Step into a harmonious blend of country serenity and urban proximity with this pristine residence. Newly listed, this outstanding property features a sprawling three-acre estate adorned with an array of fruitful trees including pistachio, pomegranate, fig, pear, apple, and peach, crafting a verdant oasis that thrives under the NM sun. The home itself boasts three well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering plush retreats for relaxation. The interior is masterfully designed with luxury in mind, featuring granite countertops that complement the sleek tile flooring, extending throughout the common areas, ensuring durability and ease of maintenance. Each bedroom, a cozy haven of solitude, is warmly carpeted, enhancing comfort. Living green is seamlessly possible with installed solar panels, reducing your carbon footprint while maximizing efficiency. For those who tinker or create, two powered workshops await your projects and innovations. The garage doubles as a multi-purpose room, adaptable to your varying needs—be it a creative space, a bedroom, a home gym, or simply to shelter your vehicle. Inside, the charm of an electric fireplace adds a touch of warmth, perfect for the cooler desert evenings. Outside, beyond the raised garden beds and scent-laden rose bushes, the property opens up to majestic mountain views, offering a picturesque backdrop for your new rural yet accessible lifestyle. Here, space abounds for animals should you choose to embrace a fully-fledged country living experience. This property doesn’t just promise a home; it promises a lifestyle, where luxury meets practicality, and where the bustle of the city is just close enough for convenience yet far enough to breathe. Shed the confines of the ordinary – your extraordinary life awaits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3.19 acresLot Size
Listed by MYKEL GARVIS• KA Realty LLC
Bought with JUSTIN LIGON• NM PREMIER REAL ESTATE, LLC
Not your average home. .This 3 bed 2 bth, sitting on 3.2 acres, w/ private well, an additional approx 6.8 acre ft of water rights, shaded green front and backyards, an array of fruit trees (fig, pear, pomegranate) & pistachio nut trees. 23 ground mounted solar panels, 30 & 50 amp RV hookups. 12x18 tool shed, 15x32 detached garage building, and that's ONLY the outside. The interior's been remodeled w/ updates throughout. All new high efficiency windows, high efficiency HVAC system, new nest climate control system, guest bth w/ new tile, vanity, plumbing & light fixtures, & custom tile shower w/ glass door, master bth full remodel w/ new tile, vanity, long jetted tub, plumbing & light fixtures. New carpet in beds, all new doors throughout, new tile in hallway & LR, Chef's kiss kitchen, granite countertops, tile backsplash, multi-purpose sink, ss appliances + oversize vintage stove w/ additional bread oven. R. O. & W. S too, there is just simply too much to list, you have to see it in person!
Public Records
Jul 14, 2022
Sold
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Public Records
Mar 11, 2014
Sold
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OCAOR #149100
Mar 10, 2014
Sold
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Jan 29, 2014
Listed
$149,000
$89/sq ft
WELL-MAINTAINED HOME WITH PRIVACY AND VIEWS! 12 X 16 WORKSHOP WITH HEATING AND COOLING, GARDEN AREA, FRUIT AND NUT TREES AND SHADE TREES. FIREPLACE HAS INSERT AND HEATS THE HOME VERY WELL. GREAT KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF WOOD CABINETS AND COUNTER SPACE. LARGE UTILITY ROOM AND GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP REALLY SHOWS IN THIS HOME. .. .. GOOD PRODUCING WELL WITH 6.945 ACRE FEET OF WATER RIGHTS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$814 (−49.0%)
$57,925 + $229,768
$287,693
2024
$1,596 (+70.5%)
$43,805 + $211,138
$254,943
2023
$936 (+2.3%)
$43,805 + $207,523
$251,328
2022
$915 (−2.5%)
$24,250 + $120,640
$144,890
2021
$939 (+0.2%)
$24,250 + $116,788
$141,038
2020
$937 (+1.8%)
$22,251 + $118,757
$141,008
2019
$920 (+2.6%)
$22,251 + $118,757
$141,008
2018
$897 (+10.4%)
$21,599 + $115,276
$136,875
2017
$812 (+1.0%)
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
2016
$804 (+0.9%)
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
2015
$797
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
Tax history for 197 La Luz Gate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$814 (−49.0%)
$57,925 + $229,768
$287,693
2024
$1,596 (+70.5%)
$43,805 + $211,138
$254,943
2023
$936 (+2.3%)
$43,805 + $207,523
$251,328
2022
$915 (−2.5%)
$24,250 + $120,640
$144,890
2021
$939 (+0.2%)
$24,250 + $116,788
$141,038
2020
$937 (+1.8%)
$22,251 + $118,757
$141,008
2019
$920 (+2.6%)
$22,251 + $118,757
$141,008
2018
$897 (+10.4%)
$21,599 + $115,276
$136,875
2017
$812 (+1.0%)
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
2016
$804 (+0.9%)
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
2015
$797
$21,175 + $113,016
$134,191
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.19 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1976
Style
Vacant Land
County
Otero County
APN
R026365
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Water Softener
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Property Features
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SITE BUILT HOME
Lot Information
Lot Size : 2.51-5.0 ACRE
Lot Size Acres: 3.19
Zoning Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Head down White Sands Blvd North towards Tularosa, left at La Luz Gate, home is down the road on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.19 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Otero County
APN: R026365
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
La Luz Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
Chaparral Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
Alamogordo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 98° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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