This is definitely not something one sees every day in the Taos area that comes on the market! A quiet and serene property nestled in the small mountain community of Questa/El Rito in northern New Mexico, north of Taos near the Colorado border, with eastern majestic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and western views of Ute Mountain, the Rio Grande Gorge, San Luis Valley and to the north, the Rocky Mountains. The Pueblo-style main house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a walk-in closet, a study, an open concept kitchen, dining room with Clere story allowing for passive solar, and living room, an upper covered balcony with incredible Southern views, a locked storage closet and borders a yearlong stream (acequia) with a private drive off a main road, affording easy accessibility all year long. There are exposed rough sawn beams with tongue and groove ceilings, wood clad windows throughout and custom handmade wood doors. It sits on two plots of land totaling 5.52 acres and is quite private. The house is full of light with all around spectacular views. There is a full house generator for comfort knowing the property can remain operational in an emergency, an outdoor sauna, and a hot tub on a deck off the master sitting room. Off the study, there is an outdoor rose garden. The outside has flagstone and brick patios, and a gazebo overlooking the running stream. Next door is a beautiful 400 sq. ft. casita with a carport, open main area including a full kitchen and bathroom, and an attached single car garage, perfect for additional space for family and friends to visit, or as rental income, or a unit for a caretaker of the property. The heating system for the house is an ETS (electric thermal system) in the main area, baseboard electric heat throughout the house, and hot water baseboard heaters in the master bedroom and the study. The casita also has a backup generator and is warmed by a gas heater. Also included on the property is a horse barn with three stalls, water and electric, a covered hay area for storage of 300-400 bales of hay, a tack room, 2 storage rooms, with one having heat, three corrals, and a round pen, in addition to Post and Rail fencing around the property. Convert the stable into an alternative workspace or a studio. Imagine the possibilities! This property is purely serene and peaceful! A protected access directly to the National Forest is ¼ mile away, so you can enjoy riding your horses anytime without having to trailer them. Bring your animals, have a separate space for your guests or a property manager, and enjoy the gardens and stupendous views. This is definitely a must-see for anyone wanting to truly experience the joys of living in New Mexico! On this listing, you will find an exterior drone video, as well as a 3D interior video tour of the main house.
Majestic 40+ acre ranch nestled in the foothills of Cerro right outside the Village of Questa. Expansive and endless views of the Latir wilderness range, Sangre Cristo mountains, and North to the Rocky Mountains. The property spans flat agricultural land all the way up to the piñon and juniper engulfed hillside making the property perfect for many agricultural uses. The 2,100 square-foot, 3 bed 3 bath, over-built home has been extremely well-kept and is ready to for full-time or part-time living. An oversized living room, bedrooms, kitchen, laundry room AND ... an extra large garage with 1,750 square feet of workable, or convertible space. Ideal for a wood shop, mechanics garage, or separate living quarters. The property is ~35 minutes to Taos Plaza, ~20 minutes to Red River and the Colorado-NM border. Public forest trails and roads are accessible within a few miles for hiking, camping, fishing, ATVs, cross-country skiing, or whatever it may be that you enjoy doing in the Land of Enchantment. Downhill skiing is nearby at Red River or Taos Ski Valley. Come see the potential for yourself, and secure your slice of New Mexico green chili pie.
The median home value in Cerro, NM is $207,000. This is lower than the county median home value of $256,200. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Cerro, NM is $207,000. Approximately 33.33% of Cerro homes are owned, compared to 22.22% rented, while 44.44% are vacant. Cerro real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Cerro real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Cerro, New Mexico 87519 has a population of 419. Cerro 87519 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 55.71% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.61%.
The median household income in Cerro, New Mexico 87519 is $28,109. The median household income for the surrounding county is $35,314 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Cerro 87519 is 54.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 7.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16.3 inches per year, with 61.1 inches of snow per year.