$250,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,188 Sq Ft
254 Grant Ave, Raton, NM 87740
Jessica Roybal Willow Springs Realty & Property Management LLC
$250,000
254 Grant Ave, Raton, NM 87740
Jessica Roybal Willow Springs Realty & Property Management LLC
Raton, NM, is a quiet high-desert town located just a few miles south of the Colorado border, nestled along the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Known for its historic late 19th-century homes, Raton features traditional cottages, farmhouses, craftsman-style homes, midcentury ranch-style homes, and split-levels, often with larger yards and parcels of land. The town offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, with Sugarite Canyon State Park just six miles northeast, providing fishing, boating, and hiking trails. Climax Canyon Park within the city limits offers picturesque hiking trails, while Roundhouse Memorial Park features a playground, athletic fields, and the Raton Regional Aquatic Center. Downtown Raton, centered along 2nd Street, is home to quaint shops, highly rated Mexican and American restaurants, the Shuler Theater, a local cinema, and the Raton Museum. The annual Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally is a notable event, drawing visitors for hot air balloon launches. While local retail options are limited, with the nearest major shopping centers over 100 miles away, the town's vibrant food scene compensates. Raton Public Schools serve the community. Interstate 25 connects Raton to Pueblo, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque, with an Amtrak station providing additional travel options.
On average, homes in Raton, NM sell after 141 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Raton, NM over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.