Listing: Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 252, 256 & 281 Cheap land for sale in New Mexico

Pretty views across the Rio Grande Basin of the Manzano Mountains. There is great detail in her peaks and you can see the trees filtering down her hillsides - nice! The Rio Grande Estates is a country setting about 45 miles S of the Albuquerque airport in Belen, New Mexico.



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Description:
1 Acre Building Lots For Sale About 40 Miles S of Albuquerque in Belen, New Mexico.

Land by Los Lunas and Mountainair in Socorro County, NM

Great Views Across the Rio Grande Basin of the Manzano Mountains, Sierra Ladrone Mountains, Black Butte, and the bosque along the Rio Grande!

No Association and Minimal County Restrictions with Home, Mobile Home, and RV allowed.

The Rio Grande Estates Adjoins the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, One of the Largest Refuges in the Lower 48 States!

Read Char's Update About the $250 Million Facebook Data Center and the Morris Road Projects!

Call Char and Buddy 360-550-8943 Mon - Sun

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Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 281 Lot 3


Status: SOLD
State: NM
County: Socorro

Parcels

APN:
R031127
Legal Description:
Lot 24 in Block 252 in Unit 6 of Rio Grande Estates
APN:
R031231
Legal Description:
Lot 9 in Block 256 of Rio Grande Estates, Unit No. 6
APN:
R031887
Legal Description:
Lot 3, Block 281, Unit #6 of Rio Grande Estates
APN:
R031888
Legal Description:
Lot 4, Block 281, Unit #6 of Rio Grande Estates

Listing Details

City:
Veguita, Belen
Belen is 20 miles N
Mountainair is 34 miles NE
Los Lunas is 30 miles N
Albuquerque International Sunport is 47 miles N
Truth or Consequences is 109 miles S
Parcel Size:
1 acre lots.
See parcel map.
Roads:
Dedicated Easement, Dirt, Gravel
Guadalupe Ave is a dirt road along the north of block 256.

Flora Ave is a dirt road along the north of block 281.

Beatrice Ave is a dirt road along the south of block 252.

Jacinto and Lazano Streets are bladed graveled/dirt roads at the ends of these blocks that lead back to Highway 60 about 2.5 miles south.
Power:
Solar, Generator
Needs installation.
Water:
Well, Holding Tank
Needs installation. Click Here for the State of New Mexico subdivision report.

You will need to type in Rio Grande Estates. Across the top of the results is CO for county and this one is SO for Socorro. I found several well log records.
Sewer:
Septic, Holding Tank
Liens:
No
Deed Type:
Special Warranty Deed
CCRs:
No
Title Marketable:
Yes
Property Tax:
19.22
Annually per lot. Paid current. Future tax notices are buyer's responsibility.
POA Dues:
0.00
Doc Prep Fee:
150.00
To be added to the purchase price for document preparation.
Zoning:
Residential
Allowing for homes, manufactured homes, and RV's.

Alternative structures / earthships are allowed as long as engineered.

Must comply with State septic/water regs for year round RV use.
Time Restrictions: No
Other Information:
City of Belen, Manzano Mountain Wilderness & NM Game & Fish Website.
Click Here for more information about Belen, NM.

Click Here for
the Manzano Mountain Wilderness website.

Click Here for New Mexico Game and Fish Website For Hunting, Fishing, and Birding.
PROPERTY PHOTOS

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Property Photos

All of the photos were taken in May 2009 and October 2007 of Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 252 Lot 17 and the surrounding views.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

Char's Update on the $250 Million Facebook Data Center and the Morris Road Projects!

The Village of Los Lunas announced that Facebook will build a data center there, a $250 million investment for the first phase! I read that it will break ground in October 2016. There could be up to six phases. It will stimulate 200-500 construction jobs on site daily and once completed a minimum of 30 full time jobs. It will be located just SW of the Intersection of Interstate 25 and Highway 6 as noted in the map.

Map showing the locations of the new
Facebook Data Center and the Morris Road Project.



A quote from the cities website "the data center construction will generate millions of dollars in economic impact beyond the amount directly spent by the company, and typically support thousands of jobs over multiple years. And finally, there is often a ”follow the leader” effect – once a large data center project locates in an area, other related businesses will follow shortly afterwards."

I also read about the Interstate 25 interchange and the East-West Corridor project they are working on referred to as Morris Road on the map. This is a 4 mile stretch of road that would add a new bridge over the Rio Grande River, a new intersection at NM 47 and is estimated to cost $49 million.

