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Santa Fe,NM 87506
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,112 sqft
Price per Sqft $278
MLS Listing ID 202505124
Style Other,See Remarks
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Three Quarter Bath 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1970
Lot Size 2.130 Acres
Acres 2.13
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
El Caracol Court | 34 State Road 503 is a truly distinctive riverfront property located along the Rio Nambe in the lush Nambe Valley. Designed by renowned local architect Allen L. McNown, a University of Oregon trained architect who settled in Pojoaque in the 1950s and became known for his contemporary adobe work with undulating forms and tinted-light interiors, including the modern church at Nambé Pueblo. The home combines artistic design, functionality, and nature in an extraordinary way. Its form is inspired by the spiral geometry of a nautilus shell, a motif McNown used in other celebrated “snail” houses in the valley, and this architectural concept defines a flowing interior that celebrates light, water, and organic space. Set on approximately 2.10 acres, the property is fully fenced and offers both privacy and usability. It benefits from surface water rights off the Rio Nambe as well as a shared well, providing flexibility for landscaping and irrigation. The grounds include mature trees, gardens, a swimming pool, storage shed, and a separate workshop—a combination rarely found in this corridor.The residence itself measures roughly 4,000 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Key design features include adobe and frame construction, dramatic curving walls, exposed wood beams, a lava-rock fireplace, and a sweeping staircase that centers the home's open plan. Additional amenities include: 40' Private swimming pool with adjacent lounge area, covered portal, sunroom with glass enclosure, solar improvements, mechanical system updates, maintained roof and gutters, radon mitigation system, updated appliances, and enhanced irrigation infrastructure. Exceptional maintenance and stewardship, upgrades over recent years that have modernized systems while preserving the artistic integrity of the home. The property has also been operated as a short-term rental, generating consistent income and showing strong demand as a retreat or vacation destination.
Location
State NM
County Santa Fe
Interior
Interior Features Interior Steps
Heating Baseboard,Ductless,Hot Water
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Stone,Tile,Wood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Equipment Irrigation Equipment
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer,Dishwasher,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Washer
Exterior
Parking Features None
Pool Gas Heat,Heated,In Ground,Outdoor Pool,Pool,Private,Liner
Utilities Available High Speed Internet Available,Other,Electricity Available
Water Access Desc Shared Well
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility Not ADA Compliant
Total Parking Spaces 10
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Shared Well
Architectural Style Other,See Remarks
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Outbuilding,Studio Detached,Storage
Schools
Elementary Schools Pojoaque
Middle Schools Pojoaque Jr High
High Schools Pojoaque High School
Others
Tax ID 910014243
Security Features Dead Bolt(s),Security Gate,Heat Detector,Smoke Detector(s),Surveillance System,Security Lights
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard