Fort Garland, CO 81133 - Costilla County

If you've ever thought about owning a gorgeous piece of land in Colorado, now's your chance. This beautiful 1.8 acre property would be truly ideal for a mountain home or cabin, a recreational getaway, or to hold as a real estate investment. The wooded homesite features good dirt-road access, a few other homes in the area, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.

Located in the highly sought after community of Forbes Park in the Fort Garland area, the land offers an amazing opportunity to create something special. Forbes Park is a 13,000-acre community nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Costilla County. About 8000 acres are owned land, leaving the other 5000 or so acres pristine wilderness where nature lovers can go hiking, camping, and fishing in the manmade lakes. The HOA expertly maintains the gated community by keeping up the roads, common areas, and the Forbes Park Clubhouse. Learn more about Forbes Park here

This area, like most of Colorado, offers an abundance of places for outdoor adventure including hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, and more. Hunters can find elk, bighorn sheep, and deer to name a few. The heavily wooded areas surrounding Forbes Park are made up of ranches, parks, and forest land. Basically, if you love the Great Outdoors, you'll be smitten by the land in Forbes Park.

And when you're ready to head into town for shopping, dining, supplies, or just to see some friendly faces, you can reach some of quaint Colorado towns in under an hour.

*Please note, at the time of posting, this area of Colorado was recovering from a wildfire. Rehab and new growth are progressing. Please let us know if you have questions or would like more information on the current status.

Nearby towns & attractions include:

Forbes Park Lake about 15 minutes

The Town of Fort Garland less than 30 minutes

Trinchera Ranches about 30 minutes

The Town of San Luis about 40 minutes

The City of Alamosa less than an hour

Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve less than an hour

The City of Colorado Springs about 2 hours

The City of Sante Fe, New Mexico about 3 hours

The City of Denver about 3.5 hours

Take a look at the property details below. If you have questions or want more information, contact us anytime. We look forward to working with you!

Down Payment: $3000

Monthly Payment: varied based on term

Term Length: varies

County: Costilla

Size: 1.84 Acres

Short Legal: Lot 1355, Block 67, Forbes Park

HOA: Yes, Forbes Park Land Owners Association

HOA Fees: $275/year

Zoning: Residential

Terrain: sub-Alpine/semi-arid/varied

Elevation: 9330 ft.

Road Access: yes

Electricity: none

Sewer: needs septic

Water: carried/needs well

Current Annual Taxes: $164.40 in 2020

Latitude: 37.487272

Longitude: -105.203801

Owner will carry; One member of the selling LLC is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona