• Five Acre Plus parcels listed in Alphabetical Order
• Parcels with power or near power are noted
• Directions to many of the lots included with their description

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Summertime view southeast toward Trinchera Peak Click for larger picture Pacheco at Governor Click for larger picture Four Fourteeners in the Blanca Massif Click for larger picture Looking toward Ft. Garland and Blanca Massif Click for larger picture	SDCR Unit A-2, Block 17, Lot 2 -- 5.41 Acres -- Cash or FastPay price: $5,800. Financed price: $6,500, with $1,500 down and 43 payments of $140. This mostly-flat lot has beautiful views of Blanca Massif and the San Luis Valley to the west, with the town of Ft. Garland just a few miles to the northwest, making this an ideal parcel for a year-round residence.  The parcel has native plants and shrubs which can be easily cleared for a driveway and building pad.  SDCR residents qualify for an augmented well-permit which allows for watering a small garden. Well-depths in this area range from about 100 to 200 feet. Directions: From Fort Garland, drive south on Highway 159 about 4.7 miles to County Road 6. Turn left and go about 1.25 miles to a left turn at Tyellyn Rd.  Drive 0.5 miles to Governor, turn right.  Follow Governor just over 1 mile to Pacheco.  Zero odometer and continue along Governor, stopping at 0.2 miles.  Lot begins on the left and continues 988 feet around the turn -- both corners have been marked with orange blaze tape. Plat Map Click for larger picture Foothills to south Click for larger picture Neighbor and Ft. Garland to west Click for larger picture
Blanca Massif to north, from treed area of lot Click for larger picture Wolfgang with San Luis Valley in distance Click for larger picture Rattlesnake Mesa to the northwest Click for larger picture Neighbor to the east Click for larger picture Mike putting in a corner marker at Luke Rd. Click for larger picture Nearby hills to the east Click for larger picture	SDCR Unit C, Block 63, Lot 687 -- 5.18 Acres -- Cash or FastPay price: $8,100. Financed price: $9,000, with $3,000 down and 50 payments of $150. This mostly-flat lot has beautiful views of Blanca Massif and Rattlesnake Mesa to the north, with the San Luis Valley to the west and the southern Sangre de Cristo mountain range to the east. The little town of Ft. Garland is an 8-minute drive away, making this an ideal parcel for a year-round residence, hunting cabin or camping spot. There is a stand of trees toward the back of the lot, with plenty of space for a building pad. SDCR residents qualify for an augmented well-permit which allows for watering a small garden. Well-depths in this area range from about 150 to 300 feet. Directions: From Fort Garland, drive south on Highway 159 about 4.7 miles to County Road 6. Turn left and go about 2.5 miles to a 4-way intersection; turn left, staying on County Road 6. Take a right turn onto Luke after 0.9 miles. Drive 0.5 miles, park. Lot will be on left side of road, with orange blaze tape marking corners along Luke. Plat Map Click for larger picture Sunset through trees looking west Click to enlarge
Culibre Peak to southeast Click to enlarge View of nearby foothills to east Click to enlarge Big tree just off Hartgrave Rd. Click to enlarge Blanca Massif from northeast corner of lot Click to enlarge Rattlesnake Mesa to west Click to enlarge Southwestern view toward New Mexico Click to enlarge	SDCR Unit C-2, Block 192, Lot 3333 -- 5.04 Acres -- Cash or FastPay price: $16,200. Financed price: $18,000, with $6,200 down and 72 payments of $200. This is our nicest lot for a retirement home or for someone moving to this Area. It has everything: 360 degree views, nice trees, a great neighborhood, it is less than one mile to paved Trinchera Ranch Road, and it is only 500' to power. With its gentle slope, it has a great valley view all the way to New Mexico. This parcel is right off Scheffelin Rd, one of the main roads and one of the first roads for the winter snow plows to be maintained by the Costilla County Road crews. This lot can be reserved with a $500 fully refundable