9 Unrestricted and Build-Ready Acres in the Heart of Latir ~ This quiet, gated 9-acre parcel in Latir is completely prepped and ready for whatever you want to build, with all the heavy lifting already finished. You can break ground immediately with all the major utilities already locked in, including, 3 acre-feet of underground water rights from the private well, an installed septic system, fast fiber-optic lines, and two 200-amp electric meters ready to go. You'll get 360-degree views of the Sangre de Cristo range, San Antonio Mountain, Ute, and Sunshine Valley, plus amazing views west beyond the Rio Grande of all the peaks right from your own parcel, with no restrictions holding you back. Beyond the property line, this location is peaceful and highly accessible. You are just down the road from epic hiking and fishing at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, and a short drive to explore the rugged Latir Wilderness and Carson National Forest. You've got the vast alpine backcountry of the RCCLA up in Costilla, daily essentials in the neighboring Village of Questa, year-round mountain adrenaline at Red River Ski Resort, and a local Buddhist temple nearby when you just want to unplug and recharge. Taos is a close drive south, while Colorado provides an easy outlet north for more adventure or city access. As more and more jobs grow in the region, this property is a great place to lay down roots.
Sanctuary at the Edge of the Latir Wilderness. This extraordinary five-acre parcel in El Rito, perfectly positioned just north of Taos at the majestic threshold of the Latir Wilderness. This isn't merely a lot; it is a panoramic sanctuary. The property offers breathtaking 360-degree vistas that capture the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains spanning from New Mexico into Colorado. To the west, the horizon drops into the dramatic expanse of the Rio Grande Gorge, providing a front-row seat to the legendary, technicolor New Mexico sunsets that have inspired artists for generations. For the outdoor enthusiast, the location is incomparable. You are just moments away from the Carson National Forest, granting easy access to elite hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. The nearby Wild and Scenic Rivers recreation area offers world-class fly fishing and rugged canyon exploration, making this an ideal basecamp for adventure. The logistical groundwork is already set for your architectural vision. With electric already at the lot line and easy highway access, the transition from dream to construction is exceptionally smooth. The acreage features several prime, level building sites that ensure total privacy without sacrificing those soaring views. This is your chance to secure a pristine slice of high-desert heaven and anchor your legacy in the Sangre de Cristos.
Nestled in the bucolic El Rito Valley, just outside of the town of El Rito, this superb agricultural/residential property will make an outstanding homestead. It is situated about equidistant from both Taos and Santa Fe (approximately one hour) with all their cosmopolitan activities and shopping. The 4.44 acres overlooks the El Rito river, and renowned public elk and deer hunting land is readily accessible, a short drive up the road. This grassland acreage features ditch irrigation rights and has been carefully mown through the years. Community water is available, and electricity is at the property line. The property is fenced on three sides (with the fourth side situated on the steep riverbank). Don't hesitate on this wonderful property. Its combination of tillable acreage with irrigation rights, available water and electricity, and highly scenic views are a rare find! Disclaimer: listing information has been provided to best of seller and broker's knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed; buyer to verify all details about property.
PRICE REDUCED, Check this 9.83 acres of vacant land in El Rito. Utilities required. Views and privacy. Land will require some cleanup of chamisos and brush since it has not been developed. Fenced, adjacent to National Forest Land.
El Rito is located in New Mexico. El Rito, New Mexico has a population of 898. El Rito 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 El Rito, New Mexico is $20,820. 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 El Rito is 39.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 12.5 inches per year, with 30.3 inches of snow per year.
