Welcome to 1280 San Jose in historic La Mesa, a rare opportunity to own a piece of New Mexico history. County records date this remarkable adobe home to 1819, offering timeless character and solid bones. Occupied as recently as 10 years ago, it's ready for restoration and your personal vision. The sellers have traced ownership to Charles Dunn of Iowa, a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. Historic details remain throughout, including the signature of a craftsman named Juan, dated 1904, and carport inscriptions documenting Model T servicing in the 1930s. The property includes EBID water rights, is ideal for horses, RV parking, gardening, or hobby farming, and is located near El Camino Real, schools, parks, and restaurants. A truly unique historic gem offering endless potential to restore, preserve, and make your own.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (8/9)
$159,960
1280 San Jose Rd, La Mesa, NM 88044
3beds
1,892sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1819
1.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$85/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 16 days |
- 484 |
- 23 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Levi Nolasco 575-800-9028,
Keller Williams Realty 575-527-0880
Source: SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2602408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,892
- Total interior livable area: 1,892 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.01 to 1.5 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 4011148369008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Adobe
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1819
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: La Mesa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: La Mesa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $85/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,741
- Annual tax amount: $936
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2026 | Price change | $159,960-15.8%$85/sqft |
Source: SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2602408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$100/sqft |
Source: SNMMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2602408 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $936 -0.5% | $30,914 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $941 +2.3% | $30,977 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $920 +3.2% | $30,091 +3% |
| 2022 | $891 +3.6% | $29,214 +3% |
| 2021 | $860 +2.3% | $28,364 +3% |
| 2020 | $841 +3% | $27,538 +3% |
| 2019 | $817 +3.3% | $26,736 +3% |
| 2018 | $791 | $25,957 +3% |
| 2017 | $791 +5% | $25,201 +3% |
| 2016 | $753 +1.6% | $24,467 -65.7% |
| 2015 | $741 +105% | $71,276 +3% |
| 2014 | $362 -48.1% | $69,200 |
| 2013 | $696 | $69,200 0% |
| 2012 | $696 +4% | $69,216 +3% |
| 2011 | $669 -1.2% | $67,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $678 +56% | $68,600 +47.5% |
| 2009 | $435 | $46,497 +3% |
| 2008 | $435 +3.3% | $45,143 +3% |
| 2007 | $421 +3.9% | $43,828 +3% |
| 2005 | $405 +4.6% | $42,552 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $387 +53.3% | $40,106 |
| 2003 | $252 -1.9% | $40,106 +6.1% |
| 2002 | $257 | $37,800 |
| 2001 | $257 +1.4% | $37,800 |
| 2000 | $253 | $37,800 |
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Neighborhood: 88044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Gadsden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 9.9 mi
- 7/10Gadsden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 mi
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