Ideally located for an easy commute to Espanola, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, this classic New Mexico–style home in the Mesa's de Medanales subdivision with No HOA! offers timeless Southwestern character, sweeping mountain views, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Set on five peaceful acres with horses welcome and surrounded by open vistas in every direction, the property provides an ideal balance of privacy, space, and convenience just minutes from Abiquiú Lake, national forest, and Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa. At just under 4,000 square feet this mostly single level home features three spacious ensuite bedrooms, a fourth bedroom and a fourth bathroom, making it well suited for multi-generational living, guests, or flexible lifestyle needs. The main-level fourth bedroom is a large, light-filled space complete with a wood stove and cedar closet, offering excellent versatility as a guest suite, studio, or secondary living area. Throughout the home, classic Southwestern details create warmth and authenticity, including brick floors, beamed ceilings, nichos, radiant heat, multiple wood stoves, and three traditional kiva fireplaces. A generous eat-in kitchen serves as the heart of the home and opens to a formal dining room, while a dedicated office or flex space supports remote work, hobbies, or creative pursuits. All bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled with custom finishes and walk-in showers, enhancing both comfort and luxury. Outdoor living is a true highlight, with multiple serene courtyards and expansive exterior spaces designed for year-round enjoyment. A substantial covered portal with a traditional kiva fireplace invites relaxing evenings, entertaining, or simply taking in the remarkable high-desert surroundings. Recent updates add peace of mind and modern convenience, including remodeled bathrooms throughout, new stucco, updated electrical and lighting, fresh driveway gravel, security system and a water filtration and softener system.
42 Private Drive 1613B is located in the Mesa de Medanales Subdivision on a gentle mesa above the Chama River Valley. The setting offers open views in all directions, with primary views toward the Jemez Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Mature trees and established landscaping surround the home, reflecting years of careful gardening and creating privacy and shade that make the property comfortable year round. A motorized gate is located at the entrance to the property. The home is an adobe constructed, two bedroom, two bath pueblo style residence with exposed beams and Southwest finishes throughout. Very few homes in New Mexico are currently constructed using traditional adobe. Many long time adobe homeowners consistently describe these homes as having a solid, quiet feel that is noticeably different from modern construction. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances. A separate office provides additional flexible space. Heating is provided by radiant in floor heat, with a wood burning insert in the living room. The west facing patio includes a shade ramada, brick flooring, and a wood burning kiva fireplace. Recent updates include a new roof, new stucco, a new well pump, and a recently serviced septic system. The property consists of five acres and includes a three car garage. The location offers a short drive to Abiquiu and an easy commute to Española, Los Alamos, or Santa Fe. Additional Photos available upon request.
Fabulous oppertunity tolive in great community. 11 acres with no covenants lot split and/or build other buildings: barn, guest house, studio, etc. with county approval. Home is like new with owners living in it for only a couple years. Views of Chama River Valley and Jemez Mountains. Located one lot away from gated entrance to thousands of acres of public ( BLM ) land for all kinds of wildlife, recreation. Property has a fenced, raised bed garden area. Privacy on 11 acres with home bermed into hills so no neighbors can be seen from home. Best property in the area, don't pass it up
Fabulous views set the stage for this rare Northern New Mexico opportunity a soulful adobe with classic vigas, sitting on a little over an acre of greenbelt land just a short 700-foot stroll to the Rio Chama. Once envisioned as a forever home and a quiet piece of heaven, the property retains thoughtful touches from a prior owner, including a charming chicken coop, corrals, and a shed reminders of a life imagined close to the land. Irrigation ditch adjoins property. Built in 2007 with a dream, this home now stands as a true blank canvas awaiting its next visionary steward. The open concept layout features a striking grand staircase leading to an upper level filled with natural light from soaring 25-foot ceilings, offering incredible potential to finish and personalize the space to reflect your family’s dreams or creative vision. Perfectly positioned just 39 minutes from Los Alamos, minutes to Abiquiú or Española, and only 48 minutes to Santa Fe, this property offers the rare balance of privacy, inspiration, and accessibility. A remarkable opportunity to complete a dream and create something truly special in Northern New Mexico. This property is being sold "As Is." This is a unique opportunity to own a distinctive property with a head start toward completion.
