Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Land Market Insights and Pricing

Originally founded in 1852, Rio Arriba borders the Colorado state line and expands over an impressive 5,896 square miles. The county?s expansive land, host of lakes, and breathtaking mountain territories make the county not only scenic but also enjoyable. Heron Lake is just one of the many lakes in Rio Arriba County that offers a host of things to do. The 9.2 square mile lake features a beautiful park, in addition to boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. Rio Arriba County offers exciting trails, hiking opportunities and other recreational activities at every turn. A total of 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, recently; the combined value of all Rio Arriba County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale was approximately $317 million. Rio Arriba County ranks seventh out of 33 counties in the Land of Enchantment for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. There were two properties listed as sold in Rio Arriba County through the Land Network Comparable Sales Program. This represented a total value of $1,680,000. Of all farms and ranches for sale in Rio Arriba County, Chama had the most land for sale. Rio Arriba County is one of the ten biggest counties in New Mexico (5,896 square miles). It's located in the North Central New Mexico region of the state.