$459,500
SOLD NOV 22, 2024
Last list price

51 Butterfield Trail La Luz, NM 88337

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
2.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Deck
  • Loft

About This Home

As of November 2024

Idyllic Mountain Retreat in La Luz, NM Escape to tranquility in this beautiful home nestled in a mountain canyon 1500 feet above the Tularosa Basin. Come home to cooler summer temperatures and mild winters with an easy 15-minute scenic drive from Alamogordo. This home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience with breathtaking sunrises over Lincoln National Forest, sunsets over the San Andres and Organ Mountains, and panoramic views of White Sands National Park. The private dirt road ensures quiet, and the dark skies at night are a skygazer’s dream. The house features 2 first-floor bedrooms and a spacious primary bedroom suite on the second. The airy living room has high ceilings and a custom craftsman/prairie style fireplace. The recently renovated kitchen and large landing/family room on the second floor enhance the open feel of the public living spaces, complemented by custom cable stair and balcony railing. The upstairs living areas open to a newly re-constructed composite deck with a stairway leading to the garden/patio area. The patio includes a covered grilling station and seating area, perfect for year-round outdoor living. The property spans 2.5 acres and includes a single-car garage and an 850 sq. ft. detached studio/office. With over $100,000 invested in an updated kitchen, new plumbing throughout, new heating/cooling system, new deck and woodwork, and low-maintenance landscaping, this is a home where you can truly relax.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

CLAUDIA POWELL

Welcome Home Realty License #15421 Listed on: 07/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

JOSEPH PACHECO

Aspen Trails Realty License #REC-2024-0330

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Property is zoned NO ZONING/RU/OT

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Hobby Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Washer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Refrigerated Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R032918

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,700

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 51 Butterfield TRL
  • Second Address Number: 51
  • Directions: Laborcita to Cottonwood. Turn left onto Butterfield. Turn left at the post with address signs. First house on left - set back in the trees.
  • Exterior Construction: WOOD SIDING
  • Price per Sq Ft: 179.69
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2432
  • Ext Amenities: HORSES ALLOWED, REC. VEHICLE PK
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • Selling Office1: 128
  • Main Above Bsmt Htd Sq Ft Rng: 2401-2900
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: NM
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: CEILING FAN, DISHWASHER, GAS GRILL, KITCHEN VENTFAN, MICROWAVE, RNG/OVN,BLT-IN, RNG/OVN,ELEC, WASHER CONN., WATER HTR,ELEC, WATER SOFTENER, Water Htr on Demand-Gas
  • Lower Floor 1 Half Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: 1/2 Bath, Shower, Tub & Shower, Double Sinks
  • INTERIORAMENIT: FLOORING, SLAB, FIREPLC, LIV RM, EAT IN KITCHEN, WNDO CVRNG,PRTL, CARPET, PARTIAL, TILE FLOORING, VAULTED CEILING, Walk-in Closet, Split Floor Plan, Fireplace, wood burning, Quartz Countertops
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Other Rooms: Gameroom, Hobby room, Loft, Guest Quarters, Mudroom
  • Basement Type: SITE BUILT HOME

Exterior Features

  • Number of Acres: 2.5
  • PATIOSDECKS: PATIO OPEN, PATIO COVERED, DECK OPEN, PORCH COVERED
  • ROOFTYP: PITCHED METAL

Garage/Parking

  • Carport: 2 ATTACHED
  • Garage Spaces: 1 DETACHED

Utilities

  • Cooling: REFRIG. CENTRAL
  • Heating: GAS FORCED AIR
  • Utilities: WATER, ASSN, Propane Tank, Leased

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: RESIDENTIAL

Schools

  • Schools: LA LUZ

Green Features

  • Green Landscaping: DESERT, FRONT, DESERT, REAR, Drip System, Front, Drip System, Rear

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: irreg
  • Zoning: NO ZONING/RU/OT

Building Info

  • ApproxYrBuilt: 1996

Rental Info

  • Max Numof Occupants: OWNER

Tax Info

  • Tax Data Account Number: R032918
  • PROPTAXESDollars: 1700

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Nov 20, 2024
Sold by
Abt Stephen J and Solomon Debra J
Bought by
Jackson Eric and Jackson Jessica
Seller's Agent
CLAUDIA POWELL
Welcome Home Realty
Buyer's Agent
JOSEPH PACHECO
Aspen Trails Realty
List Price
$459,500
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$379,655

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.31%
Original Mortgage
$415,150
Outstanding Balance
$413,583
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$33,928

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2019
Sold by
Lazarov David J
Bought by
Abt Stephen J and Solomon Debra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Tyler James C
Bought by
Lazarov David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Master Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,150 New Conventional
Closed $415,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,498 Unknown
Previous Owner $243,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $41,250 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $459,500 -- $189 / 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 $1,714 $90,550 $7,583 $82,967
2023 $1,696 $88,073 $7,583 $80,490
2022 $1,656 $85,668 $7,583 $78,085
2021 $1,623 $83,333 $7,583 $75,750
2020 $1,658 $83,333 $7,583 $75,750
2019 $1,278 $65,268 $7,519 $57,749
2018 $1,244 $64,622 $7,444 $57,172
2017 $1,124 $63,355 $7,298 $56,051
2016 $1,091 $62,113 $0 $0
2015 $1,061 $60,895 $0 $0
2014 -- $59,701 $6,878 $52,823
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    CLAUDIA POWELL

    Welcome Home Realty

    (575) 439-5300

    43 Total Sales

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    JOSEPH PACHECO

    Aspen Trails Realty

    (575) 937-3928

    204 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Otero County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 169621

APN: R032918

New Mexico Otero County La Luz 88337

51 Butterfield Trail, La Luz, NM

This home is located at 51 Butterfield Trail, La Luz, NM 88337 and is currently estimated at $459,500, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 51 Butterfield Trail is a home located in Otero County with nearby schools including Yucca Elementary School, High Rolls/Mountain Park Elementary School, and Chaparral Middle School.

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