Undeveloped Cheap Land

Costilla Creek Ranches

$32,000 Cash or Terms.
Owner Finance with minimum of $500 down.

This forty acre piece of land is about equidistant from Alamosa, Colorado, and Taos, New Mexico — 50 miles southwest of Alamosa and 55 miles northwest of Taos, New Mexico, an old molybdenum mining town and now a famous ski area. It is easy to find — just 12 miles west of Costilla, New Mexico. The ranch has been surveyed, and there is a marker (metal steak with identifying numbers) on each corner of the property; the markers correspond to the survey map, so it is very easy to locate the exact boundaries.

This level to gently rolling prairie grassland, on an existing good county-maintained gravel road, is surrounded by some of the best fishing and hunting in the Rocky Mountain area, with the famous Rio Grande River just 4 miles to the southwest. Only 2 miles south is the beginning of a large area of BLM land. The area is home to antelope and to an occasional deer or elk. Hiking and “dune buggying” can be done in nearby areas. Winter sports — skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling — are close by, too, in the ski resorts of northern New Mexico; Red River, Taos, and Angel Fire are all 50 to 70 miles away.

This forty acres is remote enough for real privacy with the closest neighbor currently about 2 miles away. Electricity, also, is just about 2 miles away and underground water is available.

Since this land is in a valley (the famous San Luis Valley), it has views of the mountains (the great Rocky Mountains) in all directions.

Barrel Ranch

$32,500 Cash or Terms.
Owner Finance with minimum of $500 down and $350 monthly.

This forty acre parcel is a part of the Barrel Ranch. In addition to survey markers, significant corners are marked with various colored 55 gallon barrels—thus, The Barrel Ranch! Because it is so straight, the main road from Monte Vista, Highway 15, is called, by local people, the Gun Barrel Road—thus, another reason for the name of the ranch!

The land, covered with grass and brush, is a square forty acre piece, about 1320 feet by 1320 feet. Because it is in a valley (The famous San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado) it offers great views of the mountains in all directions. The closest Rocky Mountains are the San Juans; the foothills begin about 5 miles to the west and it is another 8 or 10 miles to the higher country. This undeveloped agricultural land is located on an existing hard-packed dirt and gravel road, with electricity just 1/4 miles away. Underground water is available and a well permit can be obtained for this property. Septic systems are permitted. Cellular telephone service is available in this area. Elevation is about 7700 feet—almost a mile and a half high in the Colorado sky!

The Barrel Ranch has been surveyed. There is a marker (metal stake with identifying numbers) on each corner of the forty acre property; the markers correspond to the survey map, so it is very easy to locate the exact boundaries.

Fishing, hunting, “dune buggying,” and hiking opportunities are all around. The Alamosa River is about 4 miles to the west. The great Rio Grande River is not far away! Area lakes also provide great fishing experiences; Platoro Reservoir is about 40 miles southwest, and Trujillo Reservoir is about 75 miles south; these are the two best fishing and recreation lakes in the area. Enjoy visiting the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge just about ten miles away, fronting on both sides of Highway 15.

Winter sports—skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling—are close by, too, in the ski resorts of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Monarch, about 70 miles away, is the closest ski area; Wolf Creek, at 100 miles away, isn’t much farther. Both get excellent snow.

Monte Vista Acres

3 - 40 Acres Parcels totaling 120 Acres

Each: $32,500 Cash or Terms.
Each: Owner Finance with minimum of $500 down and $350 monthly.

This square tract of land, about 1320 feet by 1320 feet, is located about 20 miles southwest of Alamosa and 20 miles south of the town of Monte Vista, which means Mountain View, in Spanish. The Rocky Mountains surround this famous San Luis Valley of southern Colorado; therefore, this parcel of land affords us with beautiful views of mountains in all directions. The closest mountains are the San Juan range, which are to the west. The foothills begin about 5 miles from this land, and it is another 8 to 10 miles to the higher country. Elevation is about 7800 feet.

Fishing, hunting, “dune buggying,” and hiking opportunities are all around. The Alamosa River is 4 miles to the west. Platoro Reservoir is about 40 miles southwest, and Trujillo Reservoir is about 75 miles south; these are the two best fishing and recreation lakes in the area. Winter sports—skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling—are close by, too, in the ski resorts of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Monarch, about 70 miles away, is the closest ski area; Wolf Creek, at 100 miles away, isn’t much farther. Both get excellent snow.

The Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge is just eleven miles away; it fronts on both sides of Highway 15.

The land, covered with native grass and brush, is undeveloped valley agricultural land. Underground water is available and a well permit can be obtained for this property. Electricity is as close as two miles, and cellular phone service is available. Elevation is about 7700 feet—almost a mile and a half high in the Colorado sky! This area of Colorado is home to many antelope and occasionally to deer, elk, and rabbits.

We own 3 of these 40 acre plots, totaling 120 acres. This land adjoins, or borders, a water irrigation ditch, which runs during the summers; livestock may drink from the ditch, but this land cannot be irrigated from the ditchwater unless the owner secures such water rights from the ditch company.

