LOCATION: This property is located in beautiful Southern Colorado in Costilla County. The San Luis Valley is one of the world’s largest and most breathtakingly beautiful mountain valleys. The Sangre De Cristo Mountains to the east, the San Juan Mountains to the west, and the La Garitas Mountains to the north surround the valley. Our property is approximately 210 miles southwest of Denver, 140 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico and 160 miles southwest of Colorado Springs.

CLIMATE: The average temperature in San Luis Valley Ranges from 82 degrees to a low of 41 degrees during the summer. The average annual precipitation is six and a half inches. Winter brings less than thirty inches of snow. During the winter the average temperature ranges from high of 41 degrees and low of 1 degree, with a mean temperature of 20 degrees.

ELEVATION: The elevation within the subdivision ranges from approximately 7,700 +/- feet above sea level. The land lies on the floor of a large mountain valley with most of the land being level .

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Colorado is an outdoor paradise for sportsmen and vacationers, presenting a panorama of recreation opportunities. This property is surrounded by some of the best natural recreation available in America.

More than one-third of Colorado’s land has been reserved for public recreation, with hundreds of thousands of acres operated by the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado State Land Board, and the Colorado Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. Some nearby nationally known parks and forest preserves include the San Isabel National Forest, the Rio Grande National Forest, and the Carson National Forest. Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, and canoeing.

FISHING AREAS INCLUDE: Rio Grande River, Rio Grande Reservoir, Smiths Reservoir, Mountain Home Reservoir, Conejos River, Huerfano River, and other smaller rivers within Continental Reservoir, Lathrop State Park, Lakes Platoro Reservoir, Road Canyon Reservoir, and Sanchez Reservoir

WINTER SPORTS: Colorado as been called the country’s winter recreation and ski center. A few of the ski areas most accessible from the property includes Monarch Pass, Wolf Creek Pass, Cucharas Pass, and Taos, New Mexico (sixty miles away). Ice Skating, tobogganing, and snowmobiling can also be enjoyed here. The closest ski area is Red River – 51 miles from San Luis

GOLF: Nearby Golf Courses are located in Alamosa, Monte Vista, Walsenberg, and Taos.

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 memorabilia 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.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

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.

San Luis Valley Info: SLV Dweller

Alamosa Info: Alamosa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Tax Collector Office: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CNTY-Costilla/CBON/1251595035177

Property Appraiser Office: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CNTY-Costilla/CBON/1251594973867

General Area Info about Utilities and Services-:

Electricity: (San Luis Valley Rural Electric: Troy 719-852-6654. The Rural Electric Association has power throughout the valley, providing power to outlying areas. Property owners may obtain their extensions depending upon their location. It may be desirable and cost effective to install a privately owned generator or solar/generator power supply. Some recent owners installed Photovoltaic Panels and residential windmills. Propane gas service is available through several companies located in nearby towns.

Water: Individual wells for household purposes may be drilled on most parcels. Many choose to have tanks delivered. Permits and requirements should be confirmed by the Colorado Division of Water Resources office, 719-589-6683.

Sewer: Septic tank and leach field systems are required. Permits and requirements should be confirmed by the Costilla County Land Use Office, 719-672-9109. *You must adhere to county health and safety code if you intend to live on the property.

Telephone: Cellular phone service is available and phone lines vary in distance from the home sites, according to your location.

$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. Please contact us with any questions.

CLOSING USING A TITLE COMPANY

When closing through a local title company, expect the transaction to be completed in 15-30 days and can costs around $700.

Own 10 acres of mountain view property which sits north of Bly and Beatty OR. Set a mobile home, park an RV, build a house, camp, store heavy equipment, or set up solar panels and begin living off the grid. This property has a lot of potential with national forests surrounding it including Fremont National Forest, Yamsay Mountain, and Gearhart Mountain. Quickly jump onto US 97 S and head North for 2 hours 47 min where you will arrive at Bend, Oregon where you can enjoy restaurants, hotels, and shopping. 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: $7,499

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.

LOCATION: Just minutes off Hwy 98 west of Foxworth, MS, this beautiful wooded lot is 95 miles south of Jackson, MS and 42 miles west of Hattiesburg, MS. It lies between two National Forests: Homochitto and De Soto. It is 110 miles north of historic New Orleans, LA, and less than 100 miles northwest of the Gulf of Mexico.

