881 Camino Encantado, Los Alamos, NM 87544
Los Alamos County
Key Facts
Description
Discover a rare opportunity to build your dream home on one of Barranca Mesa’s most stunning canyon-edge lots. With sweeping, unobstructed views stretching across rugged mesas, forested canyonlands, and the distant mountain ranges, this homesite captures everything that makes Los Alamos so special. Morning light floods the landscape, evenings glow with vivid sunsets, and every day offers a front-row seat to nature’s drama. This generous lot sits on the rim of a spectacular canyon—a privilege few properties in town can claim. Lots in Los Alamos are already few and far between, and canyon-side parcels are even more exceptional. Here, you’ll enjoy a sense of space, privacy, and connection to the land while still being minutes from schools, trailheads, the lab, and all the conveniences of town. The site offers gentle topography near the street for practical building, while the back of the lot opens dramatically to the canyon below—perfect for designing a home with panoramic windows, an elevated deck, or outdoor spaces that take full advantage of the view. Whether you envision a modern retreat, a southwest-style sanctuary, or a cozy, light-filled home overlooking the cliffs, this lot is ready for your vision. -Key Features- Rare buildable lot on Barranca Mesa Incredible canyon, mesa, and mountain views Peaceful setting with established fencing Moments from parks, schools, and world-class hiking A limited opportunity in a community with very few available parcels Create a home that rises to meet its breathtaking surroundings—this exceptional property is your canvas.
Property Information
Property Type
Land
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Zoning
R-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Days on Market
211
MLS® Listing#
202505317
Property Features
Exterior
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- Barranca
- Middle:
- Los Alamos Middle School
- High:
- Los Alamos High
Financial Details
HOA
None
Parcel Number
1-035-113-237-443
Directions
Start at EXIT Realty Advantage NM — 1615 Central Ave. Head northwest on Central Ave toward 20th Street / Trinity Drive. Turn right on Trinity Drive (or whichever local road leads uphill toward the Mesa/’Barranca Mesa’ area — navigate as local signage directs toward “Camino Encantado / mesa neighborhood”). Continue up into the residential area. Depending on the precise layout of the street grid, follow local roads leading to Camino Encantado. Turn onto Camino Encantado and proceed until you reach 881 Camino Encantado — the destination lot / address.
Affordability Calculator
$45,000
Estimated monthly payment
$1,198/mo
Principal $180,000 · Est. interest $251,116 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Los Alamos, NM
- $378,295
- Median Listing Price
- 66
- Median Days on Market
- 1,883
- Median Sq Ft
- $215
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 252
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 41% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Los Alamos, NM.
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Nearby Schools
Barranca Mesa Elementary School
Elementary · 0.5 mi away
Los Alamos Middle School
Secondary · 1.1 mi away
Los Alamos Public Schools
School · 1.6 mi away
Canyoncito Montessori School
Elementary · 1.8 mi away
Los Alamos Middle School
School · 1.9 mi away
Aspen Elementary School
Elementary · 2.0 mi away
Mountain Elementary
Elementary · 2.6 mi away
Quemazon Montessori School
Elementary · 2.8 mi away
Pinon Elementary School
Elementary · 6.3 mi away
Chamisa Elementary
Elementary · 6.5 mi away
Ponderosa Montessori School
Elementary · 7.0 mi away
Kha'p'o Community School
Elementary · 11.7 mi away
Santa Clara Day School
School · 11.7 mi away
Pojoaque Valley High School
Secondary · 11.9 mi away
Pojoaque Intermediate School
School · 12.0 mi away
Pablo Roybal Elementary School
Elementary · 12.0 mi away
Espanola Public School District
School · 12.5 mi away
James Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary · 12.6 mi away
Espanola Public Schools
School · 12.6 mi away
Espanola Public Schools
School · 12.9 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: EXIT Realty Advantage NM - 5055008222