Your Off-Grid Mountain Freedom Awaits: 5+ Acres with 520ft Road Frontage
# Your Off-Grid Mountain Freedom Awaits: 5+ Acres with 520ft Road Frontage
## Fort Garland, Costilla County, Colorado | 5.054 Acres | $12,499
### ESCAPE TO COLORADO'S HIGH COUNTRY - BUILD YOUR MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Claim your piece of Rocky Mountain freedom on this exceptional 5.054-acre property in the legendary Sangre de Cristo Ranches. At 8,520 feet elevation with breathtaking views of 14,000-foot peaks, this is your opportunity to build the off-grid sanctuary you've been dreaming about.
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## PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
**MASSIVE 520-FOOT ROAD FRONTAGE** - Triple the frontage of typical mountain lots. This rare feature gives you:
- Multiple building site options with different views and sun exposure
- Easy access for construction and daily living
- Flexibility for future development or privacy
- Exceptional value rarely found at this price point
**GENTLE SLOPE TERRAIN** - Unlike steep mountain lots requiri...
**GENTLE SLOPE TERRAIN** - Unlike steep mountain lots requiring expensive site work, this property features buildable terrain that:
- Reduces foundation and excavation costs
- Makes septic installation straightforward
- Provides natural drainage without engineering challenges
- Allows for easier driveway access
**PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS** - Wake up to stunning vistas of:
- Blanca Peak (14,345 ft) - Colorado's 4th highest mountain
- The entire Sangre de Cristo Range
- San Luis Valley stretching to the horizon
- Alpenglow painting the peaks crimson at sunrise and sunset
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## PERFECT FOR OFF-GRID LIVING
**SOLAR POWER PARADISE**
With 280+ days of sunshine annually and 8,520-foot elevation, this property is ideal for solar energy independence. No visible power poles means you can build a complete off-grid solar system for less than grid connection costs - and never pay an electric bill again.
**BUILD YOUR WAY**
Estate Residential zoning allows:
- Site-built homes (600 sq ft minimum)
- Modern manufactured homes (1976+)
- Tiny homes and cabins
- RV camping (14 days every 3 months while planning your build)
- No mandatory HOA or architectural review boards
**WATER & UTILITIES**
- Well required (typical depths 100-400 feet in area)
- Septic system (gentle slope perfect for conventional systems)
- Propane available for cooking and heating
- Starlink satellite internet for remote work capability
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## LOCATION & LIFESTYLE
**MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP**
*21 minutes to Fort Garland* - Historic town with essential services, gas, groceries, and the famous Kit Carson fort museum
*45 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park* - North America's tallest sand dunes with year-round recreation, sandboarding, and world-class stargazing
*48 minutes to Zapata Falls* - Spectacular 40-foot waterfall through narrow rock gorge
*Access to Sangre de Cristo Wilderness* - 220,000 acres of pristine backcountry with alpine lakes, fourteener peaks, and unlimited exploration
**WORLD-CLASS RECREATION**
- Trophy elk and mule deer hunting in GMU 83 (15,000+ elk herd)
- Fourteener climbing (Blanca, Culebra, Ellingwood)
- Backcountry fishing in alpine lakes
- OHV trails and mountain biking
- 5,000-acre common greenbelt for property owners
**CLIMATE PERFECTION**
- 280+ sunny days per year
- Summer highs in comfortable 70s-80s
- Cool mountain nights perfect for sleeping
- Low humidity year-round
- Manageable winter snowfall
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## AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP
**CASH PRICE: $12,499**
**OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE:**
- **Down Payment:** $258
- **Doc Fee:** $199
- **Total Due Today:** $457
- **Monthly Payment:** $258/month for 72 months
- **No credit checks, no bank hassles**
Own Colorado mountain land for less than a car payment. Build equity instead of paying rent. Zero prepayment penalties - pay it off anytime.
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## PROPERTY DETAILS
**Location:** Zearly Rd, Fort Garland, CO 81133
**Parcel:** 70247480
**Size:** 5.054 acres
**Elevation:** 8,520 feet
**Frontage:** 520 feet on Zearly Rd (county-maintained)
**Terrain:** Gentle slope, varied with natural brush
**Zoning:** Estate Residential (ER)
**Taxes:** $229.04/year ($19.15/month)
**Flood Zone:** Zone C (no flood insurance required)
**GPS Coordinates (Center):** 37.51161, -105.27594
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## WHY THIS PROPERTY STANDS OUT
? **520 feet of road frontage** - Rare and valuable feature
? **Gentle buildable terrain** - Save thousands on site preparation
? **No mandatory HOA** - True freedom to build as you envision
? **Spectacular 14,000-foot peak views** - Million-dollar scenery
? **Perfect for solar** - 280+ sunny days, high elevation efficiency
? **Owner financing** - Accessible to everyone, not just cash buyers
? **Low carrying costs** - Under $20/month in property taxes
? **Proximity to recreation** - National park, wilderness, hunting
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## WILDLIFE & NATURAL BEAUTY
Live among Colorado's magnificent wildlife: Rocky Mountain elk (massive 15,000+ herd passes through), mule deer, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, black bears, golden eagles, and hundreds of bird species. The property sits in the Central Flyway with spectacular sandhill crane migrations.
