Residential Lot
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In Developing Area
VIDEO CHAPTERS: For anyone looking to learn more about a specific subject in the above video, the following is a helpful list of topics and what at point they’re discussed. 00:00-5:17 - Disclosures; 05:25 - General Location + Nearby Towns; 07:20 - The Size Of The Subdivision; 09:39 - A Brief History Of Rio Grande Estates; 12:05 - Who Is The Average Buyer?; 14:41 - Photo Gallery; 17:32 - Roads & Road Access; 19:47 - Cell Reception; 20:08 - Wells & Water Table; 21:40 - Developed Homes; 22:16 - No HOA or CCRs; 23:37 - Zoning; 27:16 - The Buying Process
- General Location: 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 Valenica County but also the largest swath of undeveloped land in this rapidly growing region.
- 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 encompases, 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.
- Zoning: Rio Grande Estates is zoned Rural Residential 1. To read more of the Valencia County zoning ordinance that addressess this designation, we encourage you to follow this link or watch the video at the top of this page for a discussion of the topic beginning at 23:37 and again at 25:55.
- 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.
- 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 attmepting 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 both on the individual listing page as well as on our corresponding spreadsheet of available lots.
- 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 encompases, 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.
- Nearby Towns & Resources: 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.
- Socorro vs Valencia County: It should be noted that the Rio Grande Estates subdivision that we are selling land in - in Valencia County is very different than the Rio Grande Estates subdivision we are selling land in - in Socorro County. Each subdivision's regulations are different, each subdivision's roads are maintained differently, and each subdivision is outfitted differently with utilities. So despite the fact they share the same name, these are two wholly different communities providing their own distinct benefits and drawbacks to potential land owners. To learn more about our Rio Grande Estates listings in Socorro County please visit this page of our website or navigate to the Socorro County listings on our New Mexico Listings Page.
- Frequently Asked Questions: While the video at the top of this page will likely answer any and all questions you have about the Rio Grande Estates subdivision in Valencia County, you can also visit this page of our website which has an additional Frequently Asked Questions section specifically about buying land in this subdivision. Additionally, you'll be able to find some videos on this page to better help you navigate and understand our spreadsheet of properties. This information is provided to help potential buyers compare and contrast all the of the lots within our considerable inventory to determine which property best suites their needs.
- Pricing: The Hemingway Land Company has attempted to price the properties in this subdivision as affordably and as uniformly as possible with 1 acre lots listed for $1,200, 2 acre lots listed at $2,400, and so on and so forth. Additionally, we are offering affordable financing options on most all of our inventory under 2 acres. In some cases, however, certain lots have been priced higher on a price-per-acre basis due to some exceptional feature that the property boasts such as utilities, improved road access or because it sits in a more developed area. Where applicable, each property's specific listing page will describe the differences or particular features of a given parcel.
- Photography Disclosure: Due to the large volume of inventory we have in this region, unlike other listings on our site, the photos displayed at the bottom of each page will be from the general area of a property and not from the parcel itself. We have done our best to get a variety of photos from each specific region of the subdivision and in each property's photo gallery we have posted photos we feel most accurately represent the region that property is in. Anyone looking for an exact sense of the property, its terrain or surroundings is encouraged to scout the individual listing at their leisure.
- CASH OPTION: Using a credit or debit card, pay the cash price as indicated above along with a $150.00 Document Preparation fee and within 24 hours we will draft new documentation conveying the land from our company to you. Once you approve the paperwork, we will record it with the county and you will become the new owner of the land.
- FINANCING OPTION: If you don’t have all the money now and would prefer to pay for the property more gradually, you may elect to use the financing option we have indicated at the top of this page. It should be noted, however, that the property will not be deeded into your name until such a time as the balance has been paid in full. Between now and that time we will have a Land Contract which will be the document that demonstrates your equitable interest in the land. Click here to see a generic version of one of our standard Land Contracts. Please note: Our land contracts have only pre-payment incentives and no pre-payment penalties.
| Reference Number | VLNM-0034A |
|---|---|
| Location | Valencia County, New Mexico |
| Lot Size | 1.5 Acres |
| Available Financing | Click Here To Read About Financing Options |
| Legal Description | RIO GRANDE ESTATES, UNIT Q, BLOCK 1148 |
| LOTS 21, 22 & 23 | |
| Parcel Number | 1018024346099100210 |
| 1018024346099100220 | |
| 1018024346099100230 | |
| Account Number | R036136 |
| R036137 | |
| R036138 | |
| Latitude-Longitude | Center 34.59860,-106.57780 |
| NW 34.59900,-106.57820 | |
| NE 34.59900,-106.57750 | |
| SW 34.59820,-106.57820 | |
| SE 34.59820,-106.57750 | |
| Annual Taxes | $15.00 |
| HOA/POA | None |
| Zoning | Rural Residential 1 PDF |
| Access | Dirt Roads |
| Power | Solar or Alternative |
| Phone | Mobile/Satellite |
| Water | By Well or Holding Tank |
| Sewer | By Septic/Alternative |
| Elevation | 5,100 ft |
| Conveyance Document | Special Warranty Deed |
| Type of Closing | Notary Close |
| Doc Prep Fee | $150.00 |
| Nearby Towns | Belen: 7 miles (11 min) |
| Los Lunas: 17 miles (25 min) | |
| Albuquerque: 41 miles (44 min) | |
| Points Of Interest | Things To Do In Albuquerque (Link) |
| Rio Metro (Link) | |
| Abo Canyon (Link) | |
| Alexander Municipal Airport (Link) | |
| Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (Link) | |
| Manzano Mountains State Park (Link) | |
| Rio Salado River (Link) | |
| Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (Link) | |
| County Contact Info | Valencia County Assessor's Office (505) 866-2065 |
| Valencia County Planning & Zoning (505) 866-2050 | |
| Valencia County Comprehensive Land Use Plan (PDF) | |
| PNM (888) 342-5766 | |
| New Mexico State Engineer 1-800-WATERNM | |
| Well Drilling Info | |
| Well Drilling Permit Application |
Disclaimer: While The Hemingway Land Company does extensive research on all our properties prior to listing them, there are always County-specific rules/regulations we will not be aware of. The information provided on this page is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. All prospective buyers, however, are encouraged to contact the county at the links and numbers provided in this table to confirm that whatever plans that buyer has for the property in question are in fact legal, feasible and permitted. Due diligence is the buyer’s responsibility and all sales are final.