Mesa-Top Property, Stunning Views

Land Description

Owner Financing: 20% Down Payment of $2,400, 9.9% Interest Rate, $300 Monthly Payment, 36 Month Term

Location & Size

The subject property is a 2.53 acre parcel located in Wild Horse Mesa, a sprawling and largely undeveloped rural subdivision situated just outside San Luis and within close proximity of the Sanchez Reservoir and State Wildlife Area.

This particular property sits at the top of the mesa in Unit D. Given its position close to the edge, it boasts stunning, unobstructed views of the surrounding San Luis Valley and Sangre De Cristo Mountains.

County, State: Costilla County, Colorado

Lot Size: 2.53 Acres

Nearest Town: San Luis

Street Address: Not Designated

Zip Code: 81152

Latitude & Longitude:

Center: 37.11940,-105.48240

Nw: 37.11980,-105.48320

Ne: 37.11980,-105.48170

Sw: 37.11910,-105.48320

Se: 37.11910,-105.48170

Legal Information

Legal Description: Wild Horse Mesa, Section D, Block 44, Lot 13

Parcel Number: 71215210

Account Number: R033765

Annual Taxes: $70.00

Access & Utilities

Roads & Access: The subject property is located on Canyon Court along the western rim of the mesa. Like most roads in this region, this one boasts a dirt and gravel consistency. While most any vehicle type can manage this terrain with little difficulty, it's worth nothing that getting to the top of the mesa may prove challenging depending on the path you take. Because of this, a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle is recommended when visiting the property.

Roads & Access, Cont'd: The subject property is located on a road which some maps identify as Canyon Court, while some identify it as Canyon Drive and others as Green Canyon Court. Anyone scouting the property should be aware of this discrepancy.

Power & Utilities: Despite its location at the top of the mesa, residential power lines have a surprising presence here, specifically running the length of Mesa Drive. This road, which crisscrosses the top of the mesa from north to south, sits one block - or roughly 1,000 feet - east of the subject property. Because of this, it may not be difficult to get service extended to and connected on the land. Anyone looking to investigate the costs associated with connecting power on the subject property is encouraged to contact the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, the utility company which services this region.

Water Service: While some of the properties in this subdivision have wells, holding tanks seem to be a common option. Given this property's location at the top of a mesa, however, drilling for water is likely infeasible or prohibitively expensive. Because of this, anyone looking to develop the property is encouraged to investigate alternative water sources or bulk storage methods.

Legal Access: Yes

Access Road: Canyon Court

Access Condition: Well-Maintained Dirt/Gravel Road

Access Frontage: 275 Feet (Western Boundary)

Power: 1,000 Feet East Of Subject Property

Phone: Mobile/Satellite

Water: Holding Tank

Sewer: Septic/Alternative

Zoning & Restrictions

Zoning: Properties in Wild Horse Mesa are zoned E-R or Estate Residential, a designation which allows for residential areas developed at a higher density and where agricultural use is of incidental value. To learn more about the ER Zoning Designation, please see the attached Pdf.

No Hoa: The Wild Horse Mesa subdivision has no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When the Wild Horse Mesa subdivision was created in the early 1970'S, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures for the region as well as minimum square footage requirements of those structures. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the land is encouraged to review the Wild Horse Mesa Covenants and Restrictions document found here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont'd: Notable restrictions enumerated in the above linked document include: Minimum square footage requirements are 600 sqft for a one-story dwelling and 800 sqft for a two-story dwelling.

Short-Term RV Use: It should be noted that short-term camping, meaning up to fourteen days per three consecutive months, is allowed within this region. Anything longer than that will require a "long-term camping permit" which can be obtained from the Costilla County Planning & Zoning Department.

Long-Term RV Occupancy: Long-term RV Occupancy, typically done during construction of a permanent dwelling, generally requires both a hookup to an approved On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (Owts) as well as a well permit or cistern installed. The cost for the Long-Terms permit is $350, is valid for 90 days and may be renewed for up to 18 months. It should also be noted that RV inspection is required before this permit will be issued.

Zoning: Estate Residential

HOA: None

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: Yes

Annual Dues: None

Time Limit On Building: None

Title Info

Title: Free & Clear

Liens and Encumbrances: None

Mineral Rights: None

Recent Survey: None

Title Insurance: Yes - Insured Through Allpine Title Company

Conveyance Document: Warranty Deed

Suggested Type Of Closing: Title/Escrow

Doc Prep Fee: Waived

Misc.

Sanchez Reservoir & Wildlife Area: Located on the eastern end of this subdivision within only a five minute drive of the subject property is the 1,462 acre Sanchez Reservoir and Wildlife Area (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). While hunting is prohibited here, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to take their boats and fish along the shores of this pristine lake. Species of fish native to the area include walleye, carp, channel catfish, northern pike, perch, white suckers and more.

Wild Horses: It should be noted that this subdivision gets its name from the numerous wild horses that roam this area freely. While those horses were camera-shy during the time our photographer was visiting the subject property, they have developed the reputation of being otherwise omnipresent and easy to observe.

Elevation: The elevation at this property, as well as along the western side of the mesa is approximately 8,500 feet. To get a sense of the views from this region, the valley below is roughly 600 feet lower than where the subject property is located.

Nearby Towns

Alamosa, CO: 49 miles (52 min)

Taos, NM: 56 miles (1 hr)

Walsenburg, CO: 71 miles (1 hr 8 min)

Trinidad, CO: 108 miles (1 hr 44 min)

Colorado Springs, CO: 164 miles (2 hr 36 min)

Denver, CO: 233 miles (3 hr 40 min)

Telluride, CO: 302 miles (5 hr 37 min)

Nearby Attractions

Terrace Reservoir

La Jara Reservoir

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Trinidad Lake State Park

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

Smith Reservoir

Mountain Home Reservoir

Taos Ski Valley

Things To Do in Taos

Bosque Del Oso State Wildlife Area

Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area

Lathrop State Park