1.5 Acres of Land for Sale in Peña Blanca, New Mexico
6 Sparkling Moolah, Peña Blanca, NM 87041
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. 9 of the lots are clustered together with junior surface water rights in place; the other 2 lots are free standing. The irrigation ditch borders the lots to the west and the east ditch is close by. The west lots are adjacent to the Bosque with access to the Rio Grande only 1/4 mile away. The land is generally flat with plenty of areas to cultivate crops, build or bring in your new home. A portion of the large lots are wetlands. There is community water and electric available at the property lines. A septic will be needed.
Enjoy a beautiful country lifestyle of farming, fishing, and wildlife only 20 minutes to Santa Fe and 30 minutes to Abq.
Improvements
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. 9 of the lots are clustered together with junior surface water rights in place; the other 2 lots are free standing. The land is generally flat with plenty of areas to cultivate crops, build or bring in your new home. A portion of the large lots are wetlands. 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. Enjoy a beautiful country lifestyle of farming, fishing, and wildlife only 20 minutes to Santa Fe and 30 minutes to Abq.
Agriculture
Farming, Cattle, Vineyard, Equestrian
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.
Directions
Take I-25 south from Santa Fe or north from Abq. Take the Santo Domingo Exit and head west then north on Hwy 22 to Pena Blanca. Go about 10 miles, just before the Pena Blanca town sign, go Left at the big Enchanted Farms sign on Sparkling Moolah Rd. Follow road along irrigation to the left going back south. Take the last right before road ends. Follow past 2 small homes, road splits keep go right to the gate. Neighbors house it to the left.
Property details
- County
- Sandoval County
- Elevation
- 5,236 feet
- Date Listed
Resources
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
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Mar 6, 2024 | Price increase | $98,800 | $30,550 44.8% | — |
Dec 27, 2023 | New listing | $68,250 | — | — |