Rio Grande County, Colorado
Sell your land in Alpine Village for cash
Parcel Buyers buys vacant lots and land in Alpine Village filings for cash, including small filing lots with uncertain access, water, or onsite wastewater. You get a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and closings run through an independent, licensed title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions.
By Parcel Buyers · · Lot figures from the 2026 Colorado parcel and assessment data · How we made this page
Quick answers
- Who buys land for cash in Alpine Village?
- Parcel Buyers is a direct land buyer that makes written, no-obligation cash offers on vacant lots and acreage in Alpine Village, Rio Grande County, usually within 24 hours. Sales close through an independent title company, typically in about 10 days, with no fees or commissions to the seller.
- How many vacant lots are in Alpine Village?
- The 2026 Colorado parcel and assessment data lists 1,562 vacant residential lots in Alpine Village; 60% are patio-home lots, and the median lot is 0.15 acre.
- How is a cash offer for land in Alpine Village set?
- We review the lot itself, including its size, location, access, available services, title and the time and cost of a direct purchase. You get one written number, not a range.
- How do I know a land buyer in Alpine Village is legitimate?
- A real buyer closes through an independent, licensed title company and never asks you to pay anything up front. We never charge sellers a fee, deposit or closing-cost advance, and the title company pays you by check or wire at closing.
Local data
Alpine Village land at a glance
Tax-roll figures cover parcels whose subdivision (subCode) on the Rio Grande County extract is an Alpine Village filing in Rio Grande County. Local rules and services are sourced below.
Property addresses here read South Fork (92%).
| Vacant residential lots | 1,562 parcels classified vacant residential on the 2026 Colorado parcel and assessment data [1] |
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| Most common lot size | Patio-home lot (5,000–7,000 sq ft): 60% of vacant lots; next, standard city lot at 21%. Median lot: 0.15 acre (6,730 sq ft). [1] |
| Typical county assessor value | $1,200 median county assessor value for a vacant lot; the middle half fall between $1,200 and $1,200 [1] |
| Owners who live elsewhere | 68% of vacant lots have an owner mailing address outside Colorado (most often TX, OK, KS) [1] |
| Data scope | This page covers coded-vacant residential parcels whose county subdivision code identifies an Alpine Village filing. It is not a mapped municipal-boundary count. [1],[2] |
| County jurisdiction | The county residential packet says its Building Department has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas and all subdivisions in Rio Grande County. [2] |
| Permit review | A complete residential permit application should allow at least 10 working days. Starting construction without a required permit can trigger a fee equal to 200 percent of the original permit fee. [2] |
| Small-lot wastewater rule | The development code generally bars divisions creating lots under two acres without public wastewater, with a stated exception for qualifying lots legally established before June 1, 2023. [3] |
| Wildfire plan context | A 2009 Community Wildfire Protection Plan rated the Alpine Village neighborhood hazard as moderate. That dated planning rating is not a current parcel inspection. [5] |
| New water wells | A new or replacement well starts with a state permit application. Colorado's Division of Water Resources says a complete review may need 49 days and no permit can be promised before evaluation. [6],[7] |
| Rio Grande National Forest | The 2009 fire plan maps Alpine Village as subdivision 44 and says the district includes U.S. Forest Service land, so wildfire mitigation spans public and private land. The Forest Service identifies the area as Rio Grande National Forest. [8],[5] |
State of Colorado Public parcels were accessed on 2026-10-01 from https://gis.colorado.gov/public/rest/services/Address_and_Parcel
Pricing
What is a lot in Alpine Village worth?
