$359,500
SOLD FEB 18, 2025
Last list price

172 La Luz Canyon Rd La Luz, NM 88337

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft
15 Acres

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of February 2025

Escape to the higher altitude of La Luz Canyon! At just under 1800 square feet, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on 15 acres that backs the Lincoln National Forest land and is sided on the west with public land owned by the City of Alamogordo. La Luz Creek runs through the lower section of the property. Merely walk out you front or back door and head on out for a morning or evening hike each day. The home features a large living room/dining room area with a wood stove to keep you cozy on those cooler days. Your spacious kitchen includes a multitude of cabinets and plenty of counter space. The large primary bedroom suite is to one side of the home and includes a large ensuite bathroom with a roomy walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are both well sized and sit on the other side of the home and share full bathroom with double sink vanity. The 2nd bathroom also includes your laundry area. As bonus you have a nice sized sunroom for extra living space. All bedrooms, living room, and sunroom are heated and cooled with mini-split systems. Attached lean-to style 2-car, carport protects vehicles from the sun. The ultimate feature of this home is the OUTDOORS! Hike or get on a UTV and explore to your hearts content. Excellent for the horse lover too, previous owners have used it as a horse ranch. There is level spot prepared for your RV or trailer too. Check out the 3D tour and call to today to schedule a tour of this outdoor lover’s paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annie Daniels

Future Real Estate License #39173 Listed on: 09/27/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Daniels

Future Real Estate License #39173 Listed on: 09/27/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $328

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 15 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • No Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R032662

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$328

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 172 La Luz Canyon Rd
  • Second Address Number: 172
  • Directions: From White Sands Blvd turn east onto US 82. Then in 1.9 miles turn left onto La Luz Rd, then in 1.3 miles turn right onto Section Rd. In 1.2 miles turn right onto Laborcita Canyon Rd. In 3.1 miles veer right onto La Luz Canyon Rd and property is on the right in appx 1.6 miles
  • Exterior Construction: WOOD SIDING
  • Price per Sq Ft: 237.65
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1498
  • Ext Amenities: REC. VEHICLE PK
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • Selling Office1: 129
  • Main Above Bsmt Htd Sq Ft Rng: 1601-1800
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NM
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: CEILING FAN, DRYER CONN,ELEC, DRYER, DISHWASHER, KITCHEN VENTFAN, REFRIGERATOR, RNG/OVN,ELEC, RNG/OVN,FREESTD, WASHER, WASHER CONN., WATER HTR,ELEC, WATER SOFTENER
  • Lower Floor 1 Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Tub & Shower, Double Sinks
  • INTERIORAMENIT: WOOD STOVE, CARPET, NONE, VAULTED CEILING, SUNROOM, Walk-in Closet, Split Floor Plan
  • Basement Type: SITE BUILT HOME

Exterior Features

  • Number of Acres: 15
  • Fencing: FENCE,WIRE,FRT
  • PATIOSDECKS: DECK COVERED
  • ROOFTYP: PITCHED METAL

Garage/Parking

  • Carport: 2 ATTACHED
  • Garage Spaces: NONE

Utilities

  • Cooling: MINI SPLIT, ELECTRIC
  • Heating: WOOD, MINI SPLIT, ELECTRIC
  • Utilities: SEPTIC SYSTEM, WELL, DOMESTIC

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: RESIDENTIAL

Schools

  • Schools: LA LUZ

Green Features

  • Green Landscaping: DESERT, FRONT, DESERT, REAR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 15 Acres

Building Info

  • ApproxYrBuilt: 1994

Rental Info

  • Max Numof Occupants: OWNER

Tax Info

  • Tax Data Account Number: R032662

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Baker Douglas R and Baker Christal A
Bought by
Patterson Clayton and Patterson Marcella
Seller's Agent
Annie Daniels
Future Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Annie Daniels
Future Real Estate
List Price
$365,000
Views
102
Current Estimated Value
$315,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,200
Outstanding Balance
$337,634
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$22,313

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2020
Closed on
Dec 1, 2020
Sold by
Madsen David C and Madsen Laurette L
Bought by
Baker Douglas R and Baker Christal A
Seller's Agent
MIKE MACKECHNIE
United Country Remuda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Annie Daniels
Future Real Estate
List Price
$249,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2018
Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Hughes William J
Bought by
Madsen David C and Madsen Laurette L
Seller's Agent
Sonya Roberts
NM PREMIER REAL ESTATE, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sylvia Humphreys
Future Real Estate
List Price
$269,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.17%
Original Mortgage
$194,400
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2014
Closed on
Aug 29, 2014
Sold by
Kester Ralph and Kester Helen
Bought by
Hughes William J
Seller's Agent
JERRY SUTHERLIN
Non Member Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
ELAIN TUCKER
NM PREMIER REAL ESTATE, LLC
List Price
$153,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%
Original Mortgage
$122,400
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Casa Y Tierra Abstract & Title
Warranty Deed -- Casa Y Tierra Abstract & Ttl
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $338,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $287,294 VA
Previous Owner $249,000 VA
Previous Owner $194,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold -- -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $359,500 -1.5% $201 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $365,000 +46.6% $204 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold -- -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2020 10/19/20 For Sale $249,000 -7.4% $135 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Sold -- -- --
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2018 10/11/18 For Sale $269,000 +75.8% $146 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2014 02/14/14 For Sale $153,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Otero County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $328 $83,854 $23,500 $60,354
2023 $332 $81,810 $23,500 $58,310
2022 $332 $79,825 $23,500 $56,325
2021 $340 $77,899 $23,500 $54,399
2020 $1,376 $66,667 $23,500 $43,167
2019 $1,058 $49,450 $22,225 $27,225
2018 $1,036 $48,960 $22,002 $26,953
2017 $945 $48,000 $21,571 $26,424
2016 $936 $48,000 $0 $0
2015 $927 $48,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $33,501 $5,263 $28,238
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Otero County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 169980

APN: R032662