This property isn’t for paved-road commuters or cookie-cutter builders — it’s for the kind of buyer who lives for open desert, night skies, and the quiet crackle of a campfire. Set high on a mesa in Valencia County, this 2.5-acre parcel offers sweeping ravine views, wide horizons, and the kind of darkness stargazers actively seek out.

Access is rugged and intentional — best approached from the south via Argan Road — making this land ideal for 4-wheel setups, overland rigs, and buyers who enjoy getting off the beaten path. With no nearby development and minimal light pollution, this is the kind of place where nights are silent, skies are full of stars, and mornings start slow.

Whether you want a rough-camping basecamp, an off-grid recreational retreat, or land to hold for future use, this property delivers authentic desert experience — not a polished version of it.

Property Overview

Size: 2.5 Acres

APN: 1-005-030-378-081-000000

Legal Description: SE 1/4 of Lot 51 (±2.5 Acres)

Location: Mesa area south of Belen, NM 87002

County: Valencia County

Zoning: County-regulated land (recreational/off-grid uses typical — buyer to verify)

Terrain: High-desert mesa with rolling features and ravine views

Slope: Approx. 40-ft elevation change across the parcel

Elevation: ~4,970.5 ft

Access: Dirt road; rugged approach recommended (4-wheel drive preferred)

HOA: None

Improvements: None

Purchase Options

💰 Cash Price: $2,999

💳 Owner Financing: $100/month for 36 months (0% interest)

Down Payment: $199

Doc Fee: $249 (one-time, due upfront, non-refundable)

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GPS Coordinates

Center: 34.683200, -106.803600

Corners:

NW: 34.683671, -106.804135

NE: 34.683671, -106.803039

SE: 34.682764, -106.803041

SW: 34.682764, -106.804137

📍 Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffygX31VcNTWYpND6

Best access from the south via Argan Road — rugged route recommended.

How This Land Is Best Used

This property is purpose-built by nature for recreation and off-grid use.

Camping: Allowed — ideal for rough camping, tent setups, and overland rigs.

RVs: One RV allowed in conjunction with a principal dwelling and may be used for temporary accommodation up to 180 days per year (shorter recreational stays typical for this location).

Mobile Homes: Allowed per county with permit; minimum size requirements apply (buyer to verify).

Water: Not available — water hauling required.

Sewer: Septic system needed if building.

Electric: Not available — solar or generator setups recommended.

Gas: Propane or alternative off-grid systems.

Internet: Satellite service available (Viasat).

All intended uses should be confirmed with Valencia County Planning & Zoning prior to development.

Nearby Towns & Distance

Closest Town: Belen, NM – ~6.6 miles (8 minutes)

Closest Major City: Albuquerque, NM – ~31.4 miles (29 minutes)

Why the Right Buyer Will Love This Land

• Elevated mesa location with ravine views

• Extremely low light pollution — excellent for stargazing

• Perfect for 4-wheel drive access, overlanding, and desert exploration

• Ideal for campfires, night skies, and quiet weekends

• No HOA and low annual taxes (~$9.50/year)

• Affordable entry into raw New Mexico land

This isn’t polished land — it’s real desert. If you’re the type who enjoys dirt roads, open skies, and land that doesn’t tell you what to do, this mesa-top property delivers exactly that.

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📞 Call or text today to secure this 2.5-acre stargazing and off-road basecamp near Belen, New Mexico.