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44 La Puerta Trail

Placitas, NM 87043
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Bed 3

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Bath 3

Bath

SqFt4,390

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Acres8.06

Acres(Lot)

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 ki tchen 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

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,550,000

AD Id : 91152554

MLS Id : 1110708

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 8.06 Acres

Living Area Size : 4,390

Tax Amount : 6819.48

Year Built : 1992

Garage : 3

County : Sandoval

Subdivision: Kings Heights

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Stone, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Tile
  • Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs Roof: Tile Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Window Features: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Propane, Radiant Floor, Radiant Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling, Multi Units

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1992 Building Area Total: 4390 Construction Materials: Adobe, Stucco Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Courtyard, Private Yard

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 8.06 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Size Square Feet: 351094 Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Many Trees, Views, Wooded

    Property Information

    Subdivision: La Puerta Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 8815 Zoning Description: R-1 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: West Levels: One Property Age: 34

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1550000 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1025072204320 Annual Tax: $6819.48

  • Parking Information

    Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Storage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes Included Fees: Utilities HOA: $800.00

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Placitas
    Junior High School: Bernalillo
    Senior High School: Bernalillo
  • Utility Information

    Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    Direction: I-25 north to Placitas exit. Turn right (east) for about 5 miles to Tunnel Springs Rd. Turn right on Tunnel Springs Rd. to La Puerta Trail. Go right on La Puerta Trail to home on your left. WaterSource: Shared Well Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/14/2026 @ 07:04

MLS: 1110708 LISTED BY: Jeanne Kuriyan, Keller Williams Realty 505-897-1100 SOURCE: Southwest MLS (Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS)

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