Land for Sale in Fort Garland, Colorado

Five acres of mountain ground in Sangre de Cristo Ranches, just outside Fort Garland, Colorado, with Blanca Peak on the skyline.

The parcel sits between 8,680 and 8,840 feet on sloping mountain terrain: 5.06 acres in a roughly triangular shape, reached by Spring Road, a dirt, unimproved road. Picture a small cabin set into the slope, a solar array facing south, and the Sangre de Cristo range filling the view from the porch.

Property Facts

• Acreage: 5.06 acres, irregular triangular lot
• Elevation: 8,680 to 8,840 feet, sloping mountain terrain
• Access: Spring Road, a dirt, unimproved road
• Subdivision: Sangre de Cristo Ranches, Unit K-2
• Flood zone: FEMA Zone X, meaning the federal flood maps do not place this lot in a high-risk flood area
• Association: Sangre de Cristo Ranch Owners is voluntary. There is no mandatory HOA.

Zoning and Land Use

Zoned Estate Residential under the Costilla County Land Use Code: one single-family home per lot, with manufactured, modular and mobile homes (1976 or newer, on a permanent foundation) allowed by permit. Subdivision covenants set a 600 sq ft minimum for a single-story home. Camping is allowed up to 14 days in any three-month period without a permit. Confirm current terms with Costilla County Planning and Zoning before you build.

Utilities

Off-grid: no power at the lot. Water by private well or cistern, septic by county OWTS permit, and propane in place of natural gas. Solar for a single-family home needs no county permit.

Recreation

Mountain Home, Smith and Sanchez Reservoirs are within a short drive for fishing, and Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area offers waterfowl hunting. Blanca Peak and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains frame the views.

Owner Financing

Owner financing is available with no credit check and no prepayment penalty. See the payment option on this listing for terms.