Dee Plucinski, Steffens & Company Realty

  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)...

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...

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...