luxury houses for sale Rio Arriba County, United States

Casa con Vista is a private sanctuary set high atop the serene La Cuchilla mesa, where sweeping views stretch from Pedernal and Kitchen Mesa at Ghost Ranch across an ever-changing landscape of mountains, sandstone cliffs, and open sky. Thoughtfully positioned in quiet conversation with its surroundings, the contemporary residence feels less imposed upon the land than shaped by it — a home defined by light, horizon, and the elemental beauty of Northern New Mexico. From fiery sunrises and glowing sunsets to crystalline night skies filled with stars, every moment here is immersed in the rhythms of the high desert. Seasonal transformations bring golden cottonwoods along the Rio Puerco in autumn, snow-covered peaks in winter, soft spring rains, and vibrant summer wildflowers, while deer, elk, bobcats, ravens, red-tailed hawks, piñon jays, and migratory birds move naturally through the landscape. Designed and built by Solterra Design Build, the immaculate two-bedroom, two-bath residence is a high-performance, off-the-grid home that offers sculptural contemporary design with environmental mindfulness and modern comfort. Custom doors, windows, cabinets and carefully chosen finishes and fixtures have been incorporated into the home. ICF construction carefully oriented to maximize natural light and expansive vistas results in the home responding gracefully to sun, weather, and terrain. State of the art systems include photovoltaic solar power, back-up generator and power storage, and in-floor radiant heat. Water is provided by a private well and additional systems include whole-house reverse osmosis filtration, two cisterns, a recirculating hot water pump, sprinkler system, and drip irrigation for landscaped and garden areas. Beyond the main residence, a hand-crafted Teahouse and ramada, a large viewing portal and a labyrinth offer quiet spaces for contemplation and retreat. Casa con Vista is more than a home; it is a place designed to root daily life within the beauty, stillness, and vastness of the New Mexico landscape.

Set along the tranquil banks of the Chama River, this exceptional private estate captures the extraordinary beauty of northern New Mexico’s landscape—with panoramic views of colorful canyons and mesas immortalized in the paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe. Shaded by majestic cottonwoods and thoughtfully positioned on 20 acres of fertile pastureland including a small vineyard, the residence offers gracious sanctuary. Northern New Mexico style main home features soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and vigas, brick floors, multiple fireplaces, hand-carved wooden doors, and expansive living spaces that blend warmth, craftsmanship, and timeless regional character. At the heart of the home, an open chef’s kitchen—ideal for both intimate living and elegant entertaining. The secluded primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with an ensuite bath and adjoining sun-filled study, opening onto a private courtyard patio. Additional bedrooms each feature their own baths and direct outdoor access, offering guests both comfort and privacy. A fully equipped modern casita provides luxurious accommodations for visitors, artists, or extended stays, with its own inviting outdoor spaces. Outdoor living unfolds across beautifully designed grounds with covered flagstone portals, courtyard gardens, and multiple seating areas that invite relaxation and celebration. Amenities include a traditional horno oven, grill, jacuzzi spa, tree-lined pond, and a fire pit—where the current owners have hosted memorable annual oyster roasts beneath expansive New Mexico skies. A private bridge crossing a fork of the river adds a distinctive and enchanting element to the property. For equestrian and agricultural pursuits, the estate includes a large, lofted barn, corrals, livestock pens, and a chicken coop. The fully fenced acreage benefits from two private wells and valuable water ditch rights, supporting both the vineyard and pastureland. This remarkable property offers a rare combination of luxury living, agricultural potential, and authentic Southwestern character, while serving as a gateway to the region’s renowned natural and cultural landmarks, including Plaza Blanca, Christ in the Desert Monastery, Ghost Ranch, Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio, Abiquiu Lake, and Echo Amphitheater.

Set on 23 acres in center of the historic village of Truchas, New Mexico—made famous as a filming location for The Milagro Beanfield War—this remarkable property offers privacy, versatility, and sweeping views of the majestic Truchas Peaks and surrounding high-desert landscape. The property includes three separate homes, providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodations, rental income, or retreat-style use. Multiple garages and workshops support a wide range of possibilities, from automotive and agricultural needs to artisan studios and home-based business pursuits. A private well and valuable water rights contribute to the property’s self-sufficiency and long-term value. The expansive acreage lends itself well to agricultural, equestrian, or sustainable living opportunities, while also offering peace, privacy, and uninterrupted vistas of the Truchas Peaks—views that define the beauty and character of Northern New Mexico. This is a rare opportunity to own a substantial and versatile holding in one of New Mexico’s most culturally rich and visually stunning communities, ideal as a private estate, income-producing property, or legacy investment.

Located in the charming village of Truchas, midway between Santa Fe and Taos along the High Road to Taos, this community is known for its art galleries, spectacular top-of-the-world views, and small grass-alfalfa farms raising cattle, horses, sheep and goats. A beautiful fenced country retreat on over 4 acres with an rammed earth home has beautiful views in all directions. A custom built home with rammed earth exterior walls keep this home cooler in the summer & warmer in winter, viga and latilla ceilings, partially zoned radiant floor heating and hot water baseboard heat, open kitchen, dining and living room area great for entertaining. The primary bedroom and private bath are located on the main floor along with an additional guest bedroom. The third bedroom and studio are situated upstairs and open to the lower level. Large windows to the east, south and west along with French doors give an abundance of indoor light. There are three wood fireplaces, one located in the kitchen, one between the living and dining rooms and one in the primary bedroom. Five sets of french doors located on the east, south and west sides of the home to comfortable, relaxing shaded outdoor space. In addition, there is an attached greenhouse off the kitchen. Community water and surface irrigation rights.

Refresh your spirit in the peace and beauty of nature in this idyllic, lush and very private retreat located at the mouth of a canyon leading up through the Santa Fe National Forest to the Jemez Mountains Caldera. Reminiscent of the ecology of New Mexico when the first Hispanic settlers lived in the Canones Creek Valley, this recently updated 3 BDR, 2 BA home located on 10+acres, features a large open living area, dining and kitchen with panoramic views from large windows looking up the canyon to the cliffs beyond. The house was designed and sited to capture full views and includes balconies off each of the three bedrooms and an outdoor deck for dining. Recent property improvements include replacement of cabinets, countertops and decorative tile in the kitchen, new refrigerator and range, updated bathrooms, re-coated roof (2023), new septic tank (2020), new pump for the water system. After entering the gated property, one passes through cottonwoods, wild meadows, and a pinon/juniper woodland until reaching ponderosa pines. A nearby spring is source to the continually running creek that flows through the property. Approx. one mile from the traditional village of Canones and 20-30 minutes to the Chama River, Abiquiu Dam, Ghost Ranch and the historic village of Abiquiu and Georgia O'Keefe's home, this property offers peace, tranquility, refuge and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature at its finest.

Discover the exceptional privacy and beauty of this Brazos Valley Home and Farm, a rare 28+ acre agricultural property located just 10 minutes south of Chama, New Mexico. Accessed by a private gated gravel road shared by only a few neighbors, this secluded farm offers stunning mountain views, lush pastures, abundant wildlife, and approximately 25 acres of adjudicated water rights. Situated at approximately 7,350 feet in elevation, the property features a spacious 2,800+ sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home includes two living areas, a large kitchen, dedicated laundry/mudroom, raised ceilings, walk-in closets, refrigerated air, a wood-burning stove, forced-air heat, and durable pro-panel roofing designed for snow-load conditions. Bring your horses and livestock! Utilities include a private well, septic system, propane, public electricity, and a backup generator. Additional improvements include covered hay and equipment storage, a workshop, and a covered livestock pen, making the property ideal for farming, ranching, horses, and other agricultural uses. Irrigation water is supplied from the Brazos River through a private ditch system, and approximately 25 acres of adjudicated water rights will convey with the sale. Currently planted in Timothy hay, the farm produces approximately 2,000 65-pound bales annually, generating an estimated gross income of more than $20,000 per year. Elk and mule deer frequent the property year-round. Owners have applied for E-Plus Landowner Elk Permits, and any permits issued will convey. Outstanding recreational opportunities are nearby, including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and more. Whether you're seeking a productive farm, equestrian property, private retreat, or recreational ranch, Brazos Valley Home and Farm offers a unique opportunity to own a premier rural property in northern New Mexico. Property within 1.5 hours to Santa Fe, Taos and to Colorado. World-class elk and deer recorded in area.

