Hunt, Camp, or Start Your Own Ranch
San Luis, CO 81152
Costilla County, Colorado
Land Description
Ever wanted your own massive Colorado escape where no one bothers you and the closest neighbor is a mile away? This 37-acre parcel is exactly that.
37 acres in Melby Ranch North, San Luis, CO 81152
Gentle slope terrain with thick sagebrush and natural brush
Only one neighbor in sight, about 1 mile away
Dirt road access; SUV or high-clearance vehicle recommended
Clean property with no trash or debris
Fully off-grid area - no visible power or water lines nearby
Camping allowed 14 days every 3 months
RVs allowed (no full-time RV living)
Mobile homes allowed
Hunting allowed
Livestock allowed with no restrictions
Owner Financing Available
Detailed Info About this Parcel:
Terrain
Expansive 37-acre parcel located in Melby Ranch North with gentle sloped terrain and thick natural brush across the entire property. Most of the vegetation is sagebrush and low shrub growth. It would need a cleared spot for camping or building. Our photographer noted that it looks like someone previously cleared an area and piled rocks to the side, but it has since grown back in sagebrush and would need to be cleared again.
How the Parcel Looks Up Close
On foot, the ground feels natural and raw. The soil is firm, with typical high-desert texture. There is no trash or debris anywhere on the property according to our photographer, which keeps this property clean and well cared for despite its untouched state.
Neighbors & Surroundings
The nearest visible neighbors are about 1 mile away, and they are in the process of building a nice home. Aside from that, the area remains mostly quiet ranch-style acreage. The region around the property consists of long tracts of similar land, dirt roads, and scattered brush, with no visible utilities in the immediate vicinity.
Road Access
The dirt road leading in is in good condition, but it is a true two-track road with shrubs growing in the center strip. Because of that, a small passenger car might take underside scrapes. It's recommended to use an Suv, Tacoma, Jeep, or anything with a bit more clearance. A Honda Civic can technically reach it, but the brush may cause damage underneath the vehicle.
Cell Service
There is limited cell reception here. Our photographer reported one bar of T-Mobile on the property.
Utilities
Water would be by well. A septic system can be installed. Power would come from solar or a generator since no visible lines are anywhere nearby. Power lines run far out near County Rd P and Highway 159, roughly 12,000 feet away.
Ranching & Hunting
Your have a big of space for horses, goats, chickens, or other animals, and the natural sagebrush terrain provides a classic high-desert ranch setting. The gentle slope and long stretches of usable ground make it easy to carve out areas for corrals, barns, grazing zones, or future pastures. Hunting is also allowed here too giving you the freedom to use the land for both recreation and livestock without the strict limitations found in other areas.
Zoning
Agricultural. This zoning strictly limits residential density to one home per 160 acres. The minimum home size is 600 sq ft, and tiny homes or container homes are not allowed. Setbacks are 20 ft front, 5 ft sides, and 25 ft rear, with accessory structures needing 5 ft of clearance. Mobile homes are allowed.
Camping is allowed for 14 days every 3 months without a permit. RVs are allowed, but full-time RV living is prohibited. Hunting is allowed, and livestock is permitted with no restrictions as long as setback requirements are met.
Nearby Towns & Cities:
Manassa, CO (55mins, 41 miless)
Alamosa, CO (1hr 9mins, 53.1 miles)
Trinidad, CO (2hrs 5mins, 112 miles)
Pueblo, CO (2hrs 14mins, 124 miles)
Colorado Springs, CO (2hrs 52mins, 168 miles)
Pricing:
Discount Cash Price: $20,000 + non refundable $399 document fee
Owner Financing Price: $21,999 - Only $5,499 down ($399 doc fee + $5,100 in equity) Plus apprize $1k in title costs Payment as low as $399/Mo. NO prepayment penalties.
We are a small family business and can be flexible. We're happy to fit any budget that meets our minimums. Our owner, Dave Denniston, enjoys making land ownership available to families like yours who want to make memories for years to come. We can owner-finance with a land contract. We can transfer with a warranty deed and guarantee a clean title.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
NW: 37.1677, -105.4634 (Road)
Ne: 37.1677, -105.46
SW: 37.1632, -105.4634 (Road)
Se: 37.1632, -105.46
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