Enjoy elevated mountain living in this inspirational lifestyle custom home, built in 2024 by Green Mountain Construction. Set across three original lots combined into one expansive parcel in Skywater, one of Cloudcroft’s premier sustainable communities, this property offers privacy, remarkable scenery, and an extraordinary mountain lifestyle. Step outside into fresh mountain air beneath vibrant blue skies and billowing white clouds, with the beauty of the Lincoln National Forest surrounding you. Sweeping views encompass forested mountains and stretch west toward the Tularosa Basin. Elk, deer, wild horses, and hummingbirds are frequent visitors, adding to a setting that feels worlds away from the bustle of everyday life. Thoughtfully designed to complement its surroundings, the home features beautiful slate tile flooring, quality craftsmanship, and an impressive interior fireplace that anchors a warm, inviting retreat. Views throughout the home connect indoor living with the landscape beyond. Two covered tiled patios and Trex decking on the first level offer exceptional spaces for morning coffee, entertaining, colorful sunsets, and stargazing beneath brilliant mountain night skies where constellations shine clearly overhead. Sustainability meets modern convenience with a rainwater collection system and a whole-home generator for added peace of mind. A main-level washer and dryer enhance everyday comfort, while the spacious side yard provides dedicated RV parking with full hookups. Nearby National Forest lands and open meadows invite outdoor exploration in Cloudcroft’s refreshing high-elevation climate, while a beautiful nearby golf course offers another way to enjoy the mountain setting. Just a short walk away, Burro Avenue, the local brewery, and distillery, winery, shopping, dining, and Village attractions bring the charm of an authentic, historic mountain town within easy reach. Enjoy live music, local gathering places, and the welcoming spirit of a small-town community. Beautifully crafted and environmentally thoughtful, this distinctive Skywater residence offers a rare opportunity to embrace spectacular views, peaceful nights, and the natural beauty that makes Cloudcroft so special.
For sale
$988,000
1516 Rainmaker Loop, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
3beds
3baths
1,897sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
0.28 Acres Lot
$947,500 Zestimate®
$521/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Impressive interior fireplaceNatural beautyWarm inviting retreatQuality craftsmanshipRemarkable scenerySpacious side yardMain-level washer and dryer
- 28 days
- 414
- 23
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Elevated Team Cori Abel & Emily Kellam 816-896-2674,
Future Real Estate 575-415-4039
Source: OCMLS,MLS#: 173390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Game Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower, Tub and Shower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range/Oven, Washer, Water Softener
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,897
- Total interior livable area: 1,897 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Carport, 2 Car Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck Covered
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: .281 acre
- Features: Desert Front, Desert Back, <1/2 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: R056602
- Zoning description: Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Public, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Gas: Propane Tank Leased
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Skywater Replat B
Location
- Region: Cloudcroft
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $521/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $642,365
- Annual tax amount: $3,484
- Price range: $988K - $988K
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Conventional,FHA,Cash
Estimated market value
$947,500
$900,000 - $995,000
$2,299/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $988,000+41.4%$521/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/20/2024 | Contingent | $698,500$368/sqft |
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| 6/15/2024 | Price change | $698,500-7.9%$368/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $758,800$400/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,484 +178.2% | $214,122 +178.8% |
| 2024 | $1,252 +117.4% | $76,807 +211.8% |
| 2023 | $576 +228.4% | $24,634 +228.5% |
| 2022 | $175 +50% | $7,500 +50% |
| 2021 | $117 +21.5% | $5,000 +22% |
| 2020 | $96 +2% | $4,100 +2% |
| 2019 | $94 +0.9% | $4,019 +1% |
| 2018 | $93 +2.4% | $3,980 +2% |
| 2017 | $91 +2.1% | $3,902 +2% |
| 2016 | $89 | $3,825 +2% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,750 |
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Neighborhood: 88317
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cloudcroft
- High: Cloudcroft
Source: OCMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




