
Land with Home for Sale in Santa Rosa, New Mexico
4221 Palo Amarillo Rd, Santa Rosa, NM 88435
Discover peace, privacy, and breathtaking beauty with this lovingly built 2-bedroom, off-grid and turn-key cabin set on 156 pristine acres just outside Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Perfectly situated as a family getaway, hunting cabin, or an ideal property for livestock and animals, this high desert retreat offers a rare combination of seclusion and accessibility - just minutes from I-40 and historic Route 66, with easy year-round access via well-maintained county roads. The cozy cabin, thoughtfully overbuilt to withstand the elements, is fully equipped for modern comfort while remaining completely self-sufficient. Powered by a 12,000 watt hour solar system, with a 3,000-gallon water holding tank, septic system, heating and air conditioning, full kitchen, and full bathroom, you can enjoy the serenity of off-grid living without sacrificing essential amenities. 2 additional sleeping lofts offer extra space to host family and friends. Long-range views of the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Glorieta Mesa create a stunning backdrop from the impressive covered porch. The land itself offers a diverse high desert landscape with green rolling hills, flowering cholla cactus and juniper, and large rock outcroppings. Historic stone ruins on the property add a rich sense of place and history, and 2 hand dug wells can provide for wildlife and livestock. As a huge bonus, the owners have also added a custom-built 1,000-yard shooting range, ideal for long-range target practice and precision shooting. Property owners have access to a community well nearby for convenient water hauling. Community electricity available at the road if you want to tap into the grid. Whether you're seeking a private retreat, a hunting base, retirement cabin, or a property to support your agricultural vision, this versatile acreage offers endless possibilities under the wide New Mexico sky. Mule deer, elk, antelope, bobcat, coyote, mountain lion, and jack rabbit, have all been spotted on game cameras.
Location
- Street address
- 4221 Palo Amarillo Rd
- County
- Guadalupe County
- Elevation
- 5,965 feet
Directions
I-40 East to exit 243, left to cross over the I-40, then immediate left at dead end onto County Rd 4F/Russell Rd. Road turns right to cross over cattle grate becoming County Rd 4L/Palo Amarillo Rd. 3.6 mi from here to driveway on right after fork to the right. Look for listing sign and small wooden 'Private Property' sign. Coordinates at driveway entrance: 35.04141, -105.23188
Property details
- Acreage
- 156.56 acres
- MLS #
- SFAR 202502697
- Posted
Parcels
- 1094054300420
Legal description
TRACT 15, 156.56 ACRES, PORTRILLO CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION, GUADALUPE COUNTY, NM, PLAT OF SURVEY DATED JULY 12, 2005, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE GUADALUPE COUNTY CLERK, PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 104
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 10
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Ductless, Propane, Space Heater
- Materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom x 2
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Features
- Interior Steps
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Price drop | $400,000 | $25,000 -5.9% | SFAR |
| June 20, 2025 | New listing | $425,000 | — | SFAR |































































