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51 County Road 78a

Truchas, NM 87578

2 beds
2 baths
2,189 sqft
~2 acre lot
$307 per sqft
2006 build
– on site

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Located in the charming village of Truchas, midway between Santa Fe and Taos on the High Road to Taos, this community is known for its art galleries, spectacular top-of-the-world views, and small grass-alfalfa farms raising horses and cattle. A beautiful country retreat on over 2 acres with an elegant adobe territorial style home having almost 360 degrees of mountain views, complete with a large, fenced garden area and chicken coop in place. This well maintained custom home boasts all of the finest New Mexico style finishes with the craftmanship you’ve been looking for: 18” true adobe exterior walls that keep this home cooler in summer & warmer in winter, traditional 10’ viga and latilla ceilings, diamond plaster walls, Mexican Saltillo floor tiles throughout with zoned radiant floor heating, wide graceful arches & large Marvin windows & French doors giving an abundance of light. There are two wood fireplaces, one with a massive stone hearth, plus two efficient Jotul wood stoves giving cozy warmth in winter. You’ll love the cook's kitchen with granite counters stainless-steel appliances, new 5-burner gas stove with griddle, a walk-in pantry plus spacious laundry room. The south facing windows in the kitchen/dining area bring the outdoors in with amazing Sangre de Cristo views. This home also boasts wonderful outdoor spaces with the MBR French doors opening to a large, private enclosed courtyard with deck. In addition, there is a large covered portal with its own kiva fireplace off the kitchen. two enclosed sheds and a detached, oversized post and beam garage, perfect for your studio or workshop, or it could be converted to additional living space. Serviced by a private well and cistern with surface irrigation rights, plus a newer septic system. A gardener's dream awaits you in the large fenced garden area just steps from the kitchen containing raised beds ready to be planted, producing an abundance of fresh, organic produce all summer long.

Listing courtesy of SFARMLS / Victoria Markley / Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 2, 2024 •

MLS# 202402279 —

The Building

Year Built:

2006
Year Built Source:

Owner
Architectural Style:

NorthernNewMexico,Ranch,OneStory
Construction Materials:

Adobe
Levels:

One
Roof:

Metal,Pitched
Basement:

false
Foundation Details:

Permanent,Slab
Window Features:

InsulatedWindows
Accessibility Features:

NotAdaCompliant
Building Area Total:

2189.0

Interior

Interior Features:

BeamedCeilings,NoInteriorSteps
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

$true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

WoodBurning,WoodBurningStove

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2189.0
Living Area Units:

SquareFeet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

From Espanola, take Hwy 76 to Truchas. Continue on County Road 75 through the town of Truchas and turn right on County Road 78. Stay to the right at the fork and turn left on County Road 78A. Property is around the corner.
Latitude:

36.0267378
Longitude:

-105.8083737

The Property

Parcel Number:

1-061-122-449-314
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

Detached,SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Size Acres:

2.31
Lot Size SqFt:

100623.6
Lot Size Area:

2.31
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Horse:

true
Other Structures:

Outbuilding,Storage
Waterfront:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1

The Listing

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Propane,Radiant,SpaceHeater,WoodStove
Heating:

true
Cooling:

false
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Utilities:

HighSpeedInternetAvailable,ElectricityAvailable
Sewer:

SepticTank
Water Source:

Cistern,Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,GasCooktop,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Schools

Elementary School:

Espanola
Middle Or Junior School:

Carlos F. Vigil Espanola Middle School
High School:

Espanola Valley High

The Community

Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1.0
Attached Garage:

false
Parking Total:

4.0
Parking Features:

Detached,Garage,RvAccessParking

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Utility Costs

$118/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/10/24 Oct 10, 2024	Sold	SFARMLS
8/25/24 Aug 25, 2024	Pending	SFARMLS	$720,000
8/14/24 Aug 14, 2024	Price Changed	SFARMLS	$720,000	-1.4%

House Sold on 10/10/2024

Listing provided by broker:

Victoria Markley

Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant

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51 County Road 78a

Truchas, NM 87578