Residential Lot w/ Undg Utilities At Base Of Sangre de Cristos

The subject property is a 1.63 acre parcel situated along W. Badger Road in the Baca Grande Grants subdivision, a residential community located in the shadows of the picturesque Sangre De Cristo mountains just five minutes south of Crestone and ten minutes east of Moffat.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Like most of the roads in this subdivision, W. Badger Road is a well-maintained dirt/gravel road that can be navigated by any vehicle type. Additionally, it provides over 320 feet of road frontage along the northern boundary of the subject parcel.

In an effort to preserve the natural beauty of the region, there are no overhead power lines within the Baca Grande community. That said, the entire subdivision has been outfitted with underground utilities providing power, phone service, internet and cable to home owners in the region. Because of this, building on the subject property should be both easy and affordable.

The Baca Grande Grants subdivision is governed by the Baca Grande Property Owners Association, an organization which helps maintain the beauty of the region, and hence it's property values. This community consists of 3,800 parcels spread out over 50,000 acres and boasts miles of greenbelt, a golf course, tennis court, stables, multiple parks and fully staffed emergency services all made available to land owners in the community. The annual dues for membership within Baca Grande are a reasonable $339.00 annually and may be paid all at once or in installments throughout the year.

As is to be expected, the Baca Grande POA is also responsible for enforcing covenants and restrictions which govern this community. It should be noted, however, that most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing with the the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excessive noise. In other words, nothing too strict. To learn more about the Baca Grande covenants and restrictions you can read the attached PDF here.

It should be noted that land in this region is almost exclusively designated for residential and not recreational use. While Baca Grande has an 'Architectural Control Committee' in charge of approving building plans, their mission statement seems to be more about maintaining property values than dictating paint swatches and conversations with them lead us to believe anyone serious about building here is unlikely to meet serious resistance. For more on this topic, restrictions and time limits on building, contact the Baca Grande POA directly at 719.256.4171.

Some general building guidelines to be aware of in this subdivision include the following: While modular homes are acceptable dwellings here, mobile homes and RVs are not. Minimum square footage of structures can be 900 sqft and residents are given eighteen months to complete construction on their home after plans have been approved and ground has been broken. Temporary dwellings are permitted while permanent homes are being constructed though these are approved on a case by cases basis by the Committee.

The Colorado Division of Water Resources shows a number of wells drilled throughout Baca Grande with a water table depth of as little as 75 feet with most wells being drilled no more than 150 feet. This suggests that the water table in this region is both easily accessible as well as affordable.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it. 

As noted, the subject property sits in close proximity to the surprisingly quaint and artsy towns of Crestone, Moffat and Saguache. With each of these towns you'll have easy access to groceries, supplies, post offices, banks, churches and some small cafes and restaurants (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page).

It should be noted that while the afformentioned small towns are within easy driving distance of the subject property, buyers will have to travel roughly forty minutes either north into Salida or south into Alamosa for larger grocery and supply runs or to access the nearest bix bog stores such as Wal Mart and Home Depot. As is to be expected, these larger towns will provide even greater options for additional services such as shopping, dining and medical care.

Situated in Southern Colorado's picturesque San Luis Valley, you'll find plenty of great outdoor activities to take advantage of, all within close proximity of the subject property. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is just thirty minutes south of this parcel and features the tallest dunes in North America - perfect for sand boarding and sand sledding. Zapata Falls is also close by, boasting peaceful streams and inconic water falls to explore and enjoy. Additionally, the Rio Grande National Forest with its million+ acres of trails, creeks, camp grounds and hunting areas will offer the outdoor lover in your family plenty to do for years to come (photos of all these attractions can be found in the gallery at the bottom of this page.)