RARE FIND: 40 Acres Directly Adjacent to BLM Land & Rio Grande National Forest
This is NOT your typical vacant land listing. This is a fully permitted, build-ready recreational property with direct access to hundreds of thousands of acres of public hunting and hiking land.
LOCATION & ACCESS:
Walk directly from your property onto BLM land and into Rio Grande National Forest
County-maintained gravel road with monthly grading
Elevated position with complete privacy - no visible neighbors, town lights, or traffic
22 miles to Monte Vista (grocery/supplies)
3 hours to Colorado Springs | 4 hours to Denver | 3 hours to Santa Fe
THE VIEWS:
Unobstructed panoramic views of Mount Blanca (Colorado's 4th highest peak at 14,351')
Snow-capped mountain vistas year-round
Designated Dark Sky area - zero light pollution for 30+ miles
Level terrain with strategic elevation for maximum privacy and ease of building
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BUILD-READY INFRASTRUCTURE (MAJOR VALUE):
PERMITTED 1,250-gallon septic system (county inspected, ready for 3-bedroom home)
12 solar panels included - ready to install
40-foot storage container - secure on-site storage
Road access and frontage fully fenced with 3-strand barbed wire for security
Building materials included: kitchen cabinets, lumber, cinder blocks, patio stones, extra fencing
WATER & UTILITIES:
Anticipated well depth: 150 feet at approximately $90/foot ($13,500)
Neighbor reports excellent quality, unfiltered well water
Near Alamosa River watershed
Power available approximately 3/4 mile (expansion possible or full off-grid setup)
HUNTING & RECREATION:
Hunt elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and small game directly from property
Trail access via ATV to Santa Fe through interconnected BLM/Forest land trail system
World-class hiking, camping, and backcountry access
Legal for hunting on-property (per Colorado regulations)
ZONING & BUILDING FLEXIBILITY:
Residential zoning allows up to 3 homes on 40 acres
County permits: Traditional homes, earthships, container homes, tiny homes, or custom builds
NO HOA, NO restrictions, NO covenants
Cistern permitted for initial water consumption(common practice - add well later)
PROPERTY SPECS:
Size: 40 acres (1,742,400 sq ft)
Parcel: 556334200066
Topography: Level with natural vegetation
Annual taxes: $335
Survey: Recently completed, clear boundaries, digital and paper copies available to buyer
Title: Title insurance available, taxes current, no liens
SELLER MOTIVATED - FLEXIBLE TERMS CONSIDERED
Owner relocating for employment and motivated to sell. Priced well below replacement cost of improvements. Clear title with special warranty deed. Property can close quickly for qualified buyers.
Perfect for:
Hunters seeking base camp with public land access
Off-grid enthusiasts and preppers
Weekend retreat from Front Range cities
Future homesteaders or ranchers
Anyone seeking privacy, dark skies, and mountain living
This property offers immediate usability with the permitted septic system and included improvements, while maintaining flexibility for your vision. The adjacency to public lands is irreplaceable - you literally cannot buy your way into this kind of access.
Asking $64,900 - Serious inquiries only.
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Research Parcel InformationTake Highway 15 Southbound from Monte Vista CO. Make a right on county Rd Z. Swing a right at County Rd 3, can't miss the turn, the road dead ends.