Free Of Planning & Zoning

Land Description

Location & Size

Rio Grande Estates is located just south of Belen off of Highway 60 in the shadows of the Manzano Mountains. Situated just forty miles south of Albuquerque, this master-planned subdivision was platted out and pinned back in the 1960'S with the vast majority of the region subdivided into one acre parcels.

County, State: Socorro County, New Mexico

Lot Size: 1 Acre

Nearest Town: Belen

Street Address: Not Designated

Zip Code: 87062

Latitude & Longitude:

Center: 34.46940,-106.72620

Nw: 34.46970,-106.72650

Ne: 34.46970,-106.72590

Sw: 34.46910,-106.72650

Se: 34.46910,-106.72590

Legal Information

Legal Description: Rio Grande Estates, Unit 7, Block 297, Lot 3

Parcel Number: Z3971F0213

Account Number: R032251

Annual Taxes: $21.00

Access & Utilities

Roads & Access: The subject property is located along Linda Avenue just west of Cordova Street. The road conditions here are good and can be navigated by any vehicle type.

Power & Utilities: The nearest power lines are more than a mile from the subject property. Anyone looking to develop the land is encouraged to investigate alternative sources of energy such as solar panels. For those looking to investigate the cost associated with getting power extended and connected on the subject property, they should contact Pnm, the local utility servicing this region.

Legal Access: Yes

Access Road: Linda Avenue

Access Condition: Well-Maintained Dirt Roads

Access Frontage: Undefined

Power: Solar or Alternative

Phone: Mobile or Sateliite

Water: By Well or Holding Tank

Sewer: By Septic/Alternative

Zoning & Restrictions

Zoning: Socorro County has no formal zoning ordinance, and per their own government website "does not restrict the use of real property" within the county boundaries.

This fact alone makes the area ideal for anyone with an RV who's looking for land they can vacation to, camp on, or park and live on for lengthy periods of time without being disturbed by local constables enforcing zoning ordinances. This also makes the area fitting for other types of "unconventional" dwellings such as earth ship homes, tiny homes and shipping container homes, typically difficult to get permitted elsewhere.

No HOA: Rio Grande Estates has no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: In addition to having no HOA, Rio Grande Estates has no covenants, conditions or restrictions (Ccrs) recorded with the County. This means there are no subdivision restrictions on land use either.

Disclosure: Prospective buyers are encouraged to keep in mind that while Socorro County has no formal zoning and the subdivision has no recorded restrictions, land in this region will still be subject to state-wide laws, building codes and environmental regulations. This is especially true as it pertains to how waste is disposed of and wells are drilled and installed. The NM EPA oversees septic permits and the State Engineer is responsible for well permits and are two organizations you or your contractor will deal with eventually. State regulations aside, however, Socorro County remains one of the most ideal places in New Mexico for developing land with as few ordinances to conform to as possible.

Zoning: No Formal Zoning Designation

HOA: None

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: None

Annual Dues: None

Time Limit On Building: None

Title Info

Title: Free & 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

Belen: 24 miles (25 min)

Los Lunas: 37 miles (37 min)

Albuquerque: 57 miles (53 min)

Elephant Butte: 100 miles (1 hr 33 min)

Nearby Attractions

The Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

Abo Canyon

Alexander Municipal Airport

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Manzano Mountains State Park

Rio Salado River

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument