13510 ELENA GALLEGOS Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

$785,000

Exquisite siting in High Desert on a 1.3 acre lot to capture incredible views in a verdant and peaceful setting. The home has architectural interest with many curvilinear lines. The home lives to the outdoors and the views from everywhere. Truly a masterpiece.

Enter through the wisteria covered gates to the private courtyard with fountain. All pots have watering system.

Enjoy a cozy fire while watching the colors change on the Sandia Mountains. Ceilings of white-washed vigas and latillas add to the wonderful light.

Fireplace...fabulous big sky...views. What more can you ask for?

Hand-made Hanks House custom cabinets, granite counters, induction stovetop, breakfast bar. Kitchen is plumbed for gas. Coved plaster ceilings. Walk-in pantry.

Inviting walkway with desert foliage. There is a driveway sensor to alert of arriving guests.

Welcoming entry accented with hand carved twisted posts carved by Ray Nafus.

Entry hall with nicho. Home is bright and light and heated with highly efficient radiant heat.

Gas log-lighter in all fireplaces. Automatic blinds with sun diffusing lining, operable by program or Ipad.

Transom windows in living room add to the incredible light. The transom windows throughout the home allow for the windows to kept open at night to bring in the wonderful mountain breezes.

Living room opens to over 100 sq feet of covered portal. There is also a vacuum system.

Graciously dine under plaster coved ceilings surrounded by views and the warmth and flow of the wood burning adobe fireplace

Kitchen looks to dining room and lovely staircase. Granite counters, induction stovetop, and plumbed for gas,

Light and bright kitchen with walk-in pantry.

Breakfast bar with hidden cabinets underneath increases already abundant storage.

The uses for the sunroom that adjoins the kitchen are endless...study/work/playroom/studio

Sunroom with automatic blinds to control the light and opens to outdoor living area.

Relaxtion under wisteria covered ramada with brick floors.

Views to the city lights under the ramada

Eat in this outdoor garden enjoying the glow from the fireplace and the elegance of flagstone flooring.

Desert as the sky and colors change on the mountain

Plantings and foliage accented with the top of the Sandias in the background

Pomegranate tree accompanied in garden by apricot, peach and pear tree.

Master bedroom with ceilings of rough sawn wood and vigas.

Master bedroom suite includes additional exercise room.

Hand-carved posts by Ray Nafus accent this wonderful outdoor area for relaxation and enjoyment of the gardens and the views.

Updated bathroom with beautiful wood cabinets

Large compartmentalized closet with floor safe can serve as a safe room with phone jack and alarm pad

En-suite guest room with door to outdoors and handicapped access.

Guest room bath can be handicapped accessible as doors under sink as completely open.

In addition to green lush gardens there are tomatoes, parsley, mint, lavender and a compost station

Hand-carved twisted posts accent the walkway

Laundry with new LG washer/dryer, fold down ironing board, skylight and pet door to the over-sized garage

Stairs made from old Santa Fe railroad trestles with hickory edges and leads to upstairs office/bedroom/study with extraordinary views to the world.

Architectural interest of curved staircase and stairs made from old Santa Fe railroad trestles with hickory edges. Rail is one continuous piece of curved wood.

Loft with spectacular hidden latilla ceiling and outstanding long views.

Relax in the second story loft and watch the colors change over the mountains. A sunken ceiling of latillas with soft light surrounding a serene experience.

Second story room with hardwood floors and two decks can be used as a bedroom/office/study.

One of the second story decks...again with twisted posts and wood floors.

Expansive view from one of two upstairs decks.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,151 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 55,779 Status: Closed

Current Price: $785,000 List Date: 10/19/2015 Last Modified: 9/12/2023

Overview

Description

Truly an oasis in the desert. Gardens, aspens, fruit trees, patios with fireplaces, portals and decks with incredible views to the Mountains and the city. A home that lives from the inside out to immerse one in the environment. Architecturally this home has wonderful curved lines, hand-carved posts, rough sawn wood ceilings, latillas, a magnificent staircase made from Santa Fe railroad trestles with hickory edges, plaster walls, stained glass and just great taste throughout. Technology abounds also with blinds that rise automatically either from a pre-planned system or your Ipad! Magical induction stovetop! Vacuum system. All outdoor plantings, including pots are automatically watered. Be ready for your guests as the driveway sensor will alert you.

Listing Details MLS# 852258

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2015-10-26
Closing Date: 2015-12-15

Contract Information

List Price/SqFt: 249.13

Location

Street #: 13510
Street Name: ELENA GALLEGOS
St Suffix: Place
Post Direction: NE
County: Bernalillo
City/Town Code: Albuquerque
State/Province: NM
Zip Code: 87111
Zip +4: 8047
Directions: Tramway to Academy and East to Highlands. Turn left and follow to Elena Gallegos. On the corner or Elena Gallegos and Elena Gallegos Place.
MLS Area Major: 31 - Foothills North
Zone Atlas: E23

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Detached
Offsite Built: No
UPC Unitized: No
Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 3
Stories: 2
Faces: East
Builder: Unknown
Living Area: 3151
Living Area Source: Professional
Lot Size Acres: 1.28
Lot Size Square Feet: 55779
Lot Description: Views and more views
Lot Size Source: On-Line
Disability Access: Yes
PBR on Main: Yes
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Three Quarter: Yes
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4
Primary Bath Desc: Full Bath
Private Pool: No
Elementary School: Georgia O Keeffe
Middle School: Eisenhower
High School: Eldorado
Age: 16 - 20
Year Built: 1997
LBP Disclosure: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Loft: Yes
Loft Included in SqFt: Yes

Tax Legal Info

Subdivision Name: High Desert Hlnds Un 01

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level: M
Bedroom 2 Length: 17
Bedroom 2 Width: 13.5
Bedroom 3 Level: U
Bedroom 3 Length: 17.6
Bedroom 3 Width: 20.9
Dining Room Level: M
Dining Room Length: 13.4
Dining Room Width: 13.5
Kitchen Level: M
Kitchen Length: 14.3
Kitchen Width: 14.8
Living Room Level: M
Living Room Length: 17.1
Living Room Width: 19
Primary Bedroom Level: M
Primary Bedroom Length: 14.2
Primary Bedroom Width: 11.3
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Primary Bedroom: Yes
Office: Yes

More Information

Sunroom

Sunroom: Yes
Sunroom Finished: Yes
Sunroom Heated: Yes
Sunroom SqFt: 127
Sunroom SqFt Incl: Yes

Green

Green: No
HERS: No

Miscellaneous

Guard House/Service: No
Hist Prop/Lndmk: No
Rented: No
Land Lease: No

Association Details

Association: Yes
Association Mandatory: Yes
Association Fee: 636
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Dues/Month: 636

Sales Info

Seller Assist Ofrd: No
Trade/Xch Considered: No

DPR

DPR Eligible: No

Tax & Legal Info

UPC Code: 102306243427110302
PID: No
Short Legal Desc: LT 18 PLAT OF UNIT 1 OF THE HIGHLANDS AT HIGH DESERT CONT 1. 2805 AC M/L OR 55,779 SF M/L
GRT Code: 02-100
Tax Exemption: No
Tax Annual Amount: 7614.26

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes
Stucco: Yes

Appliances

Built-In Electric Range: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Evaporative Cooling: Yes
Multi Units: Yes

Exterior Features

Back Yard Acc. Poss.: Yes
Back Yard Access: Yes
Courtyard: Yes
Deck: Yes
Gas Stub Out: Yes
Patio Covered: Yes
Patio Open: Yes

Fireplace Type

Outside: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Hot Water: Yes
Radiant: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Interior Features

2+MBR: Yes
Alarm System: Yes
Bar In Kitchen: Yes
Beamed Ceilings: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Cove Ceiling: Yes
Dining Room Front: Yes
Formal DR: Yes
MB Dbl Sink: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Separate Tub: Yes
Skylights(s): Yes
Study/Office: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Service Room: Yes

Garage Type

Attached: Yes

Possession

Day of Funding: Yes

Road Frontage Type

Deeded Access: Yes
Public Road: Yes

Laundry Power

NG & Electric: Yes

HOA Covers Type

Common Area: Yes
Security: Yes

Wastewater

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

City Water: Yes

Land Use

Subdivided: Yes

Roof

Positive Pitched: Yes
Tar Gravel: Yes

Finance Considered

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Landscape

Auto sprinklers (G): Yes
Bubble Drip (G): Yes
Front and Back: Yes
Full Sprinklers: Yes
Garden: Yes
Trees: Yes

Windows

Thermal-Double Pane: Yes
Wood Frames: Yes

Style

Contemporary: Yes
Pueblo: Yes

Lot Description

Planned Community: Yes
Views: Yes

Zoning

R-1: Yes

Property Features

Construction Materials: Frame; Stucco Fireplace Type: Outside; Wood Burning Garage Type: Attached Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Office Laundry Features: Service Room Laundry Power: NG & Electric HOA Covers Type: Common Area; Security Land Use: Subdivided Roof: Positive Pitched; Tar Gravel Exterior Features: Back Yard Acc. Poss.; Back Yard Access; Courtyard; Deck; Gas Stub Out; Patio Covered; Patio Open Interior Features: 2+MBR; Alarm System; Bar In Kitchen; Beamed Ceilings; Breakfast Nook; Central Vacuum; Cove Ceiling; Dining Room Front; Formal DR; MB Dbl Sink; Pantry; Separate Shower; Separate Tub; Skylights(s); Study/Office; Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances: Built-In Electric Range; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Washer Heating: Hot Water; Radiant; Zoned Cooling: Central Air; Evaporative Cooling; Multi Units Wastewater: Public Sewer Water Source: City Water Landscape: Auto sprinklers (G); Bubble Drip (G); Front and Back; Full Sprinklers; Garden; Trees Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Windows: Thermal-Double Pane; Wood Frames Style: Contemporary; Pueblo Lot Description: Planned Community; Views Finance Considered: Cash; Conventional Road Frontage Type: Deeded Access; Public Road Possession: Day of Funding Zoning: R-1

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	17.10	19.00	Main
Kitchen	14.30	14.80	Main
Dining Room	13.40	13.50	Main
Family Room
Primary Bedroom	14.20	11.30	Main
Bedroom 2	17.00	13.50	Main
Bedroom 3	17.60	20.90	Upper
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
Office

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Legacy

Last Updated: September - 12 - 2023

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