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$459,000

$202/sqftactive

1449 Wilkes Way SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

0 days on market
0

Beds

3

Baths

3

Sqft

2,275

Lot

7,841 sqft

Built

2003

Type

single family

About This Property

A balcony made for Balloon Fiesta mornings, a courtyard that glows at dusk, and a soaring great room centered around a kiva-style fireplace. 1449 Wilkes Way is anything but ordinary. This distinctive semi-custom Tiffany home in Trinity Estates offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, flexible living spaces, and inviting indoor-outdoor areas designed to be enjoyed throughout the year.Step through the courtyard entry into a light-filled interior where the two-story great room immediately draws your eye upward. The fireplace brings warmth and unmistakable Southwestern character, while large windows and an open connection to the kitchen and dining areas create an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The generous kitchen features gas cooking, a breakfast bar, abundant cabinetry, a three-door Frigidaire refrigerator, and a pantry enhanced with built-in wood shelving.A front flex room with a closet provides options for a home office, formal dining area, hobby room, guest space, or another use that fits your lifestyle. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite opens directly to the covered balcony, a peaceful place for morning coffee, sunset views, mountain scenery, and the color of Balloon Fiesta season. The primary bathroom offers dual sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower, and ample storage. Additional rooms provide space for guests, work, or everyday needs without forcing the home into a single layout.The outdoor spaces are among the property's most memorable features. The covered upper balcony includes a lattice cover and built-in food and drink ledges, creating a natural extension of the living space. Below, the covered patio is finished with bamboo blinds for added shade and privacy. The two-tier backyard offers mature landscaping, a fountain, multiple places to gather, and room to relax, garden, dine outdoors, or entertain. A finished two-car garage and expanded double driveway add practical convenience.The home has also benefited from a number of thoughtful improvements, including synthetic stucco installed in 2017, a kitchen disposal in 2018, a gas water heater in 2020, and a three-door refrigerator, gas dryer, furnace motor, and lower living-room blind replaced in 2023. The refrigerated-air motor and front double driveway were replaced in 2025. Ring doorbell and ADT security equipment are present; buyer to verify equipment, transferability, and any subscription requirements.With its architectural character, flexible spaces, elevated views, and multiple outdoor living areas, this home offers a refreshing alternative to the typical resale. Seller reports an existing 3.25% VA loan may be assumable by a qualified buyer, subject to lender, servicer and VA approval. Schedule a private showing and experience the details that photos alone cannot capture.

Features & Amenities

Beamed Ceilings
Breakfast Bar
Bathtub
Ceiling Fans
Separate Formal Dining Room
Dual Sinks
Family Dining Room
Great Room
Garden Tub Roman Tub
High Ceilings
High Speed Internet
Home Office
Country Kitchen
Living Dining Room
Pantry
Soaking Tub
Separate Shower
Cable Tv
Walk In Closets
Balcony
Courtyard
Privacy Wall
Private Yard
Sprinkler Irrigation
Landscaped
Planned Unit Development
Views
Xeriscape
Dryer
Dishwasher
Free Standing Gas Range
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Self Cleaning Oven
Washer
Carpet Flooring
Tile Flooring
Wall Fence
Attached
Garage
Garage Door Opener
1 Fireplace
Water: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Subdivision: Trinity Estates

Property Details

MLS #1107939
Property Typesingle family
Year Built2003
GarageYes
HeatingCentral,ForcedAir
CoolingRefrigerated
RoofFlat,TarGravel
Lot Size7,841 sqft
Property Tax (est.)$2,197/yr ($183/mo)
Price / Sqft$202
StatusActive
Days on Market0

About Rio Rancho → Full Guide

Price vs. Neighborhood

This home

$459,000

Rio Rancho median

$342,000

34% above the Rio Rancho median. Homes here sell in an average of 28 days.

Commute Times

Unm

30 min

Downtown

25 min

Abq Studios

35 min

Sandia Labs

30 min

Kirtland Afb

35 min

Presbyterian

25 min

Intel Rio Rancho

10 min

Nearby Schools

Colinas del Norte Elementary

K-5 · RRPS

7/10

Cleveland High School

9-12 · RRPS

7/10

Lincoln Middle School

6-8 · RRPS

6/10

Rio Rancho High School

9-12 · RRPS

6/10

Neighborhood Guide

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Quick Facts

Est. Tax$183/mo
HeatingCentral
CoolingRefrigerated
GarageYes

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