Property ID: 1040
5 Acres Looking Out Over CO's Finest
Costilla, Colorado
5
Residential
Manufactured Homes Allowed, Part-Time Camping Allowed, Single Family Dwelling Allowed, Modular Homes Allowed
Description
Nestled in the historic San Luis Valley—home to Colorado’s oldest town—this 5-acre parcel sits in the San Luis Valley Ranches subdivision, offering breathtaking views and year-round access to outdoor adventure. Location & Access: Just off County-maintained 5th Street, the property is minutes from US Hwy 160 and Route 150, offering quick routes to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Zapata Falls, and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. At 7,741 feet elevation, it enjoys clear vistas of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, including Mt. Blanca, Colorado’s 4th highest peak. Drive Times to Major Cities: 30 min to Alamosa, 1.5 hrs to Pueblo, 2 hrs to Santa Fe, 2.5 hrs to Colorado Springs, 3.5 hrs to Denver. Recreation & Wilderness: Surrounded by BLM lands and national forests, the area offers hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing. Popular attractions nearby include Cano’s Castle, Colorado Gators Reptile Park, and Bishop Castle. Zoning & Use: Zoned Estate Residential, you can build a home, place a newer manufactured home (post-1976), or bring an RV. RVs and camping are allowed for up to 14 days every 3 months. Power can be sourced via solar or generator; water via well or cistern. A Rugged Escape with Endless Possibilities: This flat, open parcel in southern Colorado gives you the freedom to build, camp, or just escape the noise—no HOA, no hassles.
Location
1040
5th St.
Blanca
Colorado
81123
Costilla
37.465298, -105.545746
Property Specifics
70343350
173.44
None
$0.00
San Luis Valley Ranches
S.L.V.R. UNIT 4 BLK 5 LOT13 (215-305) (WD 267-547)
N/A
N/A
Property Characteristics
5
Rectangle
Level
Low: 7738 ft. / High: 7748 ft
Flat, Desert, Plain
Dirt
Via 5th St
Approx. 330 ft × 660 ft rectangular lot with level terrain and easy access off 5th St.
Building Information
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No fixed timeline to start building. Once a Land Use Permit is issued, construction must be completed within 12 months.
Estate Residential (ER)
No fixed time limit to start building. Construction must be finished within 12 months after a Land Use Permit is issued. Vacant lots may be held as investment property with no build-by deadline
Zoned Residential (Estate Residential). Permits site-built, modular, and manufactured homes. RV use allowed with permit. No HOA. [Costilla County Land Use Code](https://costillacounty.colorado.gov/building-planning)
Modular homes allowed if constructed to HUD or UBC standards and installed on a permanent foundation.
Manufactured homes are allowed with a permit. Home must be 1976 or newer, built to HUD standards, and set up under county and state installation rules (HUD tag, CO DOH certificate, and state electrical/plumbing inspections required).
Mobile homes allowed if 1976 or newer and meet HUD certification. Permanent foundation required. RVs and temporary units not considered mobile homes under county code.
Yes. Per County, minimum of 600 sq ft (single story) or 800 sq ft (two story). Tiny homes permitted if they meet IRC or HUD construction standards and are installed on a permanent foundation. Mobile tiny homes allowed only with temporary use permit.
County driveway access permit required for any new approach connecting to a public road. Must be approved by Costilla County Road & Bridge Department.
No current moratoriums on building. Construction may begin once Land Use and septic permits are approved by Costilla County.
Zone X — land is outside the 500-year flood area and protected from 100-year flood risk. No special flood insurance required.
Allowable Uses
Not permitted full-time; temporary stays allowed up to 14 days every 3 months without permit
Yes, short-term use okay; septic required for extended stays
Up to 14 days in any consecutive three-month period without a permit. For longer recreational stays, Costilla County offers a long-term camping permit - reported at up to 180 days per calendar year for a $200 fee, requiring an approved septic system and a water supply on the parcel. Confirm current terms with Costilla County Planning & Zoning at (719) 937-7668. Living on site during a build is handled separately under the Temporary RV Occupancy During Home Construction permit. Subdivision covenants also bar using a tent, shack, garage or barn as a dwelling except as authorised during construction.
Up to 14 days in any consecutive three-month period without a permit. Longer stays are possible under Costilla County's long-term camping permit - reported at up to 180 days per calendar year for a $200 fee, requiring an approved septic system and a water supply on the parcel. Confirm current terms with Costilla County Planning & Zoning at (719) 937-7668.
Waterfowl hunting is available at Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area, and Mountain Home, Smith and Sanchez Reservoirs all offer fishing within a short drive. The Rio Grande, a noted trout fishery, runs through the valley nearby. Big game is a drive from here: GMU 83 is largely private ground, so hunters in this area typically use a landowner tag or head for National Forest, which is normal practice across much of the West. Anyone 16 or older needs a valid hunting or fishing license, or an SWA pass, to access a State Wildlife Area. For current seasons, licenses, unit boundaries and regulations, refer to Colorado Parks & Wildlife at cpw.state.co.us.
Reside, Camping, Fishing, Sightseeing, Outdoor Adventures, Mountain Biking, Big Game Hunting, Stargazing & Photography, Off-Grid Living, Hiking & Exploring, ATV / Off-Roading, Wildlife Viewing
Water
None – water by well or cistern
Well or cistern. Contact Valley Well Drilling – (719) 589-3013 for depth estimates and cost.
Yes
100–250 ft (varies by location)
Yes – water tanks and cisterns allowed
Yes – legal in Colorado for residential use
Sewer, Septic or Other
No – area not served by public systems
Yes – must obtain county permit
Electricity
No – most parcels are off-grid
Off-grid solar or contact Xcel Energy – (800) 895-4999 for nearest service point
Yes – small systems allowed
Yes – solar panels and off-grid systems permitted
Gas
No natural gas service. LP, diesel, or propane tank required. Contact Xcel Energy Gas Dept – (800) 895-2999 for line availability, or use a local propane supplier such as Valley Gas Service – (719) 589-3008.
Yes. Portable or buried propane tanks permitted with County approval and standard safety setbacks.
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