Escape to your own mountain sanctuary on 12+ secluded acres with breathtaking panoramic views. This fully remodeled mountain-style masterpiece blends rustic elegance with modern luxury, featuring: 4 generous bedrooms + dedicated office, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 expansive great rooms perfect for entertaining, Multiple fireplaces, Grand automatic entry gate for ultimate privacy and security, Fresh, contemporary finishes throughout - a true move-in-ready blank canvas awaiting your personal flair Tucked away for total tranquility yet only minutes from all the shopping, dining, and recreation Lincoln County has to offer. Whether you crave peaceful sunrise coffees on the deck, star-filled evenings by the fire, or room to roam on your private estate, this is the retreat you've been dreaming of.
For sale
Price cut: $125K (6/29)
$1,550,000
1097 State Highway 48, Alto, NM 88312
4beds
5,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
12.7 Acres Lot
$1,451,900 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple fireplacesDedicated officeSecluded acresFresh contemporary finishesModern luxuryUltimate privacy and securityExpansive great rooms
- 296 days
- 140
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Margaret A. Marx 415-307-1809,
Pinnacle Real Estate & Dev 575-336-7711
Source: RLCMLS,MLS#: 133316
Originating MLS: Ruidoso Lincoln County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Office, Workshop
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Loft, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Dog Run
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 12.7 Acres
- Features: Level, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 4072058049509000000
- Zoning: Rural
- Other equipment: Other
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition,Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Leased, Security Gate
Location
- Region: Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,456,473
- Annual tax amount: $10,078
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 298 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$1,451,900
$1.38M - $1.52M
$4,245/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $1,550,000-7.5%$295/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $1,675,000-4.3%$319/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Price change | $1,750,000-2.2%$333/sqft |
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| 1/4/2026 | Price change | $1,790,000+2.3%$341/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$333/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listing removed | $1,750,000$333/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Price change | $1,750,000-10.3%$333/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+96%$371/sqft |
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| 11/28/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/14/2023 | Price change | $995,000-23.2%$190/sqft |
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| 4/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+30.2%$247/sqft |
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| 10/15/2020 | Listing removed | $995,000$190/sqft |
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| 9/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $995,000$190/sqft |
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| 7/27/2020 | Listing removed | $995,000$190/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Price change | $995,000-17.1%$190/sqft |
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| 6/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$229/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,516 +1.3% | $485,491 |
| 2024 | $8,404 +80.6% | $485,491 +57.8% |
| 2023 | $4,653 -2.1% | $307,567 |
| 2022 | $4,751 +2.1% | $307,567 |
| 2021 | $4,653 -12.4% | $307,567 |
| 2020 | $5,312 +27.2% | $307,567 +27.1% |
| 2019 | $4,177 +1.1% | $241,957 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $4,133 +53.8% | $240,272 +61.6% |
| 2017 | $2,687 | $148,663 -7.7% |
| 2015 | $2,687 -2.5% | $161,115 |
| 2014 | $2,757 | $161,115 |
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