San Acacio Acres

4 - 40 Acres Parcels totaling 160 Acres

Each: $28,500 Cash or Terms.
Each: Owner Finance with minimum of $500 down and $300 monthly.

This tract of land is located 35-40 miles southeast of Alamosa, Colorado, and about 70 miles north of Taos, New Mexico. More precisely, it is 10 ½ miles west of San Luis, Colorado, the oldest town in Colorado.

The flat and level land at an elevation of about 7600 feet (or a mile and a half high in the Colorado sky) is covered with prairie grass and short brush. From it, beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains can be seen. Toward the southeast, is a bluff leading to the lower valley before the mountains begin. The closest mountains are the Sangre de Christo Mountains, which begin about 15 miles to the east. Looking straight north, we can see Mt. Blanca, the 3rd highest peak in Colorado; it reaches up to 14, 300 feet.

This land is located in the midst of many places to fish, hunt, hike, and go “dune buggying.” The famous Rio Grande River is about 8 miles to the west. Smith Reservoir is less than 20 miles away. Hunting is in all directions. This area of Colorado is home to many antelope and to an occasional deer or elk or rabbit. Winter sports—skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling—are close by, too, in the ski resorts of northern New Mexico; Red River and Taos are about 70 miles away, and Angel Fire is about 100 miles. All receive great snowfall.

Our cell phones work in this area of Colorado; electricity is less than a mile away; a water well permit is easily available for this property and underground water is available. Septic tanks are permitted in this area.

This parcel of land fronts on an existing good year-round gravel road that is county-maintained. The ranch has been surveyed, and there is a marker (metal steak with identifying numbers) on each corner of the property; the markers correspond to the survey map, so it is very easy to locate the exact boundaries. At the northeast corner of the ranch, latitude is 37° 12’ 50” N; longitude is 105° 36’ 45” W.

We own 4 of these 40 acre plots; one of them adjoins, or borders, a water irrigation ditch, which runs during the summers; livestock may drink from the ditch, but this land cannot be irrigated from the ditchwater unless the owner secures such water rights from the ditch company; this 40 acre parcel, known as Tract 1, is for sale at $32,500 cash or terms with a minimum of $500. down and a minimum of $350 per month. Tracts 2 and 3 are for sale at $28,500 cash or terms with a minimum of $500. down and a minimum of $300 per month.

Thirty-Seven Acres on Costilla Creek

$37,500 Cash or Terms.
Owner Finance with minimum of $1,000 down and $400 monthly.

This beautiful 37 acre parcel of land is located very near the Sangre de Christo Mountain Range and is in close proximity to two nice lakes—Costilla and Sanchez Reservoirs. The land is 1 mile from the Colorado/New Mexico state line, giving quick access to Carson National Forest in New Mexico and to the San Juan Mountains, about 20 miles to the west. This land is midway between Taos, N. M. and Alamosa, Colorado—approximately 50-60 miles from either. It is only 3 miles, by good dirt roads, to Highway 159.

This beautiful piece of land borders the Costilla Creek; it has close to 700 feet on the creek and has scattered cottonwood trees to afford beautiful picnic/camping areas with a panoramic view of the gorgeous Rocky Mountains.

Once part of a small farm, this land grew potatoes many years ago at the time when potatoes were a big cash crop. Remnants of an old potato storage shed remain on the property.

We have seen the Costilla Creek running bank to bank with water in exceptionally wet seasons; however, most of the time it does not have enough water to flow, but there are a few scattered ponds that hold stock water for some periods of time.

Five Acres

$9,500 Cash or Terms.
Owner Finance with minimum of $350 down and $150 monthly.

Stand on this five acre piece of land and look in any direction; just about all that you can see in the distance will be mountains! The great Rocky Mountains surround the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado, where this land is located. The very closest mountains, the Sangre de Christos, begin about five miles to the east. In the Rockies, you can find most winter sports: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling; “dune buggying, fishing, hunting, and hiking are also as near as the mountains.

The five acre piece of land is about 7 miles northwest of San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado; it is rather flat, rolling prairie, covered with grass and brush. In the summer it is blanked with sunflowers, and in the fall the sagebrush blooms in bright yellow as the little purple daisy-like flowers bloom.

This land has an elevation of about 7500 feet, which is about a “mile and a half high in the Colorado sky.” It fronts on a good hard-packed dirt and gravel road, which is county maintained; so the land has year round access. It is easy to locate the exact piece of property because each corner has a survey marker—a metal stake, topped with a metal cap that has numbers on it to correspond with the numbers on the survey map that the buyer will receive.

If you love gorgeous views of mountains, yet you want year round accessibility, this five acres may be just what you would enjoy most. We offer the land for sale for cash or with terms; that kind of a deal makes the property quite affordable to many. We have owned land in this area of Colorado for about 40 years, and we have been selling and financing it all of these years. Call us if you think this piece is for you!

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