Rare Sanchez Reservoir Waterfront
Wild Horse Dr : San Luis, CO 81152
Costilla County, Colorado
Land Description
Owner Financing Available ($3,000 down + $99 doc fee):
- 12 months same as cash.
- $419/Mo for 84 months (includes taxes)
- $475/Mo for 72 months (includes taxes)
- $845/Mo for 36 months (includes taxes)
RARE - Sanchez Reservoir & Sangre de Cristo Mountain Views. It simply doesn't get any better than this 2-acre Colorado waterfront beauty. Literally walk out and enjoy world-class fishing and hiking. Wildlife is everywhere, including the wild horses that roams the area. This is one of only a few premium lots directly along the shore of the Sanchez Reservoir. This lot is especially unique because it has a large number of beautiful pine tree scattered across the property. Your view to the east is the shimmering waters of the Sanchez Reservoir State Wildlife Area framed by the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. These tall snowcapped peaks will often glow orange and pink as the sun sets. Words can't describe how beautiful and peaceful this area is. Come take a look for yourself.
This property is perfect for a weekend getaway in your RV or tent. Or build your dream cabin and enjoy these views every morning. Please see our drone video to appreciate the property and surrounding area. All photos & drone video are of this property. Call me today to learn more or to schedule a visit. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Wild Horse Mesa
Wild Horse Mesa is a special place, where “the Great Outdoors” truly comes to life. Located in the sunny high desert of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado, Wild Horse Mesa takes its name from the bands of wild horses that roam the private lands to this day. These mustangs are descendants of the horses brought to North America by the Spanish Conquistadors as they explored the great western territories. Properties in Wild Horse Mesa are blessed with stunning views in all directions of the San Juan, La Garita, and Sangre de Cristo Mountain ranges.
Inhabited by native Americans for over 10,000 years, the area is now home to farmers and ranchers whose families have been there for generations. Local farms grow such crops as potatoes, wheat, beans, carrots, and lettuce, as well as raising cattle, sheep, and goats. Besides horses, wildlife in the Mesa also includes an abundant supply of deer, elk, antelope, eagles, black bears, and bighorn sheep.
Located about 12 miles south of San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado, Wild Horse Mesa is steeped in history, with the Old Spanish Trail running along the east side of Wild Horse Mesa, and even old legends of the mesa being haunted. Also on the eastern border is the Sanchez Reservoir, a state wildlife area with a 4-mile long, 2,000-Acre lake offering top-notch fishing for pike, trout, and catfish, as well as some great birdwatching of geese, loons, swallows, and many more. Wild Horse Mesa is remote enough to give you all the fresh air, privacy, and independence you desire, but close enough to civilization to allow you to access services you need. Claim your slice of paradise in Wild Horse Mesa today.
Property Details:
Power
- Work with public power utility to extend power lines to the property. Common alternatives are solar, wind, or generator.
Water
- Would be a well, or water haul + holding tank (or other similar option).
Sewer
- Would be by septic system. There is an existing septic tank on the property that would most likely need to be replaced or updated if septic is required.
Zoning
- Vacant Land/Residential: Site built home 600sqft min, manufactured homes are acceptable. Camp for 14 days (every 3 months); long term camping/rv permit available (60 days - with up to 3 renewals, $200 fee - septic & water required); Temporary RV Occupancy permit available ($250 fee - good for 90 days at a time while building, renew for up to 18 months). Please contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning for additional information.
Closest Towns
- San Luis, Colorado 81152 - 25 mins (11 miles)
- Fort Garland, Colorado 81133 - 40 mins (27 miles)
- Alamosa, Colorado 81152 - 60 mins (51 miles)
Property Boundaries (Lat/Long Coordinates)
37.109600, -105.420300
37.109901, -105.420000
37.110800, -105.421499
37.110504, -105.421803
Nearby Recreation:
Costilla County is ideally located for recreation seekers. Hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, boating, history. You name it, it's close by in the great outdoors. And never far from stunning, snow-capped mountain peaks.
If you're a skier, the nearby Taos Ski Valley across the border in New Mexico has outstanding ski slopes, as well as white water rafting and historic tours. Great Sand Dunes National Park lies just to the north of the county, offering exhilarating sandboarding and sand sledding (that's snowboarding and sledding on sand - if you haven't tried it, you must.) on the tallest dunes in North America. The park is also a Dark Sky Park, with very little external light pollution, offering some of the best star gazing in Colorado. You'll find peace and beauty that make you feel like a part of outer space - which is worth a lot in today's busy and crowded world.
When it comes to trails and hiking, you could hike a different trail every day of the year and never run out of new options. The county is home to many reservoirs, including the Sanchez and Smith, providing top quality fishing, swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. And we certainly can't forget the famed Rio Grande River, offering not only great fishing, but also canoeing, kayaking, and tubing.
With endless Native American, Mexican, and colonial American history, there is also a lot to see and learn in the San Luis Valley of Costilla County. The historic small town of San Luis is the oldest town in Colorado, and it contains a famous Stations of the Cross in bronze statues, drawing in visitors from far and wide. The town of Fort Garland is home to the fort of the same name, which was the last command of the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. The list goes on. There's something for everyone in Costilla County - especially those who love the outdoors.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
This property is on Wild Horse Dr., a very good condition county-maintained dirt road. Nearest Cross Street is Gold Hawk Ln and Vista Dr. The best way to find the property is to put the coordinates 37.110182, -105.420848 into google maps or your GPS to get directions. Please contact me if you have any question or require additional directions.