What moves the price in Alpine Village
Subdivision-code scope is not a buildability finding
The 2026 county extract groups 1,562 coded-vacant residential parcels because their subdivision field identifies an Alpine Village filing. The median lot is 0.15, and patio-home lots account for 60% of the group. Those fields describe tax records; they do not establish a municipal boundary, physical vacancy, legal access, zoning compliance, or permission to build. The county says its Building Department covers all unincorporated areas and all subdivisions. Each parcel still needs its legal description, filing or plat, road access, zoning district, setbacks, covenants, flood status, water, and wastewater path checked individually. [1],[2],[3]
Small lots need careful zoning and wastewater review
The county development code sets different minimum areas and setbacks by zoning district. Its residential district table starts at 7,000 square feet, while rural districts use larger acreage standards, but the table alone does not identify a parcel's zoning or approve a use. The code also generally prevents a division that creates a lot smaller than two acres without public wastewater service, subject to an exception for qualifying lots legally established before June 1, 2023. For an existing small filing lot, verify zoning, legal-lot status, setbacks, onsite wastewater feasibility, and any recorded restrictions before assuming a house fits. [3],[4]
A well permit cannot be assumed from neighboring wells
Colorado's Division of Water Resources reviews permit applications for new wells. It cannot confirm or guarantee issuance for a specific parcel before an application and fee are submitted, and review of a complete application may take up to 49 days. A nearby well does not answer whether this lot can receive a permit. The proposed use, well type, source, water rights, augmentation requirements, and parcel details all matter. Treat water as unresolved until the state and any applicable local reviewer confirm the path for the exact parcel. [6],[7]
Access, covenants, and wildfire conditions affect use
The county residential packet says some subdivisions have restrictive covenants and may require architectural-control approval before a county permit. It also requires proof of ownership and a floodplain determination when the proposed site lies in a mapped hazard area. A 2009 community wildfire plan classified the Alpine Village neighborhood hazard as moderate, while noting that road quality across subdivisions varied. Because that plan is dated and neighborhood-level, use it only as a prompt for current road, vegetation, emergency-access, and defensible-space checks. The Clerk and Recorder maintains county land records from 1874; do not treat an online map as proof of a recorded land right. [2],[5],[4]
Common situations
Selling land in Alpine Village in these situations
You inherited a filing lot you have never visited
You can request an offer without traveling to the property. Start with the recorded deed and legal description so the owner of record and subdivision filing are clear. The county Clerk and Recorder maintains land records dating from 1874. Parcel Buyers checks title, access, and utilities before offering. If you accept, an independent, licensed title company handles the closing, and electronic signing or a mail-away closing is available when needed. [4],[2]
You are tired of managing a remote small lot
The extract shows 68% of parcels in this filing-based group have owner mailing addresses outside Colorado. That percentage describes mailing addresses, not where owners actually live. Remote owners can request a written, no-obligation offer without visiting first. There are no fees or commissions. If you accept, an independent, licensed title company handles the closing, with electronic signing or a mail-away closing available when needed. [1],[4]
You cannot confirm whether the lot supports a home
You can still ask for an offer, but an uncertain build path should stay labeled uncertain. County materials point to separate questions about zoning, setbacks, legal-lot status, floodplain review, subdivision covenants, water, and onsite wastewater. The state will not guarantee a well permit before formal review. We check the available records and base the offer on what can be verified instead of treating a tax classification or nearby construction as permission for this parcel. [2],[3],[7]
The road or legal access is unclear
Road condition and recorded access are different questions. The 2009 wildfire plan said road quality varied dramatically across subdivisions. The county Clerk and Recorder separately maintains land records dating from 1874. Do not use the plan's road observation or a visible track as proof of a recorded access right. Parcel Buyers checks title and access before offering, and an independent, licensed title company handles the closing. [5],[4]
Step by step
How do I sell my land in Alpine Village?
From your first message to money in hand, with nothing left out. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
See every detail of the process-
Tell us about your land
Fill out the short form (about 60 seconds) or email us. A land specialist reaches out to confirm the details, usually the same business day.
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Get your cash offer within 24 hours
We review the property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. It is a real number, not a range. Take it or leave it, with no pressure either way.
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Sign electronically
If you accept, everyone signs the purchase agreement electronically. There is nothing to print or mail at this stage.
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We inspect, the title company verifies
Our team inspects the land and an independent title company runs a title search for liens or taxes owed. If the land does not pass inspection, you are never charged anything.
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Close and get paid
The title company prepares the closing documents for notarization and issues your funds by standard check, overnight check, or wire transfer. A typical sale closes in 10 days.
Questions
Selling land in Alpine Village: common questions
What exactly does this Alpine Village page count?
It counts Rio Grande County parcels coded vacant residential whose subdivision code identifies an Alpine Village filing. It is a filing-based tax-record scope, not a municipal boundary. The classification does not prove physical vacancy, legal access, buildability, utilities, or zoning compliance, so those items still require parcel-level review.
Does the county handle building permits in the subdivision?
Yes. The county residential packet says its Building Department has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas and all subdivisions. The same packet says some subdivisions have restrictive covenants and may require separate architectural-control approval. A county permit does not erase private recorded restrictions, so check both tracks.
Can a small filing lot use a well and septic system?
That cannot be answered from lot size alone. The state separately reviews applications for new-well permits, and the county code governs zoning, legal-lot status, water supply, and onsite wastewater. Confirm the exact parcel with the Division of Water Resources and county reviewers before treating either a well or septic system as feasible.
Does the wildfire plan mean my parcel is safe?
No. The 2009 plan gave the neighborhood a moderate rating, but that is dated, broad planning context rather than a current inspection of one parcel. Current vegetation, slope, road condition, emergency access, water supply, nearby fuels, and defensible space should be checked directly before making a construction or insurance decision.
Can I sell if legal access is uncertain?
You can request an offer. The 2009 wildfire plan discusses road conditions, while the Clerk and Recorder provides county land records dating from 1874. Those sources address different questions, so check the deed and plat separately from current road condition. Parcel Buyers checks title and access before offering, and an independent, licensed title company handles the closing.
Owner resources
Guides for your situation
- Can You Build on a Vacant Lot?
