This inviting Madrid townsite property blends historic character with modern updates, featuring an upgraded kitchen and a detached guest house complete with a full bath and kitchenette, currently serving as a rental. It’s an ideal fit for a homeowner seeking rental income, a private studio, or a strong investment opportunity. Originally one of Madrid’s miner cabins, the main home has been lovingly restored and thoughtfully expanded to include two upstairs bedrooms. The living room and kitchen retain their original hardwood floors, complemented by a wood stove, gas range, granite countertops, and a passive-solar dining area with Saltillo tile. Newer metal ProPanel roof. The detached casita—an original stone-and-stucco structure—sits well behind the main house with its own private access and parking off Backroad. It is currently rented and equipped with separate sub-meters and a second water co-op hookup, offering immediate income potential. The main house includes a well-planned laundry room with added storage, while the guest house features its own stackable washer/dryer. Additional storage is available in the outbuilding and walk-in crawl space. A fenced yard provides shade and a secure space for pets. From the classic front porch, enjoy views of the vibrant historic village and the scenic Turquoise Trail. The location offers easy walkability to restaurants, galleries, and the general store, with Cerrillos State Park nearby and convenient access to both Santa Fe and Albuquerque
The purpose of the Traditional Community TC district is to designate areas suitable for residential, small-scale commercial and traditional agricultural uses consistent with the existing development patterns of traditional communities. The TC district accommodates traditional community patterns, preserves historic and cultural landscapes, and protects agricultural uses, including agriculture found in traditional communities with acequia systems, from encroachment by development. Density bonuses and transfers of development rights may be utilized to achieve the purposes of the district. Density transfers and clustered development shall be allowed in order to support continued farming and/or ranching activities, conserve open space or protect scenic features and environmentally sensitive areas.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Convenience store
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Bed & breakfast
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cerrillos, NM • 87010
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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