#L05899-1 5 Acres in Rio Grande Ranchos, Costilla County, Colorado, near the Rio Grande $9,995.00 ($116.32/Month)

This 5-acre parcel is owner financed land for sale in the Rio Grande Ranchos subdivision of Costilla County, Colorado, offered at $9,995 cash or $116.32/month. Purchase begins with $1 down + $199 doc fee, plus the $15 welcome packet shipping fee.

Five acres in Colorado's San Luis Valley for $9,995 — pay cash, or $116.32/month with $1 down + $199 doc fee.

Key Facts

About This Parcel

The parcel lies in Rio Grande Ranchos, a rural subdivision on the floor of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. The valley is a broad, high-elevation basin framed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the west, with the Rio Grande flowing south through it toward New Mexico.

Why this lot: Five acres provides generous room and open views across the valley toward the Sangre de Cristo range. San Luis, founded in 1851 and recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited town in Colorado, is about 15 miles east, and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve lies about 40 miles to the north.

Location and Area

• Rio Grande: about 7 miles (straight-line, at the Lobatos bridge)
• San Luis and CO-159: about 15 miles east (straight-line)
• Alamosa: about 22 miles north · Fort Garland and US-160: about 23 miles northeast (straight-line)
• Blanca Peak: about 30 miles · Great Sand Dunes National Park visitor center: about 40 miles (straight-line)

Distances are straight-line from the parcel's GPS point; driving distances are longer.

Access, Utilities and Building

Access

Dirt road access via Margo Road. The legal access type has not been confirmed; contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning (719-937-7668) to confirm.

Can I camp or park an RV on the land?

Only with a county permit. Costilla County issues a Long-Term RV Camping Permit (valid 60 days, renewable) only when the RV is connected to an approved On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS), a well has been permitted or a cistern installed, and the placement complies with subdivision covenants. Long-term camping may not exceed 180 days per RV, person or parcel in any 12-month period, one RV per parcel, and an RV may not be used as a permanent dwelling. Contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning (719-937-7668) to confirm current rules.

Is a mobile or manufactured home allowed?

Costilla County issues Manufactured Home permits when all requirements for a new residence are met. The home must be 1976 or newer, with a HUD number and Colorado Division of Housing certificate, and state plumbing and electrical permits and inspections are required. Subdivision covenants may also apply. Contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning (719-937-7668) to confirm requirements for this parcel.

Is there a well or septic option?

There is no public water or sewer to this parcel that we have confirmed. Well permits are issued by the Colorado Division of Water Resources (719-589-6683); the county may also accept a buried cistern of at least 500 gallons. An approved OWTS (septic) permit is required before a construction permit for a new residence, and septic tanks must be 1,250 gallons or larger. Electric service in the area is provided by San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative; availability and line-extension cost for this parcel are not confirmed, so please contact the cooperative.

Is the parcel buildable as-is? Is a perc test required?

Building requires county permits; buildability for this parcel is not confirmed. Because a septic system (OWTS) is required for a residence, a soil evaluation by a qualified professional is part of the septic design process. No FEMA flood map panel covers this location in the National Flood Hazard Layer, so a flood zone designation is not available. Contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning (719-937-7668) before purchase to confirm.

Owner Financed Land: Payments and How to Buy

This parcel is $9,995 cash, or $116.32/month with $1 down + $199 doc fee. With the $15 welcome packet shipping fee, $215 is due today.

For rates, terms and what happens after checkout, see how owner financing works at Dollar Land Store and our step-by-step land buying process.

Verify This Parcel

• Costilla County GIS parcel record for 71559520 (APN 715-59-520)
• View GPS point on Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build on this parcel?

Residential construction in Costilla County requires an approved septic (OWTS) permit and a water source before a construction permit is issued. Please contact the county before purchase.

Are there utilities?

Water would come from a permitted well or cistern, and wastewater from a permitted septic system. Electric availability should be confirmed with San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative.

For general questions about payments, deeds and the purchase process, see our land buying FAQs.

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Accuracy note: Dollar Land Store provides this information to the best of its ability from Costilla County GIS parcel data (updated May 12, 2026). Counties cannot guarantee their records, so we cannot guarantee them either. Buyers should verify all details with Costilla County before purchase.