Cindy Sheff
505.470.6114
El Caracol Court | 34 State Road 503 is a truly distinctive riverfront property located along the Rio Nambe in the lush Nambe Valley. Designed…
MLS: 202505124
List Date: 11-28-2025
Status: Active
Area: 16-Pojoaque Valley
Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Acres: 2.13
Studio: Yes
Main House Sqft: 4,112
Studio Sqft: 506
Total Sqft: 4,618
Cindy Sheff
505.470.6114
El Caracol Court | 34 State Road 503 is a truly distinctive riverfront property located along the Rio Nambe in the lush Nambe Valley. Designed by renowned local architect Allen L. McNown, a University of Oregon trained architect who settled in Pojoaque in the 1950s and became known for his contemporary adobe work with undulating forms and tinted-light interiors, including the modern church at Namb Pueblo. The home combines artistic design, functionality, and nature in an extraordinary way. Its form is inspired by the spiral geometry of a nautilus shell, a motif McNown used in other celebrated “snail” houses in the valley, and this architectural concept defines a flowing interior that celebrates light, water, and organic space. Set on approximately 2.10 acres, the property is fully fenced and offers both privacy and usability. It benefits from surface water rights off the Rio Nambe as well as a shared well, providing flexibility for landscaping and irrigation. The grounds include mature trees, gardens, a swimming pool, storage shed, and a separate workshop–a combination rarely found in this corridor.The residence itself measures roughly 4,000 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Key design features include adobe and frame construction, dramatic curving walls, exposed wood beams, a lava-rock fireplace, and a sweeping staircase that centers the home’s open plan. Additional amenities include: 40′ Private swimming pool with adjacent lounge area, covered portal, sunroom with glass enclosure, solar improvements, mechanical system updates, maintained roof and gutters, radon mitigation system, updated appliances, and enhanced irrigation infrastructure. Exceptional maintenance and stewardship, upgrades over recent years that have modernized systems while preserving the artistic integrity of the home. The property has also been operated as a short-term rental, generating consistent income and showing strong demand as a retreat or vacation destination.
Appliances:Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
Construction Materials:Adobe, Frame, Rock, Stucco
Fireplace Features:Wood Burning
Fireplaces:2
Flooring:Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating:Baseboard, Ductless, Hot Water
Horses Allowed:Yes
Interior Features:Interior Steps
Stories:Two
Lot Features:Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
Other Equipment:Irrigation Equipment
Other Structures:Outbuilding, Studio Detached, Storage
Parking Features:None
Parking Spaces:10
Pool Features:Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool, Private, Liner
Property Type:Residential
Property Sub Type:Detached, Single Family Residence
Roof:Metal
Security Features:Dead Bolt(s), Security Gate, Heat Detector, Smoke Detector(s), Surveillance System, Security Lights
Sewage:Septic Tank
Style:Other, See Remarks
Utilities:High Speed Internet Available, Other, Electricity Available
Elementary School: Pojoaque
Junior High School: Pojoaque Jr High
High School: Pojoaque High School
Corey Kirkpatrick
Barker Realty, LLC