Located near Fort Garland, this property is in the Forbes Park Subdivision where they had a fire in 2018, the previous house on it was a victim to the fire. The area is already growing back very well and has some standing trees still. This property comes with electricity hookups, a well for water, a septic tank, a driveway, and a foundation already on it. Since this property is prefabbed with utilities it is perfect for someone looking for a smoother transition into the Colorado Rockies. Use it purely as an investment in a regrowing area, to camp on it, park your RV, set up a permanent trailer. There is a Land Owners Association in Forbes Park that will have additional building requirements but aren’t as intrusive as an HOA. Enjoy easy access to the Only 32 minutes from the small town of Fort Garland, and Alamosa, CO only about an hour away with Hospitals, bigger grocery stores, and other shops. Enjoy the incredible views of the surrounding 14,000ft peaks of Mt Blanca, Trinchera Peak, and Mt Lindsey, as well as the Colorado green belt just a short drive away with plenty of state land to explore! About the Area: The San Luis Vally is the largest alpine valley in the world, has great mountain views of the Sangre De Cristos and Blanca Peak as well as the Rio Grande River runs through it. This lot would make a great building spot or weekend getaway for your family. There is also much to do in Costilla County, Colorado including mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and biking. There are over 54 peaks in Costilla County that have summits over 14,000 ft. Deer, elk, and even wild mustangs(horses) wander the valley, forests, and mountains. Also enjoy the Pike-San Isabel National Forest which is also nearby in Costilla County, Colorado. The lack of light pollution in the area and high elevation allows the stars and planets to be illuminated. You might just catch a glimpse of something extraterrestrial. With the UFO Watchtower, this area has more recorded UFO sightings than anywhere else in the United States, so be sure to bring your telescope! Property Information: Cash Price: $11,500 Assessed Value: $18,000 (no building) State: Colorado County: Costilla General Elevation: 9,160ft Acres: 1.19 APN: 70111160 Legal Description: Forbes Park Unit E-2 Block 57 Lot 1203 Subdivision: Forbes Park Deed Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed Title: Clear Title Closing / Doc Fees: None GPS Coordinates: *Search these 4 corner GPS points on google maps 37°30'10.6"N 105°12'15.7"W, 37°30'11.6"N 105°12'12.3"W, 37°30'08.5"N 105°12'12.2"W, 37°30'08.2"N 105°12'14.3"W Zoning: Residential – Site built home, 600 sq ft minimum footprint (including porch etc). Mobile Homes: Are Allowed, Must apply for a permit. Camping: Is allowed 14 days every 3 months. RV’s: Temporary RV Occupancy permit available for $350, good for 90 days at a time while building and is renewable. Power: Yes, underground Water: Yes, well Sewer: Yes, septic Roads: Dirt Road Access with driveway Time Limit To Build: No Limit Tax Amount: About $50 Covenant Fee: $275 Yearly Type Of Terrain: slight slope County Contact Information: For land use: Call the Costilla County Planning & Zoning Department at (719) 937-7668. For land ownership verification: Call the Costilla County Assessor at (719) 937-7670. Send us a message and we can help answer any specific questions on this property, about owning land in the area, or about our fast and secure closing process!
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