Homes in Jemez Valley
Red-rock canyon country along NM 4, with cabins, acreage, and mountain homes between San Ysidro and the Valles Caldera.
The Jemez is where my roots are. It's a beautiful place to own property, but land and cabins here come with questions you won't run into in town: water, fire, roads, and access. I'll help you ask them early.
At a glance.
- County
- Sandoval County
- Population reference
- Jemez Springs village: 198 (2020 Census); this is not a population total for the Jemez Valley.
- Roads & transit
- US 550 to San Ysidro, then NM 4 (Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway) north through Jemez Pueblo and Jemez Springs to La Cueva and the Valles Caldera.
Areas to know.
Jemez Springs
A small village known for its hot springs, including the village-owned Jemez Springs Bath House.
Cañon
A census-designated community in the Jemez Valley.
Ponderosa
A small census-designated community in the Jemez Valley.
La Cueva
A census-designated community up NM 4, near the NM 126 junction.
San Ysidro
An incorporated village at the US 550 / NM 4 junction.
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Before buying here.
- When you buy property with a domestic well, the new owner must file a change-of-ownership form with the Office of the State Engineer.Read source
- Wildfire is a real factor here. Get insurance quotes early, and look at defensible space around the home.Read source
- The 2011 Las Conchas Fire prompted a USGS debris-flow assessment. Use that historical study as context, then check current flood and drainage information for the property; it is not a current parcel-risk determination.Read source
- Winter can bring snow, ice, and closures on NM 4, and NM 126 has an unpaved stretch. Check road access and maintenance for the property.Read source
- Check the septic permit and required property-transfer evaluation. Confirm internet options and propane or another heating source for the property.Read source
Talk it through with Tracy.
I'll get back to you personally.