5.19 Acres, Big Sky Freedom & Blanca Peak Views – CO

There’s a moment—usually somewhere between your third notification of the morning and a car horn that feels a little too personal—when a thought slips in: “I don’t think I’m meant to live like this forever.” Not dramatic. Just honest. And then you find something like this. 5.19 acres on Estrella Rd in Costilla County—flat, open, and quietly waiting for someone who doesn’t need a permission slip to change direction. No sidewalks. No streetlights. No HOA letters about your “approved exterior palette.” Just land. Sky. And the kind of quiet that makes you realize how loud everything else has been. The first time you stand out here, you’ll probably notice two things: How far you can see How far you can think Off in the distance, Blanca Peak rises like it’s been there forever (because it has), reminding you that not everything needs to be rushed, optimized, or approved. This is the kind of place where plans slow down—in a good way. Now let’s address the practical voice in your head, because it’s not wrong to ask questions. “Can I actually get there?” Yes. Physical access via Estrella Rd, a county-maintained dirt road. No need for a convoy or a compass—just a normal drive and a slight appreciation for fewer paved distractions. “Am I completely off the grid… like, too off-grid?” Not at all. You’re about 10 minutes to Blanca, 15 to Fort Garland, and 21 to Alamosa—so groceries, gas, and a decent cup of coffee are all within reach. Translation: you can disappear a little… without disappearing completely. “What about power?” It’s nearby on the north side of the road. Hook up if you want. Or don’t. The land doesn’t care—and that’s kind of the point. “Will solar even work out here?” Better than most places. This lot faces south, which is basically nature saying, “I’ve got you.” And then there’s the question people don’t always ask out loud: “What am I actually allowed to do here?” Quite a bit, within reason. Zoned Estate Residential, you can build a home (minimum size requirements apply), bring a compliant mobile home, or create a simple basecamp for now while you figure out the bigger plan. Camping? Allowed (with time limits). RV use? Also allowed (same idea). So you don’t have to show up with a full blueprint and a construction crew on day one. You can ease into it. Weekends first. Then longer stays. Then maybe one day you realize… you’re not really “visiting” anymore. And when you’re not on your land? You’ve got places nearby that remind you why you chose this kind of life in the first place. The surreal, almost-otherworldly dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The cool rush of water at Zapata Falls. Wide-open wildlife spaces like Smith Reservoir State Wildlife Area. Not curated. Not crowded. Just real. Financially, this is where things get almost suspiciously simple. Annual taxes: $116.84. No HOA was found. No monthly “just because” fees. No hidden obligations slowly turning your “escape” into another bill. You can own this land, hold it, use it, shape it—on your timeline. Here’s the truth most listings won’t say: You don’t need 40 acres and a five-year plan to change your life. Sometimes you just need a piece of land that feels different the moment you step on it. This might be that piece. ?? If you’re even a little curious what this could look like for you, Call or Text 440-557-2910. No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation about what’s possible. Property Details Parcel Number: 70362840 Address: Estrella Rd, Blanca, CO, 81123 County: Costilla State: CO Subdivision: San Luis Valley Ranches Unit 20 Lot Number: 005 Parcel Size: 5.19 Acres Terrain Type: Flat, Cleared, Brush GPS Coordinates Center: 37.44225, -105.60835 GPS Coordinates (4 corners): 37.4431, -105.6076 NE 37.4413, -105.6079 SE 37.4414, -105.6091 SW 37.4432, -105.6088 NW Zoning / Property use code: Estate Residential (ER) What can be built? Single Family Dwelling, Site Built or Manufactured, Accessory Structures, etc.