Secluded Property In Developing Area Two Miles North Of Belen Airport

Roads & Access: The subject property is located in a part of the subdivision where development has yet to extend. Because of this, roads in this region - particularly well-maintained roads - are not as common as in other areas of Ranch Rio Grande. In fact, the road which runs along the western boundary of the subject parcel is not even named on street signs or Google Maps, and maintains its designation as Camino Seco from original plats of the region. Because of this, anyone scouting the land is advised to take a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle. While most of the drive will be along well-maintained and named roads, the last half mile or so may be difficult to identify or navigate. Those purchasing the land, however, should take comfort in the fact that Valencia County is likely to blade or maintain a road if they receive a call from a tax paying land owner who's building a home in their County. Point being, while this small stretch of road may need work, getting it serviced may not be as difficult as one would expect.

Power & Utilities: While developed home sites with power and underground utilities can be found as close as one mile south, the presence of these utilities is still far enough so as to be prohibitively expensive to get extended out to the land. And while this region is constantly developing and expanding and utilities may reach this parcel within a few years, anyone looking to develop land here today is encouraged to investigate alternative sources of power such as solar panels. Anyone looking to investigate the cost and logistics of getting connected to the grid is encouraged to contact PNM, the utility company servicing this region.

No HOA: The Rancho Rio Grande subdivision does not have a formal HOA nor are there are any annual dues associated with land ownership here. In addition, there are no time limits on building, no covenants and no restrictions governing the land in this region. Because of this, buyers will have even greater freedom and independence to develop the property however they please.

Zoning: While the subject property may be without subdivision restrictions, Valencia County is not without formal zoning. This particular region is zoned RR-1 or Rural Residential 1, a designation which is "intended to accommodate rural residential development at an anticipated magnitude or density level that does not require more than a very basic level of services, such as single local-road access, individual domestic wells and septic tank sewage-disposal systems and rural fire protection..." This designation allows for everything from single family residences to mobile and modular homes and some farming uses. Anyone looking to familiarize themselves with the RR-1 zoning designation is encouraged to read this PDF which is an excerpt from the Valencia County Zoning Ordinance.

Zoning, More: Some notable provisions in the RR-1 zoning designation include: RVs may not be used as a principle dwelling but only during construction of the principle dwelling or with certain conditional use permits; maximum building height for dwellings is 30 feet while other structures can be 45 feet; livestock may be kept on a property but only when the property has been fenced; number of livestock per property is specific to the square footage of the land and the type of animal; lots may be subdivided to no less than one acre in size.

Nearby Towns: Because of its close proximity to both Belen as well as Los Lunas, the Rancho Rio Grande subdivision has easy access to groceries and supplies as well as big box stores such as Walmart and Home Depot. Additionally, plenty of fast food restaurants, gas stations, post offices, banks, medical facilities and other daily necessities can be found within easy driving distance of this region. Furthermore, Albuquerque, the largest city in the state, is just a quick thirty minute drive north along the I-25 and is likely to have whatever product or service you can't procure in Belen or nearby Los Lunas.

Commuting To Albuquerque: As noted, the largest and most populous city in the state is just a half hour drive north along the highway. Because of this, this region and the surrounding areas are sometime referred to as "bedroom communities" of the neighboring Albuquerque Metro Area. It should be noted, however, that for anyone looking to work in the city while living out here, who does not enjoy fighting rush hour traffic on the highway, the Rio Metro Rail Line may be a welcome alternative as it provides regular transportation between Belen and as far north as Santa Fe on a daily basis.

About Rancho Rio Grande: The Rancho Rio Grande subdivision was first created and platted in the late 1950's. It is a sprawling region which occupies thousands of acres of land across both Valencia and Socorro counties just west of the Rio Grande River and the I-25 corridor. When this region was first created, the developer subdivided all of the land into generously portioned five acre parcels. Because of this, the subdivision has remained to this day, one of the best and most affordable parts of this rapidly expanding county to purchase a larger chunk of land for a reasonable price. Additionally, because it's one of the few parts of the county that wasn't overly subdivided, the land owners in this region have historically displayed greater "pride of ownership" in how they've passed the land from one generation to the next and ultimately how they developed said land. This is why despite it's rural nature, the Rancho Rio Grande subdivision, particularly on the Valencia County side, has seen both modest growth and support services to accommodate that growth, in the subsequent years. Put another way, because people decided to build out here, the County maintained the roads and the utility companies outfitted the area with power, phone and internet. This is why even the parcels of land in the less developed parts of the subdivision should be easier and more affordable to develop than other similar regions in the same county.

Notes About Purchasing:

NOTE: We are requesting an upfront Non-Refundable Earnest Money Deposit of $500.00. This is not an installment sale and there is no financing offered. This is a cash transaction. After we have your Deposit we will contact you about how to proceed with finalizing the purchase, whether it be by credit card, wire transfer or title & escrow. If you elect to close through escrow, buyer will be responsible for all closing costs.

For those wanting to learn more about the buying process and the various ways we can close this transaction and transfer title into your name, please visit our How It Works - Buying From Us Page. For those unfamiliar with what a title company does, please visit our Title/Escrow Frequently Asked Questions page. This page goes into greater detail about the process of closing a transaction through title and escrow, answering all the common questions we typically get from our buyers.

Reference Number: VLNM-8107

Location: Valencia County, New Mexico

Lot Size: 5 Acres

Legal Description: RANCHO RIO GRANDE, UNIT 1, LOT 65

Parcel Number: 1004029240187106600

Account Number: R072421

Latitude-Longitude:

Center 34.67290,-106.83260

NW 34.67330,-106.83380

NE 34.67330,-106.83150

SW 34.67240,-106.83370

SE 34.67240,-106.83150

Annual Taxes: $45.00

HOA/POA: None

Zoning: Rural Residential 1

Access: Well-Maintained Dirt Roads Most Of The Way; Overgrown For The Last Half Mile

Power: 1 Mile South Of Subject Property; Solar or Alternative

Phone: In The Area; Mobile/Satellite

Water: By Well or Holding Tank

Sewer: By Septic/Alternative

Elevation: 5,100 ft

Conveyance Document: Special Warranty Deed

Type of Closing: Notary Close

Doc Prep Fee: $150.00

Nearby Towns:

Belen: 7 miles (11 min)

Los Lunas: 17 miles (25 min)

Albuquerque: 41 miles (44 min)

Points Of Interest:

Things To Do In Albuquerque

Rio Metro

Abo Canyon

Alexander Municipal Airport

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Manzano Mountains State Park

Rio Salado River

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument