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Rio de Vega – A Rare Legacy Estate on 74.54 Acres with River Frontage, Guesthouse & Barn
Welcome to Rio de Vega — a legacy estate that has been cherished for generations and affectionately known by the family as “The Playground.” This extraordinary 74.54-acre property is a sanctuary of beauty, creativity, and comfort just minutes from Las Vegas, NM, and the renowned United World College.
At the heart of the estate is a custom 4,200 sq. ft. main residence, originally a barn kit reimagined into a luxury home by renowned designer Pedro Marquez. Featuring pine siding, alder doors, and thoughtful architectural details, the home blends rustic character with refined finishes. Two refrigerators, a chest freezer, and a stand-up freezer are included, and a 1,000-gallon propane tank powers a Cummins generator for added peace of mind.
A separate 2,000 sq. ft. guesthouse offers additional comfort and privacy with its own 500-gallon propane tank and independent septic system. There’s even a third septic and 220 electric already in place, ready for an additional home to be built.
The 2,610 sq. ft. drive-through barn is a masterpiece in itself, constructed atop teak-floored storage containers and framed in canyon-harvested red fir. The property also includes a rebuilt, powered chicken house, multiple charming outbuildings, and three serene ponds—one spring-fed and another sealed with bentonite. Water is plentiful with the water table just 6 feet below ground and nearly half a mile of Gallinas River frontage enhanced by protective jersey barriers for added flood security.
Rio de Vega is fully equipped for modern living with high-speed internet (Starlink at the guesthouse and DesertGate at the main house), plumbed 4 feet deep throughout, and year-round access with roads plowed in the winter.
With abundant water rights, lush surroundings, and boundless potential for relaxation, recreation, or even expansion, this is more than just a property—it’s an opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind estate with deep roots and lasting possibilities.
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View full listing details| Price: | $4,250,000 |
| Address: | 997 New Mexico Highway 65 |
| City: | Montezuma |
| County: | San Miguel |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Zip Code: | 87731 |
| MLS: | 202503538 |
| Year Built: | 2007 |
| Square Feet: | 4,200 |
| Acres: | 74.54 |
| Lot Square Feet: | 74.54 acres |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Bathrooms: | 6 |
| Half Bathrooms: | 2 |
| clip: | 2139356652 |
| roof: | Built-Up, Other, See Remarks |
| sewer: | Septic Tank |
| levels: | Two, Multi/Split |
| cooling: | None |
| heating: | Fireplace(s), Propane, Radiant Floor, Radiant |
| horseYN: | yes |
| stories: | 1 |
| bodyType: | Double Wide |
| electric: | Generator |
| flooring: | Carpet, Wood |
| garageYN: | yes |
| coolingYN: | no |
| heatingYN: | yes |
| mlsStatus: | Active |
| utilities: | High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Available |
| appliances: | Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer |
| basementYN: | no |
| directions: | From Santa Fe take I-25 North, Take exit 343 to Las Vegas, Take a left at the exit, Take a left at the exit. Take a left on an NM-329 which is also called New Mexico Avenue. Turn left at the light onto Hot Springs Blvd., continue past the United World College in Montezuma, about a mile past the college, the road will start to climb, continue about another 4.8 miles and you will see the property entrance on your left. Rio de Vega Ranch. |
| highSchool: | Las Vegas |
| possession: | Closing & Funding |
| fireplaceYN: | yes |
| landLeaseYN: | no |
| lotSizeArea: | 74.54 |
| waterSource: | Private, Well |
| garageSpaces: | 2 |
| listingTerms: | Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, New Loan |
| lotSizeUnits: | Acres |
| mlsAreaMinor: | 28-San Miguel Cnty |
| parkingTotal: | 3 |
| poolFeatures: | None |
| waterfrontYN: | yes |
| associationYN: | no |
| lotSizeSource: | Assessor |
| otherEquipment: | Fuel Tank(s), Irrigation Equipment, Satellite Dish |
| windowFeatures: | Insulated Windows |
| fireplacesTotal: | 4 |
| humanModifiedYN: | yes |
| livingAreaUnits: | Square Feet |
| otherStructures: | Barn(s), Guest House Detached, Outbuilding, Stable(s), Storage |
| parkingFeatures: | Attached, Garage |
| yearBuiltSource: | Assessor |
| attachedGarageYN: | yes |
| elementarySchool: | Las Vegas |
| exteriorFeatures: | Horse Facilities |
| interiorFeatures: | Beamed Ceilings, Interior Steps |
| livingAreaSource: | Assessor |
| buildingAreaTotal: | 6200 |
| fireplaceFeatures: | Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove |
| foundationDetails: | Permanent |
| leaseConsideredYN: | no |
| lotSizeSquareFeet: | 3246962.4 |
| architecturalStyle: | Manufactured Home, Multi-Level, Mobile Home, Ranch |
| documentsAvailable: | Aerial, Plat, Seller's Property Disclosure, Survey, Tax Information, Well Log Available |
| middleOrJuniorSchool: | Las Vegas |
| accessibilityFeatures: | Not ADA Compliant |
| constructionMaterials: | Frame, Modular/Prefab |
| customPropertyHoaOrCoa: | No |
| customPropertyAuthority: | San Miguel County |
| specialListingConditions: | Standard |
| customPropertyWaterRights: | Yes |
| propertySubTypeAdditional: | Detached, Single Family Residence |
| customPropertyLivingAreaRange: | 4,001-5,000 |
| customPropertyGuestHouseAreaTotal: | 2000 |
| customPropertyGrossReceiptsTaxLocationCode: | 12-012 |
