Forested Lot With Power And Underground Utilities Close To El Vado & Heron Lakes

The subject property is located in Talavera, a rural residential subdivision situated just east of State Road 112 and a few short miles south of Tierra Amarilla.

Flanked by stunning views of the Pedernal, this region is perfect for the nature lover or outdoorsman in the family as it sits in close proximity of three lakes, a national forest and one of the premiere skiing destinations in the state. In addition, some of the best fly fishing in New Mexico can be found along the banks of the Rio Chama, conveniently located just outside the entrance to the subdivision.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Roads & Access: The subject property sits within a half mile from State Road 112 and the entrance to the Talavera subdivision. The parcel has road access along both its western and eastern boundaries. The road along the west side of the land is Talavera Lane and the road along the east side of the land is Stoney Lane. Both roads are two-track dirt and gravel and are best navigated by a larger truck or off-road capable vehicle. 

Power & Utilities: Residential power lines and underground utility boxes run throughout the Talavera community including at the lot line of the subject property. Because of this it should be easier and more affordable to get power connected to whatever you decide to build on the land. Anyone looking to investigate the cost of getting connected to the grid is encouraged to contact the Jemez Mountain Electric Co-op, the utility company servicing this region.

Power & Utilities, Cont'd: It should be noted that the subject property also has a high voltage power box and a pole with an outlet on it (see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). In the long history of Hemingway Land, we have never encountered either of these things on any of our previous vacant land listings. While we presume they would be a benefit to anyone developing the property, we have no knowledge of how functional they are or how best to use them. Additionally, the previous owner was little help as it had been over a decade since they'd visited the property. In short, these things exist on the land, but we make no guarantees about them.

Wells & Water Table Depth: Along the same lines there is also a water tap on the property (again, see photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page). This supposedly connects to a community well that services the home sites within the Talavera subdivision. Given the presence of this water tap along with fire hydrants found throughout the community, it would make sense that such a thing exists. That said, there is no documentation on file with the County that our Company was able to find. Additionally, there appears to be no association governing this community well or monitoring usage (which would normally be the case). The previous owner claims the tap worked once but broke at some point and started to leak. Presumably if it's at all functional or can be salvaged it would need to be repaired. Regrettably this is another aspect of the property for which our research was inconclusive.

Zoning: Rio Arriba County has fairly undefined and lax zoning, and designates the Talavera subdivision, as well as most of the land in the County, as "CRAD" or County Residential Agricultural District. This catch-all term allows for land to be developed with either residential or agricultural purposes. Other uses, such as industrial and commercial developments, require a use permit obtained through a public hearing.

No HOA: The Talavera subdivision features no HOA and there are no annual dues associated with land ownership here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: When the subject property was first subdivided, the developer drew up a set of covenants and restrictions to run with the land. While most of these are what we like to refer to as "reasonable, good neighbor restrictions" dealing primarily with the disposal of trash and prohibitions on excess noise, there are a few covenants that deal with acceptable structures or use of the land. Because of this, anyone considering purchasing the property is encouraged to review the Talavera Covenants and Restrictions document found here.

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont'd: In line with the superb record keeping we've discovered elsewhere in Rio Arriba County, the above set of CCRs refers only to the parcel with Legal Description, Unit 1, Lot 7. The subject property is Unit 1, Lot 9. According to the County there are no other CCRs on file for this subdivision, much less similar documentation for every other parcel in Talavera. Logic would suggest, however, that if something were ever written down and recorded for this specific property, it would likely mirror what's enumerated in the above linked document. A document, it's worth noting, no one seems to know exists. Nonetheless, in the interest of full disclosure...

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions, Cont'd: Notable restrictions enumerated in the above-linked document include: The land may only be developed with detached single-family residences; Single-family residences may not exceed two and a half stories in height or be any smaller than 600 square feet; Trailers and mobile homes may not be used as permanent home sites.

Conveyance Document: This property will be conveyed one of two ways depending on how the buyer elects to fund and close the transaction. For anyone electing to pay our Company directly and outside of escrow, Hemingway Land will provide a Special Warranty Deed. For anyone electing to close through title and escrow and purchase title insurance, Hemingway Land will provide a Warranty Deed.

The Hemingway Land Company does our best to represent the properties we list as accurately as possible. Our research, however, will always be limited. 

Because of this, included in the table to the right is a list of the relevant state and county governments, agencies and authorities as well as local utilities (and all their respective websites and contact information) which should help to answer any questions a buyer may have about developing this specific property.

Whenever possible it is best to speak with these agencies first as they will always be a far greater source of information about the local region and the regulations which govern it. 

Entrance Gate: Included in the photo gallery at the bottom of this listing page is a picture of an intimidating looking gate that anyone attempting to enter the Talavera subdivision would encounter. It is located just off State Road 112 at Talavera Lane, and it features a number of security camera and padlocks. Our photographer, however, scouted the property on three separate occasions and never once found the gate locked. In speaking with the previous owners, we learned they had a key to the gate but haven't visited the property in over ten years. Nonetheless, at the time of this writing Hemingway Land is in the process of securing a copy of that key. Should we acquire it - it will be provided to the buyer of the property. Given the time since its last use, however, there is no guarantee it will work.

Topography: Consisting of rolling hills spotted with ponderosa pine and gambrel oaks, the subject property features a nice mix of forested regions providing privacy along with flat cut-outs ideal for parking, camping and building.

Tierra Amarilla Volunteer Fire Department: The Tierra Amarilla Volunteer Fire Department sits a short ten-minute drive from this property.

Rio Chama: Located just outside the entrance to the Talavera subdivision lies the Chama River, considered to be one of the best places in the state for fly fishing.

El Vado & Heron Lakes: In addition, both El Vado and Heron Lakes are located just three miles west of the subject property and will provide further opportunities for fishing, boating and general water-based relaxation.

Hunting: It should be noted that the subject property is located in Game Management Unit 51, an area famous for its trophy bull elk.

While the subject property is located outside Tierra Amarilla, it is ultimately limited in its commercial resources. In fact, the presence of a Family Dollar and a convenience store aside, there are not many stores for groceries and supplies. Fortunately, the town of Espanola (population roughly 10,000) is located roughly an hour southeast along Highway 84. There you'll be able to find a number of big box stores including a Walmart Super Center and Lowe's Home Improvement as well as fast food restaurants, pharmacies, schools and churches. In addition, the Presbyterian Hospital of Espanola is there along with the Santa Claran Hotel and Casino.

Abiquiu Lake: Abiquiu Lake offers an assortment of great recreation activities, from boating and fishing to jet skiing, wind surfing and kayaking. You may bring your own boat or, if you don't have one, rent one at the marina and spend a leisurely day on the lake. It should also be noted that if you ever become tired of exploring Abiquiu, El Vado and Heron Lakes, the Navajo Marina is an hour and a half away in nearby San Juan County.

Rio Chama: Ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, this property also sits within walking distance of the Rio Chama River. Rio Chama is known as a great river to fish and is stocked with Walleye, Small Mouth Bass, Rainbow and Brown Trout.

Taos Ski Valley: One of the other nice things about this property is that it sits in close proximity to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in America in the nearby Taos Ski Valley. This means that this property is not just a seasonal retreat best enjoyed only in the summer months, but rather will provide year 'round activities and adventure.

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: In addition to Plaza Blanca, you may explore all the famous art this region inspired at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, located only fifteen minutes from the subject property.