40 Acres Southern Colorado Land - Rocky Mountain Views!

We are selling this fabulous 40 acre parcel of land in beautiful Southern Colorado with a Hwy 160 address and breathtaking views of Mt Blanca.  The legal description of the land for sale is W1/2W1/2SE1/4 of Section 5, Township 37 North, Range 12 East, N.M.P.M.  This beautiful piece of land is 660 x 2600 ft w 660 feet of frontage on Hwy 160 - which is the major highway running through this part of Southern Colorado.  This is a wonderful investment opportunity to own a unique 40 acre parcel of land in San Luis Valley.  The property is gated and fenced along the front of the property, with a power poles running to the corner of the lot.   This acreage backs up to BLM owned land (Bureau of Land Management) so the land behind and to the back left of the property cannot be purchased and will not be developed. 

This parcel is located 10 miles outside of the city of Alamosa, CO which is the main and largest town in the SLV.  We will provide links later in this listing for Alamosa and surrounding area attractions.  Property also lies 10 min west of the town of Blanca, CO and 15 mins west of the historic town of Ft. Garland, CO.  This is an amazing lot - you won't find a better price for a Hwy frontage lot.. settle down and build a ranch, use for recreation or investment. You could build a business  up front (w/ county approval, of course) by the highway (main artery through the SLV) and put your residence almost half mile away in the private back portion of the land. Perfect location for a business, bed and breakfast, restaurant.. whatever you envision.

The lot is 10 acres wide and 1/2 mile long (front to back)  You are set for privacy as well, being surrounded on several borders by 100s of acres of BLM land and the views are simply breathtaking with an unobstructed panoramic view.  You can see the entire Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range w spectacular Mt Blanca (4th highest peak in Colorado) dominating your view.  And considering it costs about $20,000+ per mile to run power in the area. the fact that this property has a power pole running to the corner of the land is a major plus!  Other comparable highway lots this close to town with Hwy access and  power are going at this price for just 5 acres.. and here you're getting 40!

Property is zoned rural.. and there are no associations or covenants to worry about and you have no restrictions or time constraints for building or developing the lot. Alamosa CO does require building, well, and septic permits. You can contact the county by phone or internet to obtain more information.  You do have your own well rights with parcels of 35 acres or more. The average well depth in this area of the valley is 50 - 100 feet.  The lot is flat and easily buildable anywhere on the property.  Besides the natural vegetation of sage and rabbit brush, there is a grove of about 12 Russian olive trees near the center of the property. 

Let me take a moment to acquaint you with SLV valley.  Nestled between the majestic Sangre De Cristo Range and the beautiful San Juan Mtn Ranges of Southern Colorado, the SLV is 60 miles wide by 80+ mile long high alpine valley has an average elevation of 7500 feet above sea level.  You will feel like you have taken a step back in time to enjoy the simpler way of life.. greeting the day with spectacular sunrises and soaking up the sunshine we have here 300+ days per year.  Watch a bald eagle circle lazily in the blue sky.. elk and deer grazing in a nearby meadow.. and end your day with breathtaking mountain sunsets.  The air and water are unbelievably clean and unpolluted. 

The town of Alamosa is a friendly community of 12K+ residents with a unique small town feeling, but many amenities.  There are several large supermarkets, Walmart Supercenter, Walgreens, JC Penney, unique boutique shops, Chilis Restaurant, etc.  There is a beautiful 18 hole professional golf course, bowling alleys, theaters , library, go-carts, Airport and much more.  There are many nice restaurants, art galleries, studios, and coffee houses along the downtown stretch.  Also Alamosa is home to beautiful parks with walking and biking paths along the Rio Grande River which meanders through downtown.  Alamosa is the home of Adams State College which specializes in business, education, and fine arts.  There is also a branch campus of Trinidad State Jr. College.  Alamosa has several hospitals and outpatient facilities, a number of good public schools - elementary, middle, HS, and alternative education.

Wildlife -The SLV is home to hundreds of thousands of acres of wetlands and refuges  - therefore wildlife is abundant.  Deer, antelope, and elk are seen regularly throughout the valley, as well as hawks, golden eagles and bald eagles.  The famous annual Crane Migration takes place at Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge nearby.  The many reservoirs in the area provide for fantastic fishing opportunities.. some of the best trout fishing in the state of CO can be found along stretches of the Rio Grande River.   The area is home to open grazing land and on any given day, you could see wild horses running through the valley. 

Recreation - For recreational or vacation opportunities, this acreage is close to just about anything you could want.  It is a winter playground paradise with a number of ski resorts an hour or so away, including Wolf Creek which receives over 400 inches of beautiful dry powder each year.  Also Monarch Ski and Snowboard area which receives over 350 inches annually.  Also nearby are the Taos Ski Resort and Red River.  For Summer fun, the Arkansas River provides some of the best whitewater rafting as well as tubing and kayaking.  The Rio Grande River is great for lazy canoeing as well as stretches of whitewater.  Hike one of the hundreds of trails throughout the Sangre De Cristo or San Juan Mountains.. climb challenging Crestone or Blanca Peak.. pack a picnic lunch and 4-wheel up one of the winding mountain roads to overlook the entire valley.  Need more?  The Sand Dunes National Park has activities all summer long. The Historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad / Steam train leaves out of Alamosa Daily and goes through La Veta Pass where you may see bears, elk, deer etc. Or explore the historic mining town of Creede. A 30 -40 minute drive will put you into the town of San Luis Colorado - which is home to the famous Stations of the Cross.. and has the distinction of being the Oldest town in Colorado.  A one day to the drive to the Grand Canyon, Zion National Parks.. etc.

We own this property outright and clear with no encumbrances, and all property taxes are current and paid.  For the sale of this property, the buyer will be responsible for the deed recording which will run about 150 dollars.  Full payment is required within 2 weeks of auction end.  Once the auction has been paid in full, you will receive a warranty deed from the county and a copy of the most recent title search done.  If the buyer requires a formal closing, that can be arranged with a 5K deposit to be sent to the title company within 10 days of auction end. Buyer would be responsible in that case for closing costs which would run approx 300 dollars.  If you are interested in a larger parcel of land, or land nearer the town of San Luis, please let us know

Below are some links you will find interesting, informative, and inspiring:

www.alamosacounty.org

http://alamosa.org/GreatSandDunes.aspx

http://alamosa.org/RioGrandeRailroad.aspx

http://alamosa.org/StationsoftheCross.aspx

http://www.adams.edu/

http://www.sanluisvalley.us/2007/08/smith-reservoir-in-costilla-county.html

http://www.sanluisvalley.us/2007/08/smith-reservoir-in-costilla-county.html

http://museumtrail.org/fortgarlandmuseum.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge