19.24 Acres in Blanca, CO - $129,899

19.24 Acres in Costilla County with 2022 Champion Manufactured Home – 20 Minutes to Alamosa, CO

Experience rural Colorado living on this spacious 19.24-acre parcel in Costilla County’s Trinchera Colony neighborhood. This property comes with a 2022 Champion single-section manufactured home (640 sq ft) and new septic system installed. Solar power system needed for off-grid functionality.

Located in the growing San Luis Valley region (46,000 population across six counties), this property offers both lifestyle benefits and investment potential. This land and home package is particularly attractive to off grid enthusiasts, remote workers or vacation (second home) buyers

Key Features

19.24 acres of rural Colorado land with mountain views
2022 Champion manufactured home
New septic system already installed
Solar needed for power service (ideal location with excellent sun exposure)
Well needed for water service or haul water to cistern
Only 20 minutes from Alamosa’s amenities
Blanca Peak views and wildlife observation

2022 Champion Manufactured Home – 640 sq ft, Single-Section

Features:

640 sq ft total living area (13’4″ x 48′)
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, ranch-style layout
HUD-certified construction
Energy efficient design
Combined living/dining area with kitchen
Ideal for singles or couples
Quality construction throughout
Compact, functional floor plan
Move-in ready condition

With the following utilities and public services:

Electric: the San Luis Valley has the strongest solar power resources in the state, and the highest per capita concentration of home-based solar energy systems in the United States. The cost of solar system kits starts at about $1100 depending on size and usage. People also use gasoline power generators for backup, like when times call for using large power tools. Some neighbors installed both solar and wind generators.

Water: A money-saving option, if you don’t want to drill right away, or if you’re just using your land for vacation, you can haul your own water. You can fill a 500-gallon tank at the Alamosa Water Department for only $2.50. The average well depth in the area is about 150 feet. One of our photos shows average well depth by subdivision in Costilla County. Drilling costs about $35 per foot. 

Gas: propane is used for cooking, refrigerator, and heat. Propane is delivered throughout the San Luis Valley. Most people also use woodstoves for heating. Abundant cheap firewood is available in the local forest.

Telephone / Internet: by cellular or satellite. Starlink 

Fire Protection: provided by the San Luis Volunteer Fire Department in Fort Garland.

Police Protection: provided by Costilla County Sheriff’s office in San Luis.

Education: Elementary, junior high, and high schools are located in all main towns in the valley. Adams State College is located in Alamosa. Small classes, low tuition, and faculty dedicated to teaching have put this college on the exclusive list of America’s 100 Best College Buys for three years in a row.

Shopping: Convenience shopping is available in Blanca, Fort Garland, and San Luis and Alamosa has major shopping facilities. Walgreens, Home Depot, Farmers Markets, Walmart, etc…

Land Details:

Elegment ID: LLP_CO_Trinchera_B22
Address: Grand Junction Rd, Blanca, Costilla County, Colorado, 81123
GPS: 37.4642, -105.6089
Parcel Number: Part of 40002431
Size: 19.24 Acres
Dimension: 661 ft x 1262 ft
Title: Free & Clear, Warranty Deed
Zoning: Residential
Terrain: Flat
Taxes: $332.40 per year
POA: None
Road: County Road
Electric: Need solar/wind systems
Water: Need well (average well depth ~100 feet), or haul water
Sewer: New septic tank installed
Phone: Cell
Internet: Cell/Satellite
Trees: some shrubs
FEMA Flood Zone: not in FEMA Flood Zone
RV’s: Up to 180 days per year with permit
Manufactured Home: manufactured home is already installed
City Limit: Property is OUTSIDE of the city limits

Nearby Cities & Points of Interest:

5 minutes to Blanca, Colorado
17 minutes to Alamosa, Colorado
24 minutes to R&R Market
25 minutes to San Luis, Colorado
 27 minutes to San Luis Airport
33 minutes to Los Fuertas, Colorado
42 minutes to Sanchez Reservoir
43  minutes to Twin Peaks / Blanca Peak
57 minutes to San Pedro Mesa
1 hour 1 minute to Panadero Ski Area
1 hour 7 minutes to Purgatoire Peak
1 hour 38 minutes to Pueblo, CO
2 hours 20 minutes to Colorado Springs, CO : Population 500,000
3 hours 27 minutes to Denver, CO : Population 1+ Million