3179 Paine Rd, Fort Garland, CO, 81133

Location! Location! Location! This 5-acre lot in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches is the one you have been waiting for! With power along the well-maintained county road- the land is ready for your camp or build! This neighborhood is also home to the Sangre De Cristo Greenbelt (about 4000 contiguous acres for outdoor recreation!) just MINUTES away for those wanting to be close to nature. The Greenbelt includes beaver ponds, Rito Seco Creek, open meadows, Pinon Pines for nut collecting, and hiking trails! With close proximity to Hwy 160, this property can be accessed year-round. You will never tire of the spectacular views of towering Mt Blanca to the north, the tallest peak of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains! Septic will be required to build and you can apply for a domestic well permit (household + gardening). There is no HOA so only county building code will apply. About 5 minutes to the west, you will find Mountain Home Reservoir State Wildlife Area where you can fish rainbows, brown trout & cutthroats, ice fish in the winters, boat, jet ski, and camp too! The San Luis Valley is the pathway for Sandhill Cranes and other migratory birds. Elk, mule deer, and foxes are regularly spotted in the area. Wolf Creek Ski area is 2 hours to the west, Monarch Mountain is just 1.5 hours to the north, quaint Cuchara skiing is an hour to the east and Taos or Red River skiing is just an hour south! The Great Sand Dunes National Park is open year-round and only about 40 minutes away. Fort Garland has diners, gas, post office, school and more. Alamosa has grocery stores, restaurants, a University, and an amazing downtown scene! Call today for more info! Approximate center GPS coordinates: 37.41980, -105.38039