Cindy Sheff
505.470.6114
997 New Mexico Highway 65
$4,250,000
- 6 beds
- 6 baths
- 6,200 sqft
Rio de Vega – A Rare Legacy Estate on 74.54 Acres with River Frontage, Guesthouse & BarnWelcome to Rio de Vega — a legacy estate…
Key Features
MLS: 202503538
List Date: 08-05-2025
Status: Active
Area: San Miguel Cnty
Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Garage: 2
Acres: 74.54
Total Sqft: 6,200
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Rio de Vega – A Rare Legacy Estate on 74.54 Acres with River Frontage, Guesthouse & BarnWelcome to Rio de Vega — a legacy estate that has been cherished for generations and affectionately known by the family as “The Playground.” This extraordinary 74.54-acre property is a sanctuary of beauty, creativity, and comfort just minutes from Las Vegas, NM, and the renowned United World College.At the heart of the estate is a custom 4,200 sq. ft. main residence, originally a barn kit reimagined into a luxury home by renowned designer Pedro Marquez. Featuring pine siding, alder doors, and thoughtful architectural details, the home blends rustic character with refined finishes. Two refrigerators, a chest freezer, and a stand-up freezer are included, and a 1,000-gallon propane tank powers a Cummins generator for added peace of mind.A separate 2,000 sq. ft. guesthouse offers additional comfort and privacy with its own 500-gallon propane tank and independent septic system. There’s even a third septic and 220 electric already in place, ready for an additional home to be built.The 2,610 sq. ft. drive-through barn is a masterpiece in itself, constructed atop teak-floored storage containers and framed in canyon-harvested red fir. The property also includes a rebuilt, powered chicken house, multiple charming outbuildings, and three serene ponds–one spring-fed and another sealed with bentonite. Water is plentiful with the water table just 6 feet below ground and nearly half a mile of Gallinas River frontage enhanced by protective jersey barriers for added flood security.Rio de Vega is fully equipped for modern living with high-speed internet (Starlink at the guesthouse and DesertGate at the main house), plumbed 4 feet deep throughout, and year-round access with roads plowed in the winter.With abundant water rights, lush surroundings, and boundless potential for relaxation, recreation, or even expansion, this is more than just a property–it’s an opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind estate with deep roots and lasting possibilities.
Additional Features
Appliances:Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
Construction Materials:Frame, Modular/Prefab
Days on Market:3
Exterior Features:Horse Facilities
Fireplace Features:Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
Fireplaces:4
Flooring:Carpet, Wood
Garage:Yes
Garage Spaces:2
Heating:Fireplace(s), Propane, Radiant Floor, Radiant
Horses Allowed:Yes
Interior Features:Beamed Ceilings, Interior Steps
Stories:Two, One, Multi/Split
Other Equipment:Fuel Tank(s), Irrigation Equipment, Satellite Dish
Other Structures:Barn(s), Guest House Detached, Outbuilding, Stable(s), Storage
Parking Features:Attached, Garage
Parking Spaces:3
Pool Features:None
Property Type:Residential
Property Sub Type:Detached, Single Family Residence
Roof:Built-Up, Other, See Remarks
Security Features:Dead Bolt(s), Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewage:Septic Tank
Style:Manufactured Home, Multi-Level, Mobile Home, Ranch
Utilities:High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Available
Window Features:Insulated Windows
Schools
Elementary School: Las Vegas
Junior High School: Las Vegas
High School: Las Vegas
Listing Brokerage
Ryan Ferguson
Sotheby’s Int. RE/Washington
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