High-Country Basecamp Near Fort Garland

Property Location

Discover this stunning real estate located in a prime area, perfect for your next investment or dream home.

Location

37.3604 N, 105.3550 W

Recreation Access:

Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

5.24 Acres in Scenic Sangre de Cristo Ranches – Costilla County, CO

Set amidst the pristine beauty of Costilla County, this 5.24-acre parcel lies within the coveted Sangre de Cristo Ranches subdivision. Surrounded by stunning mountain views, it provides an ideal escape to tranquility and outdoor adventure.

Location & Access: Conveniently located off county-maintained Slegers Road, this property offers quick access to nearby highways, ensuring easy trips to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, and the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Sitting at approximately 8,354 feet elevation, the land enjoys spectacular panoramic vistas, including views of Mt. Blanca, Colorado’s fourth-highest peak.

Drive Times to Major Cities:

• 13 minutes to Fort Garland

• 1 hr 48 min to Pueblo

• 2.5 hrs to Colorado Springs

• 3.5 hrs to Denver

Recreation & Wilderness: The property is ideally positioned for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center, La Veta Pass-Uptop Historic District, and countless trails in the Sangre de Cristo range perfect for hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Zoning & Use: Zoned Estate Residential, the property allows for a site-built home or newer manufactured home (post-1976), and camping or RV use is permitted up to 14 days every three months without septic installation. Utility options include solar or generator power and well or hauled water.

Your Gateway to Adventure and Solitude: Embrace a lifestyle free from urban constraints—no mandatory HOA, peaceful surroundings, and endless opportunities to create your Colorado dream.

Property Summary

Property Details

SUBDIVISION: Sangre de Cristo Ranches

STREET ADDRESS: Slegers Rd, Fort Garland, CO 81133

CITY: Fort Garland

STATE: Colorado

COUNTY: Costilla

ZIP CODE: 81133

PARCEL SIZE: 5.24 Acres

APN: 70236240

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S.D.C.R. UNIT J BLK 114 LOT 1760 CONT. 5.243 AC

GOOGLE EARTH: Link to map

OnX Link: Scout the area

LAT/LONG COORDINATES (APPROX): 37.3604 N, 105.3550 W

ELEVATION : 8354ft

ANNUAL TAXES: $338 (as of 2024 subject to change)

ZONING: Estate Residential

FLOOD ZONE: Unknown FEMA FZ, minimal wetlands to south.

HOA/POA: Voluntary Association: https://www.scrocommunity.org/ (Annual Fee: $25 (Voluntary)

ACCESS: Property can be accessed via county-maintained Slegders Rd.

SEWER: Would be by Septic. Contact county for details

WATER: Well or cistern. Contact the Division of Water Resources at 719-589-6683 to obtain a Well permit.

ELECTRIC: Would have to contact Xcel Energy (+18008954999)

GAS: Would have to contact A-1 High Valley Propane (+17192982504), La Veta Propane Inc (+17197423291)

Payment Options

$575 reserves this property today

$275 down + $300 doc fee

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Monthly Payment Option:

$275/mo for 74 months*

*Plus prorated property taxes & $10/mo note maintenance fee

Down Payment gets deducted from cash price.

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Pay in Full - Cash Discount:

$18,999*

*Plus $300 doc fee

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