18th St , Alamosa, CO 81101(Alamosa County)

This parcel is Unit 12 Block 2 Lot 3 in the San Luis Valley Ranches subdivision in Alamosa County, southern Colorado. It is just over 35 miles north of New Mexico. Alamosa, the seat of Alamosa County, is less than 17 miles away. San Luis, the seat of Costilla County, is less than 23 miles away. The town of Blanca is less than 6 miles away. The town of Fort Garland is less than 10 miles away. Colorado Springs is only 100 miles away, and Santa Fe NM is less than 127 miles away.

This property is located in the gorgeous San Luis Valley. There are 4 distinct seasons with moderate summers. There are an average of 282 sunny days per year. This area is considered semi-arid as it receives about 8 inches of precipitation per year. It is protected on almost every side by the Rocky Mountains.

It is level and fully buildable. There is power in the area but not yet to this property. Solar power is common in this region because of the high number of sunny days. This property comes with domestic water rights. Water wells are permitted and water is very shallow here. We have been told some area wells are less than 50 feet deep. Sewage would be by septic if and when you build. Propane is the most common heat source. Cell phones work very well in the area. Taxes are less than $80 per year.

The zoning is residential / recreational. There are no association fees or dues. There are no time requirements for building or any requirement that you must build. You can build now, later, or never. You can camp out or RV on the property. You are allowed to enjoy your property. As with all of our properties taxes are fully paid and there are no liens. Title will be transferred via warranty deed, which is the highest guaranteed level of deed you can get.

The view in every direction is beautiful, but majestic Mount Blanca being so close to the property provides a view that is breathtaking. To the west is the San Juan Mountain Range, and to the east is the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range.

You will be about 13 miles from the Rio Grande River, which runs through Alamosa. There are many hiking trails along this river as it wanders through the valley and the river offers tremendous trout fishing. The Rio Grande National Forest, less than 2 miles from the property to the northeast, is home to elk, deer, antelope, beaver, bobcats, fox, pronghorn sheep, coyote, bald eagle, and they have re-introduced moose. Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, renowned for its many bird species including the whooping crane, is less than 13 miles to the southwest. The 2300 acre San Luis Lakes State Park is a short drive to the north. Smith Reservoir and Mountain Home Reservoir are only minutes away. You can enjoy the justly famous Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, and the Fort Garland Museum. There are nearby hot spring pools for your relaxation.

You will be about an hours drive from several of Colorados top ski resorts, and Denver is only about a 3 hour drive away. Within minutes of your property, you can hunt, fish, hike, backpack, bike, rock climb, camp, canoe, river raft, boat, four wheel drive, snowmobile, ski, golf, watch wildlife & birds, picnic, and many other activities. Alamosa offers all of the amenities of a larger city but with a small town flavor.

If you are looking for a gorgeous retreat area this could be it. If you are looking for a real estate investment, check around and see how expensive and increasingly hard to find these kinds of properties are. This is a beautiful and unspoiled setting.

Finance Price: $14,975 + $195 document fee. First payment of $294 covers the document fee and $99 goes towards the property. Finance the balance for as little as $150.88 per month over 15 years. We do not run a credit check, everyone qualifies for financing.

Cash Discount Price: $13,672 (includes document fee).