Listing: Costilla County CO San Luis North Estates Unit 6 Blk 6 Lot 19 is 4.38 Acres

It's a gorgeous view across the fertile San Luis Valley of the crop lands with animals grazing. The San Pedro Mesa rises up off the valley floor and the Culebra Creek Flows just in front of her. And across the other side of the valley is a pretty view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains! It was snowing that day but I caught a break in the clouds lighting up the snowcapped peaks!
Description:
4.38 Acre Parcel of Land in San Luis, Colorado Just Off the Paved Highway With Power Close in Costilla County.

Gorgeous Views of the Farms and Animals Grazing in the Fertile Valley Where Culebra Creek Flows, the San Pedro Mesa and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains! There's Even a View of Blanca Peak, the 4th Highest Peak in Colorado at 14,345'!

Nestled High in the Rocky Mountains About 3.5 Hours SW of Denver and 1.25 Hours N of Taos, New Mexico and 45 Minutes SE of Alamosa.

Lots of Fishing in the Area: Sanchez Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir and the Rio Grande, the 4th Longest River in N America!

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San Luis North Estates Unit 6 Block 6 Lots 19


Status: SOLD
State: CO
County: Costilla

Parcels

APN:
70704200H
Legal Description:
San Luis North Estates, Filing 6, Block 6, Lot 19

Listing Details

City:
San Luis
San Luis is 2.25 miles E
Alamosa is 43 miles NW
Taos, NM is 65 miles S
Pueblo is 115 miles NE
Sante Fe, NM is 134 miles S
Denver is 220 miles NE
Parcel Size:
4.38 Acres
See parcel map.
Roads:
Dedicated Easement, Gravel, Paved
Corner lot on County Road 17.5 and the frontage road along State Highway 142.
Power:
Area
The closest power I saw was at the neighbors about 1/4 mile SE of the property. The power company said that new power lines run underground so it might be closer.

You would need to contact the local power company for the cost of bringing it to the property.

I also suggest you look into solar as you sure see a lot of solar in this valley. .
Water:
Well, Holding Tank
Needs installation.

Click Here for the Guide to Colorado Well Permits, Water Rights and Water Administration.

To search the State of Colorado Div of Water Resources Well Logs Click Here

If you wish to obtain water for use free potable water (drinking) is available on the N side of Hwy 160, between mile markers 241-242, as you head to Alamosa, CO. It is also available on the SE edge of town in San Luis. Bring your own containers to both places.
Sewer:
Septic
Needs installation.

Per the county code: a method of sewage disposal is available to that lot or development that complies with applicable standards of the Costilla County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations and of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

To search the State of Colorado's wastewater treatment systems click here.
Liens:
No
Deed Type:
Statutory Warranty Deed
Title insurance available at buyer's expense.
CCRs:
No
Title Marketable:
Yes
Property Tax:
66.67
Annually. Paid current. Future tax notices are buyer's responsibility.
POA Dues:
0.00
Doc Prep Fee:
150.00
To be added to the purchase price for document preparation.
Zoning:
Estate Residential
AAllowing for homes, manufactured homes, and mobile homes built after 1976.

Use of a recreational vehicle for longer than a total of 14 days during any consecutive three months on the same parcel shall require a Long-term Camping Permit, which may be obtained from the Planning Department.

You can get a conditional use permit for one year if you are planning to build.

Click here to download the Land Use Code from the Costilla County website. You will need to save this as a file to your own computer to view.
Other Information:
Recreation
Click here for the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

Click here for the Great Sand Dunes National Parks website - the tallest dunes in North America!

Click here for the Rio Grande National Forest recreation website for hunting, fishing, climbing, hiking and camping.

Click here for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing page. Check out the fishing atlas!

Click here for the Alamosa & San Luis Valley Chamber of Commerce Things to Do webpage.
PROPERTY PHOTOS

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The first 85 photos were taken in November 2017 of San Luis North Estates Unit 6 Block 6 Lot 19 and the surrounding views. The last 15 photos were taken in September 2017 about 3/4 mile to the east showing her gorgeous fall colors!

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PROPERTY INFORMATION
4.38 acres of land for sale overlooking the fertile farms and aniamls grazing in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado about 3.5 hours SW of Denver. Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains the busy town of Alamosa, CO is about an 45 minutes N and Taos, NM, known for its world class skiing and artists, is an hour south. It’s only 2.25 miles from the town of San Luis in Costilla County with views of Blanca Peak, the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the San Juan Hills. It has easy access just off the paved highway with power close!

The first 85 photos were taken in November 2017 and the last 15 in September 2017 about 3/4 of a mile to the east. I included them to show just how gorgeous the crops and valley are during the fall! It is a corner lot on County Road 17.5 and the frontage road that runs along Paved State Highway 142. It sits just a couple hundred feet off that paved highway across the cattle guard so excellent access all the way to the property!

The property is mostly flat with a very gentle roll to the south. It was covered in tall healthy sagebrush and soft dirt. It sure is a pretty view of the fertile valley and farms with cows grazing and big hay stacks from the SW to the SE! There were gorgeous fall colors in the reeds along the creek and trees in the distance!

To the N is a pretty view of Blanca Peak, the 4th highest peak in Colorado at 14,345 feet. She was hidden in the clouds but you can see her in images #7 & 8, 29 & 30. She actually sits N of Fort Garland but shes so huge she towers across the valley and I was thrilled when I realized I was seeing the bottom of her!

From the NE to the SE is the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains peaking out above the mesa to the E and then a more clear view of her to the SE. Culebra Peak sits at 14,047' and is one of the 14ers (peaks over 14,000 feet in Colorado) ranking 41 out of 53! It was snowing in the mountains and wow was it a cold windy day but there was a bit of a brief break in the clouds above her peaks and I loved the way the sun lit up the fresh snow! Good thing Buddy had on a new jacket - he just got a hair cut and didn't have much hair and brrrrr it was a cold one! The locals always let me know that this sure can be a bitter cold valley and they are right!



It's a pretty valley with all the agriculture and animals! The San Pedro Mesa rises in the distance beyond Culebra Creek which meanders thru the valley floor making pretty fall colored reeds! You even get a peek at Ute Mountain which sits down by the New Mexico state line in image #54!

To the SW are the San Luis Hills as seen in images 24-27 & 57-60. I am always intrigued at how cool looking these mesa like hills are and this is where I frequently see the wild horses close to the Rio Grande, the 4th longest river in N America. Beyond them are the San Juan Mountains and if you look closely you can see they are hidden in the clouds! The Rio Grande originates in the San Juan Mountains and flows through the San Luis Valley about 16 miles to the W as the crow flies.



Its about 2.25 miles from the beginning of the Stations of the Cross Shrine which towers above the town of San Luis! In September 2017 I journeyed up the side of the mesa to the shrine, a lovely walk and quite a moving experience! I unexpectedly felt tears flowing down my face when I reached the last few and was moved to place my only piece of jewelry upon one of the shrines, saying a prayer for my family. I made a video of it below in the additional photos area.



San Luis is the county seat for Costilla County as well as the oldest town in Colorado, established in 1851. It's a small town of about 750. It's predominately Hispanic, with strong ties to Spain's religious, cultural, and artistic traditions. The town has interesting architecture and several murals that catch your eye as you drive thru! The biggest attraction is the Stations of the Cross Shrine. The surrounding area is mainly a farming and agriculture area.

There are 3 fishing lakes in the area: Sanchez Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area and Smith Reservoir State Wildlife. I had a great time watching bald eagles on Smith Reservoir a few years ago! Other close by recreational activities are the Great Sand Dunes, Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area, Blanca Wetlands, the Rio Grande, and skiing to the south in Taos and Red River.