Located a half hour from both Santa Fe and Los Alamos, this 1900 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath home sitting on 1 ½ acres has been completely redone, so in effect it is a brand-new home! Shaded by enormous, ancient cottonwoods, the home has a nice open floorplan for the main living spaces and big floor to ceiling windows facing East with fantastic light. There is an electric fireplace with venetian plaster in the living room for both ambiance and heat, a little dining or sitting nook and the coolest kitchen ever! With concrete counters, farm sink, new stainless appliances and beautiful white cabinets and shelving for plenty of storage, it is set against the most beautiful blue background of the walls. Down the hall are the guest bedrooms/office space which share a bath and then a lovely large primary bedroom suite, also with great light and very hip finishes. The main bath’s concrete counters, two sinks, generous storage, large closet with washer dryer and unique barn doors and light make this primary bedroom a little oasis with a sitting area and access to the back yard. The two-car garage has direct entry into the house and there is a private well with 3-acre feet of water. An added bonus are two sheds , one which could be another garage or a double stall shelter attached to a perfect tack room/hay storage with plenty of space to add a large fenced corral directly in front of the sheltered stall on the nice flat lot. There was additional insulation added during the remodel, as well as waterproofing and padding the slab; not to mention updated plumbing, electric, new doors and windows, new floors and of course baths, as well as mini splits for both heating and cooling. There is an additional ¾ acre lot available in the front of the property, or could be sold separately. Please follow the directions herein, so that googlemaps doesn't take you to the wrong place.

Adorable adobe single-level home located in Velarde, on approximately one acre of land. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath property offers approximately 1,100 square feet of comfortable living space with a relaxed country feel. Featuring classic Adobe construction with interior Santa Fe style features, beautiful ceilings with vigas and latillas. Enjoy outdoor living on the patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining amid peaceful surroundings and taking in the magnificent views in all directions. The property is fully fenced and includes landscaping with a few trees and grape vines, plenty of space for additional gardening or outdoor projects. Storage sheds offer excellent storage or workshop potential. Leave this property on Private Drive 1073 which leads into BLM and National Forest. Hike, Bike or Ride the thousands of acres just steps from your front door. Originally built around 1986, the home has seen several thoughtful improvements since 2021, combining functionality and charm in a peaceful setting. Ready to move in.

