Property ID: 0074
Sangre de Cristo Ranchette Near Power in Fort Garland, CO
Costilla County, Colorado
5.26
Residential
Off the Grid, Part-Time Camping Allowed, Manufactured Homes Allowed
Description
Escape to wide-open Colorado beauty with this 5.26-acre property in Fort Garland, CO (Parcel #70211800) offering stunning views of Blanca Peak and the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With road frontage on both Arrowhead Rd and Mellick Road, you’ll enjoy convenient access and flexibility for future plans. Power is available nearby, making future development even more convenient. Located just a short drive from Fort Garland for essentials and approximately 30 minutes to Alamosa for shopping, dining, and services, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and everyday convenience. Whether you're looking to build a mountain getaway, create an off-grid retreat, or secure land as a long-term investment, this spacious parcel provides the room, views, and Colorado charm to bring your vision to life.
Location
0074
Arrowhead Rd.
Fort Garland
Colorado
81133
Costilla County
37.33075, -105.38105
Property Specifics
70211800
$212.48
Voluntary
Annual Fee: $25 (Voluntary)
Sangre de Cristo Ranches
S.D.C.R. UNIT D BLK 68 LOT 816 (209-922) (QCD 256-798)
Voluntary Association found: https://www.scrocommunity.org/
N/A
Property Characteristics
5.26
Square
Flat
Appx. 8,150 ft above sea level
Mountain
Dirt Road
Yes - via Arrowhead & Mellick Roads (Road frontage on 2 sides)
Approx. 400 ft (N)x 452 ft (E)x 618 ft (S)x 400 ft (W)
Building Information
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No time limit to build. Construction must be completed within 1 year after a building permit is issued.
Estate Residential (ER)
No immediate building requirement. Once a building permit is issued, construction must be completed within 1 year. Permit may be extended with county approval. There are no penalties or timelines for undeveloped land ownership — you can hold indefinitely without building.
Zoned Residential (Estate Residential). Allows single-family homes, modular homes, and manufactured housing. Agricultural uses and livestock permitted. No HOA. [Costilla County Land Use Code](https://costillacounty.colorado.gov/building-planning)
Modular homes are permitted. Must meet HUD or UBC standards and be placed on a permanent foundation.
Manufactured homes are allowed with a permit. Home must be 1976 or newer, built to HUD standards, and set up under county and state installation rules (HUD tag, CO DOH certificate, and state electrical/plumbing inspections required).
Mobile homes are permitted if 1976 or newer and built to HUD standards. Must be placed on a permanent foundation and connected to approved utilities.
Yes. Per County, minimum of 600 sq ft (single story) or 800 sq ft (two story). Tiny homes are allowed if built to residential code and placed on a permanent foundation. RV-style tiny homes require a permit for temporary use.
Septic system or alternative waste system required for any permanent residence. No central sewer available; installation must meet County Environmental Health standards.
Driveway access permit required for any new entrance from a county road. Apply through the Costilla County Road & Bridge Department prior to construction.
No county-wide moratoriums in effect. Building allowed year-round with approved Land Use Permit and septic system.
Zone X — land is outside the 500-year flood area and protected from 100-year flood risk. No special flood insurance required.
Allowable Uses
Not permitted full-time; short-term stays up to 3 months with septic and county permit
Yes, short-term use okay with septic and Land Use Permit. May also get permit from county to stay longer while building
Yes, up to 14 days every 3 months without septic. Up to 180 days with septic
Tent camping is prohibited
This lot is positioned near prime GMU 83 elk and deer country; hunting allowed on nearby public lands, not directly on the property
Camping, Sightseeing
Water
None – water by well or cistern
Well or cistern. Contact Sangre de Cristo Water Well Drilling – (719) 379-3262 for estimates and depth verification.
Yes
150–350 ft (varies by parcel)
Yes – water tanks and cisterns allowed
Yes – legal in Colorado for residential use
Sewer, Septic or Other
No – area not served by public systems
Yes – must meet county and state sanitation standards
Electricity
No – most parcels are off-grid, but this property has power poles nearby. contact San Isabel Electric Association – (800) 279-7436 for nearest line
Off-grid solar or contact San Isabel Electric Association – (800) 279-7436 for nearest line
Yes – small residential wind systems permitted
Yes – solar panels and off-grid systems permitted
Gas
No natural gas. Use portable or buried propane tank. Contact A-1 High Valley Propane – (719) 298-2504 or La Veta Propane Inc – (719) 742-3291 for service options.
Yes. Portable or buried propane tanks permitted with County approval and standard safety setbacks.
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