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$550,000

$223/sqftactive

16 Chaparral Road, Placitas, NM 87043

0 days on market

Beds

3

Baths

2

Sqft

2,468

Lot

1.91 ac

Built

1976

Type

single family

About This Property

REFRIGERATED AIR, SANDIA MOUNTAIN VIEWS, DETACHED ARTIST STUDIO + NEWER ROOF! Seller is offering a $5,000 buyer credit toward allowable closing costs--giving you more flexibility and less cash needed at closing. Set in desirable Ranchos de Placitas, this distinctive New Mexico home pairs authentic Southwestern character with meaningful updates and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. Recent improvements include a silicone roof completed in April 2026 with a transferable warranty and a water heater approximately one year old.Inside, the character is unmistakably New Mexico. Exposed vigas, tongue-and-groove ceilings, warm brick floors, handcrafted tile, and artisan details bring texture and warmth throughout the home, while refrigerated air provides modern comfort during the warmer months.The Sandia Mountains create a striking backdrop, with generous patios designed to take full advantage of the views, colorful skies, abundant wildlife, and peaceful Placitas setting. From quiet mornings outside to sunset dinners and evenings under the stars, the outdoor spaces are an extension of the home.A standout feature is the spacious detached artist studio/workshop with electricity and water--a rare and versatile bonus for an artist, maker, hobbyist, home office, fitness space, or creative retreat. The studio is not currently heated or cooled.Thoughtful updates, distinctive architecture, flexible bonus space, and sweeping mountain views come together in a property that captures what makes living in Placitas so special. Authentic, inviting, and full of character, this is New Mexico living with a point of view.

Features & Amenities

Bookcases
Separate Formal Dining Room
Dual Sinks
Entrance Foyer
High Ceilings
Country Kitchen
Multiple Living Areas
Main Level Primary
Shower Only
Skylights
Separate Shower
Tub Shower
Private Yard
Built In Electric Range
Cooktop
Double Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Brick Flooring
Back Yard Fence
2 Fireplaces
Water: CommunityCoop
Sewer: SepticTank
Subdivision: Ranchos De Placitas 3
Elementary: Placitas
Middle: Bernalillo
High: Bernalillo

Property Details

MLS #1113448
Property Typesingle family
Year Built1976
HeatingCombination,Central,ForcedAir
CoolingRefrigerated
RoofFlat
Lot Size1.91 acres (83,200 sqft)
HOA$25/mo
Property Tax (est.)$2,465/yr ($205/mo)
Price / Sqft$223
StatusActive
Days on Market0

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Price vs. Neighborhood

This home

$550,000

Placitas median

$512,000

7% above the Placitas median. Homes here sell in an average of 62 days.

Nearby Schools

Placitas Elementary

K-5 · Bernalillo Public Schools

6/10

Bernalillo Middle School

6-8 · Bernalillo Public Schools

5/10

Bernalillo High School

9-12 · Bernalillo Public Schools

5/10

Neighborhood Guide

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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty. © 2026 Southwest Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Listing data provided by SWMLS IDX. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Quick Facts

Est. Tax$205/mo
HOA$25/mo
HeatingCombination
CoolingRefrigerated

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