Land For Sale Near Deming New Mexico
Residential Lots With Incredible Mountain Views
New Mexico Property Overview
Buy these undeveloped lots near Deming, New Mexico for an investment, to build a home, or to RV or camp while you visit this beautiful part of Luna County.
Deming—population 14,000—sits at 4,331 feet above sea level. It lies among irrigated fields and desert grasslands, with the Florida Mountains in the background.
This part of New Mexico offers a warm and sunny climate, affordable land, low taxes, many natural, cultural and historical attractions, and easy transportation access. The surrounding mountains, state parks and national forests offer hiking, camping, biking, hunting and other outdoor recreational opportunities.
Property Highlights
- Undeveloped, off-grid land
- Zoned Residential for Single Family Residences
- No HOA fees or dues
- No time restrictions on if and when to build
- No unreasonable restrictions on what to build
- With water and a septic system, RVs can stay up to 240 days/year. If no utilities, you can stay up to 30 days/year.
- Taxes are about $20/year, and there are no liens, encumbrances, or back taxes owed
- Cell phones work nearly everywhere
Property Details
The properties are fairly flat with a mixture of local grasses and desert scrub. The subdivision is surrounded by thousands of acres of state land—with mountain views in every direction—protecting it from overbuilding and preserving local wildlife.
Each Ranchette lot has road frontage on a graded road and is 3.5–28 miles from downtown Deming and the lot corners were marked with 5/8" rebar when they were laid out.
If you are going to build a residence, you will want to contact the county road department to apply to have the road past your property maintained. The road department works with the county commissioners to inspect candidate roads, and once per year they add roads to be maintained by the county.
Property Restrictions & Easements
There are no association fees or dues, no time restrictions on if and when to build, and there are no unreasonable restrictions on what to build.
Property Power & Water
There are utilities in the area, but not to each property yet. If you intend to build a residence, you’d need a water well and sewage would be by septic system.
Half acre lots may now be buildable! Properties that are too small for a conventional septic system may now be buildable using advanced treatment systems or other options.
To determine whether a property smaller than ¾ of an acre can qualify for a residential build, consult a liquid waste professional regarding the specific property that you are considering. The New Mexico Environment Department can advise you.
You still will need a water well if you are not connected to a municipal water supply. This is possible with a ½ acre lot if conditions are right for a water well and for an advanced treatment system. You may also be able to use a well jointly with another land owner.
For more information specific to Luna County call the county building and planning department: 575-546-0494.
Local Attractions and Information
The city of Deming is conveniently located with easy access to four major highways: U.S. 80, U.S. 70, Interstate 10 and State Highway 11. It has its own municipal airport and Amtrak offers transportation services to the city of Deming through the Sunset Limited Route.
Things to do in Deming, NM
- Deming Luna Mimbres Museum: exhibits of the famed Mimbres pottery and other artifacts
- Golf at the Rio Mimbres Country Club 18-Hole Golf Course
- Enjoy wine-tasting at the St. Clair Winery
- Swim at the Sam Baca Aquatic Center, a first-class facility with a therapy pool, 25-yard competition pool, and an activity pool with 150 foot water slide.
- Deming’s annual Great American Duck Race on the last weekend in August
- Explore the trails and beauty of local mountain ranges: Cooke’s Range, the Florida Mountains, and the Tres Hermanas Mountains.
- Hunt domestic and exotic game in season
- Attend a nearby rodeo
- Deming has just completed an inflatable water park
Unique places to visit near Deming, NM
- Rockhound State Park: camp, explore the rocky hills, and collect agate, jasper, quartz and geodes.
- City of Rocks State Park: spectacular volcanic rock formations
- Caballo Lake Reservoir and nearby Elephant Butte Lake State Park with the largest lake in the state. Enjoy a marina, water sports, boating, camping, and picnicking, plus some of the finest fishing in the state.
- Discover the natural wonders of Gila National Forest, Chihuahuan Desert and White Sands National Monument
- Las Cruces (1-hour east), with New Mexico State University and water sports in the Rio Grande River
Deming averages 288 days of sunshine a year, has clean and dry air, and a night sky full of stars. Summer days have an average high of 96°F and low of 65°F. Winter days have an average low of 26°F and high of 55°F.
This area offers a warm sunny climate, affordable land, low taxes, many natural, cultural and historical attractions, and easy access to several transportation routes. The surrounding mountains, state parks and national forests offer hiking, camping, biking, hunting and many other outdoor recreational opportunities. It is be easy to see why this area draws new residents and tourists alike.
Important Buyer Notes
No business or commercial activity of any kind is allowed involving a property under loan contract. Any plans you might have of a commercial nature must wait until the property is paid for in full and ownership has been transferred to you.
To apply for a camping/RV permit, you must contact the county’s planning and development department. You will need a copy of your deed. If you are still financing your property with us, then you will need us to provide you with a permission letter and also a copy of our deed. If RVing, you will also need to show the planning and development department your RV registration.
To build on a property, you also will need to provide a copy of your deed or a letter and deed copy from us if you are still financing the property. You will be dealing with the state environmental department for septic approval, the state engineers office for a water well permit, and you will need to have your solar system, wind turbine, or electric line installation approved. And you will need to have an address issued for the property. Luna County’s planning and development department is extremely helpful.
For flood zone information about any area or specific property, call the county's Planning Department at 575-543-6620.
