Spectacular Land for Your Homestead
Rd 12 : San Luis, CO 81152
Costilla County, Colorado

Land Description
Owner Financing Available down + doc fee):
- 12 months same as cash.
- for 72 months
- for 36 months
Start a Farm or Build Your Dream Home with this 45 acre beauty.
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's stunning countryside, this incredible parcel of land is located right on County Rd 12 and offers endless potential for anyone looking to build their dream home, start a farm, or simply enjoy the great outdoors.
This sprawling 45-acre property boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills and expansive open fields. With plenty of room to roam, you'll enjoy complete privacy and seclusion, making it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city living. With power only being 500 feet away on County Rd 12 it is the perfect space for your new family estate. The nearby stream adds to the serene setting, offering a peaceful and calming atmosphere that is hard to come by in today's busy world.
Whether you're looking to build your dream home, start a farm, or simply enjoy the great outdoors, this property has everything you need to make your vision a reality. So don't wait - contact us today to schedule a viewing and experience the beauty of this incredible property for yourself.
San Luis Valley
This is a special place, where “the Great Outdoors” truly comes to life. Located in the sunny high desert of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, just west of Wild Horse Mesa (which takes its name from the bands of wild horses that roam the private lands to this day.) These mustangs are descendants of the horses brought to North America by the Spanish Conquistadors as they explored the great western territories. Properties in Wild Horse Mesa are blessed with stunning views in all directions of the San Juan, La Garita, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges.
Inhabited by native Americans for over 10,000 years, the area is now home to farmers and ranchers whose families have been there for generations. Local farms grow such crops as potatoes, wheat, beans, carrots, and lettuce, as well as raising cattle, sheep, and goats. Besides horses, wildlife in the Mesa also includes an abundant supply of deer, elk, antelope, eagles, black bears, and bighorn sheep.
Located about 12 miles south of San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, this area is steeped in history, with the Old Spanish Trail running along the east side of Wild Horse Mesa, and even old legends of the mesa being haunted. Also on the eastern border is the Sanchez Reservoir, a state wildlife area with a 4-mile long, 2,000-Acre lake offering top-notch fishing for pike, trout, and catfish, as well as some great bird-watching of geese, loons, swallows, and many more. This area is remote enough to give you all the fresh air, privacy, and independence you desire, but close enough to civilization to allow you to access services you need. Claim your slice of paradise in San Luis today.
Local Attractions
Smith Reservoir - 21 min (13.4 miles)
Sanchez Reservoir - 45 min (33.8 miles)
Capilla de Viejo San Acacio - 35 min (29.4 miles)
Shrine of the Stations of the Cross - 28 min (24 miles)
Mesita Hill - 49 min (41 miles)
Rito Seco Park - 33 min (17.9 miles)
Sangre de Cristo Mountains - 28 min (15 miles)
Taos Ski Valley - 1 hour 41 min (91 miles)
Closest Towns
San Luis, Colorado 81152 - 8 min (6.7 miles)
Fort Garland, Colorado 81133 - 12 min (10 miles)
Alamosa, Colorado 81152 - 37 min (33.5 miles)
Additional Property Details:
Power:
Work with public power utility to extend existing power lines to the property. Common alternatives are solar, wind, or generator. Power is just 500 feet away on County Rd 12.
Water
Would be a well, cistern or water haul + holding tank (or other similar option.) Water delivery is available from a number of local delivery companies for about per gallon delivered or can be picked up for Free in San Luis.
Sewer
Would be by septic system.
Zoning
Agricultural - Site built home 600 sqft min, manufactured homes are acceptable. 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). Please contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning for additional information.
Property Boundaries (Lat/Long Coordinates)
37.2281, -105.5600
37.2281, -105.5669
37.2256, -105.5602
37.2256, -105.5671
Nearby Recreation:
Costilla County is ideally located for recreation seekers. Hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, boating, history. You name it, it's close by in the great outdoors. And never far from stunning, snow-capped mountain peaks.
If you're a skier, the nearby Taos Ski Valley across the border in New Mexico has outstanding ski slopes, as well as white water rafting and historic tours. Great Sand Dunes National Park lies just to the north of the county, offering exhilarating sandboarding and sand sledding (that's snowboarding and sledding on sand - if you haven't tried it, you must.) on the tallest dunes in North America. The park is also a Dark Sky Park, with very little external light pollution, offering some of the best star gazing in Colorado. You'll find peace and beauty that make you feel like a part of outer space - which is worth a lot in today's busy and crowded world.
When it comes to trails and hiking, you could hike a different trail every day of the year and never run out of new options. The county is home to many reservoirs, including the Sanchez and Smith, providing top quality fishing, swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. And we certainly can't forget the famed Rio Grande River, offering not only great fishing, but also canoeing, kayaking, and tubing.
With endless Native American, Mexican, and colonial American history, there is also a lot to see and learn in the San Luis Valley of Costilla County. The historic small town of San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado, and it contains a famous Stations of the Cross in bronze statues, drawing in visitors from far and wide. The town of Fort Garland is home to the fort of the same name, which was the last command of the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. The list goes on. There's something for everyone in Costilla County - especially those who love the outdoors.