CLIMATE: Temperatures in Marion County range from 40°F to 92°F and are rarely below 26°F or above 97°F. Summers are long, hot, and oppressive; winters are short and cold and without snow. On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Marion County, and the county gets 62 inches of rain, on average, per year.

ELEVATION: The elevation of the property ranges from approximately 270+/- feet to 285+/- feet above sea level. The land has a slight hill on the property, so grading/leveling would be needed to put a structure on it.

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Mississippi is an outdoor paradise for sportsmen and vacationers, presenting a panorama of recreation opportunities. This property is surrounded by some of the best natural recreation available in America. Over 2,000 acres of lakes and ponds and 600 miles of streams are open to the public for fishing in Mississippi. Nearby De Soto and Homochitto National Forests allow activities including camping, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, and canoeing, and the Gulf of Mexico offers opportunities for deep-sea fishing, beach-combing and relaxation.

FISHING AREAS INCLUDE: Gulf of Mexico: Biloxi Beach, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, Pascagoula, Cat Island; Ross Barnett Reservoir, Grenada Lake, Enid Lake, Okhissa Lake, Okatibbee Lake, Pearl River, Columbus Lake

GOLF: Mississippi is home to two annual PGA TOUR events: The Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic of the PGA Champions Tour, played at Fallen Oak in March; and the Sanderson Farms Championship of the PGA TOUR, played at the Country Club of Jackson in November. The closest golf course to our property is the Quail Hollow Golf Course in McComb, MS, followed by the Fallen Oak Gold Club in Biloxi, MS and the Shell Landing Golf Club in Gautier, MS. Each spring, the Champions TOUR Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic is played at Fallen Oak.

BEACHES: Coastal Mississippi boasts 62 miles of scenic coastline, where waters are nice and calm thanks to its barrier islands. It’s a place where you can paddle, swim, and drift the day away. 100 miles away from the property is Biloxi Beach. Located between Biloxi and Gulfport, this beach features 26 miles of man-made, white-sand beaches. Here, waves are small and mild, blocked by a string of barrier islands 10 to 12 miles from shore.

SURROUNDING AREA:

Columbia, MS:

Columbia was named for Columbia, South Carolina, from which many of the early settlers had migrated. It is the county seat of Marion County. With a charming downtown, approximately 7,000 residents enjoy the casual lifestyle, quality of life, and convenience Columbia affords with New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast all within easy reach.

Hattiesburg, MS:

Once known as the heart of south Mississippi's rolling piney woods, Hattiesburg earned the nickname “Hub City” due to its prime location at the center of important railroad line crossings. Today, with the Turtle Creek mall, The University of Southern Mississippi and over 200 restaurants to choose from, Hattiesburg offers the big-city shops with the small-town convenience.

De Soto National Forest:

Only 70 miles from the property lies the beautiful De Soto National Forest. This forest is home to Mississippi’s only national scenic river, Black Creek, which is famous for its wide, white sandbars and relaxed floating pace. There are over 60 miles for hiking, in addition to ATV, bicycle, and horse trails. The terrain varies from dry, sandy pine and scrub oak ridges to flooded cypress swamps and hardwood forests. Camping options available here.

Biloxi, Mississippi:

Known for its sugar-white, sandy beaches and calm waters perfect for jet skiing or deep-sea fishing, Biloxi has been a favorite vacation destination for decades. There are eight first-class casino resorts here, with most offering championship golf courses, fine dining and buffets, and top-name entertainment. Visit the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum to see exhibits on boatbuilding and seafood-processing. Offshore, Deer Island shelters pelicans and loggerhead turtles.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Marion County has a history older than the state of Mississippi. Founded in 1811, six years before Mississippi was established as the 20th state, Marion County was named after General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero known as the “Swamp Fox.”

Marion county has a total area of 549 square miles, of which 542 square miles is land and 6.2 square miles (1.1%) is water.

It’s total population is 25,595 people.

The largest industries are Retail Trade, Health Care & Social Assistance, and Accommodation & Food Services. The highest paying industries are Utilities; Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction; and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting.

$499 Deposit Secures This Property: Once you click the "BUY IT NOW" button and complete the Checkout Process, we will receive an instant notification that your $499 deposit has been made. The $499 non-refundable security deposit is credited towards your purchase. Please contact us with any questions.

The remaining balance may be paid by wire transfer. 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.