1 Acre on Rio Grande River

Land Description

Owner Financing:

- down (plus the doc fee)

- for 72 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)

This is your opportunity to be close to one of the largest and best known rivers, the Rio Grande, that runs through southern Colorado. This river is fun to fish, and also holds some large trout (Grandes Truchas). Many sizes and types of trout inhabit these waters, including some surprisingly sizeable browns. Come visit your property and spend a couple of days camping and fishing.

Get a hold of this 1 acre of adventure & fisherman's delight. At about 1,500 feet from the river's bank you'll have easy access to the river and mountain views in every direction. This parcel in Costilla County's Rio Grande Ranchos in the San Luis Valley has it all. It is a beautiful area just north of New Mexico with mountains and recreation opportunities all around. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Mount Blanca are to the northeast, San Isabel National Forest is a short drive east and the Rio Grande is to the west. Recreation abounds in this gorgeous high altitude valley. Plus Colorado's oldest town, founded in 1851, San Luis is only about 25 miles East. There are also many reservoirs in the area for great fishing and boating also.

The property is remote while remaining accessible via dirt graded roads. Hualpai Trail that runs along the southern side of the property and is shown in the photos. These roads can be traveled with car depending on weather conditions. The property is only 7 miles south of the well maintained, paved HWY Co-142.

This property is ideal for building a home or cabin, short term camping, recreation and investment. The property is buildable at one acre in size (minimum size required for building & septic).

So many possibilities. Take advantage of the many attractions and activities of the San Luis Valley - The diverse wildlife, game hunting, horseback riding, ATV riding, the Great Sand Dunes, skiing, hiking, mountain climbing and much more. This is an outdoor lover's paradise.

If you are looking for a beautifully scenic Colorado property with road frontage, next to the river, great wildlife, and million dollar postcard views, this is the property for you. We encourage you to go view the property. Once you see it, you will be sold.

SUBDIVISION: Rio Grande Ranches

STREET Address: N/A, San Luis, Colorado 81152

State: Co

COUNTY: Costilla County

Zip: 81152

Size: 1.0 acres

LOT Dimensions: 135 feet x 282 feet

Apn: 716-50-022

Legal Description: Rio Grande Ranches Unit 1 Sheet 3 Lots 445, 446, 461 & 462

Lat/Long Coordinates:

NW Corner: 37.091059,-105.744426

Ne Corner: 37.091059, -105.743970

Sw Corner: 37.090293,-105.744415

Se Corner: 37.090293,-105.743975

Elevation: 7473 feet

ANNUAL Taxes: Approx. per year

ZONING: Vacant Land/Residential - Site built home 600sqft min, manufactured homes are ok. Camp for 14 days (every 3 months) long term camping/rv permit available (60 days - with up to 3 renewals, fee - septic & water required), Temporary RV Occupancy permit available ( fee - good for 90 days at a time while building, renew for up to 18 months). It is residential property, so the primary structure must be a residence. After that, you can build almost anything you want with permits. Manufactured Homes can be set on the property with a permit. Please contact our office to obtain permits before commencing any work whatsoever, and please don't attempt to reside on the property in an RV with no permitted septic system. Doing any of these will result in the issuance of a notice of violation.

HOA/POA: None

IMPROVEMENTS: None

ACCESS: There is an easy access onto the property, Hualpai Trail traverse the Northern portion of the property and Spavinaw Trail on the South.

WATER: Would be a well, water haul and holding tank or other similar option

SEWER: Would be by Septic

UTILITIES: Power could also be by solar, wind or generator, Phone by cellular, satellite Tv/Internet/Phone