Long before this land was platted into five-acre ranch lots, passengers rolled through this valley by rail, watching the Sangre de Cristo Mountains rise out of the floor of the San Luis Valley. The historic Denver & Rio Grande line – later used by the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad – runs just south of this 5.2-acre parcel, following the same view corridor that made this route famous. From your ground, you’re looking out over the same open valley and mountain backdrop people once paid to see from dome cars.

Although the rail corridor remains, the trains no longer run. The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad closed in 2019, so the line is completely quiet today — no freight rumble, no horns, no scheduled traffic. What it leaves behind is the best part of a scenic railway: a clean, unobstructed view path carved across the valley floor. From this property you’re looking out over the same striking panorama that made those excursions popular — long, open sightlines, big sky, and the mountains rising sharply to the east.

The property itself is shaped for views. The western half is a broad, more level bench at roughly 7,900 feet – a natural spot for a cabin, small home, or well-set-up camp. From there, the land falls away to the east in a rocky slope, opening up a long look across the Sangre de Cristo Creek drainage and out toward the ridgelines. Flat terrain and views of Blanca to the north (a 14,000 foot peak), and scattered pinyon on the South side, as the property rolls down to stunning views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range.

Access is via Stuempfig Road, a county-maintained dirt road that gets you from Fort Garland out into the Sangre de Cristo Ranches without feeling remote for the sake of being remote. Use the property as a private base for hunting, hiking, and exploring back roads, or take your time designing a simple full-time home.

Property Details

Total Money Down: $599

($ 349 downpayment + $250 closing cost)

Discounted Cash Price: $16,900

or Owner Financing: $284/month for 84 Months

Plus property taxes and $10/mo maintenance fee

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