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1216 State Road 554, El Rito, NM, 87530

1beds
1baths
684sqft
$85,000
$124price/sqft
$818/moest. monthly cost
$32,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tucked away in the heart of El Rito, this old adobe home is rich with character, history, and potential. Offering 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, the property has served as a long-term rental for many years and presents a great opportunity for restoration, renovation, or investment. With its traditional adobe charm and cozy footprint, this is a rare chance to own an authentic piece of Northern New Mexico. Please note that the home will require the installation of a specialized septic system designed for small lots, at the buyer's expense. The property includes private off-alley parking, a small backyard space, and is being sold "as-is." Whether you're seeking a project, weekend retreat, or investment opportunity, this little adobe is ready for its next chapter.

Getting Around

11
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
28
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
El Rito Elementary SchoolGrades PK-31.0 mi
3/10
Mesa Vista Middle SchoolGrades 7-88.8 mi
8/10
Mesa Vista High SchoolGrades 9-128.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Unknown

Materials

  • Roof: Metal,Pitched
  • Construction materials: Adobe,Frame,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Northern New Mexico
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Range,Refrigerator

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Flooring: Tile,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Propane,Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 684
  • Total interior livable area: 684 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Not ADA Compliant

Details

  • Parcel number: 1040144044394
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Living area range: 501-1,000

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,613 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Lightning
    LightningVery High
  • Wildfire
    WildfireRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Wildfire
Drought
Landslide
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Rio Arriba County and New Mexico

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $429$5,148
Home Insurance *$68$816
Property Taxes $173$2,076
Electricity $148$1,780
Total$818$9,816
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$28,045/yr
40% on housing$24,540/yr
45% on housing$21,813/yr

New Mexico FAIR Plan Programs

New Mexico Property Insurance Program

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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,506Commercial: 306
Total Premiums$5.96M
Total Exposure$950.67M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.7%
10.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.0%
-1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$124This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 87530
Rio Arriba County$713

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 87530$205
Rio Arriba County$200

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-18Listed for sale$85,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMatthew A. Tootelian
BrokerageBarker Realty, LLC

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