15.4-Acre Off-Grid Ranch — San Luis Valley, Colorado 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. Property Overview 15.4 fully fenced acres with a fire road from the main gate to the lower gate County-maintained roads; FedEx and UPS deliver to the gate Corner lot with open views and unmatched privacy Located just minutes from the Sangre de Cristo Greenbelt In GMU 83, a highly regarded wildlife and hunting area Neighboring the vast Trinchera Ranch, preserving spectacular and unspoiled scenery Situated in the San Luis Valley Dark Skies Community 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 rented from Monte Vista Co-op Propane refrigerator, stove, and hot water heater Fiber internet installed—high-speed and ready to use Water pressure tank replaced in 2020 Water Systems Private well with convenient hydrant access above water tanks 2,000-gallon cistern connected to the main house 900-gallon holding tank inside the geodesic dome Additional 1,300-gallon cistern near the dome set up for rain catchment Designed for reliability and ease of maintenance Fire Mitigation & Insurance Extensive fire mitigation completed across the property Fire road in place for emergency access and safety 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 Fencing installed by Garrison Fence (2016) 12×24 lean-to, built in 2023, ideal for equipment, hay, trailers, or wood Garden shed in the back 6×10 ProShed chicken coop (Amish-built origin) Fully graveled main driveway and access road to the geodome Agriculture & Growing ¼-acre fenced backyard with deep garden beds and young trees Planted with high-altitude potatoes and domesticated Osha With proper garden hoops, vegetables can be grown successfully at 8,500 feet Former Certified Naturally Grown market garden (2018–2020): No chemicals No herbicides No pesticides Soil built with compost, manure, and regenerative practices Approximately 4-acre pasture ready for livestock rotation Geodesic Dome 22-foot geodesic dome Contains a 900-gallon holding tank and overhead watering system Ready for fan upgrades, aquaponics, or controlled growing Adjacent 1,300-gallon rain-catch cistern Perfect for season extension, nursery starts, or year-round food production 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.
