Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Fence Lake, New Mexico

Experience the ultimate turnkey (several pieces of equipment include) hunting retreat—ready for you to enjoy from day one! This exceptional property features a custom-built home, an oversized two-car garage, and multiple outbuildings designed to make preparing your harvest effortless. Established food plots and a strategically placed hunting blind are already in place, so you can start hunting immediately.

Land

This roughly 100-acre parcel has a variety of topography. There are open feeding areas as well as dense pockets of trees making the perfect bedding areas for elk and deer. The pond that fills from runoff is 75 yards from the front door and attracts a lot of different widlife. The 4 lots also include varying elevations giving you some ideal vantage places to either listen for the bugles in September or glass up the wildlife the rest of the year.

Improvements

Custom-built 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home with log siding, tongue and groove, and painted concrete floors with extra-wide porches around all 4 sides, complete with an outside bar area on the north end. It has been very well maintained and has a backup generator as a bonus. Right behind the house is a gazebo with a hot tub and a sitting area. As you come up to the end of the driveway and a short walk across to the house, you will find an oversized 2 car insulated garage that has a half bath (could easily be 3/4 as drain and plumbing are still in place) with work benches, a wood burning stove, and a 3 bay sink with all the amenities to process your own game. Right adjacent to the garage is an RV-height carport with water and electrical hookups. There are also two standard-size carports, separated by a 20′ container, to hold additional tools, supplies, and yard equipment. In addition to all of this, there is a metal-frame and siding barn. It has electricity and water, and a game hoist is already installed to make processing that game even easier. This barn could easily be used for livestock, with some adjacent panels forming corrals. All the buildings have been well-kept and are very functional.

List of equipment includes: tractor with many implements, hot tub, seed drill, 2 seat UTV, large bbq grill, portable generator, riding lawn mower, push lawn mower, chain saws, wood splitter, leaf blowers and weed eaters. Theres also tool boxes with miscellaneous tools and parts.

Recreation

Fence Lake, New Mexico, offers a peaceful rural setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the high desert and wide-open skies. Outdoor recreation in the area centers around activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching, with plenty of opportunities to explore the rolling grasslands and scenic mesas nearby. The region’s quiet roads are ideal for cycling and leisurely drives, while stargazing is exceptional thanks to minimal light pollution. Though there are no major lakes or rivers for water sports, the vast landscape provides a perfect backdrop for camping, photography, and enjoying the solitude and tranquility of the New Mexico countryside. The nearby Cibola National Forest and El Malpais National Monument are within driving distance, offering additional opportunities for adventure and exploration.

Region & Climate

Fence Lake, NM experiences a semi-arid climate, characterized by warm summers, cool winters, and low annual precipitation. Summer daytime temperatures often reach the mid-80s to low 90s°F (high 20s to low 30s°C), while nights cool off significantly. Winters are generally mild, with daytime highs in the 40s and 50s°F (5–15°C) and occasional freezing nighttime lows. Rainfall is sparse, with most precipitation occurring during the summer monsoon season, and snowfall in winter is typically light. The area enjoys abundant sunshine year-round and low humidity, making for clear skies and comfortable outdoor conditions most of the year.

History

Fence Lake, New Mexico, is a small rural community with roots dating back to the early 20th century. The area’s name comes from a nearby seasonal lake that was once surrounded by a wire fence to contain livestock, a nod to the region’s ranching heritage. Fence Lake developed as a ranching and farming settlement, serving as a home for homesteaders and families drawn by open land and the promise of agricultural opportunity. Though the population has always remained small, the community has maintained its rural character and continues to reflect the traditions of ranching, farming, and close-knit country living that shaped its early days.

Location

Fence Lake, NM is a remote rural community, so the closest airports are located a considerable distance away. Here are the approximate distances to the nearest major airports:

Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP): about 70 miles northwest

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): about 155 miles east

Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT): about 85 miles north

Show Low Regional Airport, AZ (SOW): about 110 miles west