Based upon the maps I saw it looks like this corridor would end on it's east side approximately 2.75 miles NW of Rio del Oro as the crow flies. We marked this on the map as well.

Click here to reach the cities website where you will find more information about both these projects!

Located about 20 miles South of Albuquerque, it was once a quiet agricultural area, but the Village and Valencia County has grown to over 80,000 and is one of the fastest growing in the state. I remember one of my mentors Big Steve telling me that if I ever came across land in Los Lunas to hold on to it for an investment! Huh that man was right once again!


Your choice of lots!
Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 252 Lot 24 SOLD
Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 256 Lot 9 SOLD
Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 281 Lot 3 Available
Rio Grande Estates Unit 6 Block 281 Lot 4 SOLD


One acre building lots for sale about 40 minutes S of Albuquerque, New Mexico in Socorro County. It’s close to the Rio Grande and Interstate 25 for a quick trip into Belen and Los Lunas, NM. I sure love the views of the Manzano Mountains from this part of the Rio Grande Estates! There are minimal zoning restrictions allowing for a home, mobile home or RV.

All of the photos were taken in May 2009 and October 2007 of Unit 6 Block 252 along Jacinto Road and we noted this in the maps. This is the far, east side of the subdivision and you can see in the photos that there are great views in all direction across the Rio Grande Basin of the Manzano Mountains, Sierra Ladrone Mountains, Black Butte, and the bosque along the Rio Grande!

Guadalupe Ave is a dirt road along the north of block 256. Flora Ave is a dirt road along the north of block 281. Beatrice Ave is a dirt road along the south of block 252. Jacinto and Lazano Streets are bladed graveled/dirt roads at the ends of these blocks that lead south about 2.5 miles to Highway 60. Highway 60 leads west to Interstate 25 about 10 miles SW.

The area is mostly flat with scattered low vegetation and grass. There are a few neighbors out in this part but for the most part it remains undeveloped with lots of privacy. There is a house to the west that has surrounded itself by tires which is a bummer otherwise it is a beautiful view. I did not see power out in this area so you would need to consider alternative sources like solar or a generator.

The Rio Grande River flows 6 miles west as the crow flies and you can see a bit of the tops of the trees along the bosque. She is 1,896 miles long and is the fourth longest river system in North America! Beyond that is a pretty view of the rim of the mesa with pretty rich red colors – a peaceful setting!

There sure are beautiful long views from the NE to the SE of the Manzano Mountains where you will find part of the Cibola National Forest. She is so close by there is great detail in her peaks and you can see the trees filtering down her hillsides!

To the south across the other side of highway 60, Black Butte pops up out of the valley floor adding more things to look at! She sure is out of place and interesting!

Across the other side of the valley from the NW to the SW are the Sierra Ladrones with Ladron Peak at 9,210 feet. She towers almost 4,500 feet above the Rio Grande Valley! Part of the range is included in the Sevellita National Wildlife Refuge which sits just below this subdivision as seen in the maps. Animal species include mountain lion, pronghorn, bear, and desert bighorn sheep. I spent a couple hours exploring the part down by the river one day and saw some beautiful wildlife as seen in the area photos.

The wide open valley is called the Middle Rio Grande Basin, aka the Albuquerque Basin. It is one of the largest and deepest basins covering 3100 square miles and the Rio Grande, the 4th longest river in N America, flows thru it from the N to the S. The Rio Puerco is a tributary to the Rio Grande and these two meet up at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge.

The Rio Grande Estates adjoins this refuge to the south so there is a river to go explore in your back yard! I spent an afternoon there by the Rio Grande and saw ducks, quail and a badger! That’s the closest I’ve ever been to a badger and I included these photos in the additional photos section! We also included maps showing where the refugee and rivers sit from the subdivision.

There is a large labor force in Los Lunas and Belen that work in Albuquerque and they can now take the Rail Runner into Albuquerque! A few times now I have caught the parking lot full and the train with her cool roadrunner on top! I really enjoy the art on it and read that the name is a play on the state bird the roadrunner.

Many consider this a great place to retire because of the relaxed lifestyle: no lawn to mow unless you plant one, pueblo-style buildings, and year round accessibility to Albuquerque 30 miles away where the International Airport is located.

When asked for a place with minimal zoning restrictions, no landowners association, and RV use this is one of the places I refer people. The area boasts of having nearly 80% sunny days and this sure is a pretty valley to hang out in your RV and soak up the sun! Char the Explorer : )


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Google Maps and Bing Maps links for those customers who would like to research the street and aerial views further:

Google Maps: We suggest clicking on the "Tilt the view" button located on the bottom right side twice so it rotates the earth until you see the blue sky.



Bing Maps: We suggest clicking the "Bird's eye" link on the top and then aerial.


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Socorro County Area and Rio Grande Estates Subdivision Photos

Socorro County Area and Rio Grande Estates Subdivision Photos

All of these photos were taken on our journeys to Socorro County and the Rio Grande Estates subdivision. Socorro County is centrally located in the State of New Mexico. It is bordered to the north by Valencia County and the city of Belen which is about 32 miles S of Albuquerque sits just to the north of the county line. The county seat is the the city of Socorro which is located further south along the Rio Grande River, an hour south of Albuquerque and two hours north of Las Cruces. Belen is in a valley nestled against the Manzano Mountains on the east, and Mesas on the west. This is a growing area and in February 2007 completed the commuter rail service between Albuquerque and Belen. There is a large labor force in Los Lunas and Belen that work in Albuquerque and they can now take the Rail Runner into Albuquerque! Many consider this a great place to retire because of the relaxed lifestyle: no lawn to mow unless you plant one, pueblo-style buildings, and year round accessibility to Albuquerque 30 miles away where the International Airport is located. The City of Belen's population is currently about 7000. They have an average annual rainfall of 10 inches per year and snowfall of 11 inches and many people consider the climate ideal. The daytime high temperatures are in the low 90's in the summer months and daytime high temperatures are in the 50's in the winter months . The temperatures do fall below freezing during the winter months but the snow quickly melts. With such wonderful weather conditions area offers an abundance of recreational activities. The majestic Manzano Mountains, encompassing 36,970 acres, and the Cibola National Forest both provide unlimited opportunities for hiking trails, hunting, horseback riding, backpacking, camping etc. Across the valley to the SW of Belen is the Sierra Ladrones which lies between the Rio Puerco to the east and the Rio Salado to the southwest. The highest peak is Ladron Peak at 9,210 feet and her summit is almost 4500 feet above the Rio Grande Valley! Part of the range is included in the Sevellita National Wildlife Refuge. Animal species include mountain lion, pronghorn, bear and desert bighorn sheep Belen also offers recreational swimming, soccer, volleyball, and tennis as well. Terra Del Sol Golf Course, considered an executive course, is an 18 hole course with dining open to the public. It is home to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and New Mexico Tech. There has been quite a bit of growth to the north of this county in the Belen and Los Lunas areas and the location of these communities from Albuquerque makes it inevitable. Click Here for the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge website.
Click here for the Sandia Mountain Wilderness Area in the Cibola National Forest website. It covers 37,200 acres on the west side of the Sandia Mountains.


SALE TERMS & DISCLOSURES

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Sales Process and Terms

Please conduct your due diligence research and be sure to ask all questions prior to hitting the "Buy Now" button below.

All of the maps and information provided in this listing are intended to assist you in your due diligence research. We try and include many resources that we use ourselves. Over the years we have found information to be incorrect like a road that shows on an aerial photo or street map that we can't find because it is overgrown or doesn't exist or a difference in GPS settings. So while we try and include as much of this information as possible we greatly encourage you to carefully do your research to be sure the property suits your needs.

If you would like to purchase this property click on the "Buy It Now" button at the bottom of the listing. A form will ask for your name, email address and phone number. There is a box to indicate if you are purchasing if for cash or financing. Once you click submit it will change the Status at the top of the listing from "Available" to "Sale Pending". We will hold it for you for 3 days. We will then send you an email that confirms our agreement and our process to complete the transaction. Please contact us within 24 hours of receiving that email from us and we will continue to hold the property for you.

Payment is due within 3 days unless prior arrangements are made. You can either send a cashier's checks or money orders, or you can call the office with a debit or a credit card. We often have several interested buyers in the same property and in fairness we keep the property available until someone is 100% prepared to complete the transaction.

If purchasing for cash, once we have received payment we will prepare all documents necessary to transfer ownership and even include a check to cover all recording fees and transfer taxes as well. It's all part of the non-refundable $150 doc prep fee!

If purchasing a Contract for Deed Click Here to view the highlights of our owner financing. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT PRIOR TO CLICKING THE BUY IT NOW BUTTON FOR CONTRACTS!

With my sincere thanks,

Char : )

Please feel free to call me at 360-550-8943 with any questions!