Follow the horses to this cozy, awesome mountain getaway! Great 2 bdrm 2 bath, w/ loft to have more guests, & family, too! Open living, dining, kitchen w/ soaring wood ceilings, lots of character w/ area over kitchen for art, gas log fireplace, lovely living rm. furniture, super log dining rm. set, breakfast bar, primary suite w/ bath & 2nd bdrm. & bath on main level. Peaceful, covered front deck, circular driveway & parking/can drive to back for level entry. Come enjoy all the deer, elk, turkeys & wild horses walking by! Close to town but in a quiet, peaceful area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
Listed by Don & Nancy Lincoln• Coldwell Banker SDC
Bought with Mary T. Austin, Associate Broker Austin• Coldwell Banker SDC
WHERE THE WILD HORSES ROAM:Take a look at this furnished 2 bd. , 2 bath cabin. A real "mountain lodge feel. "Soaring wood ceilings with open living space enhances the mountain character. Gas log fireplace and cozy loft for additional sleeping. Parking to the back for level entry. The master suite and additional bedroom and baths are on the main level. Enjoy the mountains here!MLS#117772 $250,000.
Public Records
Aug 14, 2009
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,301 (+3.7%)
$13,708 + $109,551
$123,259
2024
$1,255 (+16.1%)
$6,739 + $64,981
$71,720
2023
$1,081 (+1.0%)
$6,543 + $63,088
$69,631
2022
$1,070 (−4.0%)
$6,352 + $61,250
$67,602
2021
$1,114 (−15.3%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2020
$1,316 (+1.8%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2019
$1,293 (−8.7%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2018
$1,415 (+2.8%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2017
$1,377 (+3.6%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2016
$1,329 (−1.5%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2015
$1,349 (−0.7%)
$4,244 + $56,152
$60,396
2014
$1,359 (−0.4%)
$12,732 + $168,456
$181,188
2013
$1,365
$12,732 + $168,456
$181,188
Tax history for 197 Sun Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,301 (+3.7%)
$13,708 + $109,551
$123,259
2024
$1,255 (+16.1%)
$6,739 + $64,981
$71,720
2023
$1,081 (+1.0%)
$6,543 + $63,088
$69,631
2022
$1,070 (−4.0%)
$6,352 + $61,250
$67,602
2021
$1,114 (−15.3%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2020
$1,316 (+1.8%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2019
$1,293 (−8.7%)
$6,167 + $59,466
$65,633
2018
$1,415 (+2.8%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2017
$1,377 (+3.6%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2016
$1,329 (−1.5%)
$6,167 + $58,233
$64,400
2015
$1,349 (−0.7%)
$4,244 + $56,152
$60,396
2014
$1,359 (−0.4%)
$12,732 + $168,456
$181,188
2013
$1,365
$12,732 + $168,456
$181,188
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,406
Year built
1997
Style
Other
County
Lincoln County
APN
4071059503401000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Gravel, On Site
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Other
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Other, Porch
Fencing: Other
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Other
Horse Amenities: None
Other Equipment: None
Other Structures: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Interior Lot, Sloped Up, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size : 0.52
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,135
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Location Information
Directions: Go Hwy 48, just past the Alto Post Office, Sun Valley Rd, house is down around on the left.
Subdivision Name: Sun Valley
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,406
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 4071059503401000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RuidosoLincolnCountyAssociationOfRealtors
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Capitan Elementary School
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Capitan Middle School
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Capitan High School
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