This beautifully updated and maintained home is perfect for full-time or second-home living in the cool mountains north of Ruidoso, NM. With over 2400 SF, it features 3 bedrooms/2 baths in a split level arrangement along with full furnishings down to dishes, linens, etc. The half acre corner lot provides easy access with a circular drive off of Hwy 48 and Enchanted Forest and is one of the few that allows a Commercial business on the north end of popular Enchanted Forest. Easy no-step access from the back door leads to all living spaces and one bedroom and bath on the main level. The large front deck offers an entertaining/grilling/dining space while enjoying views of the mountains.
For sale
$499,999
1156 State Highway 48, Alto, NM 88312
3beds
2,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.52 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Half acre corner lotViews of the mountains
- 39 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Debbie Jean Higdon 505-819-9141,
Blue Skies Real Estate 575-257-3221
Source: RLCMLS,MLS#: 134450
Originating MLS: Ruidoso Lincoln County Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,408 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Paved, Parking Lot
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 4072058041166000000
- Zoning: Other
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Enchanted Forest #1
Location
- Region: Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,143
- Annual tax amount: $2,879
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999$208/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,302 +4.2% | $75,381 +3% |
| 2024 | $1,250 +17.3% | $73,185 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,066 +1% | $71,054 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,056 +2.2% | $68,984 |
| 2021 | $1,033 -12.5% | $68,984 |
| 2020 | $1,181 +0.3% | $68,984 |
| 2019 | $1,178 +0.4% | $68,984 |
| 2018 | $1,174 +3.9% | $68,984 +0% |
| 2017 | $1,130 | $68,977 -8.2% |
| 2015 | $1,130 -22.4% | $75,155 |
| 2014 | $1,455 | $75,155 |
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