Large off-grid lot in Crestone where 360° unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo Range meet the surreal backdrop of the Great Sand Dunes, just 45 minutes away. Sandy soils, native yucca, and scattered cactus give the land a striking high-desert character, and an easy building site. The terrain elevates to the north and slopes gently east, offering some of the finest vantage points in the San Luis Valley. Drill a well for clean water, breathe some of Colorado's purest air, and build creatively under minimal county codes. Crestone itself is a one-of-a-kind community: world-class skiing, multiple hot springs, climbable 14ers, a golf course, year-round spiritual retreats, and beloved local festivals including the Crestone Energy Fair all within reach. Little traffic, no noise.
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Moffat PK-12 School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
4/10
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About The
Grants
The Grants, located between Crestone Peak and the Great Sand Dunes, is a rural and artsy Crestone neighborhood with wide-open high-desert views and dark-sky nights. Character concentrates around the junction of Galena Avenue and Cottonwood Street, where small galleries, a post office counter, and low-key gathering spots set the town’s unhurried pace. Adobe-style homes, cabins, and simple modern builds sit on larger lots with native landscaping and big horizons. Crestone Artisans Gallery anchors the local maker scene, while the Crestone Mercantile supplies daily essentials with a bulletin-board pulse. The Crestone Music Festival brings seasonal energy to the valley, and nearby trailheads point toward Sangre de Cristo foothills.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Located on a cul-de-sac
Level terrain
Open space nearby
Brush vegetation
Dirt road access
Public road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Well water available
Home design
Unimproved land (vacant lot)
Zoned residential
Construction
Individual ownership
Utilities
Well water
HOA & community
Part of Baca Grande Property Owners Association
Self-managed association
Annual HOA fee of $690
HOA covers road maintenance and snow removal
Community amenities include golf course, park, playground, tennis courts and trails
Financial info
Annual property tax (2025): $210
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Large off-grid lot in Crestone where 360 unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo Range meet the surreal backdrop of the Great Sand Dunes, just 45 minutes away. Sandy soils, native yucca, and scattered cactus give the land a striking high-desert character, and an easy building site. The terrain elevates to the north and slopes gently east, offering some of the finest vantage points in the San Luis Valley. Drill a well for clean water, breathe some of Colorado's purest air, and build creatively under minimal county codes. Crestone itself is a one-of-a-kind community: world-class skiing, multiple hot springs, climbable 14ers, a golf course, year-round spiritual retreats, and beloved local festivals including the Crestone Energy Fair all within reach. Little traffic, no noise.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$210 (+1.2%)
$3,105
2024
$207
$3,105
2023
$207 (+134.2%)
$2,957
2022
$88 (−1.9%)
$1,160
2021
$90 (−4.4%)
$1,160
2020
$94 (−0.7%)
$1,160
2019
$95 (−2.6%)
$1,160
2018
$98 (+0.9%)
$1,160
2016
$97
Public record
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Lot size
2.68 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Saguache County
APN
460519400034
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Crestone, CO • 81131
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Crestone. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 878 Birch Rd
$12,083
$1,417 under list price of $14K
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