The Rio Grande flows about 17 miles W of San Luis, Colorado.



The property is zoned for a home or manufactured home and some RV use. Wow what a pretty spot to watch the changing seasons with excellent access! Don't forget your fishing pole! Char the Explorer : )


Financing Price: $7800

Terms with $500 down payment: $7300 at 8% interest with approximately 59 monthly payments of $150.

Any down payment made over the required $500 Smile4u will match off of the balance.

90 days Early Bird Payoff with $500 down! If $3900 is paid toward the property within 90 days from the contract date Smile4u will waive the remaining balance!

180 days Work Like a Dog Payoff with $500 down! If $4875 of principal is paid in the first 180 days from the contract date Smile4u will waive the remaining balance!

We will write both of the early payoff options into the contract. If at any time during the 90 or 180 day period you hit those amounts we will waive the remaining balance and deed the property to you. Dream big!

If purchasing a Contract for Deed Click Here to view the highlights of our owner financing.
PROPERTY MAPS

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Costilla County - San Luis Valley Area Photos and Information

A video I made in 2014 of several of my favorite photos from my journey’s thru the San Luis Valley in Southern Colorado.

The San Luis Valley is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in the Sangre de Cristo Range. The valley sits at an elevation of 7544 feet. It's one of the largest high desert valleys in the world at an altitude of over 7,000 feet. It is approximately 125 miles long and over 65 miles wide.

The high plains and flat valleys stretch for 722 square miles and is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the E and the San Juan Mountains to the W. The Rio Grande, the 4th longest river in N America, originates in the San Juan Mountains and flows through the San Luis Valley. Mt. Blanca, the fourth highest peak in Colorado at 14,345 feet, looms large over the historical town of Fort Garland. It can clearly be seen for miles on a typical sunny day!

San Luis, the county seat for Costilla County, is about 210 miles SW of Denver, 175 miles E of Durango and 60 miles N of Taos. Established in 1851, it's the oldest town in Colorado, with a population of about 750. It's predominately Hispanic, with strong ties to Spain's religious, cultural, and artistic traditions. The town has interesting architecture and several murals that catch your eye as you drive thru!

 

It appeared that the Centennial School received a new paint job when I drove by in 2017. When checking out the schools website I found this little jewel. It's a tribute to their local veterans on Veteran's Day 2016. It reminds me that no matter where I wander free in America, people from even the smallest of communities in the middle of no where have sacrificed. In this crazy world it's nice to be reminded of our heroes! Cheers to the students who took the time to gather this historical information - love the young ones at the end! : ) Whoop Whoop!

 

 

It is a beautiful farming and agriculture area.

In May 2018 Buddy and I stopped by Sanchez Stabilization Reservoir in May 2018 which sits about 5.5 miles SW of San Luis, Colorado. A nice man was fishing in a boat and said he was using spinners to catch trout. After a few minutes he landed one in his boat - how cool is that! The reservoir is fed by Culebra Creek and is a favorite watering hole for wild horses and fishing for large trout!

The bustling town of Alamosa sits about 50 miles NW and is the largest town in the valley. It's home of Adams State College, the Alamosa County Offices, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and other major shopping and services. It has a population of about 8800. I try my hardest to make it to the big town of Alamosa at least one night for a fabulous dinner at True-Grits Steakhouse. It’s an old building decorated in John Wayne memorabilia and the food is 2 thumbs up!

 

The valley boasts an average of 280 sunny days per year! Summers are considered mild with daytime temperatures occasionally reaching 90 and cool summer evenings. Winters are very cold with average snowfall about 40 inches. The mountain passes are well maintained through the San Luis Valley and are all weather roads.

There are 3 fishing lakes in the area: Sanchez Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area and Smith Reservoir State Wildlife. In February 2012 I stopped by Smith Reservoir long enough to dip my toe and watch the bald eagles take off and land! Brrr was it a cold weekend and the wind off the water was even colder!

