Your Quiet Desert Spot
El Cerro Mission, NM 87031
Valencia County, New Mexico
Land Description
Owner Financing:
- $99 down (plus the $249 doc fee)
- $99 down $99/Mo for 40 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
If you're looking for affordable land you can actually own without stress, this 0.52-Acre off-grid parcel in Valencia County, New Mexico is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to get started. With $99 down and $99 a month, you get real ownership-not a rental, not a subscription, but land you control. And with low annual taxes, this is a long-term investment you can hold without worry or high carrying costs.
This is a property for anyone who wants peace, space, and independence. Tucked just outside El Cerro Mission and a short drive from Belen, this land gives you your own quiet place in the New Mexico desert-flat, open, and ready whenever you want to unplug. No pressure. No noise. Just a simple half-acre you can call yours.
A Clear Piece of Quiet Land
This 0.52-Acre parcel is made up of two adjoining lots (Apns 1019032075024309250 & 1019032075024309260). The terrain is level and open, with light desert vegetation and 360-Degree views. Dirt road access makes getting here easy, yet the area still feels removed from the busyness of town. At 5,251 feet elevation, the sky looks bigger, the air feels lighter, and nothing blocks your view.
There are no buildings, no power lines, and no nearby structures-just clean, open desert. It's the kind of land that instantly slows you down and reminds you what quiet feels like.
Off-Grid by Design
This property is naturally off-grid. There's no need to tie into city utilities unless you want to. Most owners in this area choose simple systems:
Water: well or cistern
Waste: septic
Power: solar, wind, or generator
But you don't need any of that to enjoy the land. Many buyers use this type of parcel as a weekend getaway-a place to camp, read, rest, breathe, and reset. With no wires overhead and no noise around you, the space feels peaceful in a way city life never does.
Close Enough for Convenience
You're near El Cerro Mission and just a quick drive from Belen, where you'll find groceries, fuel, restaurants, and basic services. But when you turn off the pavement and head down the dirt road toward your land, everything changes. The noise fades. The pace slows. You're stepping into a quieter rhythm-one that's been here long before towns existed.
This is the value of owning off-grid land:
Close when you need it.
Quiet when you don't.
Affordable Ownership with Clear Numbers
Here's exactly what it takes to own this land:
Cash Price: $2,099
Owner Financing: $99 down, $99/Month for 40 months
Document Fee: $249 (non-refundable)
Annual Taxes: Only $290
That's it-simple, predictable, and affordable. No hidden fees. No complicated paperwork. No banks. No credit checks. Just a clear path to owning land.
Why This Land Matters
People spend a lot of time searching for peace but rarely find it. They rent cabins, book campsites, or buy things that promise calm but don't last. When you own land, the peace is yours every day-no reservations, no time limits, no asking permission.
At 0.52 acres, this property is the perfect size to manage and enjoy. It's large enough to spread out, park an RV, set up a small off-grid retreat, or simply sit and take in the view. And because taxes are low, holding the land long-term is easy and affordable.
This isn't about rushing into a build. It's about creating space for yourself-space to breathe, reset, imagine, and rest. A small investment that gives you something real: land you own, land that won't disappear, and land that will always be here when you need it.
The Desert Experience
In the New Mexico desert, time feels different. Sunrises stretch slow across the horizon. Afternoons feel wide and open. At night, the stars spill across the sky in a way you simply cannot see in the city.
The quiet here isn't empty-it's full. Full of space, color, and calm. Out on your land, you'll hear the wind, your footsteps, and the quiet that fills the gaps where noise used to live.
A Simple Weekend Escape
This property is perfect for quick trips. Bring a chair, a cooler, and your favorite book. Sit, breathe, and let the desert reset your mind. Stay for an afternoon, a night, or a weekend. There's no rush. The land doesn't demand anything of you. It's here whenever you choose to return.
Long-Term Peace of Mind
Some people buy land as a getaway. Others buy it as an investment. This parcel offers both. Desert land near growing areas like Valencia County continues to attract attention, and prices this low aren't likely to last. With low taxes and flexible financing, it's an easy property to hold and enjoy for years.
Take the Next Step
To make this land yours:
Pay the $249 doc fee to secure the parcel.
Choose your payment plan-cash or financing.
Start owning your land.
Once it's yours, you can visit anytime. Walk it, camp on it, take in the quiet, and know this half-acre corner of New Mexico belongs to you.
Your Quiet Desert Spot
For $99 down and $99 a month, you're not just buying land-you're claiming space, freedom, and peace in the New Mexico desert.
State: Nm
County: Valencia
Zip: 87031
Size: 0.52 acres
Apn: 1019032075024309250 & 1019032075024309260
Legal Description: RIO DEL ORO Lot: 5 Block: 25 Unit: 10.25 +/- AC and RIO DEL ORO Lot: 6 Block: 25 Unit: 10.25 +/- Ac
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 34.7105, -106.569457
Ne: 34.710476, -106.569191
Sw: 34.710144, -106.569504
Se: 34.71012, -106.569241
Elevation: 5251 feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $290 per year
Zoning: No Zoning
Flood Zone: No
HOA/POA: No
Improvements: No improvements done.
Access: Dirt Road
Water: Will need to install a Well
Sewer: Will need to install a Septic System
Utilities: Utilities Available nearby
Owner Financing:
- $99 down (plus the $249 doc fee)
$99 down $99/Mo for 40 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
We do not offer owner financing for residential use or full-time living on the property during the financing term.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
From Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA to Valencia County, New Mexico, USA
-Get on I-25 S 4 min (1.2 mi)
-Head south on 3rd St SW toward Gold Ave SW 0.3 mi
-Turn left onto Coal Ave SW 0.7 mi
-Turn right to merge onto I-25 S 0.1 mi
-Follow I-25 S and NM-47 S to NM-263 W/S El Cerro Loop/El Cerro Lp in El Cerro 27 min (22.0 mi)
-Merge onto I-25 S 8.2 mi
-Take exit 215 for NM-47 S 0.9 mi
-Continue onto NM-47 S
-Pass by Sonic Drive-In (on the right in 6.9 mi) 10.5 mi
-Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to stay on NM-47 S 2.4 mi
-Take R Del Oro Loop N and Rio Del Oro Loop to your destination 22 min (12.3 mi)
-Turn left onto NM-263 W/S El Cerro Loop/El Cerro Lp 1.5 mi
-Sharp right onto Sandhill Rd 1.5 mi
-Turn left onto R Del Oro Loop N 3.0 mi
-Turn right onto Bonita Vista Blvd/Rio Del Ona Loop S 1.1 mi
-Turn left onto Rio Del Oro Loop 3.7 mi
-Turn right 1.4 mi
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