Description
41.57 Acres in Southern Colorado with Sangre de Cristo Mountain Views, Corner County Road Frontage & Surrounded by Public Land Escape to the wide-open landscapes of Southern Colorado with this 41.57 Acre corner property featuring nearly 0.7 miles of county road frontage, panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and an ideal location surrounded by millions of acres of public land. Whether you're looking to build a rural homestead, establish a working ranch, create a recreational retreat, or simply invest in Colorado land, this property offers the space, privacy, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Situated at the corner of two county-maintained roads, the property enjoys approximately 2,640 feet (0.5 miles) of frontage along the northern boundary and approximately 860 feet along the western boundary, providing outstanding access and multiple potential building locations. From the property you'll enjoy expansive views stretching across the San Luis Valley toward the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The area is well established with numerous neighboring homes, farms, and ranches, creating a balance of privacy and convenience. Power lines are already in place only about 0.3 miles north of the property at neighboring developed properties, making future utility connections significantly more accessible. From the property it's a direct drive north to US Highway 160, located approximately 14 miles away, providing convenient access to nearby communities and recreation throughout Southern Colorado. The property is located within Conejos County's Rural District (RD) zoning. One of the greatest advantages of this property is its location within one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation regions. The surrounding landscape includes vast stretches of public land consisting of Rio Grande National Forest, Bureau of Land Management lands, Colorado State Parks, State Wildlife Areas, and National Wildlife Refuges. Just 15 minutes west, Rio Grande National Forest encompasses nearly 1.9 million acres of rugged mountains, alpine lakes, streams, waterfalls, and dense forests. The forest offers year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, off-road exploration, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and scenic mountain drives. Numerous trailheads provide access deep into the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, making it one of Colorado's premier destinations for outdoor recreation. The property lies within Colorado Game Management Unit (GMU) 80, a highly desirable area for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. Although the property offers peaceful rural living, several communities are within an easy drive for shopping, dining, medical care, and everyday necessities. Monte Vista is known as the gateway to the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and offers grocery stores, restaurants, schools, medical clinics, and local services while maintaining its small-town agricultural character. Alamosa serves as the commercial hub of the San Luis Valley with Walmart, regional medical facilities, Adams State University, shopping centers, restaurants, hardware stores, and numerous year-round community events. Del Norte sits along the Rio Grande and provides charming local restaurants, grocery stores, fuel, lodging, and serves as a popular gateway into the San Juan Mountains and Rio Grande National Forest. South Fork is a favorite mountain destination offering fishing on the Rio Grande, access to countless forest roads and trails, ATV adventures, hiking, camping, and winter recreation, all while providing restaurants, lodging, shops, and essential services.
Details
| MLS # | 838201 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 35 |
| Listing Provided By | eXp Realty, LLC | Rebecca Williams |
Features
| Zoning | Other |
|---|---|
| Acreage | 41.50 |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Corner Lot |
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Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Available |
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Other
| List Aor | Other Unspecificed |
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Taxes
| Property | 221 |
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Area Information
| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Conejos |
| City | La Jara |
| Zip Code | 81140 |
| Area | La Jara |
| School District | Antonito 9-12 |
| Elementary School | La Jara K-5 |
| High School | Antonito 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in 81140) | |
Price: $65,000 low | high Med: $489,000 On site: 35 low | high Med: 87 | |
Market Activity 81140
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| State | CO |
|---|---|
| County | Conejos |
| City | La Jara |
| Zip Code | 81140 |
| Area | La Jara |
| School District | Antonito 9-12 |
| Elementary School | La Jara K-5 |
| High School | Antonito 9-12 |
| Listing VS Median (in 81140) | |
Price: $65,000 low | high Med: $489,000 On site: 35 low | high Med: 87 | |