deposit. It can be purchased with our Fast-Pay Option for $16,200 with $6,200 down and the balance payable without interest in 24 months. We also have longer-term financing available with $6,200 down and $200/month for 6 years. SDCR Lots are eligible for an "augmented" well permit which allows for watering trees, flowers, a small garden as well as domestic use. Wells will typically cost around $8,000 and yield fine drinking water. Most residents in the area will have a propane tank, and propane is used for cooking, baking and heating. Many people will also have a wood stove with ample firewood available during our fall Woodfests when a pick-up full of firewood can be had for $10 plus a good work session. Fort Garland with two service stations, four restaurants, a super market, post office, lumber yard and two motels is around 6 miles from Lot 3333. Alamosa, with a top notch regional hospital, Wall-Mart, Walgreens, several great buffet restaurants and most other necessities, is 30 miles west. Directions:  From Fort Garland at Highway 159, head east on Highway 160 for 1.8 miles, turning right at the Trinchera Ranch entrance.  Follow Trinchera Ranch Rd. 2.65 miles to a left turn at Scheffelin Rd.  Drive east 0.55 miles to a right turn at Hartgrave Rd.  Parcel is the fourth lot on right (west) side of Hartgrave, 870 feet or 0.164 miles from Scheffelin.  We found and marked the original corner pins at the north and south corners along Hartgrave. Mountains to southeast towering over Mike Click to enlarge Blanca Massif seen from Hartgrave Rd. Click to enlarge
Margie Lane Click for Larger Version Northern View Click for Larger Version View of Mt. Blanca from parcels Click for Larger Version Cul de Sac View Click for Larger Version     Ridge with pinon trees to the East Click for larger size Telephoto Looking South from Parcels Click for larger size Aerial View of 785 & 786. 787 was sold Click for Larger Version There are some young pinon trees on these lots Click for larger size	SDCR Unit D, Block 68, Lots 785 and 786, 10.5 Acres -- $13,500 Cash or Fast-Pay.   Fast Pay Option requires $6,000 down and $500/mo for 15 months (no interest).  The Installment price is $15,000 with $6,000 down and $250 per month for 43 months.  These lots can be purchased individually also.  Lot 785 is $7,200 cash and Lot 786 is $8,910 cash.  Financing is also available.   There is a power line crossing both properties and connection is estimated at less than $2,000. .. These two adjacent lots are less than 4 miles from paved Colorado Highway 159 and 8 miles from the little town of Fort Garland with motels, restaurants, a small super market, service stations and a hardware/lumber yard.  Either lot will make a good site for a permanent residence or a retirement home.  Water of good quality, from a large aquifer, is less than 100’ down resulting in a lower priced well.  Special water rights are attached to SDCR Lots allowing for watering trees, flower, and a garden.  With two 5+ acre parcels, one could be saved for a family member or friend moving in next door.  The property is nearly flat with a few young pinon trees.   Additional trees could easily be planted in the sandy soil.  Both lots can be accessed from Margie Lane or from a cul-de-sac at the end of Mellick Road.   Connection to electric power will be less than $2,000, since there is a power line crossing both lots. This area percs well for septic and septic permits are available.   Alamosa is 32 miles west and has a Super Walmart, a Safeway, a Kroger Store, a Walgreens, a medical center and many nice restaurants.  It’s a short drive to the San Isabel National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest with hunting for turkeys, elk, and mule deer. The Sand Dunes National Park is 30 miles to the northwest. There is good fishing for rainbow trout in Mountain Home Reservoir 4.5 miles to the north. There is great scenery, climate, and people in this area to enjoy for retirees or vacationers.  .. Directions: From Fort Garland, head south on CO 159 for about 4 miles and turn left at Mile Marker # 29.  Head east for three miles on County Lane 6, and at intersection take right to Bateman and then the next right ( along the power-line) to Margie Lane. Zero odometer as you turn on Margie.  Head south on Margie and after odometer reading 0.6, turn left on driveway Leading to Mellick   Circle.  Then consult attached plat maps for property boundaries.     Plat map of the two parcels Click for Larger Version
There are many mature Pinons on this parcel Click for larger picture Beautiful Blanca Massif to the north Click for larger picture More trees, sage and mountain views Click for larger picture A thousand-year-old Pinon Click for larger picture Looking at vista across Humphrey Rd culdesac Click for larger picture Gorgeous trees and views abound! Click for larger picture Mature Pinons on the property - great shade Click for larger picture GPS Coordinates Click to Enlarge	SDCR Unit D-2, Block 193, Lot 3596 -- 5.43 Acres -- Cash and FastPay Price:  $12,600.   Financed Price:  $14,000 with $5,500 down and $200 a month for 50 months. With an unbelievable view of the mountains, and situated almost to the end of a cul-de-sac on Humphrey Rd, this 5.43 acre parcel is secluded but not too far from civilization.  The terrain is mostly flat and ready for a drive-way and pad or camping site.  There are lots of trees including a wonderful tall pinon and other typical vegetation.  There is no power nearby, but this site would lend itself well to solar.  You can get an augmented well permit in SDCR, or you could choose an underground cistern and have water delivered.  This has not been offered before and we recently acquired it from the original owner.  Directions: From Fort Garland head east on US 160 for 1.8 miles and turn right at flashing yellow light. Enter Sangre de Cristo Ranches though "Trinchera Ranch "Entrance. Head south on paved road for 2.7 miles and turn left at Scheffelin Rd and after 1.7 miles on Scheffelin, turn left on Frelinghuysen Rd. Then take the next left and go down Beekbane Rd. At the intersection, take the right fork and stop at beginning of cul-de-sac. Lot 3596 will be at your right and it has about a 400' frontage on Humphrey Rd. Lot is about 600' deep. There is an orange blaze marking the start of the property on your right side on Humphrey Rd. Plat map showing Roads and location Click to Enlarge   Click for a YouTube Video of Parcel taken May, 2012
East view showing Leonard Rd Click to Enlarge Part of the "driveway" with ridge showing Click to Enlarge Looking north approaching top of driveway Click to Enlarge Top of Ridge-- view to the mountains Click to Enlarge Aerial view with GPS Coordinates Click to Enlarge Another view of Ridge- top of Property Click to Enlarge	SDCR Unit E. Block 77. Lot 999--- 5 Acres-- Cash & Fast Pay- $8.100 or with our financing, $3,000 down and $150 per month for 50 months This very UNIQUE property in one of our favorite units starts on one road, and has a small access or driveway through the property climbing UP to a ridge where you can see both north and southeastern views, then you can drive back down the ridge on the other side of another parcel and end up on a different road.  There is potential access from both roads, if you got permission from the owner of 997. See plat and aerial maps that we are posting.  The aerial has the GPS Coodinates.  The photos were taken when there was still snow on Mt, Blanca-- April of 2011.  It has nice vegetation and trees and really would make a great secluded camping spot that is accessible all year and not too far from town.  No POWER and no WATER.  Bring your own.   From Leonard Rd-- looking up at center of parcel Click to Enlarge Plat Map Click to Enlarge
Vista View with this parcel Click for larger version Photo taken May, 2010 Click for Larger Version View of Mountain Home Reservoir to the South Click for Larger Version Looking to the North-west Click for Larger Version	SDCR UNIT E-2, BLOCK 207, LOT 3969 -- 5.04 Acres.  Cash price: $14,400. Financed price: $16,000 with $4,000 Down and then $250 per month for 55 months. (New Lower Price and Terms!!)  This parcel can be purchased with our Fast-Pay Option, without interest, if the entire Cash amount is paid within one year. If you are looking for a homesite for a full time residence or retirement home, this parcel is located about 5 miles from Fort Garland in an area with other homes nearby, wonderful views and great trees. There is a horseshoe driveway and a camping area that can be used immediately. Electric power and phone lines are nearby. The lot has a gentle slope to the south and can easily be fitted for solar applications. Well permits, which allow for watering a small garden, flowers and trees, are available. It is a short trip to Fort Garland, a little town with a grocery store, a Post Office, two service stations, two motels, four restaurants and a hardware store and lumber yard. From there, it is about 30 miles to the Wal-Mart in Alamosa. Alamosa also has a Walgreens, Safeway and Kroger store.                                                  Property diagram Click for Larger Version Photo taken September, 2009 Click for larger version
Beautiful views of nearby mountains Click for Larger Version View down access road from Dunn Click for Larger Version Sage and Pinon Click for Larger Version Wolfgang walking up the back of the access road Click for Larger Version Cactus were in full bloom Click for Larger Version On the land looking towards Dunn Rd Click for Larger Version	SDCR Unit H, Block 100, Lot 1492 -- 5.09 Acres.  Financed price: $11,000 with $4,000 Down and $180/mo. for 44 months financed but the Cash and FastPay price is discounted by 10% for a cost of $9,900. This property is located about 15 miles south-east of Fort Garland and 7 miles north of San Luis, the Costilla County Seat and oldest town in Colorado. The southern boundary of this lot is 800' long and there is an old fence along that boundary with "Battle Mountain Gold " signs. But checking the current ownership , it appears that the adjoining land are large tracts (1000+ Acres ) owned by individuals. Property has an existing road or driveway which is visible from the aerial maps. It has a lot of different vegetation, including cactus in bloom in early June, 2012. There are several nice views to the south-east and some nice rises for a cabin or homesite.   Directions: From Fort Garland, take Colorado Highway 159 south for about 12 miles and after passing Mile Marker #22, take the next left on Jasper Rd. Then take the next right and then left on Rito Seco Rd. Zero odometer as you turn on Rito Seco Rd. After odometer turns over 3.5 miles, take the next left on an un-named road. After 0.5 miles, turn left on Juarez Rd. and then left on Dunn Rd. Keep left at the next fork and look for driveway on the left side of the road. That drive is near the center of Lot 1492. Look at Aerial View for boundaries. South boundary is the fence line. Reddish soil - driveway through the property Click for Larger Version Access Road through property- vivid camera filter Click for Larger Version   GIS Map -aerial showing parcel and location Click for a larger version
Looking down Annenberg south west Click for a larger version Looking northwest up Annenberg Rd Click for Larger Version Approximate upper boundary - tape and rock pile Click for a Larger Version East view across parcel; power poles 800' away Click for a Larger Version Terrain: Low growing sage and rabbit brush Click for a Larger Version Lower end of parcel marked on Annenberg Click for a Larger Version	SDCR Unit H-3, Block 318, Lot 7029 -- 5.09 Acres.   Priced at $9,000 cash or $3,000 down and 40 monthly payments of $200.   Fast pay available if total is paid in one year which is a no interest option   Located in a very desirable area because of year-round access, nicely established neighbors with power in the area, and also in a picturesque setting, the parcel would be ready to clear and build on quickly. It has great views in all directions, is close to Mountain Home reservoir for fishing, and well depths in the area are anticipated to be between 200 and 300 feet, based on wells in the vicinity. The parcel is also near the historic Trinchera Ranch and their large holdings of irrigated land and private elk herd. Directions: From Fort Garland, go east to Mile Marker 260 and turn into the Trinchera Ranches at the flashing yellow light. Stay on Trinchera Ranch Road (paved) for approximately 2.7 miles, then turn left on Scheffellin Road. Go another 1/2 mile and turn right on Hartgrave Rd. Proceed on Hartgrave for 1.25 miles, then turn left on Annenberg Rd. Zero the odometer and go 3/10 of a miles- you should see the Orange Blaze on the right just before your odometer turns over to 0.3.  Aerial map with GPS coordinates Click for a larger version Peaks showing from Annenberg Click for a Larger Version Plat map showin 7029 Click for a larger version