At night, enjoy world-class stargazing with the Milky Way stretching horizon to horizon - the dark sky experience you can only get at 8,500 feet with minimal light pollution.
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## DEVELOPMENT FLEXIBILITY
**Immediate Use:** Camp or park an RV for up to 14 days every 3 months while planning your build
**Building Options:**
- Off-grid cabin setup: $40,000-$80,000
- Manufactured home package: $60,000-$100,000
- Custom mountain home: $120,000-$200,000+
**Long-term Investment:** Colorado mountain property has consistently appreciated, especially parcels with substantial road frontage and development flexibility
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## REGIONAL ACCESS
- **Colorado Springs:** 2 hours 9 minutes (133 miles)
- **Alamosa:** 50 minutes (regional hub with shopping, medical)
- **Santa Fe/Taos, NM:** 2-2.5 hours (world-class culture and skiing)
- **Wolf Creek Ski Area:** 2 hours (legendary powder, 430"+ annually)
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## IMAGINE YOUR LIFE HERE
Picture yourself on your own deck watching the sun rise over Blanca Peak, the smell of pine in the crisp mountain air, elk bugling in the valley below. Your solar panels silently generating power. Your well providing pure mountain water. Complete freedom from the grid, from the noise, from the crowds.
This isn't just land - it's your ticket to the Colorado lifestyle. Your mountain sanctuary. Your legacy property.
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## CONTACT & NEXT STEPS
**Properties with this much frontage at this price point sell quickly.**
**Ready to claim your Colorado freedom?**
1. Contact seller for additional information and photos
2. Review purchase agreement and financing terms
3. Reserve with $457 down payment
4. Sign simple documents and become a Colorado landowner
**Questions?** Call or email the seller directly (contact information available in listing)
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### IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE
Information presented is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence including: visiting the property, verifying all details with Costilla County, reviewing CC&Rs, checking well depths in area, and confirming utility availability. We encourage thorough investigation before purchase.
**Contact Costilla County Planning & Development:**
Verify building requirements, septic regulations, and current zoning
**Voluntary Association:** Sangre de Cristo Ranches Community Organization (no mandatory dues)
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**Your mountain dream is 520 feet of road frontage away. Stop dreaming. Start building.**
**Own Colorado. Own Freedom. Own Your Future.**
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Driving Directions to 5.054 Acre Property
Zearly Rd, Fort Garland, CO 81133
GPS Coordinates: 37.51161, -105.27594
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS
Distance: 133 miles
Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Take I-25 South toward Pueblo
Continue on I-25 S to Exit 52 for CO-10 toward Walsenburg
Turn right onto CO-10 W/US-160 W
Continue on US-160 West for approximately 95 miles
You'll pass through Walsenburg
Cross over scenic La Veta Pass (9,413 ft elevation)
Pass through Fort Garland
Approximately 13 miles past Fort Garland, turn left onto Zearly Rd (county-maintained dirt road)
Continue on Zearly Rd to property location
Property has 520 feet of road frontage along Zearly Rd
Look for lot markers or stake corners
FROM ALAMOSA (Regional Hub)
Distance: 43 miles
Time: 50 minutes
Head east on US-160 E/Main St toward Fort Garland
Continue on US-160 East for approximately 30 miles
You'll pass through the town of Blanca
Continue through Fort Garland
Approximately 13 miles past Fort Garland, turn left onto Zearly Rd (dirt road)
Continue on Zearly Rd to property location
FROM DENVER
Distance: 215 miles
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Take I-25 South toward Colorado Springs/Pueblo
Continue past Colorado Springs to Exit 52 for CO-10 toward Walsenburg
Turn right onto CO-10 W/US-160 W
Continue on US-160 West for approximately 95 miles
Pass through Walsenburg
Cross La Veta Pass
Pass through Fort Garland
Approximately 13 miles past Fort Garland, turn left onto Zearly Rd
Continue on Zearly Rd to property location
FROM TAOS/SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Distance: 100 miles
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Head north on NM-68 North toward Colorado border
Continue onto CO-159 North (road becomes CO-159 at state line)
In Fort Garland, turn right onto US-160 East
Continue approximately 13 miles on US-160 E
Turn left onto Zearly Rd (dirt road)
Continue on Zearly Rd to property location
FROM PUEBLO
Distance: 95 miles
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Take US-50 West to Exit for US-160 West
Merge onto US-160 West
Continue on US-160 W through Walsenburg, over La Veta Pass, through Fort Garland
Approximately 13 miles past Fort Garland, turn left onto Zearly Rd
Continue on Zearly Rd to property location
IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
Road Conditions
Zearly Rd is a county-maintained dirt road
Passable by regular vehicles in normal weather conditions
Winter visits possible but roads may have snow/ice - check conditions first
Best time to visit: Late spring through early fall for easiest road conditions
About Collin Pettet
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