1877 Wilking RD Fort Garland, CO 81133
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,330 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,330 sqft
Price per Sqft $292
Subdivision Sangre De Cristo Ranches
MLS Listing ID 2432388
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,330
Year Built 2009
Annual Tax Amount $1,573
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 15.400 Acres
Acres 15.4
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source recolorado
Property Description
Turnkey • Sustainable • Fully Fenced • Prime GMU 83 Location
This 15.4-acre corner-lot ranch offers a rare blend of self-reliance, comfort, and modern readiness. Fully fenced, fully functional, and thoughtfully improved for long-term off-grid living, this property is ideal for homesteaders, patriots, preppers, retirees, and anyone seeking a sustainable, private mountain lifestyle.
Power & Utilities
Solar system upgraded in 2018 by Sandhills Solar (220-watt panels and full system update)
Battery bank upgraded in 2020
Well powered by a 9500-watt generator purchased in 2023
500-gallon propane tank
Propane refrigerator, stove, and hot water heater
Fiber internet installed
Water Systems
Private well with convenient hydrant access above water tanks
2,000-gallon cistern connected to the main house + additional tanks
Fire Mitigation & Insurance
Extensive fire mitigation completed across the property
Fully insurable; previously and currently insured with USAA
Residence & Heating
Cabin insulated in 2016
Pacifica wood stove, installed new in 2015 and serviced regularly
Warm, efficient, and designed for high-altitude winters
Outbuildings & Infrastructure
Fully fenced
12×24 lean-to, Garden shed in the back, 6×10 ProShed chicken coop (Amish-built origin)
Agriculture & Growing
¼-acre fenced backyard with deep garden beds and young trees
Geodesic Dome
22-foot geodesic dome
Contains a 900-gallon holding tank and overhead watering system
Summary
This ranch is a complete, well-thought-out off-grid property with modern systems, strong infrastructure, and exceptional location. Between the solar upgrades, extensive water storage, fire mitigation, and agricultural setup, it delivers true independence without sacrificing comfort or reliability.
A rare opportunity to own a fully prepared, truly sustainable off-grid ranch in a breathtaking high-mountain valley.
Location
State CO
County Costilla
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Heating Propane, Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling None
Fireplace N
Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dog Run, Garden, Private Yard
Fence Fenced Pasture
Utilities Available Internet Access (Wired), Off Grid, Propane
View Mountain(s)
Roof Type Metal
Total Parking Spaces 5
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Fire Mitigation, Landscaped, Level, Many Trees, Mountainous
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Cistern, Well
Level or Stories One
Structure Type Other
Schools
Elementary Schools Sierra Grande
Middle Schools Sierra Grande
High Schools Sierra Grande
School District Sierra Grande R-30
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Individual
Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, VA Loan
Listing Terms 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
6455 S. Yosemite St., Suite 500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 USA