Pre-Staked Property Close To Power With Private Lake Access

The subject property is a 1.12 acre parcel located just off State Highway 17 in Lazy KV Estates, a rural residential subdivision found just ten minutes east of Saguache and set against the backdrop of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.

Situated in the northern San Luis Valley, this charming community offers its owners numerous amenities such as a private lake with fishing ponds, a picnic area, greenhouse and a community water system meant to help create sustainable rural living for its residents.

In addition, this subdivision sits within easy driving distance of some of southern Colorado's most notable attractions including the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Zapata Falls and the Rio Grande National Forest.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property is a corner lot located where Tappero Ave meets Betty Lee Drive and is situated in the western end of the subdivision roughly 2.5 miles from the State Highway. Like most of the roads in this subdivision, both Tappero and Betty Lee consist of well-maintained, graded dirt and gravel and can be navigated by any vehicle type.

Power & Utilities: While residential power lines extend throughout most of the Lazy KV Estates subdivision, there are none present on the subject property. The nearest power lines, however, can be found roughly 500 feet north servicing a number of nearby developed home sites. While many landowners in this region rely on solar and other alternative forms of energy, anyone looking to investigate the cost of getting power extended and connected to the subject property can contact San Luis Valley Rural Electric Coop, the power company servicing this region.

Wells & Water Service: Lazy KV Estates distinguishes itself from other rural subdivisions through its community water system which provides an infrastructure to allow residents to bring water to their properties without having to incur the cost of drilling a well. The installation fee for this is $4,000 and will save anyone developing the land thousands in upfront costs.

HOA: Lazy KV Estates is governed by the KV Homeowners Association (KVHOA). Their mission, as stated on their website, is “to create a shared sense of community that supports seniors aging in place, young families, and individuals looking to live a simpler lifestyle more aligned with the earth's resources."

While many buyers may recoil at the suggestion of rules or governing organizations, good HOAs can be a benefit to the land and homeowners in their communities as they help to beautify the region and ensure that property values increase over time. For anyone who would like to learn more about the KV Owners Association you can visit their website here or their Facebook page here.

Covenants & Restrictions: When the subject property was first subdivided, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures or use of the land. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the property is encouraged to review the Lazy KV Estates Covenants and Restrictions document found here.

Covenants & Restrictions, Cont'd: Some general building guidelines outlined in the above Covenants & Restrictions document include: Mobile and modular homes are acceptable; Minimum square footage of structures can be 600 sqft for single story dwellings and 800 sqft for two story dwellings; Residential trailers are acceptable as long as they are older than four years and at least 600 sqft; and RVs may only be used temporarily while a permanent residence is under construction and only after a building permit has been obtained.

Annual Dues: Lazy KV Estates charges annual dues of $350 per lot with the option to pay all at once or in monthly installments.

Editor's Note: The Lazy KV Estates CCRs include mention of an Architectural Control Committee that approves and helps landowners with all of their residential building plans. It should be noted, however, that while such Committees are usually strict about what gets built or parked within their subdivisions, all evidence here seems to suggest the contrary.

This property was closed on and its title insured through Allpine Title.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it. 

Boundary Markers: Like most all the lots in this subdivision, the subject property features boundary stakes marking its four corners. This of course can be a great benefit to buyers as it means you will not need to incur the expense of a costly survey.

The subject property sits in close proximity to the surprisingly quaint and artsy towns of Saguache, Crestone and Moffat. With each of these towns you'll have easy access to groceries, supplies, post offices, banks, churches and some small cafes and restaurants.

It should be noted that while the aforementioned small towns are within easy driving distance of the subject property, buyers will have to travel roughly forty minutes either north into Salida or south into Alamosa for larger grocery and supply runs or to access the nearest big box stores such as Wal Mart and Home Depot. As is to be expected, these larger towns will provide even greater options for additional services such as shopping, dining and medical care.

Situated in Southern Colorado's picturesque San Luis Valley, you'll find plenty of great outdoor activities to take advantage of, all within close proximity of the subject property. The Great Sand Dunes National Park is just thirty minutes south of this parcel and features the tallest dunes in North America - perfect for sand boarding and sand sledding. Zapata Falls is also close by, boasting peaceful streams and iconic water falls to explore and enjoy. Additionally, the Rio Grande National Forest with its million+ acres of trails, creeks, camp grounds and hunting areas will offer the outdoor lover in your family plenty to do for years to come.