About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 2 El Paraiso in Montezuma, NM is listed for $625,000 ($391 per sqft). Built in 1930, the home offers 1,600 sqft of living space on a 2.98 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1930
  • 2.98 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
2 full
2-car garage
1930

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

Welcome to 2 El Paraiso Drive, a charming and thoughtfully remodeled single-story guest home that blends classic Northern New Mexico character with comfort and functionality. Originally built in the 1930s and 1940s and completely remodeled in 1988, this 1,600-square-foot stucco home offers timeless appeal and inviting living spaces.

Located 12 minutes from Las Vegas, and 15 minutes from I-25, in the scenic and historic community of Montezuma, the property sits on a hillside at the mouth of the Gallinas Canyon, which is an easy walk to the Montezuma Hot Srpings and the United World College.

Designed for comfortable living, the home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with an over-sized 2-car garage providing abundant space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Warmth and character are found throughout with both a wood-burning stove and traditional wood-burning fireplace, creating cozy gathering spaces year-round.

The home's efficient heating system combines solar thermal panels with electric baseboard heat, complemented by the wood stove for added comfort and energy efficiency. Flooring includes mostly carpet, with distinctive redwood flooring in portions of the primary bedroom and bath, laminate flooring in the kitchen, and vinyl in the laundry area.

Outside, enjoy your own private retreat featuring a swimming pool with enclosure, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying Northern New Mexico's sunny climate. Topped with a durable standing seam metal roof and supported by a crawl space foundation, this property offers a rare blend of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and lifestyle amenities.

Property contiguous with two other individually listed residential properties and all could be purchased together: 2 El Paraiso Drive (Guesthouse or GH), 4 El Paraiso Drive (Uphill House or UHH), 11 St. Joseph Drive (Casa Vieja or CV). All titles are good and free and clear of any encumbrances, with all taxes current.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,343/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$452
Interest$2,708
Insurance$182

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

2 El Paraiso

Montezuma, NM 87731-1000

Property Details

Flooring

WoodCarpet

Construction

Frame

Parking

Garage

Heating

Solar (Heating)BaseboardWoodWood StoveActive SolarElectric (Heating)

Appliances

DryerDishwasherElectricOvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 2 El Paraiso is listed at $625,000 ($391/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,342 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1930, 2.98 acre lot, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Ken Martinez.

KM

Ken Martinez

License 52459

Agent at Keller Williams Realty

Listed by Keller Williams Realty · Broker phone: 505-897-1100 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 115132· Source: Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS®· 157 days on PropertySimple

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2 El Paraiso, Montezuma, NM 87731-1000

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