From the rugged and jagged peaks of the Sangre De Cristo, to the glacial canyons and forested tablelands of the San Juans, variety is the word best to describe this topography. Almost 6 football field in size, this square shape land is access by county-maintained Cora Road.

San Luis Valley: A Thriving Hub with Education, Trade, Agriculture, and Services

The San Luis Valley region comprised of Alamosa County, Conejos County, Costilla County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, and Saguache County, with 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, trader, transportation, mining, construction and public administration.

Explore trails, river, and BLM land for outdoor adventures nearby.

There are so many outdoor recreations within a short distance of this land. Rio Grande River and thousands of acres of San Luis Valley BLM land is only 5 miles to the west. Activities here include miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking, Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Hunting and Camping.

This property is 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. Costilla County Land Use Code

Short Term RV Camping: up to 14 days every consecutive 3 months

Long Term RV Camping: up to 180 days per year with county permit, 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, 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 back up, 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 Rio Grande Ranches is about 150 feet. One of our photos shows average well depth by subdivision in Costilla County. Drilling costs about $35 per foot. Colorado Division of Water Resources

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: Ele_Co_Rgr01

Address: Cora Road, San Luis, Costilla County, Colorado 81152

Gps: 37.17055, -105.63752

Parcel Number: 71564644

Size: 7.45 Acres

Dimension: 551 ft x 589 ft

Title: Free & Clear, Warranty Deed

Zoning: Residential

Terrain: Gentle slope

Taxes: $53.16 per year

POA: None

Road: County Road

Electric: Need solar/wind generators

Water: Need well (average well depth ~150 feet), or water hauling

Sewer: Need septic tank

Phone: Cell

Internet: Cell/Satellite

FEMA Flood Zone: not in Fema Flood Zone

RV's: up to 180 days per year (with Long-Term RV Camping Permit)

Manufactured Home: manufactured home is allowed

City Limit: Property is Outside of the city limits of San Luis, Co

Legal Description: R.G.R. Unit 49 BLK 7 Lot52 Cont 7.45 AC. (262-609-612) (Swd 266-703 & 704) (Cswd267-395 & 396) (Swd 268-966 & 967) (269-793& 794 Cswd) (Qcd 270-306 & 307) (284-265Wd)(Wd 307-22) (Qcd 306-107) (Wd 312-352-353) (Wd 308-192-194) (Qcd 329-104-105) (Wd 340-4) (Wd 344-178-179)

Nearby Cities & Points of Interest

17 minutes to R&R Market

18 minutes to San Luis, Co

23 minutes to San Luis Valley Regional Airport

25 minutes to Los Fuertas, Co

32 minutes to Sanchez Reservoir

32 minutes to Blanca, Co

36 minutes to San Pedro Mesa

48 minutes to Alamosa, Co

59 minutes to Purgatoire Peak

1 hour 6 minutes to San Luis State Wildlife Area

1 hour 6 minutes to Twin Peaks / Blanca Peak

1 hour 32 minutes to Panadero Ski Area

2 hours 13 minutes to Pueblo, Co

2 hours 46 minutes to Colorado Springs, CO : Population 500,000

3 hours 52 minutes to Denver, CO : Population 1+ Million