1.01 Acres in Colorado - Hot Deal Alert!!
Looking for a wide-open piece of land with stunning mountain views and peaceful surroundings? This 1.01-acre parcel in Costilla County, Colorado, located in the Wild Horse Mesa subdivision, offers just that and more. With direct access via Wild Horse Dr., this property gives you space, quiet, and the freedom to build, play, or invest in your future.
Whether you're thinking about building a home, setting up a vacation retreat, or simply holding land in a growing area, this parcel checks all the boxes. Its only 11 miles from San Luis, Colorados oldest town, and 4 miles from Sanchez Reservoir, where you can fish, kayak, and explore nature. With flexible Estate Residential zoning, this land offers multiple possibilitiesfrom traditional homes to RV camping.
Lets break down everything you need to know.
?? Property Information**
- **Parcel Number**: 71229270
- **Alternate ID**: R035181
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- **County**: Costilla
- **State**: Colorado
- **Subdivision**: Wild Horse Mesa
- **Acreage**: 1.01 Acres
- **Square Feet**: 43,996 sq. ft.
- **Address**: Wild Horse Dr., San Luis, CO 81152
- **Zoning**: Estate Residential
- **GPS Coordinates (Center)**: 37.102431, -105.427520
- **Topography**: Level to rolling with panoramic mountain views
- **Elevation**: 8,550 feet
- **Land Use**: Residential Acreage
- **Land Cover**: 100% Shrub/Scrub
- **Soil Type**: Sanpedro-Potrio-Rock Outcrop Complex (965% slopes)
- **Road Access**: Direct dirt road access via Wild Horse Dr.
- **Road Surface**: Dirt
- **Flood Zone**: Zone C Above the 500-year floodplain with minor ponding
- **Wetlands**: Yes
- **Slope**: Approx. 10.5%
- **School District**: Centennial School District R-1
- **City Limits**: Outside city limits
- **Public Land Border**: No
?? Legal & Deed Info**
- **Abbreviated Legal**: W.H.M. Section G Blk 95 A Lot 30 (W 294 294 Thru 300)(Wd 312 375 & 376)(Cwd 333 77 78)(Swd 346 89)(Qcd 352 907)
- **Deed Type**: Quit Claim Deed
- **Deed Date**: 05-09-1998
- **Restrictions**: None recorded
- **Title Status**: Buyer responsible for independent verification
**?? Taxes & Value**
- **Assessed Land Value (2025)**: $13,000
- **Annual Property Taxes (2024)**: $178.16
- **Tax Code Area**: 19A
- **Back Taxes**: None
- **Tax Liens**: None
- **Total Taxes Due**: $0.00
- **Driving Directions from San Luis**:
1. Start at E Church Pl
2. Turn onto 4th St/County Rd P.6
3. Drive along County Rd 21 for 8 miles
4. Turn onto Wild Horse Dr. and continue for 4 miles
**?? Zoning Details**
- **Zoning Code**: Estate Residential
- **Allowed Uses**:
- Single-family homes
- Manufactured homes (must be on permanent foundation)
- Mobile homes (must be manufactured after 1976)
- RV camping up to 14 days every 3 months
- Long-term RV living requires permit
- **Setbacks**:
- Front: 20 ft
- Side: 5 ft
- Rear: 25 ft
- Max Building Height: 35 ft
- Minimum Lot Size: 1 acre
**?? Utilities**
- **Is there City Water?**: No would require well, holding tank, or water haul
- **Is there City Sewer?**: No would require septic system
- **Is there Electric?**: Available (Contact San Luis Valley REC or XCell Energy)
- **Gas**: Use propane (AmeriGas or local stations)
- **Waste**: GT Trash Services or San Luis Water & Sanitation
- **Internet**: Satellite providers like HughesNet or Viasat
**?? Nearby Attractions & Amenities**
All distances are approximate:
- **Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area** 4 miles
- **San Luis Peoples Market** 10 miles
- **San Luis Community Park** 11 miles
- **Durans Gas & Grocery (Costilla)** 15 miles
- **San Luis Health Center** 11 miles
- **Phillips 66** 15 miles
- **Mrs. Rios Asian Restaurant** 11 miles
**?? Nearby Towns & Cities**
- **San Luis, CO** 11 mi
- **San Acacio, CO** 19 mi
- **Fort Garland, CO** 27 mi
- **Blanca, CO** 31 mi
- **Alamosa, CO** 51 mi
- **Antonito, CO** 37 mi
- **Taos, NM** 59 mi
- **Pueblo, CO** 123 mi
- **Santa Fe, NM** 129 mi
- **Colorado Springs, CO** 165 mi
- **Albuquerque, NM** 192 mi
- **Denver, CO** 235 mi
## **?? Why Buy This Property?**
- Affordable ownership in Colorados beautiful San Luis Valley
- Flexible use with Estate Residential zoning
- Close to natural attractions like Sanchez Reservoir
- Great for camping, future homebuilding, or long-term investment
- Easily accessible with dirt road frontage
- Amazing mountain views and peaceful, off-grid potential
**?? Buyer Notice**
Buyer to verify all information and conduct their own due diligence prior to purchase; seller makes no guarantees on land use.
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