Listing: Estancia Ranchettes Unit 4-B Block 1 Lot 11 Acre is 1 Acre Land in Moriarty New Mexico

I spotted a huge herd of antelope race across the valley. I wondered why so many of them had horns and learned that about 40% of the females have horns that don't get any longer than their ears. The buck's horns are up to 15 inches long and have the distinctive prong on the front which gave the species its name. I thought this would be a pretty spot for someone looking for a rural country setting to put their own cabin and watch the antelope roam.



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Description:

1 Acre Land For Sale About 45 Minutes E of Albuquerque, New Mexico

I Sat and Watched A Huge Herd of Antelope Close By - HOLY COW WAS THAT A BIG HERD!

By Moriarty and Cline's Corner in Torrance County, NM Just off Interstate 40 and Old Route 66.

Pretty Rural Land With Beautiful Views of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

No POA, No Covenants and Cheap Taxes, Zoned for Home or Mobile Home and Animals Allowed.

Has Pretty Views of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains.

You can even the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Southernmost Sub Range in the Rocky Mountains!

Call Char and Buddy With Questions Mon - Sun 360-550-8943.

We love to talk about the lands we explore! Tons of Photos of Land for Sale!

Estancia Ranchettes Unit 4-B Block 1 Lot 11



Status: SOLD
State: NM
County: Torrance

Parcels

APN:
R0014860
Legal Description:
Estancia Ranchettes Unit 4B Block 1 Lot 11

Listing Details

City:
Moriarty
10 Miles E of Moriarty
19 Miles W of Cline's Corner
19 Miles SE of Edgewood
42 Miles E of Albuquerque
64 Miles S of Santa Fe
Parcel Size:
1.0 Acre
Roads:
Dedicated Easement, Dirt
Pieto Drive is a bladed dirt road along the south.

I took a decent bladed dirt road south off Pecos/A123 that led to the east side of the unit.
Power:
Solar, Generator
Needs installation.
Water:
Well, Holding Tank
Click here to research depth of other wells on the State of New Mexico well log.

I searched by Subdivision Report on the left hand side and typed in Estancia Ranchettes and found a few records.

Click Here for the State of New Mexico well log.

You will need to click on the county and then click on the PLSS link. Input 33 under section, then click on 9N under township, and 10E under range.
Sewer:
Septic, Holding Tank
Needs installation.
Click Here for the New Mexico Environment Dept Liquid Waste Website.
Liens:
No
Deed Type:
Statutory Warranty Deed
Title insurance available at buyer's expense.
CCRs:
No
Title Marketable:
Yes
Property Tax:
7.69
Annually. 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:
PL/RR – Preplatted Lands District/Rural Residential
Allowing for homes, manufactured homes, and limited RV's. RV's allowed up to 90 days. RV's allowed up to 6 months with building permit.
Other Information:
Cibola National Forest
Click Here for more information about Cibola National Forest which is west of Moriarty.
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All of the photos were taken in March 2015 of Estancia Ranchettes Unit 4-B Block 1 Lot 3 and the surrounding views.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION

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Cash Price Reduced $400 To $1100!

 

I have spent quite a bit of time this past year reading articles about decluttering my life, my home, and commitments. I've cleaned out several drawers and given tons away and no longer want to spend money on stuff to dust. Its been easy to say to someone trying to sell me something "no thanks I don't really collect things anymore" because I really prefer to spend money on experiences that I will remember.

I was talking to my brother about it and he said you sound like the younger generation who is making a cultural shift to minimalize and simplify their lives in order to add more experiences. Our customers talk about land for a tiny home or a place to go hang out in an RV, land that requires less commitment and money so their resources can be used greater elsewhere. 

If you've been looking for a special experience for you or someone else consider a piece of land. The joy from planning a trip to visit is just as exciting as planning your next vacation. Where you going? Where you staying? What's the weather going to be like? Where is the best place to get a greasy cheeseburger, homemade piece of pie or whatever your fancy may be? What king of animals are you going to see? What are the mountains called? What sights are in the area to visit?

