1.8 Acres of Residential Land for Sale in Peña Blanca, New Mexico

Pena Blanca is a small village nestled along the Rio Grande valley between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. This small lush farmland is filled with wild grasses, cottonwoods, elms, orchards, and amazing views of the surrounding Jemez, Sandia, and Ortiz mountain ranges. It's situated between Santo Domingo Pueblo to the south and Cochiti Pueblo & Cochiti Lake to the north. This area is well preserved and filled with an abundance of wildlife.

Land

There are a total of 11 separately deeded lots consisting of approximately 48 acres. The lots range in size from .15 acres to 16 acres. There are 9 lots clustered together adjacent to the Rio Grande and 2 smaller free standing lots close by. The land is generally flat irrigated farmland with a portion of the large lots being wetlands.

Improvements

There are 2 pens and some old ruins on the property. There is community water available so a well is not required. Electric is along the property lines. A septic will be needed for a residence.

Recreation

With the Rio Grande in walking distance, there will be plenty of opportunity for fishing. Or drive up the road 5 minutes to Cochiti Lake and enjoy some wind sailing, canoeing, or kayaking on this no wake lake.

Agriculture

Farming, Cattle, Vineyard

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

Junior Surface water rights in place for irrigation. No mineral rights known.

General Operations

This land has been used primarily for grazing.

Region & Climate

Pena Blanca, NM is located in the high desert environment of the Southern Rocky Mountains of Northern NM. It borders the Middle Rio Grande Valley and has an elevation of 5236 ft. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are mild. It averages 12 inches of rain, 11 inches of snow, and has 280 sunny days annually.

Location

Pena Blanca is located 10 minutes west of I-25 along Hwy 22 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. It's approximately 25 minutes to the Santa Fe and 40 minutes to Albuquerque. Both cities have regional airports along with shopping, amenities and hospitals.