5.11 Acres for Sale in San Luis, Colorado

Step onto your own 5.1 acres and feel the quiet open space. Imagine the campfires, the starry nights, and the satisfaction of having a place all your own. This property offers a chance to create your ideal escape, whether for weekend adventures or a future home base. 

This 5.1-acre property can be yours with a low down payment of just $199 and affordable monthly payments of $159 for 60 months.

The land itself is flat and easy to walk, which makes it great for camping now or building later. You’ll have wide mountain views in every direction and light shrubs scattered across the property, so you won’t be dealing with heavy clearing. Sitting at about 7,782 feet elevation, the area enjoys cooler summer temperatures, making time outdoors even better.

There’s no deadline to build, so you can move at your own pace. Use it for recreation, a private camping spot, or plan for a future home when the time feels right.

The property is only about 13 minutes from San Luis, Colorado’s oldest town, where you’ll find basic services and a bit of history. The area is full of places to explore too. Take a peaceful walk up the Stations of the Cross Shrine, spend a day at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, or enjoy the views and outdoor adventures around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You can also stop by the Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center to learn more about the region’s past.

If you’ve been thinking about owning land in Colorado without overcomplicating the process, this is a solid opportunity. Reach out for the details and take the next step toward having a place of your own.

Discount Cash Price: $7,500

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$199 Down Payment + $159 Per month for 60 Months!

Note: $199 document fee will be required along with $10/mo note servicing fee & $5.8/mo property taxes for purchase on terms.

Property Details

• County: Costilla County
• Size: 5.11 acres
• APN: 70403427
• Address: S Cerritos Dr, San Luis, CO 81151
• GPS Center: 37.236639, -105.436028
• Annual Taxes: $70
• Access: Dirt road via S Cerritos Dr.
• Subdivision: Mount Blanca Estates
• 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.