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.
Lot/land
$13,500
878 Birch Road, Crestone, CO 81131
--beds
--baths
2.68Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
2.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$58/mo HOA
What's special
Striking high-desert characterLittle trafficSandy soils
- 68 days |
- 30 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nick Nevares 719-256-4444 nick@mountainsiderealty.com,
Mountainside Realty
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6258237
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Valley
Lot
- Size: 2.68 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Open Space
- Residential vegetation: Brush
Details
- Parcel number: 460519400034
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Baca Grande Grants
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Golf Course, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $690 annually
- HOA name: Baca Grande Property Owners Association
- HOA phone: 719-256-4171
Location
- Region: Crestone
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $11,500
- Annual tax amount: $210
- Date on market: 5/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash
- Exclusions: None
- Ownership: Individual
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,537/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $13,500+170% |
Source:  REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID #6258237 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2006 | Sold | $5,000+25.3% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2005 | Sold | $3,990 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210 +1.2% | $3,105 +5% |
| 2024 | $207 +134.4% | $2,957 |
| 2023 | $88 -1.9% | $2,957 +154.9% |
| 2022 | $90 | $1,160 |
| 2021 | -- | $1,160 |
| 2020 | $94 -0.7% | $1,160 |
| 2019 | $95 -2.6% | $1,160 |
| 2018 | $98 -1.1% | $1,160 |
| 2017 | $99 | $1,160 |
| 2015 | -- | $1,160 -46.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $2,175 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,175 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 81131
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Moffat PK-12 SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 12.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Moffat 2
Source: REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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