
Residential Land for Sale in San Luis, Colorado
Costilla County, San Luis, CO 81152
Perched high atop the legendary Wild Horse Mesa—where the spirit of the Old West still gallops free across the horizon—this property offers a rare invitation to claim your own slice of the high-desert, wild horse dream.
Priced for an immediate and effortless sale, the land boasts breathtaking, vistas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the majestic, snow-capped peaks of Mount Blanca. The terrain itself is a proof of nature’s balance: sun-drenched sage meadows open up at the heart of the property, while a hardy stand of pinyon trees to the northeast provides a sense of timeless character.
Embracing a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle, this property allows you to build a retreat that is as independent as you are.
Harness the abundant high-altitude sun with a solar energy system.
Convenient access to water is available at the nearby community center, where it can then be deposited into your cistern.
A private septic system would be required for your future build.
Whether you are looking for a seasonal escape or a permanent homestead, come find your peace where the earth meets the sky, and some of the tracks in the dirt road belong to wild horses.
- Listed by Bonnie Gehrig, (309) 369-6522, Brackendale Realty
Location
- County
- Costilla County
- Community
- Wild Horse Mesa
- School district
- Centennial R-1
- Elevation
- 8,764 feet
Directions
Coming from Fort Garland on State Route 159 into San Luis, turn left (east) at the Conoco gas station. Once you leave town this road is called P6. Follow for 2.5 miles until you come to a 4-way stop. Turn right on Rd. 21 and follow for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Rd. L5 (dirt road) and follow for 1.4 miles. Take a sharp left on Rd. 18.9. Go up the mountain for about 5.3 miles. Turn left (E) on Alta Mesa Dr. Follow for 0.2 mile. Turn left on GoldHawk Ln. Follow for a little more than 0.3 mile. The property is to your left (NW).
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.53 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
- MLS #
- REcolorado 7176029
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $91
Parcels
- 71224320
Legal description
W.H.M. SECTION F BLK 83 LOT 16 (WD 251-112) (MTN.TRCT.ACC. 406-867-960)
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Unimproved Land
- Address
- Lot 16 Gold Hawk
- Terms
- Cash
Location
- Incorporated
- No
Lot
- View
- Mountain(s)
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | New listing | $6,500 | — | REcolorado |





