 

Later that evening as the sun was getting low over the valley I spotted a HUGE herd of wild horses. It took a moment but I noticed in the short distance another huge herd - oh they were stunning with the glow of the sun on them! That is the largest group of wild horses I have ever seen! They were nervous and took off running their tails flying in the wind!

 

Other close by recreational activities are the Great Sand Dunes, Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, Blanca Wildlife Habitat Area, Blanca Wetlands, the Rio Grande. and skiing in Taos and Red River, New Mexico.

In March 2013, I was driving up thru Taos, New Mexico and stopped by the Rio Grande River. There I spotted Dan the Man out doing some fishing. Oh he was such a great sport, very patient with me as I asked him what he was using to catch fish with. I shot about 30 photos of him and these were my favorites!

 

In September 2017 Buddy and I made the trek up the side of the mesa to the Stations of the Cross Shrine in the early morning. It is a series of 14 bronze sculptures depicting the last hours of Christ's life, his judgement, sufferings and death. It was built as an act of faith and love for the parishioners of the Sangre de Cristo Parish. I've made several videos over the past few years and this is by far my favorite. From the beginning with my beloved companion Buddy as we encountered the turkey vulture, to the views over the fertile San Luis Valley with her yellow and green crops.

 

The art by sculptor Huberto Maestas is quite graphic and moving. The sun was so bright in the early morning and seemed to increase the intensity of the sculptures. I unexpectedly felt tears flowing down my face when I reached the last few and was moved to place my only piece of jewelry upon one of the shrines, saying a prayer for my family.

The turkey vulture is a symbol of danger and death to many cultures as well as a protector and guardian. Looking back it seems to have foretold the story that lay ahead of us that morning. It truly was a moving experience for my soul and I am left with an even greater appreciation of the beauty of the San Luis Valley.

 

Recreation Links:

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

The Great Sand Dunes National Parks website - the tallest dunes in North America!

The Rio Grande National Forest recreation website for hunting, fishing, climbing, hiking and camping.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing page. Check out the fishing atlas!

The Alamosa & San Luis Valley Chamber of Commerce Things to Do webpage.


SALE TERMS & DISCLOSURES

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Sales Process and Terms

Please conduct your due diligence research and be sure to ask all questions prior to hitting the "Buy Now" button below.

All of the maps and information provided in this listing are intended to assist you in your due diligence research. We try and include many resources that we use ourselves. Over the years we have found information to be incorrect like a road that shows on an aerial photo or street map that we can't find because it is overgrown or doesn't exist or a difference in GPS settings. So while we try and include as much of this information as possible we greatly encourage you to carefully do your research to be sure the property suits your needs.

If you would like to purchase this property click on the "Buy It Now" button at the bottom of the listing. A form will ask for your name, email address and phone number. There is a box to indicate if you are purchasing if for cash or financing. Once you click submit it will change the Status at the top of the listing from "Available" to "Sale Pending". We will hold it for you for 3 days. We will then send you an email that confirms our agreement and our process to complete the transaction. Please contact us within 24 hours of receiving that email from us and we will continue to hold the property for you.

Payment is due within 3 days unless prior arrangements are made. You can either send a cashier's checks or money orders, or you can call the office with a debit or a credit card. We often have several interested buyers in the same property and in fairness we keep the property available until someone is 100% prepared to complete the transaction.

If purchasing for cash, once we have received payment we will prepare all documents necessary to transfer ownership and even include a check to cover all recording fees and transfer taxes as well. It's all part of the non-refundable $150 doc prep fee!

If purchasing a Contract for Deed Click Here to view the highlights of our owner financing. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT PRIOR TO CLICKING THE BUY IT NOW BUTTON FOR CONTRACTS!

With my sincere thanks,

Char : )

Please feel free to call me at 360-550-8943 with any questions!