Land for Sale - Gordon Road, Sanford, CO 81151 - 5.0 acres

EXPLORE THE SAN LUIS VALLEY! BUILDABLE LAND-CAMPING ALLOWED-AMAZING VIEWS

Gordon Road, Sanford, CO | Lat/Lng:  37.1462, -105.6443

$4,300
5 ac.
07/01/2026
ACTIVE
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Description

EXPLORE THE SAN LUIS VALLEY FROM YOUR OWN BASECAMP. Beautiful and buildable 5-acre off grid property located on a county dirt road called Gordon Road in the Rio Grande Ranches subdivision of Costilla County, and only 14 miles from the oldest town in Colorado, San Luis. Camping is also allowed. This land has been surveyed, and the plat map is on file with the Costilla County Assessor's office. This lot is a full 5 acres in size. This large parcel of land runs 330 feet along the road and is 660 feet deep. This land has breathtaking mountain views in all directions This lot is perfect for an off-grid homestead or short-term camping. This awesome land and is covered with native grasses and sage. Pronghorn and herds of wild horses roam the neighborhood. The 862 acre Greenbelt Recreation Area fronts the Rio Grande River and is about 4.5 miles west of this property. The Rio Grande River is less than 5 miles away and is a great river for kayaking, canoeing, and trout fishing. Cross over two bridges located just a few miles away, and you enter on to thousands of acres of public land for all your outdoor recreation adventures. The land is also located just a few miles south of 17,000+ acres bordering the Rio Grande River set aside by the State of Colorado for hunting, hiking, and backcountry camping, and called the San Luis Hills Wildlife Area. This parcel of land is a short 14 mile drive to the oldest town in Colorado, San Luis, where you can purchase all of your necessities. The thriving Southern Colorado town of Alamosa, with a population of about 9,600 people, is just a 45-minute drive to the northwest. Build an off-grid homestead or develop a camping area and make this property your launch pad to explore all that the adventures that the San Luis Valley has to offer. This property is a short distance from some incredible outdoor recreation venues including reservoirs, the river, mountains, wildlife refuges, BLM land, Zapata Falls, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and much more. This land provides you the opportunity to get away from it all. There is no existing HOA; only Costilla County Planning and Zoning guidelines apply. If you decide to build, a septic system and permanent water source (well or cistern) needs to be installed before building. Homes need to be a minimum of 600 square feet in size with most home types permitted. Power would be by solar, wind, gas/propane generator, or a combination of any of these three power sources. Heating a home in winter would be by a propane heating system and/or a wood burning furnace. There is no time limit to build. You can camp on this land for 14 days every 3 months without a camping permit. You can purchase a long-term camping permit from the County once you have a septic system and permanent water source installed. Taxes on the property are only about $73 per year and paid current. You as the new landowner won't have to pay taxes again until early 2027. There are no liens on the land. The legal description of this property on the Gordon Road is RIO GRANDE RANCHES UNIT 47 BLOCK 28 LOT 2. The parcel ID number is 71553450. This is a cash sale at $4,300 plus a $399 processing fee. Here are some advantages of purchasing land with cash instead of financing: You receive full ownership of the land upfront with a Warranty Deed, so you can immediately begin using or developing the property as you choose. A simple purchase process with no interest, no monthly payments, and significant savings (hundreds and often thousands of dollars). For much more information about our Costilla County properties and our purchase process, please visit our website using the link on this listing page. We are committed to making your land purchase simple, straightforward, and hassle-free. Please contact us anytime with questions. Bart & Lori Leu Westward Ho! Land Investments LLC

Details

CountyCostilla
Zipcode81151
Property Type OneRecreational Property
Property Type TwoResidential Property
Property Type ThreeUndeveloped Land
BrokerageWestward Ho! Land Investments
Brokerage Linkwww.westwardholandinvestments.com
Apn71553450
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Bart Leu
Westward Ho! Land Investments
(517) 215-3686
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