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$7,000

954 Wilking Rd , Fort Garland, CO 81133 (Costilla County)

Size: 5.15 Acres

Type: Recreational Property, Undeveloped Land

5.15 Acres in Colorado NOW – Unbelievable Price, Won’t Last!

Looking for your own wide-open space in the heart of Colorado’s beautiful high desert region? This 5.15-acre parcel in Costilla County offers mountain views, quiet surroundings, and wide-open potential. Whether you're thinking of building a home, setting up a vacation retreat, or just holding land as an investment, this property is the kind of opportunity buyers seek but rarely find at this price point.

Located in the peaceful community of Sangre de Cristo Ranches, the property sits just 8 miles from the historic town of Fort Garland and is within reach of outdoor attractions like Mountain Home Reservoir, the Fort Garland Museum, and the San Luis Valley. At over 8,200 feet elevation, it provides fresh mountain air, star-filled skies, and peace and quiet away from the city.

**Property Overview:**

- **Parcel #:** 70208120

- **Alternate ID:** R011133

- **Size:** 5.15 acres / 224,421 square feet

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- **Address:** Slegers Rd, Fort Garland, CO 81133

- **Municipality:** Blanca

- **County:** Costilla

- **State:** Colorado

- **Subdivision:** Sangre de Cristo Ranches

- **Zoning:** Estate Residential

**Potential Land Uses:**

- Build a single-family home (stick-built or manufactured on a permanent foundation)

- Short-term RV camping (14 days every 3 months)

- Long-term RV living (permit required)

- Peaceful recreational space

- Off-grid retreat or self-sufficient homestead

**Why Buyers Love This Area:**

- **Mountain Views:** Clear views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in multiple directions

- **Outdoor Recreation:** Hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and exploring nearby public lands

- **Local Attractions:**

- Mountain Home Reservoir – 13 mi

- Fort Garland Museum – 8 mi

- San Luis People’s Market – 15 mi

- Alamosa (shopping, restaurants, Walmart) – 33 mi

- **Privacy with Access:** County-maintained road with legal and physical access

- **Affordable Taxes and No HOA Dues**

**Top Features:**

- Flat to gently rolling terrain

- Natural high desert vegetation

- Riverine wetland nearby

- Soil Type: Shawa fine sandy loam (good drainage)

- Elevation: 8,258 feet

- Dirt road access from Slegers Road

- Clear title via Warranty Deed

- No city building codes; subject to county regulations only

**Location & Driving Directions:**

- **Center GPS Coordinates:** 37.360780, -105.365856

- **NW Corner:** 37.361692, -105.366456

- **NE Corner:** 37.361500, -105.364917

- **SE Corner:** 37.360275, -105.364967

- **SW Corner:** 37.360469, -105.366831

**Driving from Fort Garland:**

1. Take 5th Ave & Beaubien Ave to US-160 E/4th Ave (0.2 mi)

2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-160 E (1.9 mi)

3. Continue on Trinchera Ranch Rd N.

4. Take County Lane 6 to Slegers Rd (6.1 mi)

**Zoning & Building Information:**

- **Zoning Code:** Estate Residential

- **Minimum Lot Size:** 1 acre

- **Setbacks:** Front – 20 ft | Side – 5 ft | Rear – 25 ft

- **Max Building Height:** 35 ft

- **Manufactured Homes:** Allowed on permanent foundations

- **Mobile Homes:** Allowed if manufactured after 1976

- **RV Camping:** 14 days every 3 months without a permit; long-term with permit

**Utilities**

- **Is there Electric?:** Available (power posts approx. 2 miles away)

- **Water:** Would need a well, holding tank, or hauled water

- **Sewer:** Would require a septic system

- *Local providers include Weaver’s Septic & Excavation and Brown’s Septic Service*

- **Gas:** No natural gas; propane can be used

- **Internet:** Satellite or cellular

- **Trash Service:** Local options include private haulers and nearby transfer stations

**Topography & Environment:**

- **Land Cover:** 100% shrub/scrub

- **Topography:** Flat to rolling

- **Slope:** Approx. 1.9% to -4.4%

- **Flood Zone:** Zone C (above 500-year floodplain; may experience ponding)

- **Wetlands:** Riverine wetland touches property

- **Surroundings:** Private landowners on adjacent lots; no public land bordering

- **Soil:** Well-drained sandy loam, great for foundations and off-grid gardening

**Nearby Towns & Cities (approx. distance):**

- Fort Garland – 8 mi

- San Luis – 15 mi

- Blanca – 13 mi

- Alamosa – 33 mi

- Pueblo – 101 mi

- Colorado Springs – 143 mi

- Denver – 213 mi

- Taos, NM – 78 mi

- Santa Fe, NM – 148 mi

- Albuquerque, NM – 211 mi

**School District:**

- **Sierra Grande School District R-30**

**County & Legal Info:**

- **Legal Description:** S.D.C.R. Unit C Blk 65 Lot 662 cont. 5.152 Ac

- **Tax Code Area:** 39A

**Tax Information:**

- **Annual Property Taxes (2024):** $189.04

- **Assessed Land Value (2025):** $3,645

- **Total Back Taxes Due:** $1,437.98 (buyer to verify)

- **Tax Liens:** No

**Attractions Nearby:**

- Dollar General – Fort Garland (8 mi)

- San Luis People's Market (15 mi)

- Conoco & High Altitude Convenience Store (8 mi)

- Mountain View Diner & All-Gon Restaurant (8 mi)

- San Luis Valley Museum – 33 mi

- Walmart – Alamosa (35 mi)

- San Luis Valley Health Center – 15 mi

**What Makes This Property Special?**

- Perfect size for a home, hobby farm, or retreat

- Remote feel but still within driving distance to towns and services

- No HOA or annual dues

- Excellent recreational potential: hiking, RVing, and wildlife watching

- High elevation with cooler summers and clean air

**Disclaimer:**

*Buyer to verify all information and conduct their own due diligence prior to purchase; seller makes no guarantees on land use.*

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