Land with Home for Sale in Placitas, New Mexico
44 La Puerta Trl, Placitas, NM 87043
Privately secluded on 8 extraordinary acres, this exceptional adobe estate offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural integrity, exceptional craftsmanship & breathtaking panoramic views. Sweeping vistas encompass the Sandia & Jemez Mountains, Santa Ana Mesa & iconic Cabezon Peak, creating an extraordinary sense of seclusion just minutes from shopping, restaurants & the ABQ airport. Inside, soaring beamed ceilings, beautiful natural light, travertine & Italian tile floors & multiple kiva fireplaces create warmth, scale & timeless Southwestern elegance. A renovation by renowned architect & builder John Calvin draws inspiration from New Mexico's deep Andalusian heritage, w/ a gallery-like hallway that provides an ideal setting for art & collections. Spacious, beautifully appointed kitchen features Sub-Zero refrigeration & Viking ovens. Private primary suite includes a sitting room & expansive bath opening to a secluded courtyard with hot tub. 2 additional bedrooms & a spacious office provide exceptional flexibility. A separate wine cellar, designed by a wine connoisseur, adds another distinctive element. Outdoors, expansive patios invite entertaining or quiet contemplation amid endless mesa & mountain views. W/ Tunnel Springs Water complemented by 2 HOA-owned backup wells, a new 2026 roof & easy access to BLM open space, the 8-acre setting offers exceptional opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, stargazing--or simply savoring an extraordinary sense of space & solitude. Truly, a world of its own
Location
- Street address
- 44 La Puerta Trl
- County
- Sandoval County
- Zip code
- 87043
- Community
- La Puerta
- Elevation
- 6,123 feet
Directions
I-25 north to Placitas exit. Turn right (east) for about 5 miles to Tunnel Springs Rd. Turn right on Tunnel Springs Rd. to La Puerta Trail. Go right on La Puerta Trail to home on your left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 8.06 acres
- Zoning
- R-1
- MLS #
- SWMLS 1110708
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $6,819
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $800 annually
Parcels
- 1025072204320
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Features
- Cul de Sac, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Automatic, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage, Open
- Fencing
- Gate, Privacy
- Pool
- Patio
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Structures
- Cabana
- Features
- Courtyard, Hot Tub Spa, Privacy Wall, Private Yard, Propane Tank Owned, Sprinkler Irrigation
Structure
- Style
- Mediterranean
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- Multi Units
- Materials
- Adobe, Stucco
- Roof
- Tile
- Windows
- Skylight(s), Wood Frames
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3
- Flooring
- Carpet, Stone
- Appliances
- Built In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Security
- Security
- Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Cove Ceiling, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Home Office, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Multiple Living Areas, Pantry, Separate Formal Dining Room, Sitting Area In Master, Skylights, Walk In Closets, Water Closets
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Placitas | Elementary |
| Bernalillo | Middle |
| Bernalillo | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 10, 2026 | New listing | $1,550,000 | — | SWMLS |