Safer Acres in Luna County

Land Description

With the corona virus running rampant through much of the country, many people are looking to buy some rural land where they will not be surrounded by large numbers of other people. These are two adjacent 0.5 acre residential lots in Luna County with tremendous mountain views. They are Eldorado Estates, Unit 4, Block 8, Lots 2 and 4. The beautiful Florida Mountains are in full view, while the Tres Hermanas Mountains, Sierra Alta Mountains, Red Mountain, and Cookes Range will also decorate your skyline. This would be a great property on which to build your dream or vacation home, or to RV on when you visit the area, or just to hold for investment.

El Dorado Estates is an undeveloped subdivision in Luna County near Deming, New Mexico. This is a beautiful unspoiled area and utilities have not been run to this area. By subdividing these properties legal access easements were provided. You can choose to leave these easements as they are, or you can grade them in if you desire improved access.

You can buy these residential lots to hold for investment, or for building, or to have a place to RV. There are no time restrictions on when or if to build and there are no unreasonable restrictions on what to build. A septic system would be required if and when you build. With approximately 288 days of sunshine per year, this is one of the best areas in the United States for solar power as shown by the expanding solar generation facilities in Alta Luna and Deming. El Dorado Estates sit in the Mimbres River Water Basin which is responsible for the rich fertile fields surrounding Deming. There is great soil for gardening and access to water if you decide to drill a well. The growing season is long and with the fertile soil, can be plentiful. The weather is spectacular with approximately 355 days of sunshine a year. The air is pure and dry and the night sky is so clear and full of stars you'll feel like you could reach out and touch them. Summer days get to the 90s and summer nights are in the 60s. Winters are short and mild with temperatures in the 60s.

Taxes are under $5 per year per lot and are current. Cell phones work everywhere. Title is free and clear. These lots were surveyed and pinned when they were laid out.

El Dorado Estates has gorgeous views of the Florida Mountains which are only about 8 miles east and are over 7000 feet high. This is the only place in the United States where the Persian Ibex, also known as "The Prince Of Persia", lives wild. At the north end of the range is Rock Hound Park, where you can camp, explore the rocky hills, and collect agate, jasper, quartz, and geodes. The Florida Mountains are also home to Mahoney Park. The Tres Hermanas Mountains are about 9 miles to the south of El Dorado Estates and are over 5000 feet high.

The city of Deming is conveniently located with easy access to four major highways: U.S. 80, U.S. 70, Interstate 10 and State Highway 11. It has its own municipal Airport and Amtrak offers transportation services to the city of Deming through the Sunset Limited Route which runs from California to Florida.

The people of Deming take pride in their city and have plans in the works for several community improvements such as a downtown bike route system, enhancements to street, sidewalk, and park areas, a farmers market plaza, and art programs just to name a few. The area attracts many winter visitors looking for a moderate climate, laid-back atmosphere and favorable location. The weather is spectacular with approximately 355 days of sunshine a year. The air is clean and dry and the night sky is clear and full of stars. Summer days have an average high of 96F and low of 65F. Winter days have an average low of 26F and high of 55F.

For a small town, Deming offers visitors and residents a lot of options. You can visit the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum at the old armory to see exhibits of the famed Mimbres pottery along with other artifacts. You can play a round of golf at the Rio Mimbres Country Club 18-Hole Golf Course, hunt domestic and exotic game in season, be a spectator at a nearby rodeo or enjoy wine-tasting at the St. Clair Winery. You can take a break from the heat and go for a swim at the Sam Baca Aquatic Center a first-class swimming facility that offers a therapy pool, 25-yard competition pool, and an activity pool with 150-Foot water slide. And don't miss Demings annual Great American Duck Race. This yearly event is held on the last weekend of August and duck owners are encouraged to participate in the main event. If you don't own a fast, thoroughbred duck, you can always participate in the highly competitive tortilla tosses and outhouse races.

This area offers a warm sunny climate, affordable land, low taxes, many natural, cultural, and historical attractions with easy access to several transportation routes. The surrounding mountains, state parks and national forests offer hiking, camping, biking, hunting and many other outdoor recreational opportunities.

NOTE: In order to build a residence New Mexico does generally require at least 3/4 of an acre when the lot is not serviced by a city water and a city sewer system. Combining these properties would easily exceed that requirement.

Finance Price: $3,975 + $195 document fee. First payment of $294 covers the document fee and $99 goes towards the property. Finance the balance for as little as $80.46 per month over 5 years. Or you can choose to buy outright without financing and get a 10% cash discount.