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Informative Article: The Rise of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Homes in Mountain Communities - By Dee Plucinski, Luxury Home Broker with Steffens & Company Realty, South Fork, CO

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  The Rise of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Homes in Mountain Communities Drawn by the peace, natural beauty, and slower lifestyle of the San Luis Valley, many people are moving to our area and learning to navigate rural living. With the choice to leave the city come unique challenges, especially when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainability. Harsh winters, remote locations, and limited access to traditional utilities make it essential to consider eco-friendly building methods. Three key strategies can help homeowners reduce monthly costs and lessen the environmental impact new homes may have on our Valley. 1. High-Insulative Building Materials If you’ve ever lived through a winter in the San Luis Valley, you know a drafty home is more than just inconvenient — it’s expensive. Choosing a building material with high insulative properties is one of the most important decisions you can make. Materials like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)...
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28 Blackfoot Trail - 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home in South Fork. VRBO OK! Clean, Bright Comfortable for your short term rental.

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28 Blackfoot Trail South Fork, CO  $375,000 Welcome to this bright and cheerful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch-style home in the desirable Indian Trails subdivision of South Fork, Colorado! With 1,326 square feet of well-designed living space, this home offers comfort, functionality, and charm in equal measure. The Indian Trails Covenants can be found here. Step inside to a warm and welcoming interior where natural light fills the space. The kitchen features beautiful cabinetry and brand-new countertops—perfect for everything from morning coffee to holiday baking. Both bedrooms are generously sized and offer exceptional closet space, giving you plenty of room to stretch out and settle in. WATCH THE DRONE VIDEO BELOW WATCH THE VIDEO TOUR HERE! Outside, you’ll find a durable metal roof, mature trees, and a spacious half-acre lot with year-round paved road access. The attached one-car garage is ideal for everyday use, while the large detached two-car garage and workshop come equipped with...
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Location: 28 Blackfoot Trail, South Fork, CO 81154, USA
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20 E. Riverside Court - Gorgeous lot in River Greens on the Rio Grande Club Golf Course

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20 E. Riverside Court South Fork, CO $63,000 Tucked away in the coveted River Greens subdivision, this spacious corner lot offers one of the best locations South Fork has to offer. Set within one of the only gated golf course communities in the area, River Greens is known for its peace, privacy, and pristine setting—where the only traffic jam you’ll encounter is a family of deer crossing the road. This lot checks all the boxes: it’s easy to access year-round, yet it backs to open space for an added sense of seclusion. Towering mature trees line the rear of the lot, offering shade and privacy, while the front remains open and sunny, perfect for a warm, welcoming build site.  Plus, this lot backs up to a small pond, complete with ducks, geese, mule deer, cottonwood trees and cattails.  This is where the local wildlife comes to drink at night, so make sure you set up a game camera so you can share your nocturnal visitors with your friends back home! ⬇️CHECK OUT THE DRONE VIDEO B...
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Location: 20 E Riverside Ct, South Fork, CO 81154, USA
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Remote Santa Fe Style Retreat on 28 acres in the Colorado Mountains - Borders National Forest. Remote Cabin For Sale in the Colorado Mountains

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2525 FDR 255 Capulin, Colorado This is it!  You've found it!  Tucked into mature Pinon and Juniper trees on 28 acres of quiet mountain land bordering National Forest, this unique Santa Fe-style home offers the kind of solitude that’s hard to find—yet it’s fully connected with grid-tied electricity, Starlink internet, and year-round county road maintenance. Roughly 40 minutes from town, it’s a true getaway without the off-grid complications. CLICK HERE FOR A  3D INTERACTIVE HOME TOUR Built with intention and character, the home features salvaged architectural elements from Santa Fe, including historic columns and solid wood doors that bring warmth and authenticity to the space. The passive solar design—anchored by a wall of south-facing windows—naturally heats the home, while quality insulation and efficient construction help keep it comfortable year-round. Each room has its own electric heat source, with additional propane heaters in the living room and main floor bedroom...
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Southwestern Mountain Luxury - Fully Furnished Mountain Cabin for Sale in South Fork, Colorado.

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918 Escondida South Fork, CO 81154 $989,000 Tucked among towering Ponderosa pines on two private acres, this stunning mountain home is a showcase of craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and natural beauty. With its hand-scribed log work and abundance of natural light, this property offers that rare blend of rustic elegance and everyday comfort. ⬇️Here's a DRONE VIDEO - Check out those VIEWS!!! ⬇️ Soaring two-story windows at the front and back of the home frame long-range mountain views, while the surrounding forest provides privacy and a sense of serenity. A small, natural pond out back draws in local wildlife—deer, elk, and more—creating a peaceful, ever-changing view you can enjoy from the back patio or through the oversized sliding glass doors in the dining room. The kitchen is built for both cooking and gathering, featuring a five-burner gas cooktop on a thick granite island, stainless-steel wall oven and built-in microwave, and a side-by-side refrigerator—all included in the sal...
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Location: 918 Escondida Dr, South Fork, CO 81154, USA
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