19.54 Acres in Blanca, CO - $25,900

You will love this 19.54 acres parcel in the remote but easily accessible part of Costilla Country, Colorado. Very few neighbors in the Trinchera Colony neighborhood, and only 20 minutes from Alamosa, CO where you will find plenty of restaurants, banks, hospitals, grocery stores, hardware stores, schools, a Walmart, Adams State University, etc. Many activities in the surrounding area - skiing, golfing, fishing, mountain climbing. A great place for a home or just to park your RV. There are lots of beautiful wild horses roaming the county, Blanca Peak is almost directly in front of you, and Rio Grande River is only 20 miles west. There are so many outdoor recreations within a short distance of this land. San Luis State Wildlife Area is 1,691 acres of open space and is located just 30 minutes from the property. Activities here include four miles of gravel trails for hiking & mountain biking, Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, and Camping featuring electrical hookups, grills, and a dump station.

The San Luis Valley region is comprised of Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, and Saguache County, with a 46,000 population. The San Luis Valley region is known for its educational services, retail trade, agriculture, business & repair services, health services, entertainment/ recreation services, finance, insurance, public utilities, manufacturing, wholesale, trading, transportation, mining, construction, and public administration.

This property is RV and manufactured home friendly:

No Hoa, no HOA fees, no Time Limit to Build.

Minimum dwelling size per the Costilla County Land Use Code is 600 square feet. Meaning tiny home is allowed.

Two homes allowed. A main house plus a mother-in-law house.

Single & Double Wide Mobile / Manufactured Home is allowed on the property:

Must be 1976 or newer

Snow Load: 30 lbs./square foot

Wind Load: 90 miles/hour

Costilla County Planning and Zoning Department

Short Term RV Camping: up to 14 days every consecutive 3 months (no permit needed)

Long Term RV Camping: up to 180 days per year with county permit, with a water source (well or cistern) and an on-site septic system. Information can be found on Page 6 of Costilla County Residential Development Policy and Procedure.

With the following utilities and public service:

Electric: The San Luis Valley has the strongest solar power resources in the state, and the highest per capita concentration of home-based solar energy systems in the United States. The cost of solar system kits starts at about $1100 depending on size and usage. People also use gasoline power generators for backup, like when times call for using large power tools. Some neighbors installed both solar and wind generators.

Water: A money-saving option, if you don't want to drill right away, or if you're just using your land for vacation, you can haul your own water. You can fill a 500-Gallon tank at the Alamosa Water Department for only $2.50. The average well depth in the area is about 150 feet. One of our photos shows average well depth by subdivision in Costilla County. Drilling costs about $35 per foot.

Septic: Septic system costs around $5,000 - $8,000 to install in the area.

Gas: propane is used for cooking, refrigerator and heat. Propane is delivered throughout the San Luis Valley. Most people also use woodstoves for heating. Abundant cheap firewood is available in the local forest.

Telephone / Internet: by cellular or satellite (Starlink).

Fire Protection: provided by the San Luis Volunteer Fire Department in Fort Garland.

Police Protection: provided by Costilla County Sheriff office in San Luis.

Education: Elementary, junior high, and high schools are located in all main towns in the valley. Adams State College is located in Alamosa. Small classes, low tuition and faculty dedicated to teaching have put this college on the exclusive list of America's 100 Best College Buys for three years in a row.

Shopping: Convenience shopping is available in Blanca, Fort Garland and San Luis and Alamosa has major shopping facilities. Walgreens, Home Depot, Farmers Markets, Walmart, etc.

Land Details:

Elegment ID: Llp_Co_Trinchera_A15

Address: Lot A15 County Road 11, Blanca, Costilla County, Colorado 81123

Gps: 37.46835, -105.58938

Parcel Number: Part of 40002431

Size: 19.54 Acres

Dimension: 656 ft x 1315 ft

Title: Free & Clear, Warranty Deed

Zoning: Residential

Terrain: Flat

Taxes: $332.40 per year

POA: None

Road: County Road

Electric: Need solar/wind

Water: Need well (average well depth ~100 feet)

Sewer: Need septic tank

Phone: Cell

Internet: Cell/Satellite

Trees: some trees and shrubs

FEMA Flood Zone: not in Fema Flood Zone

RV's: Up to 180 days per year with permit

Manufactured Home: manufactured home is allowed

City Limit: Property is Outside of the city limits.

Nearby Cities & Points of Interest:

5 minutes to Blanca, Colorado

17 minutes to Alamosa, Colorado

24 minutes to R&R Market

25 minutes to San Luis, Colorado

27 minutes to San Luis Airport

33 minutes to Los Fuertes, Colorado

42 minutes to Sanchez Reservoir

43 minutes to Twin Peaks / Blanca Peak

57 minutes to San Pedro Mesa

1 hour 1 minute to Panadero Ski Area

1 hour 7 minutes to Purgatoire Peak

1 hour 38 minutes to Pueblo, Co

2 hours 20 minutes to Colorado Springs, CO : Population 500,000

3 hours 27 minutes to Denver, CO : Population 1+ Million