Cherokee Rd, Mesita, CO 81152 Rio Grande Ranches, Mesita, CO 81152 - Costilla County

Undeveloped

Property ID 23739146

5 Private Acres in CO Easy Payments $100/Mo!

Discover the serenity of wide-open spaces with this 5-acre lot in the Rio Grande Ranches subdivision of Mesita, Colorado.

Perfect for those seeking off-grid living, weekend camping, or a long-term investment, this land offers scenic rolling terrain and easy road access.

Property Highlights:

Size: 5.00 acres of rolling plains with ground vegetation.

Zoning: Estate Residential (ER) Ideal for a home, mobile home (post-1976), or a recreational getaway.

Utilities: Requires a well for water, septic system for sewage, and solar/generator for electricity. Nearby power access may be available.

Access: Easily reachable via Cherokee Rd, a county-maintained dirt road.

Recreation: Enjoy camping (up to 14 days every 3 months), RV stays, and access to nearby attractions:

Shrine of the Stations of the Cross (20 miles)

Canos Castle (23 miles)

Jack Dempsey Birthplace Museum (26 miles)

No HOA Fees: No restrictive homeowners association; enjoy complete freedom to develop as you choose!

Pricing:

Cash: $5,895

Owner financing:

Terms Pricing Options:

$100 Down Payment

$100 Monthly Payment for 60 Months

$250 Doc Fee (one-time)

Prime Location:

Closest Small Town: San Luis, CO (30 min / 25 miles)

Closest Major City: Pueblo, CO (2 hr 20 min / 135 miles)

Nearby Highways: CO-159, CO-142, and I-25 for easy access to the region.

Secure Your Slice of Colorado Today!

This 5-acre property is perfect for those seeking privacy, nature, and adventure. With flexible owner financing and no credit checks, owning land has never been easier.

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Directions

Google map link: goo.gl/maps/8soW5bpPrnds3EPbA

The easiest route if coming from San Luis, take CO-159 for about 4.6 miles, turn right on HWY 142 for about 8 miles then turn left on Rio Grande Dr for 9.2 miles. You will make a left on Cherokee Trail. You will cross over 2 roads and it is the 12th lot on the right.(Each lot is 325 feet wide so .75 miles)

Closest highways: CO-159 to the East, CO-142 to the North, and I-25 to the East.

3-5 Closest major cities: "Pueblo, CO (135 mi, 2 hrs 20 mins), Colorado Springs, CO (177 mi, 2 hrs 59 mins), Albuquerque, New Mexico (192 mi, 3 hr 22 mins),

Santa Fe, NM (128 mi, 2 hr 19 mins), Denver, CO (231 mi, 3 hr 34 mins), Fort Garland, CO (21 mi, 22 mins), San Luis, CO (5 mi, 6 mins)"

Closest small town: San Luis, 30 minutes.

Closest gas station: Conoco in San Luis (30 minutes) and Phillips 66 in Costilla, NM (30 minutes).

Nearby attractions: Rio Grande River, Stabilization Reservoir, Great Colorado Sand Dunes, Blanca Peak, Culebra Peak, Rio Grande Greenbelt Recreational Areal, Cano's Castle, Shrine of the Stations of the Cross, Jack Dmpsey Birthplace, UFO Watchtower, Zapata Falls, Fort Garland museum and cultural center, Pikes Peak region.

Contact Seller

Chris Black

BlackSkies LLC

Powell, OH

(719) 974-4617

Listing provided by

Chris Black

BlackSkies LLC(719) 974-4617

Source: MLS# 715-22-870

Listing last updated: December 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM

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