This property has clear, easy road access. Farms adjacent to this lot indicate that this would be an idea lot for starting a farm. This breathtaking 40-acre parcel located in Alamosa County in the heart of the Colorado’s San Luis Valley features wonderful 360 degree mountain views, including the Sangre de Cristo Range. Only a few minutes drive from the San Luis Reservoir for swimming, fishing and hiking and just a little further to the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

The views in this area and the abundant wildlife make it a wonderful place to live or visit. Add the fact that it is sunny more than 300 days per year, and you have an outdoor paradise. Build a small house, park a mobile home or just bring out your RV and camp on your own property, and the restrictions are few.

The San Luis Valley, North America’s largest alpine valley, sits at the south-central border of Colorado and New Mexico, beginning just above of Taos, NM and extending north to Poncha Pass, near Villa Grove, CO. Highways 160 (east-west) and 285 (north-south) are the region’s primary transportation veins.

The San Luis Valley sits at about 7,500 feet above sea level, in a semi-arid region ringed on all sides by mountains. The climate is dry and temperate for three seasons, with sunny, warm, pleasant summers and cool, breezy springs and falls. Winters can be harsh, with daytime temperatures averaging in the 20s and often dipping well below zero at night. Snowfall is common from October through April and accumulates in the foothills and mountains (including Zapata), usually melting off quickly in the lower elevations.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Just north of Zapata is one of North America’s largest dune fields, and one of the most biologically diverse park in the United States. Miles of drifting, changing, ethereal dunes stretch out in every direction, and soar as high as 700 feet above visitors. In the lush landscape surrounding the dunes, mule deer, elk, black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, eagles, hawks and other wildlife share the park with more than 300,000 visitors each year. Many of these animals share a community backyard with Zapata residents.

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Surrounding area

Mosca and Hooper

These two small, rural towns on State Highway 17 serve as the gateway to Zapata and the Great Sand Dunes for travelers coming from points north. Mosca is home to the Colorado Gator Park (you read that right!) and the Mosca Pit Stop, a convenience store, gas station and popular, local watering hole. Just north of Mosca near Hooper is the famed UFO Watchtower, a collection of other-worldly memoribilia and a raised platform for prime outer space viewing. Hooper is also home to the Hooper Pool – a deceptively simple name for a divine, geothermal swimming experience.

Crestone

Called the Hamlet of the San Luis Valley, Crestone is a small but active arts community on the north side of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Holistic living, eco-building, solar power and other modern, back-to-the-land values are popular here, as is a connected community devoted to artisan culture.

Blanca, Fort Garland and San Luis

This trio of small towns on the southeastern edge of the San Luis Valley have a rich Hispanic history visible in their architecture and community events. Blanca’s two small grocers are a popular place for Zapata residents to stop for the basics, and the community center along US Route 160 between Blanca and Fort Garland offers residents an array of fitness and educational opportunities at low cost.

San Luis, just a few miles from the New Mexico border, is seeing a resurgence in its arts and cultural community. Between these three towns there’s no shortage of hometown-style diners – both Mexican and American – to choose from.

Alamosa and Monte Vista

The business and cultural center of the San Luis Valley, Alamosa is home to just under 10,000 people, dozens of dining options, several hotels, retail stores, grocery stores, parks, galleries, the fabled Rio Grande and its namesake, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad.

Despite being just half that size, Alamosa’s sister city, Monte Vista, is also bustling, with a charming, active downtown, a rural livestock events center and a wildlife refuge that’s home to some 25,000 migrating Sandhill Cranes each spring and fall.

Other unique facts and fables about the area

The San Luis Valley covers an area of about 8,000 miles, about the size of the state of Connecticut, but its total population is less than 50,000.

The valley’s economic engines are tourism and agriculture. Potatoes and barley are the main crop.

There are more than 500 known artists living in the San Luis Valley today.

Native American legend holds that the San Luis Valley is the site of “Sipapu,” or place of emergence. They believe their ancestors gathered to this special place to be led underground and await the cleansing of the earth and the coming of the new world. It’s believed that the exact spot of Sipapu is near the San Luis Lakes, not far from Zapata.

