Discover your opportunity to own land in the growing community of Rio Rancho! Located in Rio Rancho Estates Unit 12, Block 71, Lot 7, this parcel offers a great blend of open space, scenic desert beauty, and future potential. Enjoy wide New Mexico skies, natural terrain, and peaceful surroundings--perfect for those seeking privacy, investment potential, or a long-term hold. With convenient access to nearby development areas and the expanding amenities of Rio Rancho, this property is positioned for future growth while still offering a quiet, rural feel. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, invest in land, or secure a piece of the Southwest, this lot provides flexibility and value in a desirable area of Sandoval County.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Zoning
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Vacant Land
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Sandoval County
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Last updated by owner on Mar 5, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
This district permits a low density of population in which the primary land use is a single-family dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Land Information
Topography: Level
Current Use: Residential, Single Family, Unimproved
Possible Use: Residential, Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Views, Acreage
Zoning Description: R-1
Property Information
Has View
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $153.68
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Water Available
Water Source: Public
Location
Multi Unit Information
# Of Lots: 1
Location Information
Distance To Electric Comments: 0 - 1/4 Mile
Distance To Gas Comments: 0 - 1/4 Mile
Distance To Phone Service Comments: 1/2 - 1 Mile
Distance To Sewer Comments: None
Distance To Water Comments: 0 - 1/4 Mile
Public facts
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sandoval County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
V Sue Cleveland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 18 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
Rio Rancho, NM • 87144
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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34
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31
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Rio Rancho. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$33,000 – $40,000
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