REMOTE 6.47-ACRE HOMESTEAD TRACT WITH WIDE-OPEN VIEWS! Escape to the country with this private 6.47-acre tract surrounded by ranch land and offering expansive views, abundant wildlife, and plenty of room to create your own rural retreat. An old rock house (now uninhabitable) adds character and history to the property. Two wells are located on the property: one older well near the rock house has not been used since approximately 1998 and does not have a pump installed; the second well was drilled and cased around 2008 but has never been used. Solar pumps or windmills may provide options for utilizing the wells. Buyer to verify well condition, water availability, depth, and suitability. No electricity is currently on site, making this property a potential fit for an off-grid homestead. Located in the Melrose School District, approximately 12.8 miles by road to Melrose and 24.1 miles to Cannon Air Force Base. Access requires several miles of dirt road from either Highway 60 or NM-267, with sandy areas along the route. 4WD recommended. A great opportunity for those seeking privacy, wide-open spaces, wildlife, and a rural lifestyle away from the crowds.
Melrose is located in New Mexico. Melrose, New Mexico has a population of 459. Melrose is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 8.96% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.95%.
The median household income in Melrose, New Mexico is $42,969. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,199 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Melrose is 53.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 23.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 16.9 inches per year, with 10.1 inches of snow per year.
