You can smell the pine and cedar in the crisp mountain air! Rare opportunity to buy this hidden in the East Mountains is a remarkable New Mexico retreat where history, nature and extraordinary privacy come together. Priced well below appraised value, this expansive mountain views, open meadows, towering pines, a natural spring and abundant wildlife create a setting that feels worlds away, yet Albuquerque is approximately 15 miles west. The extensively renovated residence features a rebuilt kitchen, updated baths, refreshed living spaces, expansive outdoor areas and a new well system supported by battery solar. Longtime home of renowned UNM biologist Dr. William 'Bill' Degenhardt, the property was also a gathering place for an extraordinary circle of New Mexicans, including celebrated author Tony Hillerman. This is more than a home--it is a piece of New Mexico's story waiting for its next chapter. Property Tour: 9/8/2026 at 12 PM. Offers Due: 9/10/2026. Best & Final: 9/14/2026 Closing Deadline: 10/15/2026
For sale
$1,100,000
434 Juan Tomas Rd, Tijeras, NM 87059
4beds
4,270sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
298.9 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Natural springExpansive mountain viewsAbundant wildlifeTowering pinesExtensively renovated residenceRebuilt kitchenExpansive outdoor areas
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anita Maestas 505-463-3565,
Maestas Real Estate Services 505-463-3565,
Todd D Clarke 505-440-8633,
NM Apartment Advisors, Inc.
Source: SWMLS,MLS#: 1109546
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 213
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.4
- Dimensions: 12 x 14.2
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 237.6
- Dimensions: 24 x 9.9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 206.91
- Dimensions: 20.9 x 9.9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.82
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 7.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 573.3
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 24.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,270
- Total interior livable area: 4,270 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Deck, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Fencing: Gate
Lot
- Size: 298.9 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 103305351233710111
- Zoning description: A-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Details
- Builder name: Steve Haley
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
Location
- Region: Tijeras
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,206
- Annual tax amount: $4,875
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$258/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -- | $133,388 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $3,924 | $129,590 -1% |
| 2019 | -- | $130,956 |
| 2018 | $2,352 -40.3% | $130,956 -7.1% |
| 2017 | $3,939 +757.7% | $140,889 +582.8% |
| 2016 | $459 -99.4% | $20,634 -74.5% |
| 2015 | $81,067 +3478.4% | $81,067 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $2,265 | $78,748 +2.9% |
| 2013 | $2,265 | $76,496 +2.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,310 +2.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,188 +2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,127 +2.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,127 +2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,185 +2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $64,299 +2.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,478 +2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,700 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $58,941 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,268 +2.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,641 |
| 2001 | -- | $55,641 -5.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $58,907 |
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Neighborhood: 87059
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: A Montoya
- Middle: Roosevelt
- High: Manzano
Source: SWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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