Partially Fenced, Secluded Property
In Developing Area
In Developing Area
Price: $10,000.00
Earnest Money Deposit: $500.00
Earnest Money Deposit: $500.00
- Location & Size: The subject property is a 4.85 acre lot located along Charlene Lane in West Belen Palisades, a residential subdivision situated just west of Belen and less than thirty minutes south of Albuquerque. Click here to see the subject property's location on Google Maps.
- Roads & Access: While this property is located in a region with well-maintained roads which are trafficked often by local land owners, it should be noted that the last couple hundred yards of roads leading out to the land will present challenges for anyone not driving a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle. The approach to the property along Harrison Road (one road west of the subject property) will easily cover most of the distance to the land and get you close to the property. There are, however, a number of legal roads between Harrison and Charlene which have either become overgrown or obstructed in some way. Because of this, our photographer recomended approaching the land from the south at a turn-off from Harrison close to the Bar-Y Pet Hotel. This will allow you the best access to Charlene Lane, at which point the property will be only a couple hundred yards north on your right hand side (see driving directions diagram in the photo gallery at the bottom of this page).
- Power & Utilities: While there is no power on this property's immediate parcel boundaries, there are a number of nearby developed home sites all being serviced by residential power lines and underground utilities. In fact, the closest one sits just across Charlene, roughly fifteen hundred feet west of the subject parcel along Harrison. In addition, PNM, the local utility company, has a power station approximately a half mile south of the subject parcel. Because of this, it should be both easy and affordable to get power extended to whatever you decide to build on the land. Anyone looking to investigate the cost and logistics of getting connected to the grid is encouraged to contact PNM, the utility company servicing this region.
- No HOA: The West Belen Palisades subdivision does not have a formal HOA nor are there are any annual dues associated with land ownership here. In addition, there are no time limits on building, no covenants and no restrictions governing the land in this region. Because of this, buyers will have even greater freedom and independence to develop the property however they please.
- Zoning: While the subject property may be without subdivision restrictions, Valencia County is not without formal zoning. This particular region is zoned RR-1 or Rural Residential 1, a designation which is "intended to accommodate rural residential development at an anticipated magnitude or density level that does not require more than a very basic level of services, such as single local-road access, individual domestic wells and septic tank sewage-disposal systems and rural fire protection..." This designation allows for everything from single family residences to mobile and modular homes and some farming uses. Anyone looking to familiarize themselves with the RR-1 zoning designation is encouraged to read this PDF which is an excerpt from the Valencia County Zoning Ordinance.
- Zoning, More: Some notable provisions in the RR-1 zoning designation include: RVs may not be used as a principle dwelling but only during construction of the principle dwelling or with certain conditional use permits; maximum building height for dwellings is 30 feet while other structures can be 45 feet; livestock may be kept on a property but only when the property has been fenced; number of livestock per property is specific to the square footage of the land and the type of animal; lots may be subdivided to no less than one acre in size.
- Fencing: It should be noted that barbed wire fencing lines the western boundary of the subject property separating the parcel from Charlene Road. Anyone who purchases the property is free to remove or expand this fencing.
- Nearby Towns: Because of its close proximity to both Belen as well as Los Lunas, the Rancho Rio Grande 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 thirty minute drive north along the I-25 and is likely to have whatever product or service you can't procure in Belen or nearby Los Lunas.
- Commuting To Albuquerque: As noted, the largest and most populous city in the state is just a half hour drive north along the highway. Because of this, this region and the surrounding areas are sometime referred to as "bedroom communities" of the neighboring Albuquerque Metro Area. It should be noted, however, that for anyone looking to work in the city while living out here, who does not enjoy fighting rush hour traffic on the highway, the Rio Metro Rail Line may be a welcome alternative as it provides regular transportation between Belen and as far north as Santa Fe on a daily basis.
- About West Belen Palisades: Like Rancho Rio Grande to its west, the West Belen Palisades subdivision was first created and platted in the late 1950's. It is a sprawling region which occupies hundreds of acres of land just west of the Rio Grande River and the I-25 corridor. When this region was first created, the developer subdivided all of the land into generously portioned five acre parcels. Because of this, the subdivision has remained to this day, one of the best and most affordable parts of this rapidly expanding county to purchase a larger chunk of land for a reasonable price. Additionally, because it's one of the few parts of the county that wasn't overly subdivided, the land owners in this region have historically displayed greater "pride of ownership" in how they've passed the land from one generation to the next and ultimately how they developed said land. This is why despite it's rural nature, the West Belen Palisades subdivision, has seen both modest growth and support services to accommodate that growth, in the subsequent years. Put another way, because people decided to build out here, the County maintained the roads and the utility companies outfitted the area with power, phone and internet. This is why even the parcels of land in the less developed parts of the subdivision should be easier and more affordable to develop than other similar regions in the same county.
- Title: This property was purchased and its title insured through New Mexico Land And Title.
- NOTE: We are requesting an upfront Non-Refundable Earnest Money Deposit of $500.00. This is not an installment sale and there is no financing offered. This is a cash transaction. After we have your Deposit we will contact you about how to proceed with finalizing the purchase, whether it be by credit card, wire transfer or title & escrow. If you elect to close through escrow, buyer will be responsible for all closing costs.
- For those wanting to learn more about the buying process and the various ways we can close this transaction and transfer title into your name, please visit our How It Works - Buying From Us Page. For those unfamiliar with what a title company does, please visit our Title/Escrow Frequently Asked Questions page. This page goes into greater detail about the process of closing a transaction through title and escrow, answering all the common questions we typically get from our buyers.
| Reference Number | VLNM-15162 |
|---|---|
| Location | Valencia County, New Mexico |
| Lot Size | 4.85 Acres |
| Available Financing | Click Here To Read About Financing Options |
| Legal Description | WEST BELEN PALISADES, LOT 7 |
| Parcel Number | 1004026505035000000 |
| Account Number | R083005 |
| Latitude-Longitude | Center 34.62420,-106.81670 |
| NW 34.62470,-106.81770 | |
| NE 34.62470,-106.81560 | |
| SW 34.62380,-106.81770 | |
| SE 34.62380,-106.81560 | |
| Annual Taxes | $15.00 |
| HOA/POA | None |
| Zoning | Rural Residential 1 PDF |
| Access | Well-Maintained Dirt Road; Access To Charlene Lane Best If Approached From The South |
| Power | 1,500 Feet West Of Subject Property |
| Phone | In The Area |
| Water | By Well or Holding Tank |
| Sewer | By Septic/Alternative |
| Elevation | 5,000 ft |
| Conveyance Document | Warranty Deed |
| Type of Closing | Title/Escrow |
| Doc Prep Fee | Waived |
| Nearby Towns | Belen: 4 miles (9 min) |
| Los Lunas: 15 miles (19 min) | |
| Albuquerque: 36 miles (36 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 |
Price: $10,000.00
Earnest Money Deposit: $500.00
Earnest Money Deposit: $500.00
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.