel in Rio Grande Ranches was listed for you.
This 5.47-Acre property sits in the San Luis Valley - the largest alpine valley in the world - with Mt. Blanca and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains framing your eastern skyline and the San Juan range closing the western horizon. Wild horses and pronghorn antelope actually roam through this area. That's not marketing language. That's Tuesday morning on your property.
??? What Surrounds This Land
Great Sand Dunes National Park - 45 minutes north. The tallest sand dunes in North America, rising 750 feet from the valley floor. Your backyard adventure for weekends.
San Luis, Colorado - 25 minutes away. The oldest continuously inhabited town in Colorado, founded in 1851. Groceries, community, and genuine high desert culture - not a tourist town.
Rio Grande River - minutes from your property. World-class trout fishing, rafting, and miles of river access.
Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area - nearby. Fishing, waterfowl, and open water in the high desert.
Taos, New Mexico - 70 miles south. Art, food, hot springs, and a genuine mountain town when you want it.
?? Why This Land Works For Building
The San Luis Valley gets over 300 days of sunshine annually - one of the sunniest high-altitude valleys in North America. That's not incidental. It's why solar works here better than almost anywhere in the country.
Strong southern exposure. Flat, open terrain. Established subdivision road access through Rio Grande Ranches. No HOA. No timeline to build.
Plan some initial days or weekends setting up camp or and RV to get comfortable. Add raised beds and a greenhouse when you're ready. Build a cabin or manufactured home in phases. Five acres gives you room to do this right - without feeling crowded or rushed.
?? This Is For People Who Build Things
Not the someday crowd. The people who sketch floor plans, research composting systems, and argue about whether chickens or goats come first.
If that's you - this land is sized and priced for exactly that life.
?? The Numbers
Cash price: contact for details
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Owner financing - $204/Monthno bank. No credit check. No drama.
?? Next Step
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