Space, Privacy and San Luis Views
Somerset Drive : San Luis, CO 81152
Costilla County, Colorado
Land Description
Own Your Colorado Independence - 2.53-Acre Remote Property in Wild Horse Mesa Subdivision
Discover the perfect foundation for truly independent living on this exceptional 2.53-Acre property in Colorado's San Luis Valley. Located in the Wild Horse Mesa subdivision where wild horses actually run free, with spectacular mountain views, minimal restrictions, RV living permitted, true off-grid potential, and the historic town of San Luis just 21 minutes away, this property isn't just land - it's your opportunity to establish the private, self-reliant retreat you need to live life on your own terms without interference or judgment.
Why This Property Stands Out For Independent Dwellers:
SUBSTANTIAL 2.53 Acres - Real Space And Privacy: This isn't a cramped lot where neighbors are constantly in your business and watching everything you do. This is a generous 2.53-Acre parcel that provides genuine space to establish your private retreat, live how you want to live, and maintain the distance from others that independent living requires. Park your RV or multiple RVs with plenty of room around you. Establish a small cabin or permanent dwelling when you're ready. Set up solar arrays, water storage, and off-grid systems without space constraints. Create secure storage for supplies, equipment, and preparedness materials. Build workshop space for projects and repairs. Establish gardens if desired or simply maintain the natural landscape. The 2.53 acres gives you breathing room and privacy that smaller lots cannot provide - critical for people who need independence and don't want neighbors monitoring their activities or questioning their lifestyle choices.
RV Living Permitted - Establish Your Base: RV living is explicitly permitted for up to 14 days every 3 months, providing valuable flexibility for independent dwellers establishing their retreat. Use these 14-day windows to work on your property, install systems, build infrastructure, and develop your land without the expense of hotels or the limitations of day-trip-only access. Return every three months to maintain your property, check on security, and continue development projects. For those using this as a weekend escape or seasonal retreat from conventional living situations, the 14-day allowance provides regular access to your private space away from society's pressures and complications. For veterans, disabled individuals, or others on fixed incomes, this flexibility allows you to use your land without the burden of building immediately or maintaining full-time residence before you're ready. The RV permission respects your right to use your property on your timeline and in your way.
MOBILE Homes Accepted - Permanent Dwelling Option: Mobile homes manufactured after 1976 are explicitly accepted, providing an affordable path to permanent residence when you decide to transition from periodic RV visits to full-time living. Purchase a used mobile home for a fraction of conventional construction costs and establish permanent shelter on your land. This option is perfect for people on fixed incomes - disability benefits, veteran pensions, Social Security - who need affordable housing without the crushing expense and complexity of conventional construction. Move a mobile home onto your property, establish your private residence, and achieve the independence and security that comes from living on land you own rather than being subject to landlords, park managers, or housing authorities who can change rules and raise costs at will.
TRUE Off-Grid Potential - Complete Independence: This property offers genuine off-grid capability, which isn't just about saving money on utilities - it's about achieving complete independence from systems and infrastructure you cannot control. Power options include solar, wind, generator, or connection to Xcel Energy ) if you prefer hybrid systems or backup. Install solar panels and achieve permanent freedom from electric bills and dependence on grid infrastructure that's vulnerable to disruptions. Use generators for flexibility and backup power on your terms. Develop wind power if appropriate for your location and needs. Water comes from wells or cistern systems - contact the Division of Water Resources ) for well permits. Establishing your own water source means complete independence from municipal systems and water bills. Off-grid living isn't just cost savings - it's self-reliance, security, and freedom from dependencies that can fail during disruptions or be used to control people through disconnection threats.