Discover the perfect blend of rural tranquility and central convenience at 335 County Rd 142 in Medanales. Set on 2.6 acres of open high-desert land, this property includes a 2-bedroom, 1-bath main home filled with character, along with a detached 1-bath loft-style casita that provides additional living space for guests, family, or a private retreat. A single-car garage and workshop offer plenty of room for storage, tools, and projects, while the surrounding acreage provides opportunities for gardening, outdoor living, or future improvements. Located about 40 minutes from Los Alamos, 50 minutes from Santa Fe, and 60 minutes from Taos. This property serves as a convenient base for accessing three of the region’s most notable communities while still enjoying the slower pace and privacy of a rural lifestyle.
Nestled in the lush river valley of Medanales, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,496 square feet of living space and is full of potential for the right buyer. While the home needs some TLC, the setting is truly special—approximately 70 mature fruit trees form a large orchard, and fertile pastures are currently in hay production. Bordering the Rio Chama, the property enjoys direct river access and boasts abundant water rights, making it ideal for farming, gardening, or simply enjoying the beauty of Northern New Mexico’s natural landscape. Whether you’re seeking a homestead, hobby farm, or investment opportunity, this rare riverside property offers the foundation to create something remarkable.
Nestled along the lush banks of the Chama River, this rare Medanales property offers the perfect blend of traditional New Mexico charm and agricultural functionality. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath adobe home features elegant diamond finish plaster walls, creating a warm and timeless interior aesthetic. Set on just under 36 irrigated acres, the land is currently in productive hay cultivation, yielding approximately 2 tons per acre. Water rights and fertile soil make this an exceptional opportunity for farming or ranching. A beautiful bosque of mature cottonwood trees lines the riverbank, providing shade, privacy, and stunning natural beauty. The property includes multiple equipment barns and a spacious garage workshop—ideal for storing farming machinery, tools, or pursuing hands-on projects. Two fully equipped RV hookups offer potential for rental income or comfortable accommodations for visiting friends and family. With riverfront access, scenic views, and robust infrastructure, this property is ideal for anyone seeking a serene rural lifestyle with income-producing potential in Northern New Mexico.
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION. A beautiful 2,588 square foot adobe home, surrounded by trees, shrubs, and wild flowers is a home and land that are rarely found together. As one approaches the house, there is a walled courtyard, with a flagstone sidewalk and flower beds, ready to make yours. Upon entering the home, one is welcomed into the living-room/ family room, by the view of a kiva fireplace to the right, the beautiful ceilings, with the vigas, separated by wood planks, the beautiful bright and shiny wood floors, and then there are the double adobe walls that are visible as one looks at the windowsill that once showcased many plants. The initial part of the house has double adobe walls. This part of the home has the kitchen, dining area, family/living room and a 3/4 bath. The kitchen/dining area is a sight. The stainless steel refrigerator and freezer do stand separately. Having a full-size freezer in the kitchen is very convenient. The bedrooms and owner suite bathroom is large, and spacious. The beautiful kiva fireplace makes this en suit very cozy and inviting. A good sized office, craft room, study, whatever the new owner wants to make it, is between the two bedrooms. The second bedroom, spacious as it is, could easily be more than just a bedroom. There is a detached, two car garage and another separate building for storage. Although the Chama river does not run directly alongside the land, one can watch the river meander and listen to the water flow. Imagine what this beautiful running body of water has to offer, a chance to relax and listen to the splashing water, and observe the sky and grandeur of nature. Minutes away from Los Alamos, Espanola, Santa Fe, and Abiquiu, this just may be the home you had only dreamed of. Time to make your dream come true.
Medanales is located in New Mexico. Medanales, New Mexico has a population of 833. Medanales is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 18.61%.
The median household income in Medanales, New Mexico is $57,460. 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 Medanales is 65.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 11.2 inches per year, with 9 inches of snow per year.
