NEW PRICE -- Motivated seller! 3.1 acres in the heart of northern New Mexico’s best hunting and fishing! Located in Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County, at 7800ft in the beautiful mountains, and just 20 minutes south of Chama, NM.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING FOR DETAILS ON LOCATION, VISITING THE PROPERTY, FINANCING, HOW TO MAKE AN OFFER, AND MORE. MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED IF YOU READ THE ENTIRE LISTING.

Located within Tzama subdivision (no HOA, no restrictions, no covenants!), these 5 building lots are being sold together as a group. On record as Tzama Block 10, Lots 1, 3, 4, 23 and 24, these lots create a beautiful, spacious property. Keep all five and build your dream home, homestead, or ranchette – or keep one as your seasonal camp and sell the others.


The Tzama subdivision was set up in the early 70’s, but never really took off. While all the lots were sold to private owners, there is no HOA or POA in existence, so no covenants or fees to deal with. Additionally, none of the lots within this block or the surrounding blocks were ever built on and are not used by their owners in any capacity, so there are no neighbors to contend with either! Explore and use the surrounding 300 acres of unimproved subdivision land as your own private backyard. Or weave your way into the heart of the Carson National State Forest using the dirt roads, or overland on foot right from the property.


This area abounds with wildlife and will appeal to hunters as well as nature lovers. Each spring there is a “nursery” herd of elk (cows with their spring calves) that hang out on and around the property, and elk, mule deer, coyote, rabbits, turkeys, bears, owls, eagles, herons and cranes pass through regularly all year long. At 7800 ft and in the mountains you can expect beautiful summer weather!


Whether your passion is hunting, fishing, mountain biking, ATVs/dirt bikes, horse riding, hiking, cross country skiing, or just quietly puttering around the yard and garden, this spot will satisfy your needs and whims.


There is an old, beat up 26’ camper (of no value) parked on lot 1 that will remain, which currently serves as lockable storage. Additionally, there is a large flat area which has been cleared for parking your own RV or travel trailer so you can enjoy long or short-term camping with ease.


Sitting on a low hillside, these lots provide amazing sunset views, as well as views of the San Juans to the north, Brazos Cliffs to the northeast, and Chama Valley to the west. There is also exceptional southern exposure for solar power and/or passive solar building design. The lots offer a lovely combination of mature pine trees, scrub oak, mature juniper, and sagebrush, with multiple potential building sites on each of the five lots.


Tierra Amarilla is the county seat of Rio Arriba County, but is very rural. These lots are close enough to the main road that access to electricity would be possible and reasonably convenient, or you could simply stay off-grid if you prefer. There is currently no water, no septic, no electricity, and no buildings on any of the lots -- this is unimproved, completely undeveloped land.

Buyer is responsible for their own due diligence. Please visit the land at your convenience, and do your research to make sure that it is suitable for your needs. The Rio Arriba county clerk, assessor, and development offices are very helpful if you have specific questions about town or county ordinances.

Within 5 miles of the property you will find:

+ major Medical Center (
+ hardware store
+ gas stations
+ bank
+ post office
+ dollar store
+ town offices
+ police station
+ sand, gravel, and excavation services

Nearby Attractions:

17 minutes to Heron Lake State Park
20 minutes to Chama, NM
25 minutes to Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway
30 minutes to El Vado Lake State Park
34 minutes to Cumbres Pass
45 minutes to Abiquiu, NM
1 hr to Pagosa Springs, CO
1 hr 16 minutes to Ojo Caliente, NM
1 hr 29 minutes to Taos, NM
1 hr 40 minutes to Santa Fe, NM

These 5 lots are being sold together as a group for $8800. Grant Deed and conveys ownership, and will be filed with the county immediately following the closing.

2022 property taxes were $5 per year per parcel ($25 total per year for the 5 together).

TO MAKE AN OFFER
1. Offers must be made in writing, submitted through the land-listings.com site
2. If your offer is accepted, a signed purchase agreement and 5% non-refundable deposit will be required within 24 hours
3. Buyer will then have 30 days to pay the balance due and close the sale

LIMITED FINANCING AVAILABLE

With a full cash price offer ($8800) and $4400 down payment, I will provide financing on the balance. Terms of up to 3 years at 8.25% (Example: 3 years at 8.25% makes your payments of $138.39 per month). You'll need to sign a contract for the deed if financing is the way you'd like to go, and you'll then have full access to the property while you make the payments. The deed will be transferred into your name once all payments have been made and balance has been paid in full.

Please submit all offers via the land-listings site. A response to your offer will be made within 7 days of receipt.

Feel free to send any questions you may have prior to making your offer.