MINIMAL Restrictions - Live Your Way: This property offers the minimal restrictions that independent dwellers require to live according to their own values and needs without constant interference. No restrictive HOA dictating what you can or cannot do on your own land. No neighborhood covenants limiting how you use your property. No busybody neighbors complaining about your lifestyle choices or alternative living arrangements. The freedom to establish your retreat, organize your property for preparedness, live simply, and maintain privacy without constant judgment or interference from people who don't understand or respect independence. This regulatory freedom is absolutely critical for veterans who've had enough of being told what to do, disabled individuals tired of discrimination and condescension, and anyone seeking to live self-reliantly without society's constant intrusion.
WILD Horse Mesa - Symbolic Freedom: Your property sits in the Wild Horse Mesa subdivision where wild horses actually run free across the landscape. These horses aren't just wildlife - they're living symbols of the independence and freedom you're seeking. Watch wild horses roaming the mesa, living on their own terms without domestication or control, and be reminded daily why you chose this path. The presence of wild horses adds unique character to the area and provides connection to untamed nature that's increasingly rare in modern America. For many independent dwellers, this symbolism matters - it represents freedom, self-determination, and refusal to be broken by systems that demand conformity.
SPECTACULAR Mountain Views And Open Spaces: Wake up to breathtaking views of surrounding mountain ranges that tower over the San Luis Valley. The wide-open spaces and rugged landscape create a sense of freedom and possibility that's impossible to experience in crowded cities or suburbs where you're constantly hemmed in by neighbors, regulations, and societal expectations. These views aren't just pretty - they're daily affirmation that you've escaped the claustrophobic constraints of conventional living. The remote, wild landscape reinforces your independence and provides the visual reminder that you're living on your own terms in your own space.
JUST 21 Minutes From SAN Luis - Strategic Access: Your property sits only 21 minutes from the historic town of San Luis, Colorado's oldest town, providing strategic access to supplies and services when needed while maintaining the distance and privacy that independent living requires. Purchase groceries, supplies, and necessities without long drives that waste fuel and time. Access basic medical care if needed without being hours from help. Connect with the local community if desired or maintain complete privacy if preferred. The 21-minute distance provides practical convenience without the complications of living too close to town where your activities might draw unwanted attention or judgment. You're close enough to access resources strategically but far enough to maintain genuine independence and privacy.
SMALL Community OF Like-Minded People: The Wild Horse Mesa area attracts others seeking similar lifestyles - off-grid living, independence, self-reliance, and freedom from conventional society's pressures. You're joining a small, intimate community where people understand the challenges of nature, creating self-sustainability, and living away from mainstream society. This isn't a place where neighbors judge alternative lifestyles or report people for living differently - it's a community where people mind their own business, respect privacy, and help each other when needed without interference otherwise. For veterans, disabled individuals, or anyone who's felt discrimination or misunderstanding about their lifestyle choices, this acceptance and respect for independence is invaluable.
Affordable Ownership For Limited Budgets:
Cash Price: Own it outright for just $7,225 plus $249 doc fee (total: $7,474)
For independent dwellers on fixed incomes - disability benefits, veteran pensions, Social Security - this cash price is remarkably affordable for over 2.5 acres in Colorado with mountain views and genuine independence potential.
Owner Financing - No Credit Check Required: We understand that independent dwellers often have limited financial resources but tremendous commitment to self-reliance and personal sovereignty. That's why we offer straightforward owner financing with no bank involvement, no credit checks, no income verification, and no invasive financial scrutiny that treats people like numbers rather than individuals.
• Initial deposit: Just $349 to get started (includes $249 non-refundable doc fee plus $100 down payment toward purchase price)
• Monthly payments: Only $175/Month for 48 months - less than utilities alone in conventional housing, and every payment builds equity in land you'll own
• Total financed amount: $8,500 over 48 months
• Deed transferred upon completion: Once your final payment is made, the deed is transferred and filed with the county recorder in your name - simple, private, and fair
No hidden fees. No balloon payments. No interest. No prepayment penalties. No invasive questioning about your lifestyle, background, or reasons for wanting land. Just honest, straightforward terms that make land ownership achievable for people seeking independence regardless of financial history or conventional credentials.