The Mundy Buck, holder of four world records, is back with the Mundy Ranch! Legacy Mule Deer never die, they just get larger as the story is passed from generation to generation. Not sure how much larger the widest buck ever entered into the Boone and Crocket (49.5 inches) can get, but the story surrounding this incredible +/-2880 acres ranch (Chama, NM) is certainly one for the record book! If one looks between Canada and Mexico, it would be very difficult to find a more strikingly beautiful, well-watered, big game mecca than the Mundy Ranch & Mountain Estate! This incredible, diverse holding, located about 10 minutes south of Chama and about 2 hours north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, could easily star in its very own historic documentary. The terrain varies from a mild +/-7500 ft. to 9000 ft., with staggered benches of Gambel oak andmassive Ponderosa pine-lined meadows that step up to stands of sub-alpine aspens. If water is the gold, then the Mundy Ranch is Ft Knox, with over a dozen bodies of water and several stocked with year-round aerators supporting rainbows up to 5 pounds. Don't forget that fly rod! There's paved highway and front-gate access, along with exclusive mid-ranch access for the Mundy Ranch owner through the neighboring Ticonderoga ranch. The Buck The Mundy Buck, 300+ inches, holder of four world records, including the widest ever (49.5 inches), longest main frame, largest main frame at 246, and by the water displacement method (Burkett System), number 1 in the world, is back with the ranch as of August 2024! (See attached story.) The seller felt the Mundy Buck belonged with the ranch and is proud to convey the buck with the ownership! There has never been a copy or duplicate made of the Mundy Buck. Hunters Cabin Located mid-ranch, as to allow one to wake up with the animals, is the total off-grid hunters cabin, complete with indoor plumbing, solar system, and back up generator. Serviced by propane and solar, the furnished cabin features a brand new solar system, kitchen, a full bath and an outdoor porch with grill. Providing absolute stealth, located on the edge of a large meadow and several water holes, the Hunters Cabin is perfect for 's'mores camping experience' for generations to come from grandparents to grandkids. Mundy Mountain Estate Miles of ranch roads access the ranch, allowing for incredible hiking, mountain biking, ATV/UTV and snowmobile riding in the winter months. Years ago, originally split off from the Mundy Ranch, the +/- 3000 acres of the adjacent Ticonderoga Ranch was developed into mountain estates, complete with electric gated access and underground power. Parcels were as little as 2 acres up to 35 acres. Three of the these mountain estates were secured by the owner, located about 700 yds. from a private gate accessing midway into the Mundy Ranch, about halfway up the mountain, providing access to the very heartof the ranch, and miles of ranch access roads without interfering with any of the game bedding or feeding areas. Along with the 360 degree views, the recently remodeled +/-4000 sq. ft. Mundy Mountain Estate offers +/-4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 2 car garage, three-sided decks, granite kitchen with stainless appliances and is mostly furnished. Road maintenance, including snow removal and electric gate access, is included in the annual HOA dues of +/- $1700. Located in the prime heart of Big Game Unit 4, documented as one of the highest density elk herds in the country, the Mundy Ranch has experienced very little hunting the last 2 years - only one bull elk harvested as the owner has been too busy to utilize the property. The ranch is absolutely flush with mature bulls and bucks... All hunting rights covey for 2026. In a recent New Mexico Chapter of the Dallas Safari Club Gala, held in Albuquerque, there were 39 world-class trophy mule deer bucks displayed, called theNew Mexico Trophy Wall of Fame. Eleven of those bucks were reported to have come from the Mundy Ranch! The Mundy Ranch has been meticulously managed for trophy big game the last decade, and hardly hunted the last 3 years due to the owners business schedule. 180' to 200' mule deer are seen annually, 300+ bull elk and the ranch manager has reported elk in the 360+ range. The Mundy Ranch has been enrolled into the New Mexico Landowner Incentive Mule Deer tag program. (Normally two late season tags, but always check regs.) Unit 4 has historically reported 100% draw on regular season landowner mule deer tags, noting the application deadline is mid March each year. B&C mule deer are seen on the Mundy ranch annually, with Rio Arriba County, NM documenting more entries in the Boone & Crockett Mule Deer Record Book than any county in North America every decade since 1960! THE RANCH RECEIVED 21 LANDOWNER ELK TAGS FOR LAST YEAR, INCLUDING 15 BULL TAGS. TAGS FOR 2026 WILL CONVEY. The ranch also supports a healthy Merriams turkey population, black bear (all 4 color phases), blue grouse and small game population, with over-the-counter tags. If trophy mule deer or mature bull elk are one of your requirements, this area is sought after as oneof the most desirable areas in the country, carrying one of the highest elk and mule deer densities as there are NO timber wolves (or plans to release them), NO winter kill and NO grizzly bears to affect your landowner big game tag allotment. The ranch has been managed exclusively for trophy mule deer and mature bull elk with habitat improvements such as food plots and feeders. Two brand new Polaris 1500 Ranger Extremes, Northstar Crew Cabs, will convey with the ranch at closing. Fishing With several of the small lakes and ponds on wind and solar aeration, these trout-stocked ponds carry the trout even through the winter. Trout up to 5 pounds are stocked in the ponds allowing for an incredible day with family, friends and VIP guests. Also part of the ranch has full recreational rights to the adjacent +/-3000 acre Ticonderoga Ranch with numerous stocked ponds and the most desirable two miles of Chavez Creek with incredible live-water fishing that easily provides for forty fishing days. With G5 jet-capable airport (Pagosa Springs), there's a hospital, a Walmart and over 30 restaurants an hour away. Wolf Creek Ski Mountain is +/- 90 minutes and Taos is +/- 2 hours. Turn-keyproperties such as the historic Mundy Ranch, with over 10 years of trophy mule deer and mature bull elk management in place, complete with a furnished Mountain Estate, the world-record Mundy Buck, along with two brand-new Polaris Ranger Extreme 1500 Northstars, stand unmatched. There's simply nothing else comparable. Call or email today for more information and your qualified showing, Co brokers welcome.

A rare opportunity to own a legacy property along the Rio Grande, held by the same family for generations and thoughtfully preserved for the future. Set on approximately 58 acres, the original owners chose to place the property into a conservation easement to protect its natural beauty, open space, and agricultural use, ensuring the land will remain largely unchanged for years to come. The land itself is both beautiful and highly usable, with a mix of bosque, open pasture, grassland, and river corridor. It offers privacy, wildlife, and a true connection to the landscape. Valuable acequia water rights with a 1695 priority date support farming, grazing, and equestrian use. There are two existing homes on the property totaling over 3,500 square feet. Each has its own character and history and could be used as-is, updated over time, or incorporated into a larger compound. There is also a designated approximately two-acre building envelope, allowing for a new custom home and additional structures if desired. While the conservation easement protects the land from overdevelopment, it still allows for residential use, agriculture, and low-impact recreational or retreat-style use. It’s a nice balance of being able to use the land while knowing it will stay protected. Whether someone is looking for a private retreat, a small ranch, a multigenerational setup, or simply a place with meaning and history, this is a property that doesn’t come along often.