5.06-Acre Residential Land for Sale in Fort Garland, CO - $500 Down Owner Financing

This 5.06-acre property in Sangre De Cristo Ranches sits at about 9,062 feet and has great views of Mount Blanca, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Sangre de Cristo Creek below. The land has a noticeable slope, but there’s also a flat area of more than 10,000 square feet near the high point that could work for setting up camp or planning a future build. The property has some tree cover, thick shrubs, and year-round dirt road access from McGillicuddy Road. Be sure to check out our narrated video walkthrough to see the land and get a better feel for the surrounding area.

There are several places nearby to enjoy the outdoors. Mountain Home Reservoir is about 25 minutes away for camping and wildlife viewing, while Fort Garland is around 20 minutes away for everyday supplies and local services. You can also visit the Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center. Zapata Falls is roughly 40 minutes away, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is about 54 minutes away for hiking, sand sledding, and seasonal activities around Medano Creek. Blanca Wetlands, Smith Reservoir, and Sanchez Reservoir are other options for day trips.

Costilla County allows recreational camping in an RV or tent for up to 14 days within any consecutive three-month period without a long-term permit. There’s no deadline to build, so you can hold the property while you decide what you want to do with it. If you plan to build, single-family homes must be at least 600 square feet. Manufactured homes built in 1976 or newer may also be allowed with the required county approvals.

Owner financing is available through Open Skies Land with $500 down and $266 per month for 72 months. There’s no prepayment penalty, and alternative financing terms may be available.

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Discount Cash Price: $14,500

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$500 Down Payment + $266 Per month for 72 Months!

Note: $199 document fee will be required along with $10/mo note servicing fee & $17/mo property taxes for purchase on terms.

Property Details

• County: Costilla County
• Size: 5.06 acres
• APN: 70237440
• Address: McGillicuddy Rd, Fort Garland CO 81133
• GPS Center: 37.372639, -105.651472
• Access: Dirt Road via McGillicuddy Rd
• GPS Center: 37.488639, -105.296472
• Annual Taxes: $204
• Elevation: 9062 ft
• Subdivision: Sangre De Cristo Ranches
• Zoning info: Estate Residential
• Camping: RV's or camping allowed 14 days every three months as per county regulations. Long term camping permit can be obtained while constructing a home.
• Building: Manufactured homes are allowed, minimum home size of 600 sq ft.
• No timeline for building- sit on the land as long as you'd like.

Nearby Attractions:

• Great Sand Dunes National Park – 1 hour
• Mountain Home, Smith, and Sanchez Reservoirs – minutes away
• Historic San Luis & Fort Garland – 15–30 minutes
• Alamosa – 45 minutes, the valley’s hub with shopping, restaurants, hospital, and Adams State University
• Rio Grande National Forest – 30 minutes
• Taos Ski Valley- 1.5 hours
• Wolf Creek Ski Area – 2 hours, famous for Colorado’s deepest powder
• Carson National Forest (NM) – 30 minutes south
• Colorado Springs – 2.5 hours
• Denver International Airport – 4 hours

We believe owning land isn’t just about property lines. It’s about the freedom, peace, and adventure that comes with it. When you make Costilla County your home base, you’re not just buying land. You’re buying a lifestyle.