$1,550,000
$353/sqftactive44 La Puerta Trail, Placitas, NM 87043
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sqft
4,390
Lot
8.06 ac
Built
1992
Type
single family
About This Property
Privately secluded on 8 extraordinary acres, this exceptional adobe estate offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural integrity, exceptional craftsmanship & breathtaking panoramic views. Sweeping vistas encompass the Sandia & Jemez Mountains, Santa Ana Mesa & iconic Cabezon Peak, creating an extraordinary sense of seclusion just minutes from shopping, restaurants & the ABQ airport. Inside, soaring beamed ceilings, beautiful natural light, travertine & Italian tile floors & multiple kiva fireplaces create warmth, scale & timeless Southwestern elegance. A renovation by renowned architect & builder John Calvin draws inspiration from New Mexico's deep Andalusian heritage, w/ a gallery-like hallway that provides an ideal setting for art & collections. Spacious, beautifully appointed kitchen features Sub-Zero refrigeration & Viking ovens. Private primary suite includes a sitting room & expansive bath opening to a secluded courtyard with hot tub. 2 additional bedrooms & a spacious office provide exceptional flexibility. A separate wine cellar, designed by a wine connoisseur, adds another distinctive element. Outdoors, expansive patios invite entertaining or quiet contemplation amid endless mesa & mountain views. W/ Tunnel Springs Water complemented by 2 HOA-owned backup wells, a new 2026 roof & easy access to BLM open space, the 8-acre setting offers exceptional opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, stargazing--or simply savoring an extraordinary sense of space & solitude. Truly, a world of its own
Features & Amenities
Property Details
| MLS # | 1110708 |
| Property Type | single family |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Heating | Propane,RadiantFloor,Radiant |
| Cooling | EvaporativeCooling,MultiUnits |
| Roof | Pitched,Tile |
| Foundation | Permanent |
| Lot Size | 8.06 acres (351,094 sqft) |
| HOA | $800/mo |
| Property Tax (est.) | $6,819/yr ($568/mo) |
| Price / Sqft | $353 |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 0 |
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Price vs. Neighborhood
This home
Placitas median
170% above the Placitas median. Homes here sell in an average of 54 days.
Nearby Schools
Placitas Elementary
K-5 · Bernalillo Public Schools
Bernalillo Middle School
6-8 · Bernalillo Public Schools
Bernalillo High School
9-12 · Bernalillo Public Schools
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