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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 Stop your land search and take a close look at this opportunity to Well maintained home in Sunrise Old est. 1920 adobe ranch Close to downtown and mature own approximately 4.3 acres in Estates just outside of Silver home that just may be worth Great manufactured multi- This property is just but you may desire to THE OLD ELIAS RANCH - this home has been trees. Very nice useable lots with a Pinos Altos. City limits. Wooded, private lot renovating, wide in Gila across from Bear Creek Cabins and level it, to make room forsomething HOMESTEAD! 20 acres is well-maintained and the title is with maturelandscaping and fruit secluded feel. Come take a look.. has a semi annual creek flowing new. This home overlooks the offered for a buyer to choose deactivated. 5+ acres andbeautiful MLS #36960 $12,900 through the property. trees. Bonus room for hobbies or Gila Valley and has views of the out of a larger 126 acre tract. views surround this comfortable MLS# 36350 $59,130 office/game room includes laundry Mogollon mountains. There is also WOODED, VIEWS, SOUTHERN home, and there is plenty of room facilities with outdooraccess. asingle wide mobile on the property EXPOSURE, MINUTES TO for storage inside and out. 1/8 acrefoot water rights. Circular drive with room that shares water from the only well. TOWN & VERY CLOSE TO MLS# 36975 $158,000 to park RV. Living room is Very serene property with irrigation FT. BAYARD GAME REFUGE. ditchflowing at the western edge of Additional acreage available. ready for wood stove install. the property. MLS# 36974 $69,500 MLS# 36607 $135,500 This is a wonderful lotwith privacy and lots of outdoor living space. MLS#36837 $199,000 Tiny Silver Development phase 1! So many amenities too long to list. Order yours now! Current price is This property has an RV space that based on builder-grade finishes but is currently rented at $400.00 per cancustomize most finishes such as month.There is also a levelled pad to build a commercial building and has flooring, cabinet color, counter tops, back splashes, etc. Turnaround time This 4 bedroom 2 bath home will make CUSTOM HOME ON GILA NAT’L FOREST the electric pedestal set not far from Private location in the pines on thebuilding pad. Ready to move in isapproximately 2 months from order a great starter or investment home in BOUNDARY! home on 7 acres with gorgeous views to finished product. Constructed with the heart of Silver City. Lots and lots 2.7 acres. One owner, lightly lived in with 3 BD/2 site-built materials including low- BA/1840 sf. Large kitchen with upgrades planned and privacy. This 4 or 5 bedroom, 3 ofspace in an established neighborhood bathhome completely fenced property Edouble pane windows, high R-value for new counters and stainless appliances. boasts a 32 x 70 garage with 6 inch insulation, and Amana/Whirlpool that is within walking distance to 3 High ceilings in the living room which features concrete floors that can accomodate appliances. Comes with a 15 Investment opportunity with this 4 schools and hospital. a woodstove and built in bookcases. Spacious yourcollector cars. Ponderosa , monthmanufacturer warranty but has Unit Building in Downtown Silver City. MLS# 36952 $163,000 guest rooms and laundry room. Large covered Afghan, Cypress, Elm, Cherry, Apple several warranty options to purchase. porches in the front and back to enjoy the forest Experience the low-maintenance Close to WNMU and Historic Downtown. trees have been recently planted on views. Workshop/storage. For the recreational the property,as well as Grape vines low-utilitylifestyle close town downtown Good, solid rental history. Common, coin- and Blackberry too. Come see the enthusiast, there is direct access into the Elk and nothing to do but move in. operated laundry. Individually metered opportunities. Attached carport is also an option. Pasture area in GMU 24. Horses allowed. MLS# 36957 $259,500 MLS #36976 $129,900 electric and gas. MLS# 36801 $245,000 $320,000 MLS# 36989 DESERT EXPOSURE FEBRUARY 2020 • 3 PUBLISHER Richard Coltharp 1740-A Calle de Mercado Contents 575-524-8061 Las Cruces, NM 88005 [email protected] 575-524-8061 www.desertexposure.com 8 47 EDITOR Elva K. Österreich 575-680-1978 [email protected] ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Pam Rossi 575-635-6614 Desert Exposure is published [email protected] monthly and distributed free of charge at choice establishments throughout southern New Mexico. 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