Rattlesnake Mesa to north, from Nogales Rd. Click for larger picture Blanca Massif from center of lot Click for larger picture Mature pinon trees cover this lot Click for larger picture Natural building area at center of lot Click for larger picture Snow-capped peaks above pinon trees Click for larger picture Another view of Blanca Massif Click for larger picture	SDCR Unit J, Block 112, Lot 1807 -- 5.16 Acres:  Cash or FastPay price: $11,700. Financed price: $13,000, with $3,000 down and 63 payments of $200. FastPay option: $6,000 down with 12 monthly payments of $475. This heavily-treed lot has great views of Blanca Massif and Rattlesnake Mesa to the north, and is ideal for a year-round residence, hunting cabin or camping spot. There is a natural building area at the center of the lot extending to the south boundary, with mature Pinons offering beauty and seclusion. Mostly-flat terrain is perfect for a driveway from the southwest corner at Nogales Rd. SDCR residents qualify for an augmented well-permit which allows for watering a small garden. County records indicate well-depths on nearby Unit J lots averaging less than 300 feet. Directions: From Ft. Garland, drive 4.7 miles to Mile Marker #29, turning left onto County Rd. 6. Go up County Rd. 6 about 2.5 miles to a 4-way intersection; turn left, remaining on County Rd. 6. After 0.9 miles, turn right on Luke Rd. Follow Luke another 0.9 miles to a right turn at Nogales. Lot begins about 0.15 miles on left and runs 610 feet along Nogales -- corners are marked with orange blaze tape. Plat map for Lot 1807 Click for larger picture
L 2019- view across to Mt. Blanca area Click to Enlarge Standing on L. 2019 Property in February, 2012 Click to Enlarge Standing on Parcel L. 2020 Click to Enlarge Road bounding the properties in Feb, 2012 Click to Enlarge View from road along Parcel L. 2023 Click to Enlarge Looking North from Parcel L. 2023 Click to Enlarge	SDCR Unit L, Block 125, Lot 2019 -- 5.51 Acres -- Cash and FastPay price: $11,700.  Financed price: $13,000, with $5,000 down and $200 per month for 51 months. We also have SDCR Unit L, Block 125, Lot 2023 -- 5.15 acres -- on the same road. Cash and FastPay price: $13,500.  Financed price: $15,000, with $6,000 down and $250 per month for 43 months. There are super views from this parcel. These two parcels are located in a relatively flat area approximately 8 miles from Fort Garland. They are on a well maintained road (Edmond) with a few cabins nearby -- the closest one is probably 2 miles from these parcels. Our trout fishing lake, Mountain Home Reservoir is 5 miles away. There are good view of Mt. Blanca area from the parcels, and mature pinions with plenty of areas to place a campsite. These are OFF THE GRID properties and have no power nearby. You can drill a well or have water delivered and store it in a cistern. Plat Map of Adjoining L Parcels Click for a larger version
Property on the left of road ON LEFT - long road frontage Parcel with sun shining - low vegetation Click for Larger Version Hazy view of Mt. Blanca in the distance Click for Larger Version	SDCR Unit M, Block 128, Lot 2145 -- 5.21 acres.  Cash and FastPay price:  $7,650. Financed price:  $8,500, with $2,500 Down and $150/month for 48 months. This is a really nice lot for under $8,000. It is located about 12 miles south-east of Fort Garland. It is accessible all year and has two cabins nearby. It has a flat area surrounded by a ridge with nice trees. It is a corner lot. Directions: From Fort Garland, head south on Colorado Highway 159 for 4 miles and turn left at Mile Marker #29. Head east on County Road 6.2 for three miles and at the intersection take the left fork. Go another 1 mile and turn right at Luke and at the bottom of the hill, take a right on Slegers. Head south-east on Slegers. Zero odometer as you turn on Slegers. After odometer 2.5 , take the next left, which is Acapulco. Go up Acapulco for almost 1/2 mile and stop at second road to the right. See plat map for location and dimensions.     Aerial Map of 2145 Click for a larger version Plat Map of 2145 Click for a Larger Version
