272 State Highway

El Rito, NM 87530

$560,000
Price
4
Beds
2,945 Sq. Ft.
$190 / Sq. Ft.
2,945
Sq. Ft.
$190
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

You don't recreate this. You buy it! Set along State Road 215 in El Rito, this property centers around a 1930s adobe that still reads the way it was built. Two tracts totaling approximately 1.792 acres. Step inside and it’s immediate. Thick adobe walls that hold temperature and quiet. Wood floors that show time and use in a way that can’t be replicated. Plaster walls, simple finishes, nothing overdone. Outside, the porches tell their own story. Wood planks with old knot holes patched using soup can...You don't recreate this. You buy it! Set along State Road 215 in El Rito, this property centers around a 1930s adobe that still reads the way it was built. Two tracts totaling approximately 1.792 acres. Step inside and it’s immediate. Thick adobe walls that hold temperature and quiet. Wood floors that show time and use in a way that can’t be replicated. Plaster walls, simple finishes, nothing overdone. Outside, the porches tell their own story. Wood planks with old knot holes patched using soup can lids. Not decorative. Just how it was handled at the time. It’s a small detail, but it says a lot about the history of the place. The metal roof has developed a natural patina over the years, tying into a period of northern New Mexico construction where adobe walls and pitched metal roofs came together as building methods changed. The main level keeps the original structure intact. Living room with a wood stove. Bedroom and bath, kitchen, half bath, and a flex space. Upstairs adds usable space with multiple rooms that can work as bedrooms, offices, or studio use. Full bath and a central open area that functions as a second living space or workspace. Total square footage is approximately 2,945. Radiant heat was added during the renovation. The radiant heat system was updated in April 2026 with a Navien system. Private well, septic, and propane. Homes like this came out of a specific period in northern New Mexico. Architect Beverley Spears documented this type and its connection to working landscapes. They are not common, and they are not easy to replicate. Views to the west across pasture land, with sight lines toward the Jemez Mountains and Pedernal. El Rito is known for its slower pace, small farms, and its connection to the regional studio tour. Carson National Forest is nearby. This one is about materials and history. The kind you don’t build today.
  1. Listed by Jarred Conley • New Mexico Real Estate Group
    P: (505)-690-0047 C: (505)-690-0047 jarred@nmrealestategroup.com

Property Details for 272 State Highway

Architectural Style
Northern New Mexico
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
CRAD
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2026 12:51 PM

Property Details for 272 State Highway

StatusActive
MLS #202600724
Days on Market16
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF
CountyRio arriba County
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Building Information for 272 State Highway

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size1.79 AC / 77,972 SF

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Property Information for 272 State Highway

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 36.3167001
  • Longitude: -106.15662282
  • MLS Area Minor: 40-El Rito
Taxes and HOA
  • Has Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: S: 14 T: 24N R: 07E 1.79 AC TRACTS 1 AND 2 PLACITAS 163/695,W-67/7339
School Information
  • Elementary School: El Rito
  • High School: Mesa Vista High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mesa Vista Jr High
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Has Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None
  • Parking Total: 10.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.79
  • Lot Size Area: 1.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 78059.52
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 2945.0
  • Documents Available: Plat, Sellers Property Disclosure, Survey, Tax Information, Well Log Available
  • Has Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 2945.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Has Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Unknown
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached, Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built Details: The age of original adobe structure is unknown.
  • Year Built Source: See Remarks
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Not Ada Compliant
  • Construction Materials: Adobe, Frame, Stucco
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Interior Steps
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Stories: 2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Has Lease Considered: No
  • Sale Or Lease Indicator: For Sale

Property History for 272 State Highway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #202600724

$560,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #202600724

$560,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 272 State Highway

This home is within Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
El Rito Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Mesa Vista Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Mesa Vista High School
Public - 9 to 12
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
El Rito Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Mesa Vista Middle School
Public7 to 8

Mesa Vista High School
Public9 to 12

Ojo Caliente Elementary School
Public4 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 272 State Highway, El Rito, NM 87530

272 State Highway is a single family home for sale in El Rito, NM 87530. This property was listed for sale on May 5, 2026 by New Mexico Real Estate Group, it's currently listed at $560,000. This listing's school district is Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools. Nearby schools include El Rito Elementary School, Mesa Vista Middle School and Mesa Vista High School. 272 State Highway is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,945 sqft single family home.

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