Owner Financing:
- $199 down (plus the $249 doc fee)
- $199 down $199/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
The kind of quiet you only find in wide open land. No noise, just space and sky.
Mountains on both sides. Valley floor in every direction. Land that keeps going until it meets the hills.
That is what this property feels like the moment you arrive.
This is 5.03 acres of land in Costilla County, Colorado, sitting inside the San Luis Valley, one of the most open and dramatic landscapes in the American West. The Sangre de Cristo range lines the east. The San Juan Mountains anchor the west. Between them, the sky does something most people have never seen it do before. It just opens.
For the buyer who lives for that feeling, this is land in Costilla County worth paying attention to.
The Scale of Five Acres
Five acres in a city feels like a lot. Five acres in the San Luis Valley feels like a beginning.
Picture five football fields side by side. That is the ground beneath your feet. Room to set up camp. Room to glass the hillsides at first light. Room to walk the property and feel the distance between you and everything else.
The terrain is flat desert plain and easy to move across. The land is mostly open with low sagebrush, giving you wide views in every direction. This is not technical terrain. It is the kind of ground that invites you to get out early and stay out late.
If you have been looking for a base camp for hunting, hiking, or stargazing under some of the darkest skies in Colorado, this is the kind of property built for that.
The Landscape Around You
The San Luis Valley sits at roughly 7,500 feet above sea level. The air is clear. The light is strong. The views stretch farther than your eyes can fully resolve.
On a clear morning, the peaks that define southern Colorado rise sharp and detailed along the horizon. The ranges change with the light throughout the day. Sunrise turns the Sangre de Cristos amber and red. Sunset pulls the sky gold to the west.
For anyone who spends serious time outside, this landscape pays off every single day.
The property sits along Arapaho Ave with dirt road access. Roads like this help preserve the quiet, low-traffic setting that makes this area so appealing. They keep the character of the valley intact and the pace of the land undisturbed.
What Is Right Outside Your Door
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve sits within driving distance. The dunes rise against the mountain backdrop in a way that has to be seen in person. Hiking them at sunrise, before the heat builds, is the kind of experience that stays with you.
The surrounding public lands offer hiking, hunting, and open country in every direction. Stargazing in this part of Colorado is serious. The skies here are among the darkest in the state.
Bishop Castle stands nearby as a landmark unlike anything else in the region. Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center captures the history of the valley and the people who built lives here.
For everyday needs, Alamosa, Colorado City, and Caon City are within driving distance and offer groceries, fuel, restaurants, and supplies.
What Ownership Looks Like
The property is Assessor's Parcel Number 70400960 with dirt road access along Arapaho Ave. The terrain is flat and easy to navigate.
This area follows the typical rural Colorado setup. Most properties rely on well and septic, with internet available through satellite or fixed wireless. Electric service may be available nearby and buyers should confirm connection details with the appropriate provider.
Costilla County zoning guides land use in this area. Buyers should confirm any intended use with the county planning department as part of standard due diligence.
The property is available for a cash price of $8,799.
Owner financing is available with $199 down and $199 per month for 60 months.
A $249 doc fee applies to complete the paperwork and prepare the transfer of ownership.
For a buyer who has been looking for a real foothold in the Colorado outdoors, this is within reach right now.
Why Land in This Region Is Worth Moving On
Colorado continues to attract buyers who want open space, dramatic scenery, and land that has not been carved up or crowded out. Land like this in the San Luis Valley is becoming harder to find at a price that reflects reality rather than demand. That gap is closing.
If This Is the Kind of Country You Have Been Looking For
If you have been searching for land that puts you inside wide open, dramatic Colorado country that is genuinely yours, this property is worth a conversation. You do not need to have everything figured out right now.
Ownership like this deserves clarity, not pressure.
Call our team today and let's talk about what this land would look like as yours. We will walk you through the property, the location, and exactly how the financing works so you know what to expect. You will speak with someone who takes this seriously and cares about getting it right for you.
State: CO
County: Costilla
Zip: 81151
Size: 5.03 acres
Apn: 70400960
Legal Description: M.B.E. UNIT 2 BLK 5 LOT 6 CONT. 5.00 AC
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 37.265765,-105.515303
Ne: 37.265743,-105.513037
Sw: 37.264852,-105.515306
Se: 37.26483,-105.513037
Elevation: 7,827 ft feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $$120 per year
Zoning: Residential Property, Recreational Property, Undeveloped Land
Flood Zone: No
HOA/POA: No
Improvements: No improvements done.
Access: Dirt Road
Water: Will need to install a Well
Sewer: Will need to install a Septic System
Utilities: Utilities Available nearby
Owner Financing:
- $199 down (plus the non refundable doc fee of $249)
$199 down $199/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
We do not offer owner financing for residential use or full-time living on the property during the financing term.