Homestead Land For Sale Near Deming NM
Cheap Off Grid Land For Sale In New Mexico
Gorgeous Mountain Views & Beautiful Sunny Weather
Sunshine Valley Ranchettes is a mostly undeveloped subdivision from 22 to 38 miles outside of Deming. These are undeveloped lots you can buy for building your homestead, investment, or to have a place to RV or camp while you visit the area.
Luna County contains three mountain ranges: Cooke’s Range in the north, the Florida Mountains to the west, and the Tres Hermanas Mountains to the southwest. There are mountain views in every direction and every lot is between 5 - 8.75 miles away from the Florida Mountains, which tower at 7,000 feet and offer incredible views. These properties are fairly flat with a mixture of grasses and desert scrub. Sunshine Valley Ranchettes is surrounded by thousands of acres of public land which will help protect it from overbuilding and preserve the area and local wildlife.
This area offers a warm sunny climate, affordable land, low taxes, and many natural, cultural and historical attractions. The surrounding mountains, state parks and national forests offer hiking, biking, hunting, rockhounding, bird watching, and many other outdoor recreational opportunities.
Property Highlights
- No Homeowners Association, No Property Owners Association, No Fees Or Dues
- No Requirement To Build
- Sparsely Inhabited Area With Tremendous Mountain Views
- RV Or Camp Up To 30 Days Per Year
- ½ Acre Lots, You Can Combine Adjacent Lots For A Larger Property
Restrictions & Easements
There are no unreasonable subdivision restrictions. Click here to see the Sunshine Valley Ranches covenants.
Every property has legally platted street access. None are landlocked. The roads were graded in long ag. Some receive regular traffic while some have faded because nobody has been driving on them. You can leave these as they are, or you can choose to grade them.
Power & Water
These properties are mostly off grid, with no available utilities. If electricity is nearby a given property, that will be mentioned in the listing. You will need a water well if you are going to build a residence. This area is in the Mimbres River Water Basin, which makes it a promising area for wells. Local well drillers can provide more information.
If power lines are not nearby, then electricity will be by solar or wind turbine. Combustion engine generators are not allowed as a primary source of electricity.
Local Attractions
- Great American Duck Race
- Deming
- Florida Mountains
- Rock Hound Park
- Tres Hermanas Mountains
- Casas Grandes-Paquime
- White Sands National Monument
- Spaceport America
- Elephant Butte Lake Reservoir
- Caballo Lake
- Gila National Forest
- Deming Luna Mimbres Museum
- Rio Mimbres Country Club
- Sam Baca Aquatic Center
- Clair Winery
- Inflatable Water Park
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.
½ 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, please consult a liquid waste professional regarding the specific property that you are considering for purchase. The New Mexico Environment Department can advise you. You will need a water well if you are not connected to a municipal water supply, and 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 you can call the county building and planning department at 575-546-0494. If you are looking for a place to camp or park an RV, this would not affect you except that your property might now be more valuable.
For flood zone information about any area or specific property, call the county's Planning Department at 575-543-6620.