At just $175 monthly, this payment fits into almost any budget - even fixed disability or pension income. You're paying less than rent for a single room anywhere, but you're building toward owning land that provides security, independence, and a permanent base that nobody can take away from you.
EXCEPTIONALLY LOW Annual Taxes: At just $54.72 annually, property taxes won't burden your budget or threaten your ownership. That's barely more than a tank of gas - not a crushing expense that forces you to struggle or potentially lose your land. For people on fixed incomes where every dollar matters, these minimal taxes are critical. You can actually afford to own and keep this land without constant financial pressure, maintaining your independence and security without being forced back into systems or situations you're trying to escape.
About Costilla County & The San Luis Valley:
Costilla County sits in Colorado's stunning San Luis Valley, a unique high-altitude basin surrounded by towering mountain ranges that creates ideal conditions for independent, private living away from mainstream society's complications and pressures.
REMOTE Landscapes With Minimal Restrictions: The San Luis Valley offers remote, rugged landscapes with minimal regulatory restrictions - perfect for independent dwellers who need freedom to live according to their own values and priorities without constant government or HOA interference. The county respects property rights and personal sovereignty more than many areas where regulations have grown oppressive and intrusive. You can establish your retreat, organize your property for preparedness, and live self-reliantly without the constant surveillance and control that makes independent living impossible in more regulated areas. This regulatory environment attracts others seeking similar freedoms, creating communities of like-minded people rather than conflicts with neighbors who want to control everyone around them.
WIDE-OPEN Spaces And Genuine Privacy: The valley's vast open spaces and low population density create genuine privacy and distance from others - critical for independent dwellers who've had enough of crowded cities where you're constantly surrounded by people, noise, and chaos. Here you can actually see the horizon, breathe clean air, hear silence, and experience the space and freedom that's increasingly rare in modern America. The remote character provides natural security through distance - you're not easily accessible to casual visitors or people who might judge or interfere with your lifestyle. For those seeking preparedness locations or bug-out retreats, this remoteness is a strategic advantage that provides security through obscurity.
UNPARALLELED Natural Beauty: Nestled in the picturesque San Luis Valley, Costilla County offers stunning mountain views, rugged terrain, and natural beauty that enhances quality of life without costing anything. Watch sunrises and sunsets paint the mountains in spectacular colors. Observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Experience weather systems moving across the valley with dramatic visual impact. The natural beauty provides daily inspiration and connection to something larger than the petty concerns and artificial pressures of conventional society. For many independent dwellers, connection to nature and wild landscapes is essential to wellbeing and provides the peace that crowded civilization destroys.
HISTORIC SAN Luis - Colorado's Oldest Town: San Luis, established April 5, 1851, is Colorado's oldest town with a present population of approximately 750. The predominantly Hispanic community maintains strong ties to Spain's religious, cultural, and artistic traditions, creating authentic small-town character. The town's adobe architecture and classic Spanish layout retain historical texture often lost in modern development. The surrounding area supports farming and agriculture - real working land rather than suburban sprawl. The community values heritage, tradition, and genuine connection to the land - values that often align well with independent dwellers seeking escape from shallow, consumer-driven modern culture.
THE Stations OF The Cross Shrine: San Luis hosts an exceptional spiritual attraction - The Stations of the Cross Shrine featuring life-size bronze sculptures on a mesa overlooking the town. Built by parishioners as an act of faith and love, the Shrine is open to all faiths and people of goodwill, offering a place of prayer, solace, consolation, and peace. For veterans dealing with trauma, disabled individuals seeking peace, or anyone carrying heavy burdens from difficult lives, this spiritual resource provides support and healing regardless of your specific faith tradition or background. The Shrine reflects deep spiritual traditions and intense religious faith that many find comforting and grounding.
