WATERFRONT RIVER HIDEAWAY! A dreamy cabin on the Rio Ruidoso River! Updated kitchen and dining room. Cozy living room with fireplace. Sit on the deck and enjoy the river and mountain views. Easy access year-round. This updated 3 bedroom and 2 bath cabin sits high above the Rio Ruidoso River. The terraced deck provides space for happy hours, BBQ's and peaceful moments drinking coffee. You can enjoy the firepit on the lower deck or you can sit creek-side on the small stone patio. The cabin comes fully furnished with a bear and elk themed items throughout. There is no lawn to maintain even though the area is green and lush. Included are a stacker washer & dryer, natural gas stove, and refrigerator with an icemaker. New paint and window treatments on the interior. A new furnace and central air system was installed in 2020 and a new roof was installed in August, 2026. The carport contains a good-sized work shed. Come take a look. River properties can be very hard to find!
For sale
$398,800
176 Meander Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345
3beds
1,144sqft
Cabin
Built in 1956
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$376,400 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront river hideawayNew roofUpdated kitchenStacker washer and dryerDining roomNatural gas stove
- 29 days
- 735
- 24
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared A English 888-881-4118,
Congress Realty, Inc. 888-881-4118
Source: New Mexico MLS,MLS#: 26000802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck Covered
- Exterior features: Breezeway, Sidewalk, Deck, TV - Cable
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Native/Natural
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 4074065046308
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Cabin
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Detector - Smoke/Heat
- Subdivision: PALMER GATEWAY SD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ruidoso
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $349/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,626
- Annual tax amount: $3,247
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$376,400
$358,000 - $395,000
$1,640/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $398,800+13.9%$349/sqft |
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| 12/21/2020 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/1/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000$306/sqft |
Source: Southern New Mexico Realty #125382 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,247 +0.4% | $107,542 |
| 2024 | $3,233 +1.5% | $107,542 |
| 2023 | $3,186 -2% | $107,542 |
| 2022 | $3,251 +0.5% | $107,542 |
| 2021 | $3,235 +16.2% | $107,542 +26.9% |
| 2020 | $2,785 +6.5% | $84,753 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,616 +0.7% | $83,091 |
| 2018 | $2,597 +9.5% | $83,091 +0% |
| 2017 | $2,372 | $83,083 0% |
| 2015 | $2,372 +9.5% | $83,091 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $2,167 | $75,738 |
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Neighborhood: 88345
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: None/Other
Source: New Mexico MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