Eighty acres of fields outside Mosca are now home to the largest solar installation of its kind in North America.

The San Luis Valley enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Total Cash Sales Amount: $12,499

Terms Sales Amount: Please complete a owner finance request form HERE or contact us to discuss terms options: 435-414-8470

$499 Deposit Secures This Property: Once you click the Add To Cart button and complete the Checkout Process, we will receive an instant notification that your $499 deposit has been made. The $499 deposit is credited towards your purchase and we cover ALL of the Closing Costs.

The remaining balance may be paid by wire transfer, cashier’s check, credit card and/or debit card. We make the whole process super simple and we can complete your purchase in as little as 1 day. Please contact us with any questions.

Own 20 acres of peaceful property zoned for farm use. As long as you have a farm you can build a home! This property has a lot of potential with national forests surrounding it including Fremont National Forest, Yamsay Mountain, and Gearhart Mountain. The most outstanding part of this property is the gorgeous nature surrounding it. Fremont National Forest: Whether seeking solitude or a family get away, the Fremont-Winema National Forests offer a wide array of activities. Fishing, hunting, backpacking, hiking, camping, boating, and leisure driving opportunities abound. In the winter, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing are popular activities. The Fremont and Winema National Forests' diverse habitats also support a variety of species, making wildlife viewing a unique recreation experience. Big game, such as mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, and pronghorn antelope, all populate the forests. Several varieties of trout inhabit lakes and streams, as well as warm-water fish, such as large mouth bass. In the spring and fall, migrating geese, ducks and swans are in abundance. Large predators, such as black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats, also live in the forests. Summer Lake in Oregon: Enjoy the Tranquility and healing Summer Lake Hot Springs naturally provides, or tap into the wide variety of other energetic and interesting things this area offers. Hiking: Walk on the land down to Summer Lake basin, about a 30 minute hike one way. Hike to winter rim or rock escarpments with magnificent views of Summer Lake from a birds eye view. Wildlife: 22 miles to the north lies Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge, a water way that attracts migrating birds of all types from humming birds to 4-foot tall cranes. Other areas have occasional antelope and deer to see grazing in fields. Paragliding and Hanggliding: Every year on July 4th Summer Lake welcomes a Bird Tribe of paragliders, hang gliders and trykes to camp and fly from nearby Hadley Butte. Fishing: The Chewaucan River is located 6 miles south in Paisley, rated the 36th best river to fish in the Northwest.

Total Cash Sales Amount: $14,499

Terms Sales Amount: Please complete a owner finance request form HERE or contact us to discuss terms options: 435-414-8470

$499 Deposit Secures This Property: Once you click the Add To Cart button and complete the Checkout Process, we will receive an instant notification that your $499 deposit has been made. The $499 deposit is credited towards your purchase and we cover ALL of the Closing Costs.

The remaining balance may be paid by wire transfer, cashier’s check, credit card and/or debit card. We make the whole process super simple and we can complete your purchase in as little as 1 day. Please contact us with any questions.

This heavily wooded, 35.18 acres sits uptop historic La Veta Pass, just 2 miles northeast of the town Old La Veta Pass (population 800 as of 2010) and less than a mile from the ghost town of Uptop,CO, which is on the National Historical register! This property sits at 8688 ft + above sea level. Offering beautiful scenic views, and even has a small stream flowing through it. With easy access off of HWY 160, who wouldn’t want to own this historical slice of Colorado!

Total Cash Sales Amount: $99,000

Terms Sales Amount: Please contact us to discuss terms options: 435-414-8470

$499 Deposit Secures This Property: Once you click the Add To Cart button and complete the Checkout Process, we will receive an instant notification that your $499 deposit has been made. The $499 deposit is credited towards your purchase and we cover ALL of the Closing Costs.

The remaining balance may be paid by wire transfer, cashier’s check, credit card and/or debit card. We make the whole process super simple and we can complete your purchase in as little as 1 day. Please contact us with any questions.