#L05898-1 5 Acres in Rio Grande Ranches Costilla, Colorado $9,995.00 ($122.49/Month)

5 acres in the Rio Grande Ranchos subdivision of Costilla County, Colorado are available for $9,995 cash or $122.49/month through owner financing. Purchase begins with $1 down + $199 doc fee, plus the $15 welcome packet shipping fee.

5 acres for $9,995: pay cash, or $122.49/month with $1 down + $199 doc fee.

Key Facts

About This Parcel

Rio Grande Ranchos spreads across the high, open sagebrush plain of southern Costilla County, west of San Luis and a few miles from the Rio Grande.

Why this lot: At 5 acres, the parcel gives space to plan a getaway or future homesite, with San Luis about 12 miles away.

Location and Area

• San Luis: about 12 miles (straight-line)
• Alamosa: about 30 miles (straight-line)
• Fort Garland: about 22 miles (straight-line)
• Great Sand Dunes National Park visitor center: about 41 miles (straight-line)

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

Access, Utilities and Building

Access

The listing shows access by dirt road (helen rd). Physical road condition has not been confirmed. Contact Costilla County Planning & Zoning (719-937-7668) to confirm legal access.

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?

We have not confirmed any public water or sewer for this parcel. 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 Costilla County 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 the listing's GPS point 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

The cash price is $9,995. Financed purchases start at $122.49/month with $1 down + $199 doc fee; including the $15 welcome packet shipping fee, the amount due today is $215.

To learn about rates, terms and the steps after checkout, read how owner financing works at Dollar Land Store and our step-by-step land buying process.

Verify This Parcel

• Costilla County parcel record for APN 715-53-840
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center
• View the 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.

Answers to general questions about payments, deeds and purchasing are available in our land buying FAQs.

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Accuracy note: The APN, legal description and acreage shown here match county records (Costilla County GIS parcel data (updated May 12, 2026)). Counties do not guarantee their records, and Dollar Land Store cannot guarantee them either. Buyers should verify all details with Costilla County before purchase.