REFRIGERATED AIR, SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEWS, DETACHED ARTIST STUDIO + NEWER ROOF! Seller is offering a $5,000 buyer credit toward allowable closing costs--giving you more flexibility and less cash needed at closing. Set in desirable Ranchos de Placitas, this distinctive New Mexico home pairs authentic Southwestern character with meaningful updates and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Recent improvements include a silicone roof completed in April 2026 with a transferable warranty and a water heater approximately one year old.Inside, the character is unmistakably New Mexico. Exposed vigas, tongue-and-groove ceilings, warm brick floors, handcrafted tile, and artisan details bring texture and warmth throughout the home, while refrigerated air provides modern comfort during the warmer months.The Sandia Mountains create a striking backdrop, with generous patios designed to take full advantage of the views, colorful skies, abundant wildlife, and peaceful Placitas setting. From quiet mornings outside to sunset dinners and evenings under the stars, the outdoor spaces are an extension of the home.A standout feature is the spacious detached artist studio/workshop with electricity and water--a rare and versatile bonus for an artist, maker, hobbyist, home office, fitness space, or creative retreat. The studio is not currently heated or cooled.Thoughtful updates, distinctive architecture, flexible bonus space, and sweeping mountain views come together in a property that captures what makes living in Placitas so special. Authentic, inviting, and full of character, this is New Mexico living with a point of view.
For sale
$550,000
16 Chaparral Rd, Placitas, NM 87043
3beds
2,468sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
1.91 Acres Lot
$538,400 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$2/mo HOA
What's special
Sandia mountain viewsSweeping mountain viewsWarm brick floorsArtisan detailsExposed vigasRefrigerated airTongue-and-groove ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Better With Baron Team 505-480-2021,
Keller Williams Realty 505-271-8200
Source: SWMLS,MLS#: 1113448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 188.4
- Dimensions: 12 x 15.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 135.7
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.92
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 11.2
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 262.48
- Dimensions: 13.6 x 19.3
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 184.8
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.54
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 282.48
- Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.2
Heating
- Combination, Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Refrigerated
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Country Kitchen, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary, Shower Only, Skylights, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
- Flooring: Brick
- Windows: Clad, Metal, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Custom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,468
- Total interior livable area: 2,468 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.91 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 1024073032425
- Zoning description: CD-WP
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Pueblo
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ranchos De Placitas 3
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $25 annually
Location
- Region: Placitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $340,664
- Annual tax amount: $2,464
- Date on market: 11/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 109 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$538,400
$511,000 - $565,000
$2,838/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$223/sqft |
Source:  SWMLS #1113448 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2026 | Listing removed | $550,000$223/sqft |
Source: SWMLS #1107415 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2026 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$223/sqft |
Source: SWMLS #1107415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$233/sqft |
Source: SWMLS #1107415 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000+65.7%$241/sqft |
Source: SWMLS #1107415 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2017 | Sold | -- |
Source: SWMLS #893746 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2017 | Pending sale | $359,000$145/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Legacy #893746 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $359,000-4.3%$145/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Legacy #893746 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2015 | Listing removed | $375,000$152/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Albuquerque #850564 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $375,000$152/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #850564 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,361 -1.3% | $113,555 +3% |
| 2024 | $2,392 +3.8% | $110,247 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,305 +1.4% | $107,037 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,274 -0.2% | $103,919 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,278 | $100,893 |
| 2020 | $2,278 -0.8% | $100,893 |
| 2019 | $2,296 +12.9% | $100,893 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $2,033 +15.8% | $98,499 +32.6% |
| 2017 | $1,755 | $74,256 |
| 2016 | $1,755 +1.9% | $74,256 |
| 2014 | $1,723 | $74,256 +8.8% |
| 2013 | $1,723 | $68,256 -70.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $229,452 |
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Neighborhood: 87043
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Placitas
- Middle: Bernalillo
- High: Bernalillo
Source: SWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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