In Salida Colorado, land for sale comes in many forms. Acreage, tracts, subdivisions, in town, out of town – there are many different options, each with their own features and advantages. In a county where eighty five percent of land is public, "Salida Colorado Land For Sale" signs are not as plentiful as one might think. Particularly if you are looking for the quintessential piece of mountain land – tall trees, a rushing stream, stunning views and close to town.

So what options are there for today's buyer / investor looking for Salida Colorado land for sale? Current county zoning regulations allow for land zoned agricultural to be subdivided to as small as two acres by right. Once larger tracts are subdivided into parcels smaller than thirty five acres, however, a whole raft of extra requirements are triggered. The onus is on the developer to provide upgraded infrastructure. So those searching Salida Colorado Land for Sale on the local MLS will often find tracts that are just over the thirty five acre threshold.

If someone's idea of Salida Colorado land for sale is something a little smaller and closer to town, then you will probably be looking at buying in a subdivision. Usually, these lots will range in size from two through five acres. Most will not be connected to city utilities, so this type of Salida Colorado land for sale will require the installation of a well and septic system as part of the building process. These lots often provide the best of both worlds however – views, trees and close to town.

The last option is land for sale in Salida Colorado itself. Infill lots within the city limits are hard to come by, and as such usually at a premium. This type of Salida Colorado land for sale offers smaller lot size, but the advantage of city utilities and an in-town feel.