HIGH-ALTITUDE Climate And Abundant Sunshine: The San Luis Valley's high elevation creates intense sunshine and 300-Plus sunny days annually - ideal for solar power systems that provide off-grid independence. The dry climate reduces maintenance challenges and pest pressures. The four-season climate with cold winters teaches resilience, resourcefulness, and genuine self-reliance rather than the false comfort of climate-controlled existence that leaves people helpless when systems fail. Living through real seasons builds capability and mental toughness that serves independent dwellers well.
Endless Possibilities For Independent Living:
Whether you're establishing a permanent RV retreat on your own land, creating a bug-out location for emergency preparedness, building an off-grid compound for complete independence, developing a mobile home residence on fixed income, securing a private retreat away from societal pressures and judgment, or simply owning land that provides security and control over your living situation, this 2.53-Acre property in Wild Horse Mesa delivers the space, privacy, regulatory freedom, and strategic location that makes true independent living achievable.
Picture yourself on your own 2.53 acres with no neighbors watching or judging, living in your RV or mobile home on your timeline and terms. Imagine solar panels providing your power, a well or cistern supplying your water, and complete independence from utility companies and monthly bills. Envision wild horses running free across the mesa - living symbols of the freedom and self-determination you've claimed for yourself. Consider the security of owning land with $54 annual taxes that won't threaten your ownership, no mortgage or rent payments extracting your limited income, and the peace that comes from having your own space that nobody can take away. Think about the relief of living without constant interference, judgment, or pressure to conform to expectations that don't fit your values or situation. This property offers you the independent canvas - you provide the determination to live life on your own terms with dignity and self-reliance.
Property Details:
Apn: 71203070
Location: Somerset Dr, San Luis, CO 81152
County: Costilla County
Subdivision: Wild Horse Mesa Section B
Acreage: 2.53 acres
Elevation: 7,713 ft to 7,724 ft
Zoning: Minimal restrictions
RV Living: Permitted up to 14 days every 3 months
Mobile Homes: Accepted (must be manufactured after 1976)
Power: Solar, wind, generator, or Xcel Energy )
Water: Well or cistern (contact Division of Water Resources )
Waste: Pickup service through GT Trash or transfer station
Road Maintenance: County maintained
Annual Property Taxes: Only $54.72
Distance to San Luis: 21 minutes
Special Features: Wild Horse Mesa location, remote character, minimal restrictions, off-grid potential
Ready To Secure Your Independence?
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Remote properties with over 2.5 acres, RV permission, mobile home acceptance, minimal restrictions, and financing this affordable are increasingly rare as people recognize the value of independence and preparedness. At just over $7,000 cash (or only $175/Month), this property represents exceptional value for independent dwellers seeking security and self-reliance.
Contact us today for:
• Additional property photos showing terrain and mountain views
• Answers to questions about building, utilities, wells, and off-grid systems
• Information about visiting the property and experiencing the area
• Assistance with the simple, private purchasing process
• Details about the local community and area resources
Your Colorado independence is closer and more affordable than you think. With financing requiring just $349 to start, 2.53 acres of private space, RV living permitted, mobile homes accepted, true off-grid potential, wild horses running free, San Luis 21 minutes away, and annual taxes under $55, this property checks all the boxes for independent living with dignity, privacy, and self-reliance.
Make this exceptional independent retreat yours today - your piece of Colorado freedom in Wild Horse Mesa is waiting, and your self-reliant future starts now.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
From Alamosa, Colorado
From Alamosa, travel East on US-160
2 min (0.5 mi)
Take CO-159 S to County Rd H in Costilla County
51 min (51.3 mi)
Turn left onto US-160 E
24.7 mi
Turn right onto CO-159 S/Miranda Ave
Continue to follow CO-159 S
26.6 mi
Continue on County Rd H. Drive to Somerset Dr
4 min (0.9 mi)
Turn left onto County Rd H
0.4 mi
Continue onto Rd 30
0.2 mi
Continue onto County Rd H
0.2 mi
Turn left onto Somerset Dr
Destination will be on the right
479 ft
Centennial School District R-1
Colorado
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