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Montezuma,NM 87731
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,200 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,011
MLS Listing ID 202503538
Style Manufactured Home,Multi-Level,Mobile Home,Ranch
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
Year Built 2007
Lot Size 74.540 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Rio de Vega – A Rare Legacy Estate on 74.54 Acres with River Frontage, Guesthouse & Barn
Welcome to Rio de Vega — a legacy estate that has been cherished for generations and affectionately known by the family as “The Playground.” This extraordinary 74.54-acre property is a sanctuary of beauty, creativity, and comfort just minutes from Las Vegas, NM, and the renowned United World College.
At the heart of the estate is a custom 4,200 sq. ft. main residence, originally a barn kit reimagined into a luxury home by renowned designer Pedro Marquez. Featuring pine siding, alder doors, and thoughtful architectural details, the home blends rustic character with refined finishes. Two refrigerators, a chest freezer, and a stand-up freezer are included, and a 1,000-gallon propane tank powers a Cummins generator for added peace of mind.
A separate 2,000 sq. ft. guesthouse offers additional comfort and privacy with its own 500-gallon propane tank and independent septic system. There's even a third septic and 220 electric already in place, ready for an additional home to be built.
The 2,610 sq. ft. drive-through barn is a masterpiece in itself, constructed atop teak-floored storage containers and framed in canyon-harvested red fir. The property also includes a rebuilt, powered chicken house, multiple charming outbuildings, and three serene ponds—one spring-fed and another sealed with bentonite. Water is plentiful with the water table just 6 feet below ground and nearly half a mile of Gallinas River frontage enhanced by protective jersey barriers for added flood security.
Rio de Vega is fully equipped for modern living with high-speed internet (Starlink at the guesthouse and DesertGate at the main house), plumbed 4 feet deep throughout, and year-round access with roads plowed in the winter.
With abundant water rights, lush surroundings, and boundless potential for relaxation, recreation, or even expansion, this is more than just a property—it's an opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind estate with deep roots and lasting possibilities.
Location
State NM
County San Miguel
Interior
Heating Fireplace(s),Propane,Radiant Floor,Radiant
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet,Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Wood BurningStove
Equipment Fuel Tank(s),Irrigation Equipment,Satellite Dish
Exterior
Exterior Feature Horse Facilities
Parking Features Attached,Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool None
Utilities Available High Speed Internet Available,Electricity Available
Roof Type Built-Up,Other,See Remarks
Building
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Private,Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Las Vegas
Middle Schools Las Vegas
High Schools Las Vegas
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard