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809 RIDGECREST Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 (MLS# 1080780)

809 RIDGECREST Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

$1,365,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,106 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 32,234 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,365,000 List Date: 3/26/2025 Last Modified: 6/02/2025

Overview

Description

Nestled in Albuquerque's Ridgecrest neighborhood, this Spanish Mediterranean estate is a rare blend of history, craftsmanship, and lush gardens on two large lots. Built by Wright and Katherine Van Deusen, the home features plastered adobe walls, custom red oak floors, original hardware, and custom metalwork. A Chapel Library, stained glass accents, and a gun port in the front door add to its charm. The Secret Garden, like Hidden Park, offers sustainable living with fruit trees, while the sunken rose garden(turtle sanctuary), koi pond, and 100-year-old honeysuckle vines flourish among two towering Lacy Bark Elms. Thoughtfully updated with new HVAC, sewer line, and plumbing, this home calls for a creative owner—someone who will not just live in it, but engage with and evolve alongside it.

Supplements: Tucked away in a quiet pocket of the city, this inviting property offers more than just a place to liveit offers a lifestyle rooted in community, sustainability, and creative potential. Just beyond the backyard lies a "secret garden"a city-owned space lovingly tended by neighbors as a shared haven for vegetable gardens, orchards, and peaceful ret ...

Listing Details MLS# 1080780

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-05-16
Closing Date
2025-06-02

Contract Information

List Price/SqFt
332.44

Location

Street #
809
Street Name
RIDGECREST
St Suffix
Drive
Post Direction
SE
County
Bernalillo
City/Town Code
Albuquerque
State/Province
NM
Zip Code
87108
Zip +4
3368
Directions
From the I-25 head east on Coal, then turn right onto Carlisle Blvd SE and make a slight left onto Ridgecrest Dr SE. Your new home will be on the right.
MLS Area Major
42 - UNM South
Zone Atlas
L17

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type
Detached
Offsite Built
No
UPC Unitized
No
Fireplace
Yes
# of Fireplaces
2
Stories
Yes
Faces
North
Builder
Wright & Katherine Van Deusen
Living Area
4106
Living Area Source
Floorplan
Lot Size Acres
0.74
Lot Size Square Feet
32234
Lot Size Source
On-Line
Flood Zone
X
Disability Access
No
PBR on Main
Yes
Bedrooms Total
3
Possible Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms Full
2
Bathrooms Three Quarter
Yes
Total Bathrooms
3
Primary Bath Desc
None
Private Pool
No
Elementary School
Bandelier
Middle School
Wilson
High School
Highland
Age
81 - 99
Year Built
1927
LBP Disclosure
Yes
Garage Spaces
1.5
Basement
Yes
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Yes
Loft
No

Basement

Bsmt Overall SqFt
825
Basement Heated
Yes
Basement SqFt Incl
Yes
Basement Finished
Yes
Basement Fnshd SqFt
825
Basement Entry/Exit
Walkout
Basement Bedrooms
Yes
Basement Bathrooms
Yes
Basement Other Rooms
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Bedroom 2 Length
15
Bedroom 2 Width
13
Bedroom 3 Level
Basement
Bedroom 3 Length
12
Bedroom 3 Width
9
Dining Room Level
Main
Dining Room Length
14
Dining Room Width
12
Family Room Level
Main
Family Room Length
18
Family Room Width
13
Kitchen Level
Main
Kitchen Length
25
Kitchen Width
9
Living Room Level
Main
Living Room Length
24
Living Room Width
14
Primary Bedroom Level
Main
Primary Bedroom Length
19
Primary Bedroom Width
12
Office Level
Main
Office Length
10
Office Width
9
Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 3
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
93
Sunroom SqFt Incl
Yes

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information

ADU SqFt
305
ADU Bedrooms Included YN
No
ADU Bathrooms Included YN
No

Green

Green
No
HERS
No

Miscellaneous

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

Association Details

Association
No

Cooling

Centrally Ducted
Yes
Refrigerated
Yes

Sales Info

Seller Assist Ofrd
Yes
Trade/Xch Considered
No

Tax & Legal Info

UPC Code
101705608537821605
PID
No
Short Legal Desc
LOT 20-A BLK 24 PARKLAND HILLS ADDITION PLAT OF LTS 18A AND 20A BLK 24 (A REPLAT OF LTS 18 19 AND 20 BLK 24 TOGETHER WI
GRT Code
02-100
Tax Exemption
Unknown
Tax Annual Amount
4930.96

Construction Materials

Adobe
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Free-Standing Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Exterior Features

Back Yard Access
Yes
Courtyard
Yes
Patio Open
Yes
Walled Backyard
Yes
Walled Front
Yes
Water Feature
Yes

Fireplace Type

Wood Burning
Yes

Flooring

Brick
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Interior Features

2+ Living Areas
Yes
Atrium
Yes
Built-In Bookcase
Yes
Cedar Closet(s)
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Dressing Area
Yes
Great Room
Yes
High Ceilings
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Skylights(s)
Yes
Smart Camera(s)/Recording
Yes
Smoke Alarm(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Water Feature
Yes

Laundry Features

Service Room
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes
Other
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Build Description

Resale
Yes

Garage Type

Detached
Yes
Storage
Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Possession

Day of Funding
Yes

Green Energy Generation

None
Yes

Guest House

ADU Finished YN
Yes
ADU Heating YN
No
ADU SqFt Included YN
Yes

Electric Provider

Public Utility
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Gravel
Yes

Laundry Power

Electric
Yes

Wastewater

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

City Water
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Front Yard
Yes

Roof

Pitched
Yes
Tar Gravel
Yes
Tile
Yes

Finance Considered

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
VA
Yes

Landscape

Auto sprinklers (G)
Yes
Back
Yes
Front
Yes
Front and Back
Yes
Garden
Yes
Lawn/Grass
Yes
Trees
Yes

Windows

Sash
Yes
Sliding
Yes
Thermal-Double Pane
Yes
Wood Frames
Yes

Style

Mediterranean
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Views
Yes

Zoning

R-1D*
Yes

Property Features

Construction Materials: Adobe; Stucco Build Description: Resale Fireplace Type: Wood Burning Garage Type: Detached; Storage Other Structures: Shed(s); Other; See Remarks Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Office Laundry Features: Service Room Laundry Power: Electric Roof: Pitched; Tar Gravel; Tile Fencing: Back Yard; Front Yard Exterior Features: Back Yard Access; Courtyard; Patio Open; Walled Backyard; Walled Front; Water Feature Interior Features: 2+ Living Areas; Atrium; Built-In Bookcase; Cedar Closet(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Dressing Area; Great Room; High Ceilings; Pantry; Skylights(s); Smart Camera(s)/Recording; Smoke Alarm(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Water Feature Appliances: Dryer; Free-Standing Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Utilities: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Heating: Central; Forced Air Cooling: Refrigerated Wastewater: Public Sewer Water Source: City Water Landscape: Auto sprinklers (G); Back; Front; Front and Back; Garden; Lawn/Grass; Trees Flooring: Brick; Tile; Wood Windows: Sash; Sliding; Thermal-Double Pane; Wood Frames Style: Mediterranean Green Energy Generation: None Electric Provider: Public Utility Lot Description: Corner Lot; Views Finance Considered: Cash; Conventional; VA Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Gravel Possession: Day of Funding Zoning: R-1D*

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 24.00 14.00 Main
Kitchen 25.00 9.00 Main
Primary Bedroom 19.00 12.00 Main
Bedroom 2 15.00 13.00 Main
Bedroom 3 12.00 9.00 Basement
Dining Room 14.00 12.00 Main
Office 10.00 9.00 Main
Family Room 18.00 13.00 Main
Listing Office: Helix Real Estate Group
Last Updated: June - 02 - 2025
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