Power lines running south along Icehouse Rd. Click to Enlarge Power lines, neighbor several lots to northeast Click to Enlarge Mike on Ice House, dwarfed by Blanca Massif Click to Enlarge Blanca Massif to the north Click to Enlarge Looking up to wooded western ridge of property Click to Enlarge Closer look at neighbor several lots away Click to Enlarge Beautiful Pinon in front of Blanca Massif Click to Enlarge What a backyard!!!!! Click to Enlarge	SDCR Unit T, Block 145, Lot 2608 -- 5.33 Acres -- $13,500 Cash or $15,000 with financing requiring $6,000 down and $250 mo. for 43 months -- POWER ALONG ROAD This property has beautiful and awe-inspiring views of Blanca Massif and other mountains in the surrounding area. It is wooded with mature pinon trees, with power running along Ice House at the lower boundary of the lot. Elevation along Ice House is about 8,125', while the top of the property is at about 8,200'. Though this parcel is tucked-into a secluded pocket of the SDCR, Ft. Garland (with groceries, Post Office, gas and several restaurants) is just a 5-minute drive away. A well on nearby Lot 2521 is listed with the County at 157' depth. This lot is very adaptable for a driveway and building pad. Directions: From Ft. Garland, head east on Highway 160 about 1.8 miles to the Trinchera Ranches entrance. Follow Trinchera Ranch Rd. to the first right turn, at Hodge Rd. Hodge dead-ends into Paine; turn right. Follow Paine about 1.5 miles to Ice House Rd.; turn left, stop, zero odometer, and drive about 0.7 miles and stop car. Lot 2608 straddles the bend in Ice House, with 190' uphill, 270' downhill. Plat map, property highlighted in green Click to enlarge
One of many gorgeous views from this lot Click for larger picture Blanca Massif to the north Click for larger picture Nearby town of Ft. Garland Click for larger picture Mature pinons on lot Click for larger image Mike and Wolfgang on the building pad Click for larger picture Alternate road access to lower part of lot Click for larger picture	SDCR Unit Y, Block 204, Lot 3802 --  5.1 Acres -- $8,100 Cash or $9,000 with financing requiring $3,000 down and $150 mo for 50 months ------------------------- This property, sitting on a plateau just east of the town of Ft. Garland, has some of the best views in the entire area.  From the cul-de-sac at the end of Schreiber, there is a short access driveway leading to a nice flat building area, with Blanca Massif and its four 14,000 ft. peaks towering to the north.  Mature pinon trees cover this lot, providing added beauty as well as shade, which helps out with all the San Luis Valley sunshine.  This parcel is ideal for an off-grid dwelling, utilizing solar and/or wind for power -- and it would be a perfect base for camping, hunting, fishing and other recreational activities.  Ft. Garland is five minutes away, with its grocery store, liquor store, two gas stations, Fort Museum, horse-riding stables, hardware store, Post Office, four restaurants and coffee shop.    Click here to view a short video of this lot. ...... Directions: From the intersection with Highway 159 in Ft. Garland, drive east on Highway 160 1.8 miles to a right turn at the Trinchera Ranches entrance.  Go 0.75 miles to a right turn at Hodge, which dead-ends into Paine; turn right.  Follow Paine about 0.85 miles to the third left, at Fontaigne.  Take the first right at Schreiber and go to the end of the cul-de-sac, where lot is marked -- see plat map below. Plat map Click for larger picture Aerial view Click for larger picture
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