How to visit this 2.22 Acres Mountain View Land for sale in Costilla, CO?
To visit this 2.22-acre mountain view land for sale in Costilla CO, search 329 Macnaughton, Fort Garland, Colorado, 81123 within Costilla County on your phone. When you are near the land, search “37.50624, -105.24191“ on Google Map to locate one of the corners. Contact our office for surveys (if available), county plat maps, Google Map boundaries and corners, and MapRight.
- North Corner: 37.5075, -105.24099
- Southwest Corner: 37.50624, -105.24191
- Southeast Corner: 37.50692, -105.24023
STEP 1: Google Map for navigation: Google Map Link
STEP 2: Corner and Boundaries: Google Map Link
(when you are near the land, click this link on your phone to open Google Map, the RED BOX shows the land boundary, the FLASHING BLUE DOT shows where you are standing)
Land Description:
This 2.22-acres land is in Forbes Park a covenant-protected community nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Costilla County, Colorado. Developed by Forbes, Inc. since 1977, it comprises 3,346 lots spanning from 1 to 14 acres, totaling approximately 13,046 acres. Situated between Walsenburg and Alamosa, just west of La Veta Pass and on the east side of the San Luis Valley, Forbes Park offers easy access via Hwy. 160. Refer to the provided map for precise directions.
The terrain of Forbes Park slopes southwestward, with elevations ranging from 8,500 to 10,500 feet. Bordered by Wagon Creek to the north, Trinchera Ranches to the west, and National Forests to the south and east, the area is densely wooded, with internal drainage flowing mainly west and northward.
Climate and Environment:
Forbes Park enjoys a moderated climate due to its elevation, with winter highs averaging in the mid-20s to mid-30s Fahrenheit and summer highs typically in the mid-70s, rarely exceeding 80°F. Annual snowfall averages around 200 inches, complemented by approximately 10 inches of rainfall. The landscape comprises subalpine forests, sagebrush, and meadows.
Flora and Fauna:
Diverse tree species such as aspen, limber pine, spruces, firs, ponderosa pines, and bristlecone pines populate Forbes Park, with forests covering 55% of the area. Wildlife abounds, including deer, elk, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, black bears, prairie dogs, wild turkeys, blue grouse, various birds of prey, porcupines, and trout in the onsite creeks, among others.
Forbe Park Land Owner Association: (website)
Emergency Numbers:
Emergency/Fire/Sheriff/Ambulance – 911
Alpine First Response Team – 911
Forbes Park Phone – 719-379-3000
Fire – San Luis – 719-672-3302
Colorado State Patrol – 719-589-2939
Colorado State Patrol – Alamosa (After Hours) – 719-589-5807
Poison Control – 800-332-3073
Sheriff’s Dept. (Costilla County) – 719-672-3302
Local Numbers:
Forbes Park Phone – 719-379-3000
Forbes Park Phone (After Hours) – 719-379-3000
Fort Garland Post Office – 719-379-3481
San Isabel Electric – 800-279-7432
Road Conditions – 719-589-4511
Hot Line To Report Poachers – 800-332-4155
Division Of Wildlife (Monte Vista) – 719-587-6900
Colorado Division Of Wildlife – 719-655-0102
Land Details:
- Elegment ID: ELE_CO_ForbesPark01
- Address: 329 Macnaughton, Fort Garland, Costilla County, Colorado, 81123
- GPS: 37.50624, -105.24191
- Parcel Number: 70102320
- Size: 2.22 Acres
- Dimension: 534 ft x 306 ft
- Title: Special Warranty Deed (2023 Treasurer Deed in chain of title)
- Zoning: Residential
- Terrain: Level to sloping
- Taxes: $182.76 per year
- HOA: $290 per year
- Road: Dirt Road
- Electric: Available
- Water: Need well (average well depth ~100-300 feet)
- Sewer: Need septic tank
- Phone: Cell
- Trees: some trees and shrubs
- FEMA Flood Zone: not in FEMA Flood Zone
- Camping and RV: Tents are allowed for 21 days and then leave for a day and come back for another 21 days. RV is allowed for 90 days after issuance of a building permit.
- Legal: F.P. UNIT B-1 BLK 13 LOT 329 CONT. 2.223 AC
Nearby Cities & Points of Interest:
- 23 minutes to Fort Garland, Colorado
- 28 minutes to Blanca, Colorado
- 37 minutes to San Luis, Colorado
- 46 minutes to Los Fuertas, Colorado
- 48 minutes to Alamosa, Colorado
- 48 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
- 53 minutes to Sanchez Reservoir, Colorado
- 1 hour 28 minutes to San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
- 1 hour 43 minutes to Pueblo, Colorado
- 2 hours 20 minutes to Colorado Springs, CO : Population 500,000 (more info)
- 3 hours 27 minutes to Denver, CO : Population 1 Million (more info)