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425 Forest RD 286

$595,000

  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1,900 sqft

Tucked into the peaceful wilderness of the Jemez Mountains, this one-of-a-kind custom retreat on 10 acres is the perfect blend of modern sustainability and rustic…

Key Features

MLS: 202501424

List Date: 06-11-2025

Status: Active

Area: Los Alamos & Jemez

Type: Single Family Residence

Bedrooms: 3

Full Baths: 1

3/4 Baths: 1

Acres: 10

Total Sqft: 1,900

Presented By

Cindy Sheff

Cindy Sheff

505.470.6114

Cindy Sheff

Cindy Sheff

505.470.6114

Tucked into the peaceful wilderness of the Jemez Mountains, this one-of-a-kind custom retreat on 10 acres is the perfect blend of modern sustainability and rustic charm. Built in the wake of the 2011 Las Conchas fire, the home stands as a tribute to the resilience and beauty of the land. Locally harvested wood is featured throughout, from live-edge pine countertops and custom shelving to aspen branch bannisters and Douglas fir plank flooring. Enjoy panoramic views through expansive living room windows that frame Pines Canyon, St. Peter’s Dome, and the endless plains stretching toward Santa Fe. Whether you’re sipping coffee in the sunroom, reading in the study, or dining on the porch, nature is always at your doorstep. Interior Highlights include, 1,900 sq ft of living space, two stories, 2 spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, plus a dedicated study, 2 bathrooms, including a large walk-in shower, Open-concept kitchen and living area with natural wood features, Bright sunroom, laundry/mechanical room, and an attached workshop. Sustainable & Smart Design features include, Super insulated passive solar, frame construction on a cement slab with radiant floor tubing (boiler-ready but not installed), Triple-pane windows for maximum efficiency, Passive solar design with a high-efficiency wood stove (used sparingly), Off-grid power via photovoltaic solar array and battery storage, Water supplied by well (shared with one neighbor), Heat recovery ventilator ensures fresh air year-round, Propane for cooking and water heating; additional electric water heater, and standing seam roof. Certified Gold Level Green Home by Build Green, Designed by Michael Percy Grant of Percy Home Design, Built by Daniel Buck Construction. This is more than a home – it’s a private, off-grid retreat where modern comfort meets wild tranquility, all just a 40 minute drive from Los Alamos. If you’re seeking independence, connection to the land, and a home that tells a story, you’ve found it!

Additional Features

Appliances:Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction Materials:Stucco

Days on Market:4

Fireplace Features:Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove

Fireplaces:1

Flooring:Wood

Heating:Active Solar, Other, See Remarks, Wood Stove

Interior Features:Interior Steps

Stories:Two

Other Structures:Storage

Parking Spaces:4

Property Type:Residential

Property Sub Type:Detached, Single Family Residence

Roof:Other, Pitched, See Remarks

Sewage:Septic Tank

Style:Northern New Mexico

Window Features:Insulated Windows

About the Neighborhood

Los Alamos Homes & Land for Sale

Los Alamos (The cottonwoods in Spanish) is a town built upon four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau and the adjoining White Rock Canyon. The townsite or “the hill” is one part of town while White Rock is also part of the town. Home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos was founded to undertake the Manhattan Project. Top-ranked among New Mexico public schools, Los Alamos High School’s academic achievements have been recognized by a number of national publications.

Schools

Elementary School: Jemez Springs

Junior High School: Jemez Valley Middle

High School: Jemez Valley High

Listing Brokerage

IDX listing

Kristy Ortega

RE MAX First

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