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Single Family Home $ 777,000
0 County Road 15.5
Blanca, CO 81123
- 555 Lot Size
- - Year Built
Just outside the quiet town of Blanca sits a stretch of protected Colorado ranch land, offered in three separate parcels totaling 555+/- acres. This ground is part of a Colorado Open Lands Conservation Easement that preserves the open space, wildlife corridor, and working land character of this area for generations to come. Within the terms of the easement, a designated building envelope allows for future construction in alignment with the conservation guidelines. The largest parcel, 400+/- acres, is home to a spring that has historically produced year-round water and feeds a natural pond. The 40 acre parcel includes Sangre de Cristo Creek running through the center, creating riparian habitat and a dependable stop for the sandhill cranes during their spring and fall migrations. The remaining 80 acres provide additional pasture well-suited for rotation or expansion of an existing cattle operation. The ranch has been used for cattle and has historically supported approximately 100 head. Fencing, grass cover, dependable access, and nearby power make it immediately usable for continued agricultural use, while the conservation status ensures the surrounding landscape will remain open, authentic, and free from future subdivision. Year-round access is provided by county-maintained roads, and the property sits within minutes of Highway 160, Blanca, and full views of mount Blanca. No water rights are included with the sale. For the next owner, this is more than pasture land. It is an opportunity to steward ground that will not be carved up, crowded, or commercialized. A working ranch property with live water, open views, wildlife, and the rare ability to build within a protected landscape that will stay wild and unchanged for the generations that follow. 160 Acres with a barn and arena at 0 County Road GG Fort Garland is also available to be sold together with this property.
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Listed by eXp Realty, LLC
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PROPERTY DETAIL
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type No Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 829700
Annual Tax Amount $800
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 555.000 Acres
Acres 555.0
Property Sub-Type No Residence
Location
State CO
County Costilla
Zoning Agriculture,Residential Single Family
Building
Water None
New Construction No
Interior
Furnishings Unfurnished
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Near
Waterfront Description Creek,Seasonal Stream/Spring
Schools
Elementary Schools Open Enrollment
Middle Schools Open Enrollment
High Schools Open Enrollment
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A country property with room for more than one project. đ This home has two kitchens and workshop space, with solar/off-grid power for the home; prior commercial use does not transfer and future business use needs county review. There is a lot to take in here.
Listed by Kristy Miller with Millerstone Real Estate Group, LLC.
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A few different places to gather in one mountain home. đ This mountain home has a kitchen island, living-room fireplace and lower-level recreation area; the separate cabin has no plumbing. DM me "7075 Cutter Road" for the photo tour and details.
Listed by Kristy Miller with Millerstone Real Estate Group, LLC.
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