Located in La Mesilla, a small rural community in Northern New Mexico known for its peaceful setting, agricultural heritage, and easy access to both cultural and outdoor destinations. Located just south of Española along the Rio Grande corridor, La Mesilla offers a quieter lifestyle while remaining conveniently positioned between Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Residents enjoy distinct four-season living, with warm summers, colorful autumns, crisp winters with occasional snowfall, and beautiful spring blooms. The surrounding landscape combines high desert terrain with green river valley vegetation, creating a unique and picturesque environment. La Mesilla is especially attractive to those seeking privacy, a slower-paced rural lifestyle, space for workshops, gardening, and horses. It is an easy commute to Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Espanola, and offers outdoor recreation, hiking, fishing, skiing, and river activities. This flexible floorplan home features an open-concept living and dining area, two bedrooms, an entertainment room (easily a third bedroom) and three bathrooms (two 3/4 baths and a powder room), designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The amenities include in-floor radiant heating, mini splits for AC, vaulted ceilings in the main living area, a double-car attached garage, covered portals, private wells, and a spacious pergola perfect for outdoor gatherings. A 30’ x 30’ insulated workshop, heated with a wood stove, provides excellent space for hobbies, storage, or projects.
Set on a huge 1-acre lot, this charming ranch-style home delivers the space, privacy, and breathing room of true Northern New Mexico living paired with magnificent views and a short commute to Los Alamos National Labs. Offering 1,550 sq ft, the home features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a two-story layout that creates comfortable separation while still feeling connected and easy to live in. Warm up by the cozy wood burning fireplace on crisp evenings, and enjoy the steady comfort of radiant heat throughout. Outside, you’ll love the independence of a private well and septic, plus a balcony that’s perfect for taking in the wide open scenery. With room for gardening, outdoor projects, pets, or simply relaxing under big skies, this property is all about space, views, and lifestyle without sacrificing convenience.
La Mesilla is located in New Mexico. La Mesilla, New Mexico has a population of 2,515. La Mesilla is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 30.02% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.61%.
The median household income in La Mesilla, New Mexico is $66,586. The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,994 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in La Mesilla is 43.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 11.8 inches per year, with 9.1 inches of snow per year.
