The San Luis Valley Ranches are nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in the San Luis Valley. Mt. Blanca, the fourth highest peak in Colorado at 14,345 feet, offers stunning views to this subdivision. It is part of the Sangre de Cristo Range. Located centrally around the town of Fort Garland, it is about 25 miles east of Alamosa, 210 miles south of Denver, 175 miles east of Durango and 50 miles west of Interstate 25. It is a large subdivision that covers different parts of the county.
This charming community of about 2000 sits at the foot of the Greenhorn Valley. There are stores, restaurants, schools etc. here. Colorado City has a community pool, lake, golf course, baseball fields, jogging trails, etc. and so much more. There is some great camping in the area at some very nice RV parks and campgrounds. These pictures are representative of the property and not of the actual property.
Tracts and Pricing
8 tracts available.
| Features | Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3166 | 0.16 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 7204 | 0.88 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 7498 | 0.21 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 7561 | 0.27 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 14307 | 0.17 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 14409 | 0.17 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 31397 | 0.20 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
| 31398 | 0.21 | $5,900 | $107/mo | — | View tract → |
Monthly figures are our Basic plan: $999 down, 10.99% APR (annual percentage rate), calculated on full amortization up to 20 years. Exact term is set by the property price; some contracts include a balloon payment, typically due after three years.
| Features | Details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 0.29 | Sold | View tract → | ||
| 3165 | 0.20 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 7593 | 0.66 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 7698 | 0.15 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 12166 | 0.24 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 15585 | 0.29 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 31308 | 0.20 | Sold | — | View tract → | |
| 31309 | 0.20 | Sold | — | View tract → |
Monthly figures are our Basic plan: $999 down, 10.99% APR (annual percentage rate), calculated on full amortization up to 20 years. Exact term is set by the property price; some contracts include a balloon payment, typically due after three years.
Owner financing is available at Colorado City. Plans start at $999 down, with annual percentage rates (APR) from 8.99% to 10.99% and purchase discounts up to 20%. Payments are calculated on full amortization over terms up to 20 years; the exact term depends on the property price, and some contracts include a balloon payment, typically due after three years. Cash buyers receive 20% off, and any buyer who puts at least 20% down receives the same 20%. That is the largest discount we offer. A credit check is not required.
Financing plans
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| Down payment | $999 | 5% | 10% | 20% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APR | 10.99% | 10.49% | 9.99% | 8.99% |
| Purchase discount | None | 5% | 10% | 20% |
| Best for | Lowest down payment | 5% off the purchase price | The plan most buyers choose | Lowest APR · Largest purchase discount |
| Good to know | No purchase discount | Down payment starts at $1,999 | Down payment starts at $2,999 | Down payment starts at $3,999 |
APR = annual percentage rate. Payments are calculated on full amortization over the stated term, up to 20 years. Some contracts include a balloon payment, typically due after three years, when the remaining balance is refinanced or paid. Your contract states your exact terms.
Rates, discounts and down-payment minimums shown are current terms and are subject to adjustment without notice.
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APR = annual percentage rate. Payments are calculated on full amortization over the stated term, up to 20 years. Some contracts include a balloon payment, typically due after three years, when the remaining balance is refinanced or paid. Your contract states your exact terms.
Rates, discounts and down-payment minimums shown are current terms and are subject to adjustment without notice.
Location & Directions
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Financing
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Zoning & Taxes
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Land Use & Rights
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The Sangre de Cristo Ranches were developed in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, with Mt. Blanca at over 14,000 feet, highlighting the scenery. To the west, the San Luis Valley is a fertile High Plains Desert, roughly 7,500 feet above sea level. The landscape of the 44,000 acre Ranches consists of mostly sagebrush and Pinon at the lower elevations, and Aspen and various tall pine varieties above 9,000 ft. The Ranches are located about 5 miles to the south and east of Fort Garland, Colorado.