Maybe. A vacant lot is buildable only if the proposed use fits the rules that apply to that parcel and the site can satisfy access, utility, environmental, and permit requirements. Start with the local planning or zoning office, confirm that the parcel is a legal lot, and get a written parcel-specific answer. A zoning label or tax parcel number alone is not approval to build.[1][2]
- How Cash Land Buyers Price Offers
A cash-land offer may start with verified sales of land with similar use, then adjust those sales for meaningful differences.[1] Buyers may also account for access, utilities, legal use, size, shape, flood and soil questions, title issues, demand, and costs and risk they will carry. No universal assessed-value percentage applies. Compare each written offer by expected net proceeds, contingencies, seller work, and timing—not one asking price or headline number.
- How to Sell Land in a Flood Zone
Flood-zone land can be sellable and sometimes buildable. A FEMA flood zone describes mapped risk; it is not a building permit. The buyer must verify the current effective Flood Insurance Rate Map and any map changes, then ask the local floodplain administrator what elevation, floodway, coastal, permit, and design rules apply.[1][2][4] Vacant land itself is not covered by an NFIP policy; flood insurance covers qualifying buildings and contents, not land value.[5][6]
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Your written offer
Get your cash offer
Four short steps, about 60 seconds. We review your property and send a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. You can take it or leave it.
What happens after you send this
- A land specialist reaches out, usually the same business day, to confirm the details.
- You get a written cash offer within 24 hours: a real number, not a range.
- You decide. Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
You will never be asked to pay us anything. No deposit, no processing fee, no closing-cost advance.
Nearby areas we buy
- South Fork
2,276 vacant lots · County-recorded median last sale price $45,000
- Del Norte
180 vacant lots
- Rio Grande County
2,881 vacant lots countywide
How we made this page
Parcel Buyers is a land-buying company based in Florida. We buy vacant land directly from owners and publish these local pages so owners can see what land in their area is doing before they sell, to us or anyone else. We count the tax-roll figures ourselves from state data, take local rules and fees from the official sources listed below, and use AI tools to help research and draft the text. Every number links to its source, and we update the page when the data changes.
Method and sources
Parcel and assessment figures cover parcels whose subdivision (subCode) on the Rio Grande County extract is an Alpine Village filing. Source [1] is our own aggregate count of the State of Colorado Public Parcels county extracts or, for Pueblo, Huerfano and El Paso, the official county source named in the source data. Vacant-lot counts use existing OIT counties retain their documented 0100/0400 or county vacant-class rules. Pueblo uses the county proxy Improvem_1 = 0, LandActual > 0, TaxExempt = no and MobileHome = no; 11 of 120 sampled rows intersected a county building footprint (9.2% error band). Huerfano uses use_code 100/400 with actual_imp = 0. El Paso uses numeric LANDCODE 100 with blank/zero IMPCount (the current export encodes zero as blank) and drops legal descriptions starting TR, TRACT or OUTLOT. These are source-record screens, not physical-vacancy or buildability findings. Lot sizes use existing OIT counties retain the documented acreage, square-foot or geometry method. Pueblo uses county SHAPE.STArea() square feet. Huerfano converts land_size_ according to land_units (SF stays square feet; AC is multiplied by 43,560) and otherwise uses positive master_acr. El Paso converts county Acreage to square feet. All are bucketed with the Parcel Buyers lot sizing chart ([low, high) square feet). Values use county-specific assessor fields: OIT apprValTot for the original counties, Pueblo LandActual, Huerfano total_actu and El Paso MARKETVALUE. These are assessor values, not sale prices, offers or parcel appraisals by Parcel Buyers. Owner locations use owner mailing state of record from each approved source; in_state = Colorado. Mailing state does not prove residence, owner type, motivation or willingness to sell. Owner names were used only in-memory or in a server-side grouped query for the 10% concentration gate and were never stored. Sale figures use existing OIT counties retain their documented calendar-2025 last-sale screen. Pueblo has no sale field. Huerfano has no price field; sale_date supports a 2025 qualifying parcel-row transfer count only, not a price or deed count. El Paso prices require a 2025 last-sale date, $1,000+, and AsrSaleCmnt exactly Vacant Land or Arms-Length Sale; medians publish only at n >= 10. Treat medians as a guide to county records, not as an offer or an appraisal. Page updated October 7, 2026.
State of Colorado Public parcels were accessed on 2026-10-01 from https://gis.colorado.gov/public/rest/services/Address_and_Parcel
- [1] Colorado county assessor and GIS sources and State of Colorado OIT (data); Parcel Buyers (analysis), Colorado county assessor and GIS parcel sources (Pueblo, Huerfano and El Paso) and State of Colorado OIT Colorado Public Parcels (accessed 2026-10-03)
- [2] Rio Grande County Building Department, Residential Building Packet (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [3] Rio Grande County, Rio Grande County Land Development Code (revised May 21, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [4] Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder, Recording (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [5] Colorado State Forest Service and Del Norte Fire Protection District, Del Norte Fire Protection District Community Wildfire Protection Plan (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [6] Colorado Division of Water Resources, Well Permitting (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [7] Colorado Division of Water Resources, Land Divisions and Water Supply (accessed 2026-10-07)
- [8] U.S. Forest Service, South Fork Region, Rio Grande National Forest (accessed 2026-10-07)