f you want to build in a maintained community without sacrificing the rugged feel of the high country, this 1.03-acre lot in the highly sought-after Zapata community is the spot. Surrounded by mature Piñon trees and native grasses, the property provides immediate privacy and stunning natural surroundings right out of the gate. The community’s maintained roads offer year-round access, and with a minimum residential build requirement of just 950 square feet, you have the flexibility to create a cozy mountain getaway or a spacious custom home. As part of the Zapata HOA, you benefit from a thoughtfully managed neighborhood while embracing a peaceful, self-sufficient lifestyle. The bones are here, and the location is right — an exceptional, private lot for the buyer who wants to build close to endless outdoor recreation while remaining within reach of local hubs: Zapata Falls (6 miles), Blanca (20 miles), Fort Garland (25 miles), Hooper Hot Springs (27 miles), Alamosa (29 miles), San Luis (41 miles), Monte Vista (42 miles), Great Sand Dunes National Park (44 miles), Crestone (54 miles), Smith Reservoir (57 miles), Red River, NM (91 miles), and Taos, NM (103 miles).