Crestone, CO 81131 - Saguache County

Property Specific Notes:

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.

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 or view the video at the top of this page beginning at 11:09.

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, please view the video at the top of this page beginning at 16:14 or 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 Committe.

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. To learn more about this topic, watch the video at the top of this page beginning at 00:00.

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.)

This property was closed on and its title insured through Allpine Title.

Notes About Purchasing:

NOTE: We are requesting an upfront Non-Refundable Earnest Money Deposit of $500.00. This is not an installment sale and there is no financing offered. This is a cash transaction. After we have your Deposit we will contact you about how to proceed with finalizing the purchase, whether it be by credit card, wire transfer or title & escrow. If you elect to close through escrow, buyer will be responsible for all closing costs.

For those wanting to learn more about the buying process and the various ways we can close this transaction and transfer title into your name, please visit our How It Works - Buying From Us Page. For those unfamiliar with what a title company does, please visit our Title/Escrow Frequently Asked Questions page. This page goes into greater detail about the process of closing a transaction through title and escrow, answering all the common questions we typically get from our buyers.

Reference Number: SGCO-1210

Location: Saguache County, Colorado

Lot Size: 1.63 Acres

Legal Description: BACA GRANDE GRANTS, MAP 20, UNIT 1, LOT 1329

Parcel Number: R013777

Account Number: 460518400106

Latitude-Longitude:

Center: 37.948395,-105.697736

NW: 37.9490230561028,-105.698125264039

NE: 37.9490932550103,-105.697685234313

SW: 37.9476951896176,-105.69786447556

SE: 37.9478428491464,-105.697282207993

Annual Taxes: $56.00

HOA/POA: Yes

POA Yearly Fees: $339.00

POA Regulations: CCRs PDF (The PDF link is provided in our website)

Zoning: Residential

Time Limit To Build: 18 Months

Access: Well Maintained Dirt Roads

Power: Underground Utilities At Lot Line; Solar or Alternative

Phone: Underground Utilities At Lot Line; Mobile or Satellite

Water: Well, Catchment System or Holding Tank

Sewer: Septic/Alternative

Elevation: 7,657 ft

Conveyance Document: Warranty Deed

Type of Closing: Title/Escrow

Doc Prep Fee: Waived

Nearby Towns:

Alamosa, CO: 52 miles (58 min)

Salida, CO: 60 miles (1 hr 8 min)

Del Norte, CO: 60 miles (1 hr 8 min)

Walsenburg, CO: 122 miles (2 hr 4 min)

Taos, NM: 142 miles (2 hr 31 min)

Colorado Springs, CO: 167 (3 hr 1 min)

Trinidad, CO: 159 miles (2 hr 40 min)

Denver, CO: 197 miles (3 hr 28 min)

Telluride, CO: 232 miles (4 hr 26 min)

Points Of Interest;

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Zapata Falls

Rio Grande National Forest

Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge

Trinidad Lake State Park

Bosque Del Oso State Wildlife Area

Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area

Lathrop State Park

A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art

Bents Old Fort