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5 Acres for Sale in Blanca, Colorado
$8,000
Property Details
Property Description
Colorado 5 Acres – Mountain Views & Desert Freedom
Wide-Open San Luis Valley Land Near Great Sand Dunes
Own five acres of high-desert freedom in the heart of Colorado's San Luis Valley. This flat, buildable lot sits at 7,600 feet where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains meet endless sky. You're less than 30 minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park and surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain views in Colorado.
This is land where you can breathe. No HOA restrictions. No crowds. Just you, the mountains, and room to build the life you want on your own timeline. Whether you're planning a future cabin, want weekend camping access, or you're securing affordable Colorado land while you still can, this property gives you options without the pressure.
Highlights
- 5 acres of flat, usable high-desert terrain
- Mountain views of the Sangre de Cristo range
- 30 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park – towering dunes and hiking trails
- Camping and RV use allowed up to 14 days every 3 months
- Mobile home friendly – bring your home and settle in
- No HOA – build and live on your terms
- Under $200/month for Colorado land ownership
Description
Colorado land at a price that actually works for real people.
This five-acre parcel sits in the established San Luis Valley Ranches subdivision, where the high desert meets mountain country. The terrain is flat and open, perfect for exploring your options without fighting the land. At over 7,600 feet elevation, you get clear air, dark skies, and views that stretch across the valley to the mountains.
The location puts you close enough to services without the noise. You're 30 minutes from the Great Sand Dunes, 45 minutes to Alamosa for shopping and supplies, and less than two hours from both Colorado Springs and Santa Fe. The roads are county-maintained dirt, and access is straightforward year-round.
You can camp here now while you plan your next move. Pitch a tent, park an RV for up to 14 days every three months, or hold the land while you save to build. Mobile homes are allowed, so if you want to bring in a manufactured home and start living right away, you can do that too. This property works with your timeline, not against it.
Colorado land prices keep climbing. Lock in five acres today before it's out of reach.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Special Full Pay Discount: $8,000
Easy Financing: $200 down, $199/month for 60 months
Doc Fee: $250 one time
Property Taxes: Approximately $9.45/month ($113.40/year)
RISK-FREE PURCHASE
- 90-day money-back guarantee
- 12-month property exchange
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS
The Land
- 5 acres of flat high-desert terrain
- Lot 11, Block 38, San Luis Valley Ranches Unit 23
- Elevation: 7,601–7,614 feet
- County-maintained dirt road access via Estes Park Rd
- Zoned Estate Residential
Utilities & Services
- Electric: Solar, wind, or generator (San Luis Valley REC: 719-852-3538)
- Water: Well or cistern required (Division of Water Resources: 719-589-6683)
- Sewer: Septic system required
- Gas: Propane, LP, or diesel tank (800-895-2999)
- Waste: GT Trash pickup service or transfer station access
What You Can Do
- Build a site-built home
- Place a mobile home (manufactured after 1976)
- Camp up to 14 days every 3 months
- Park an RV up to 14 days every 3 months
- Hold for future development
LOCATION & ACCESS
Address: Estes Park Rd, Blanca, CO 81123
Size: 5 acres
County: Costilla County, Colorado
APN: 70387130
GPS Coordinates: 37.396061, -105.670837
Distances
- 30 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park
- 45 minutes to Alamosa
- 1 hour 15 minutes to Walsenburg
- 1 hour 45 minutes to Colorado Springs
- 1 hour 50 minutes to Santa Fe, NM
- Easy access to US HWY-160 and RT-159
NEARBY NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve – North America's tallest dunes with hiking, sandboarding, and stunning mountain backdrop
- Rio Grande Farm Park – Riverside trails and wildlife viewing
- San Luis Valley Museum – Local history and cultural exhibits in Alamosa
- Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center – Historic military fort and frontier history
- Blanca Peak – Colorado's fourth-highest peak and gateway to Sangre de Cristo wilderness
The San Luis Valley is known for dark skies, outdoor recreation, and a quiet rural lifestyle surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks. This is Colorado without the crowds or the cost.
WHY THIS LOT MAKES SENSE
- Own 5 acres of Colorado for under $200/month – cheaper than renting a room
- Build equity instead of paying someone else's mortgage
- Mountain views and high-desert freedom without HOA rules
- Camp and use the land now, develop later
- Mobile home friendly for immediate occupancy
- Hold as an investment while Colorado land values climb
- No timeline pressure – this land waits for you
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
County: Costilla County, CO
Zoning: Estate Residential
Lot Size: 5 acres
Legal Description: S.L.V.R. Unit 23, Block 38, Lot 11
TRS: T-30S, R-74W, S-32
Terrain: Flat, high-desert, buildable
Road Access: Estes Park Rd (county-maintained dirt road)
Electric: Solar, wind, or generator (San Luis Valley REC: 719-852-3538 / 800-332-7634)
Water: Well or cistern (Division of Water Resources: 719-589-6683)
Sewer: Septic system required
Gas: Propane/LP tank (800-895-2999)
Waste: GT Trash pickup or transfer station
Mobile Homes: Allowed (manufactured after 1976)
Camping: Up to 14 days every 3 months
RV Placement: Up to 14 days every 3 months
HOA: None
GPS Coordinates: 37.396061, -105.670837
NEXT STEPS
Call or Text today: 251-220-8148
Secure this property today – at under $200/month, affordable Colorado land with mountain views doesn't stay available long. Your future starts with land you actually own.
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