I'm sure you'll be smiling like Frosty finding the deed to this property in your mailbox and dreaming about the experience that lies ahead!

Mention it's a gift and it will arrive with 8.5 x 11 color photos and maps from the listing to show off Christmas morning! Our last date for you to receive it before the big day is 1:00 PM, Friday, December 20th!

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1 acre rural land for sale in Valley of the Estancia Ranchettes about 45 minutes E of Albuquerque, New Mexico in Moriarty with quick access onto Interstate 40 and Route 66. It’s about an hour south of Santa Fe by Edgewood and Cline's Corner in Torrance County, NM. Property offers lots of privacy with huge herds of antelope roaming and birds singing in the Land of Enchantment!

All of the photos were taken about 1 acre NE of this property on the street above in March 2015. We took a decent bladed dirt road south off Pecos/A123 that led to the east side of the unit. From there go west on a bladed overgrown dirt road that leads along the south of the property. It might not be as overgrown as the one in the photos as there is a cabin along it two lots to the east. There was a bit of a bump up onto this road from the road to the east being bladed but the truck easily made it.

 

As I started to take the photos I could hear a bird singing pretty loud. I took quite a few photos before I stopped to see just exactly where they were and realized that I had already taken a few photos of it already!

 

The property was flat and unusually grassy – nice. I wondered why it’s so grassy here compared to the rest of the ranch. When I viewed Google Maps I saw the property sits almost at the edge above Chavez Draw. A draw is a low part between two parts of land that run parallel to each other. I wonder if that’s anything to do with it – maybe retains a bit more moisture at the edge before it drops into the draw. That’s just this farm girls thoughts on it though.

 

There was no one living out in this area so plenty of privacy for now! There is a cute cabin that someone built to the east 2 lots – too bad it looks like part of it needs a few nails to tag it back down.

 

 

To the west is a farm with trees and a windmill – another nice view. You can see several cow trails down along Chavez Draw on Google Earth.

To the north are pretty views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains! They are way in the distance by Santa Fe and are the southernmost sub range in the Rocky Mountains. I was surprised when I learned that I could see that far from here as I’ve been coming here since 2001 and just figured it out in 2015!

 

From the NW to the SW are the Sandia and Manzano Mountains. You see most of the range although there are a few spots you don’t see it but it’s still a fabulous view! Sandia is Spanish for watermelon and represents the beautiful reddish color of the sunsets over these mountains.

 

I snapped this photo in 2018 of the sunset - amazing!

The Sandia-Manzano Mountains are a substantial mountain area that defines the eastern edge of the middle Rio Grande valley of central New Mexico. Their elevation changes provide recreational opportunities including winter skiing and cool summer hiking. The entire mountain chain comprises two parts, the Sandia Mountains to the north, and the Manzano Mountains to the south, separated by Tijeras Canyon, through which runs Interstate 40, following the path of historic U.S. Route 66.

The Valley of the Estancia Ranchettes is located six miles east of Moriarty. Interstate 40 and Historic Route 66 run through the Estancia Ranchettes and there is an off ramp at exit 197 on the west side. It a rural area with a few residents sprinkled about and for the most part remains undeveloped with plenty of privacy! It was subdivided years ago and there are no covenants or home owners association and cheap taxes. It has plenty of sunshine, fabulous sunsets, and a quick hours drive to the big city if you have to go!

Cline's Corner is a cute famous stop along Old Route 66 down the road 15 minutes east and I have enjoyed a few lunches at the cafe and they have a great little gift shop. When I stopped by in January 2014 they were moving dirt and I was told they were going to put in a new truck stop there. And I took another photo of me with the totem pole I think is beautiful! I included a photo of me and my sister standing in front of their totem pole as well some real cowboys I met there a few years. It’s a fun place and reflective of the rural cowboy and Indian country this part of New Mexico is!

The area reminds me of the start of the Great Plains. I read that it sits on the very western edge of the Llano Estacado, aka the Staked Plain, one of the largest mesas / tablelands in North America. Once referred to as the Great American Desert, colonial times found people passing by this area seeking better land further west. By the mid-19th century, people had begun settling here as they realized it was well suited for farming as large portions of the region sit atop one of the world's largest underground reservoirs, the Ogallala Aquifer.

