Residential Lot in Developing Area

Land Description

Financing Offered: $400 Down Payment + $100 Monthly Payment x 24 Months; 90 Days Same As Cash

Location And Size

Rio Grande Estates is a sprawling subdivision consisting of thousands of half and one acre parcels which stretches from the I-25 corridor in the west to the Manzano Mountains in the east and as far south as the Socorro County line. It makes up not only the largest subdivision in Valencia County but also the largest swath of undeveloped land in this rapidly growing region.

It should be noted that the subject property is a single half acre lot. While not enough land to allow for conventional building, this acreage is still ideal for recreational purposes such as seasonal camping trips or RV use.

County, State: Valencia County, New Mexico

Lot Size: 1 Acre

Nearest Town: Los Lunas

Street Address: Not Designated

Zip Code: 87002

Latitude & Longitude:

Center 34.58100,-106.64410

Nw 34.58140,-106.64440

Ne 34.58140,-106.64390

Sw 34.58070,-106.64440

Se 34.58070,-106.64380

Legal Information

Legal Description: Rio Grande Estates, Unit 1, Block 9, Lot 9

Parcel Number: 1014023449076100600

Account Number: R020975

Annual Taxes: $5.00

Access And Utilities

Legal Access/Road Access: While all properties in Rio Grande Estates have legal access, some roads are easier to navigate than others. Due to the area it encompasses, it's difficult to give a one-size-fits-all answer to the quality and condition of the roads here. That said, whichever part of the subdivision you're looking to purchase land in, all buyers are encouraged to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle when visiting the property.

Utilities: While many properties in the western parts of the subdivision have or sit in close proximity to power lines and underground utility boxes, overall this is a region largely devoid of utilities. Anyone attempting to build, RV or camp out here should expect to rely on alternative forms of power. Any specific property that has access to power lines will be noted on the individual listing page.

Cell Reception: It should be noted that despite the lack of utilities in this region, our photographer reported a surprisingly reliable cell reception throughout the entire subdivision.

Wells & Water Table Depth: Again, because of the area it encompasses, it's difficult to give a one-size-fits-all answer to the varying depths of the water table throughout this region. Anyone considering drilling a well here is encouraged to speak with local well drillers for a more accurate sense of cost and logistics.

Legal Access: Yes

Access Road: Huron Avenue

Access Condition: Dirt Roads

Access Frontage: 180 Ft Northern Boundary

Power: Solar or Alternative

Phone: Mobile/Satellite

Water: By Well or Holding Tank

Sewer: By Septic/Alternative

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoning: Rio Grande Estates is a subdivision that consists of roughly 50,000 parcels. The vast majority of these parcels are zoned for Residential use either under the designation of Rural Residential 1 or Outland District. Despite there being two different designations for land in this region, the descriptions of the two per the Valencia County Zoning Ordinance are largely the same and anything permitted in one tends to be permitted in the other. For more information on these respective zoning designations, you can click this link to learn more about Rural Residential 1 and this link to learn more about Outland District.

Zoning, Cont'd: It should be noted that in a subdivision this massive, there will always be zoning anomalies or a small handful of parcels which may be designated differently than the rest. The above-mentioned designations cover well over 95% of the land in Rio Grande Estates.

Building/Camping/RVs: As this area is designed with residential development in mind, single family homes are acceptable here as well as mobile and modular homes. RVs are only acceptable here for thirty days at a time or up to twelve months with a building permit. Shipping container homes would likely be acceptable if erected per state building code guidelines while tiny homes, yurts and earthship homes would likely be deemed unacceptable. For specific questions about zoning, building plans or the permitting process, buyers are encouraged to contact the Valencia County Planning & Zoning office.

HOAs/Restrictions: The Rio Grande Estates subdivision has no Home Owners or Property Owners Association. There are no covenants or restrictions and no yearly dues for land owners in this region. Beyond the annual taxes you'll pay to Valencia County - which are currently assessed at roughly $5.00 per parcel - there are no additional costs to concern yourself with.

Zoning: Rural Residential 1

Hoa: None

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: None

Annual Dues: None

Time Limit On Building: None

Title Info

Title: Free and Clear

Liens and Encumbrances: None

Mineral Rights: None

Recent Survey: None

Title Insurance: None

Conveyance Document: Special Warranty Deed

Suggested Type Of Closing: Notary Close

Doc Prep Fee: $150.00

Nearby Towns

Located just outside of Los Lunas, the Rio Grande Estates subdivision has easy access to groceries and supplies as well as big box stores such as Walmart and Home Depot. Additionally, plenty of fast food restaurants, gas stations, post offices, banks, medical facilities and other daily necessities can be found within easy driving distance of this region. Furthermore, Albuquerque, the largest city in the state, is just a quick twenty minute drive north along the I-25 and is likely to have whatever product or service you can't procure in Los Lunas or nearby Belen.

Belen: 7 miles (11 min)

Los Lunas: 17 miles (25 min)

Albuquerque: 41 miles (44 min)

Nearby Attractions

Things To Do In Albuquerque

Elephant Butte Lake

Rio Metro

Abo Canyon

Alexander Municipal Airport

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Manzano Mountains State Park

Rio Salado River

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument