Riverfront home on 5 acres in Abiquiu - UNDER CONTRACT!

Adrienne Harvitz
Nov 7
2 min read

Updated: 13 hours ago

Riverfront Beauty, Trees, & Timeless Northern New Mexico Character

Set along a scenic stretch of the Chama River, this five-acre property captures the essence of Northern New Mexico living — a landscape defined by water, trees, and endless sky. Located between Medanales and Abiquiú, it offers both natural abundance and practical comfort, just 50 minutes from Santa Fe, 15 minutes from Española, and a short drive to Ojo Caliente.

The Property

This riverfront retreat combines functionality with enduring beauty. The 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,638-square-foot home, built in 2000, rests amid mature trees, gardens, and a small vineyard on a fully fenced, park-like lot with direct Chama River frontage.

Upgrades include a stucco exterior, Propanel metal roof, concrete foundation, new double-pane windows, and fresh interior paint. Enjoy front and side porches, evaporative cooling, woodstove, fireplace, and propane heat for year-round comfort.

The property features a private well and septic, plus irrigation supporting grassy areas, fruit trees, and native flora. More than 80 mature trees provide shade and habitat for local wildlife, creating a richly textured environment that feels connected to the surrounding landscape.

Outbuildings & Improvements

In addition to the main home, the property includes:

2-car carport
8 × 16 ft Graceland building with electricity
8 × 16 ft screened porch
10 × 10 ft wooden barn shed with loft
10 × 13 ft metal shed
Two 10 × 10 ft gazebos — one by the river, one near the home

Together, these structures add flexibility for storage, creative projects, or outdoor gatherings beneath the cottonwoods.

The Setting

Surrounded by the vivid mesas, red-rock formations, and mountain vistas that make Abiquiú so iconic, this property offers a true sense of place. The location provides easy access to the area’s cultural and natural treasures — from Georgia O’Keeffe's beloved Ghost Ranch to the Carson National Forest and Chama River Valley. Here, life unfolds at the rhythm of the land: morning light through the orchard, evenings along the riverbank, and stars reflected in still water.

A Place to Grow

With its combination of acreage, water, and comfort, this property is ready for your vision — whether that means an agrarian homestead, creative retreat, or year-round residence grounded in Northern New Mexico’s enduring landscape.

Property Details

Address: 26 Private Drive 1618A, Medanales / Abiquiú, NM 87510
Acreage: 5 acres with Chama River frontage
Residence: 4 BD • 2 BA • 1,638 SF • Built 2000
Upgrades: Stucco exterior | Propanel roof | Concrete foundation | New paint & windows
Systems: Private well & septic | Irrigation | Propane heat | Evaporative cooling
Outbuildings: Carport, Graceland building w/power, screened porch, barn shed w/loft, metal shed, 2 gazebos
Location: Between Medanales & Abiquiú
Drive Times: 50 min to Santa Fe | 15 min to Española | 1 hr 20 min to Chama