The region is a cold semi-arid climate with long hot summers and cold winters and low rainfall. It’s made up of grassland and mesas and lots of playa lakes that seasonally fill up after a thunderstorm, but rains don’t come frequently. These ponds are important habitat for waterfowl and pronghorn and deer are often found around these ponds.

I included several photos of the largest herd of antelope I’ve ever seen in my life. Wow was that ever amazing and stunning to see! They raced across the prairie putting on quite the show! I wondered why so many of them had horns and learned that about 40% of the females have horns that don't get any longer than their ears. The buck's horns are up to 15 inches long and have the distinctive prong on the front which gave the species its name. Another difference between males and females is the black patch on the jaw below the eye of the males.

 

On the west side of the Sandia Mountains is Albuquerque and the interstate quickly takes you thru the mountains to the big town! Zoning allows for homes, manufactured homes, and RV use up to 90 days. RV's are allowed up to 6 months with building permit.

It made me sing the old song by John Lomax from 1910 “Home, home on the range, where the deer and the antelope play; where seldom is heard a discouraging word and the skies are not cloudy all day.” A beautiful place to hang out and watch the antelope roam! Enjoy! Char the Explorer : )

 

PROPERTY MAPS

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Google 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.

Google Interactive Map to the SE corner of the property.

Prior to visiting the property I suggest you study the maps and the satellite images as they tell the story on how to get there. Get a mental picture of how to get the property from a main road. I frequently write notes in the listings on how I got there myself.

Print out the important maps like the parcel map, the aerial photo with the GPS coordinates and the street map. These are the maps I would use myself if I was going to view the property.

You can enter the latitude and longitude into the search field in Google or Bing maps by putting a comma between them. I suggest you bring a street dedicated GPS like a Garmin, not your phone. Do not rely on your GPS to take you the correct way as it can take you down miles of roads that aren't the main drags. I've named mine Thelma and Louise because she's tried to drive me off a cliff a few times! If I could just get Brad Pitt to sit in the back seat! : )

Most of the properties I sell are down some kind of rural road - my favs! Be smart and bring a shovel, water, food, blankets, mace, a dog and anything else you might need if you get stuck for a day or two. I've been stuck in the sand, a marsh, had tires blow out - you name it. Be prepared, be safe, and have fun. She's a beautiful Earth. We only get one shot here - get out there and see all she has to offer. Char the Explorer : )


Approximate parcel GPS coordinates:

Parcel: Estancia Ranchettes Unit 4B Block 1 Lot 11
Latitude: 34.959857
Longitude: -105.884991
Coordinate location: to the SE corner of the lot.

Google Interactive Road Map based on Coordinates
Bing Interactive Road Map based on Coordinates

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Torrance County, Moriarty and The Valley of the Estancia Ranchettes Photos

 

 

Torrance County, population 15,302, sits in the middle of New Mexico and is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical area. Most of the county is primarily gently-rolling grassland ranging from 6000 to 6200 feet in elevation. The Manzano Mountains rising to 10,098 feet on the western edge of the county.

It's one of the most productive agricultural counties in the United States producing pinto beans, corn, hay, cattle, nursery crops and vegetables. It enjoys commercial development brought by Interstate 40 and is one of the fastest growing counties in the state.

It boasts of the longest stretch remaining of Old Route 66 “The Mother Road” in the heart of New Mexico. It has attracted a wide variety of business enterprises to the region. Tagawa Greenhouses in Estancia has 20 acres of growing space. Award-winning Sierra Blanca Brewery came to Estancia Valley in 2007 to meet their growth needs when it was time to expand. Other thriving industries include the El Cabo wind project, Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), Lonesome Wind Renewables, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Holy Energy, and numerous aviation, agriculture, energy, retail and service businesses.

With an elevation of over 6,000 feet it is considered ideal weather by many with only 11.5 inches of precipitation annually. Sunny days abound with mild winter temperatures of 45 degrees to 87 degrees in the summertime.

Moriarty sits at the Junction of I40 and Hwy 41  It’s centrally located 35 E of Albuquerque and 56 miles S of Santa Fe. Edgewood is about 10 minutes west of Moriarty and its population grew 88% from 2000 to 2010 and it opened a Wal-Mart in 2008.

Estancia, the Torrance County seat, is a small rural town of about 1600 people. In addition to the county offices and Sheriff’s Office, it offers a post office, grocery store, Dollar Store, gas stations, restaurants, and the Estancia Schools as well as the necessary fire, police and Emergency Medical Services. It’s surrounded by an agricultural community that has been the foundation of the Town for more than 100 years. Ranching and farming industries remain strong influences to the flavor of life in the Estancia Valley and well as key contributing economic factors in the area.

Cline's Corner is a cute famous stop along Old Route 66 E of Moriarty and I have enjoyed a few lunches at the cafe and they have a great little gift shop. I included a photo of me and my sister standing in front of their totem pole and some real cowboys a few years ago out front! Fun place indeed and it is reflective of the rural cowboy and Indian country this part of New Mexico is!

The Sandia Mountains are to the NW and the Manzano Mountains are to the SW. There are stunning sunsets over the Sandia Mountains, meaning watermelon, which Spanish explorers named because they likened the color the mountainside turns at sunset! Sandia Pueblo Indians called the mountain Bien Mur, "big mountain". W of the Sandia Mountains is Albuquerque and the interstate quickly takes you thru the mountains to the big town!

The Sandia-Manzano Mountains are a substantial mountain area that defines the eastern edge of the middle Rio Grande valley of central New Mexico. Their elevation changes provide recreational opportunities including winter skiing and cool summer hiking. The entire mountain chain comprises two parts, the Sandia Mountains to the north, and the Manzano Mountains to the south, separated by Tijeras Canyon, through which runs Interstate 40, following the path of historic U.S. Route 66.

The area reminds me of the start of the Great Plains. I read that it sits on the very western edge of the Llano Estacado, aka the Staked Plain, one of the largest mesas / tablelands in North America. Once referred to as the Great American Desert, colonial times found people passing by this area seeking better land further west. By the mid-19th century, people had begun settling here as they realized it was well suited for farming as large portions of the region sit atop one of the world's largest underground reservoirs, the Ogallala Aquifer.

The region is a cold semi-arid climate with long hot summers and cold winters and low rainfall. It’s made up of grassland and mesas and lots of playa lakes that seasonally fill up after a thunderstorm, but rains don’t come frequently. These ponds are important habitat for waterfowl and pronghorn and deer are often found around these ponds. A

nd I have sure seen some pretty big herds of antelope here! In March 2015, I spotted two huge herds of antelope in the Estancia Ranchettes. Wow was that ever amazing and stunning to see! The first group was on the far east side by Units 6 & 7. They raced across the prairie putting on quite the show! They stopped to duck under the highest point in the fence line with the big buck standing guard until the last one passed between us! I've seen this several times now in the wild when seeing antelope, deer, elk and horses. AWESOME!

 

 

 

Here's there herd I saw at the bottom of the subdivision in unit 7A. This is one of the largest herds I’ve ever seen in my life and can only think of one larger in Elko, Nevada years ago! I wondered why so many of them had horns and learned that about 40% of the females have horns that don't get any longer than their ears. The buck's horns are up to 15 inches long and have the distinctive prong on the front which gave the species its name. Another difference between males and females is the black patch on the jaw below the eye of the males.

 

Click here for the Sandia Mountain and Manzano Mountain Wilderness Areas in the Cibola National Forest website. The Mountainair Ranger District in the Cibola National Forest is made up of the Gallinas and Manzano Mountains. The Manzano Mountains are located primarily in Torrance County with a small section on the west side of the mountain located in Valencia County.

The Sandia's offer 37,200 acres and 120 miles of trails but if you prefer solitude they say you should stick to the Manzano's which offers 37,200 acres and 64 miles of trails.

Click Here for Salt Missions Trail Scenic Byway.

Click Here for Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood.


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!