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Main Office: Mimbres Office: 120 E. 11th St., Silver City, NM 2991 Highway 35, Mimbres, NM Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Toll-Free (866) 538-0404 Office: (575) 538-0404 Office: (575) 574-8798 www.bettersilvercity.com www.mimbresvalleyrealestate.com [email protected] [email protected] Patrick Conlin, Broker THE OLD ELIAS RANCH HOMESTEAD! Awesome view lot overlooking the Wonderful opportunity for a great The old adobe ranch house & 25 acres is Outstanding views from this Wind Canyon Excellent commercial retail space with Mimbres Valley. Close to recreation lot with many options for building sites! homesite just outside of the City offered plus there is a seasonal stream! 360 Degree views! This is the nicest lot for sale great signage. WOODED, VIEWS, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, in the Gila National Forest, Bear 3 BR/2BA Manufactured limits. City water and Natural Gas Canyon Reservoir and Lake Roberts. in Wind Canyon and priced to sell!!!! MINUTES TO TOWN & VERY CLOSE TO multi-wide home on property for an available in the street. Wonderful FT. BAYARD GAME REFUGE. Additional Underground utilities available including MLS# 36608. $32,000 opportunity to have a live work situation. acreage available. MLS# 36606 $150,500 water. Site built or true modular homes views! Also see MLS# 36453. allowed, 1300 minimum square footage. See MLS #36474 for residential property MLS#36454 $75,000 Want more acreage? Four additional 3/4 information. MLS# 36506 $198,000 acre lots available on the south side. Septic needed. MLS #36562 $15,000 You are about to encounter a 21st Hidden in Salt Creek Canyon Century, Southwestern Ranch Style lies a 13 acre jewel, bordering Home in the small corner of New Gila National Wilderness. This Mexico that was home to many famous turn key equestrian property could gunslingers, including Billy the Kid. This SO CLOSE TO TOWN - 10 TOP TO BOTTOM also serve as a perfect family, corporate or church retreat. The Old est. 1920 adobe ranch home custom built home borders National Forest, acre parcel with a well - RENOVATION ON A on 40 acres with mature landscaping, fruit COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 2715 square foot executive home that just may be worth renovating. horses OK. Solid producing comes partially furnished and trees and a commanding wisteria canopy THE NW CORNER OF LITTLE Formerly a drive through smoke well, tested at 10 gallons a boasts two custom kiva fi replaces, This home overlooks the gila valley on the front porch, lending a special WALNUT RD. & US HWY. 180W. shop with windows on both ambiance for outdoor entertaining. Main minute for 8 hours. Property is 3 bedrooms, two baths with a and has views of the Mogollon 2015 remodel with 3 offi ces, sides, plenty of parking if retail large covered deck to sit back and Home boasts almost 3,000 sq ft of fl owing at the end of Canyon Country mountains. There is a single wide fl oor plan. Saltillo fl oors throughout the reception, 1/2 bath, & storage were desired. City utilities and take in the fresh mountain air. Two Estates off a cul-de-sac. Some room w/sink. A 1973 single-wide bedrooms are large enough to fi t home give it the traditional fl avor of the Highway 90 frontage for easy mobile on the property that shares southwest. Open kitchen/den with breakfast low oaks throughout. Long offi ce trailer is also included. It multiple beds. The 3rd bedroom water from the only well. Very serene area. The formal living and dining area range views to the south and has 3 offi ces, reception area, access and visibility. The building has a loft, for even more sleeping are where you can entertain a crowd, west. Driveway has been cut and two 1/2 baths. Currently is approximately 462 square feet of area. The property has two large property with irrigation ditch fl owing conveniently located just off the kitchen. barns and round pen and could be in. Several good building sites available for rent @ $650/month. heated and cooled retail space for your gateway to endless riding or at the western edge of the property. Cozy guest wing and offi ce allow for a to be picked from. Some offer This commercial property is level of privacy. Two apartments are set up walk in or drive through. Come take hiking in the Gila. A real sanctuary MLS# 36601. attractively priced, and can $80,000 each with separate driveways, entrances, all around views and some are a look today. MLS# 36588 $198,000 to an abundance of turkey, deer, heating and cooling, respectively. There is more sheltered. serve as a live/work space. elk, black bear, bobcat, lion and a grand ol’ art and craft room as well. MLS# 36623 $65,000 MLS# 36164. $99,900 prime hawk and eagle habitat. 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