🏞️ 5 Acres of Wide-Open Freedom – Rio Grande Ranches, Colorado
Looking to escape the noise, stretch out, and enjoy big skies and mountain views? This 5-acre lot in Rio Grande Ranches, CO is the perfect blank canvas for your dreams.
🌟 Property Highlights:
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Spacious 5-acre parcel with level terrain and 360° panoramic views
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Stunning sights of Mt. Blanca and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
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Ideal for camping, building, homesteading, or off-grid living
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Just minutes from the Rio Grande River – fish, kayak, or explore!
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Dirt road access, no HOA, and extremely low taxes
🚐 Park your RV, build your dream cabin, or invest in raw land at a price that won’t last long.
📍 Located in Costilla County, near San Luis – Colorado’s oldest town, rich in culture and history
🌄 Quiet, remote, and peaceful, yet only a short drive to Alamosa for supplies
💰 Affordable land ownership with no restrictions on when to build – buy now and hold, or start your off-grid life today!
Check out the SIMILAR photos and videos below of a parcel just minutes away.
5-acre high desert corner lot in Sanford, Costilla County gives you room to live on your own terms. It’s got amazing views, fresh air , and it’s not crowded. It’s a raw, unfiltered piece of land with direct dirt road access and sweeping mountain views in every direction.
Here, you’re working with high desert terrain: sandy soil, scattered sagebrush, and hardy shrubs adapted to the dry climate. No big trees. No neighbors nearby. Just mountain views and hundreds of stars at night.
Zoned: Residential. Minimum of 600 sqft. Mobile homes are allowed. You can also camp or bring your RV, but camping and RV stays are limited to 14 days every 3 months unless you get a long-term use permit.
Thinking the buying process might be complicated? Think again! Check out our new YouTube video that explains the whole process!
Have questions? Call or text Kristy at (720) 336-1232 or email: sales@genfamland.com
This isn’t just a spot to park a trailer or build a cabin, BUT you can turn it into whatever you need it to be:
- – Create your own desert garden or experiment with water-wise landscaping.
- – Use it for weekend stargazing retreats under truly dark skies.
- – Practice off-grid skills and test your solar setup.
- – Set up archery targets, trail circuits, or meditation spaces right on the land.
- – Camp out with friends and disconnect fully for a few days or weeks at a time.
Power will likely come from solar or a generator, and this area supports a completely off-grid lifestyle. Planning long weekends off the map? Or slowly building out a bigger vision? This corner lot gives you the space and freedom to do it your way.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Manassa (26 min / 19.3 miles)
Alamosa (26 min / 19.3 miles)
Walsenburg (1 hr 23 min / 79.9 miles)
Raton (2 hr 19 min / 138 miles)
Explore the Outdoors Near Sanford, Colorado
- Sanford Town Life: Enjoy small-town living surrounded by open skies and quiet landscapes.
- Fishing the Rio Grande: Spend a relaxing day fishing for trout along the scenic Rio Grande River, just a short drive away.
- Hike the Sangre de Cristo Mountains: Hit nearby trails for hiking, climbing, and unbeatable mountain views.
- Wildlife Watching: Spot elk, deer, and a variety of birds throughout the San Luis Valley’s open terrain.
- Cultural Sites: Visit the Fort Garland Museum or explore historic San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, rich with local art and culture.
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PRICING:
Discount Cash Price: $4,999 + non-refundable $399 document fee. OR…..
Owner Financing Price: $5,999 – Only $600 down ($399 doc fee + $201 in equity) Payment as low as $169/mo! NO prepayment penalties.
- We are a small family business and can be flexible and can make this fit any budget that can meet our minimums. Our owner, Dave Denniston, enjoys making land ownership available to families like yours who want to make memories for years to come. We can owner-finance with a land contract. We can transfer with a warranty deed and guarantee a clean title.
