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211 Vera Cruz Rd, Angus, New Mexico

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Added On:07/23/2025

Last Updated:08/01/2025

OFF-GRID SOLAR POWERED MOUNTIAN HOMESTEAD IN NATIONAL FOREST

Green HomeHealthy HomeNatural HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeGreenBuilt HomeOff the Grid HomeSolar PanelsPassive SolarAdobe Construction

$460,000Asking Price (USD)

$707Annual Property Tax

2,107Square Feet

2 / 2Beds / Baths

19.6 acresLot Size

2020Year Built

$0Annual Power Consumption

Single Family HomeProperty Type

Insulation

Floor

R-Value: 8
Concrete slab poured over 2" non cfc eps foam with 12" foam fill at stem walls.

Walls

R-Value: 30
Cellulose insulation in wall cavity with 4-6" adobe interior Interior has extensive mass for passive solar design.

Roof / Ceiling

R-Value: 50
non cfc eps foam

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment

Loan Amount

$368,000

Annual Interest Rate

Loan Term (years)

Estimated Monthly Mortgage Payment

$2,649.12

Key Green Features

Passive Solar

South elevation of home, greenhouse and shop are insulated windows of either insulated glass or triple wall polycarbonate. Home south elevation has floor to ceiling glass at living area which allows winter sunshine to warm extensive interior mass. Calculated overhang limits sun exposure in summer.

Rainwater Harvesting

6600 gallons of rainwater storage composed of 24 food grade 275 gallon IBC. These are manifolded to a 1/2 hp pump which supplies rainwater to the greenhouse. System designed to be able to supply domestic water as backup.

Biowaste Management

House gray water flows to composting worm bio chamber. Underground branched network flows worm processed effluent into 35'x50'x5' wood filled hügelkultur bed under the garden. full diagrams and dimensions available. House and dome black water to newly installed and permitted septic system per State requirements.

Permaculture Garden

35'x50' deer fenced and terraced garden was built over a massive hügelkultur bed 5' deep. lower pond soil mixed with 80 yards of aged horse and/or cow manures. each 6'x35 terraced bed has 3 full drip lines installed. First 2 years of garden were amazingly productive. 2024 and 2025 years garden has laid fallow due to being abroad.

Eco-Friendly Materials

Earth / Soil

Where was this used? Interior walls of home are 4-6" adobe with earthen plaster and clay finish.

Other Recycled

Where was this used? The geodesic dome was found unused in Colorado. Had been previously used for truck gardening to farmers market. Disassembled and rebuilt here. It had been designed and built by the young engineers who had created dome systems for year round food production in the high mountain environments. Many stories attend this endeavor.

Wood

Where was this used? Massive log framed home, super insulated with adobe and non cfc foams. Exterior using mill construction with local sawmill waste. All construction including cabinetry of solid wood

Energy Sources

solar

Output: 11kw

Year installed: 2022

PV arrays include 2 each 12 panel Sunpower 250s, one 12 panel Sunpower 327s. one 6 panel Trina 250s at well to Grundfos SQ11 solar pump with controller. ( Pump now $3k, controler $500 and array $600 So high quality) Main system all new Victron MPPT and 10 kw 120 vac inverter 12 each Battle Born 24 volt Lifpo4 batts cable to modern 48 volt system. System may be added to if wished for 240 vac and or vehicle charging.

Heating and Cooling Features

Heat Pump (Air Source)

Year installed: 2025

Seer Rating: 22

WYT-22Inverter series, low ambient, 12000 btu

Property Description

In the beautiful and unpolluted Southern mountains of New Mexico is a turnkey homestead. Off-grid, all solar powered, 11kw PV with new high quality Victron equipment and an ample 600AH Lifpo4 battery system. 10kw inverter with 3KW inverter generator backup. 
Dramatic mountain views, peaceful, quiet and safe. The hyper custom home is 1200 sq ft timber (log) framed using all solid and local woods. Loft bedroom above a modern kitchen and bath. Heating and cooling by inverter heat pump and wood stove backup. 
A 34' 5/8 geodesic dome is 1/2 greenhouse, (407 ft2) and 1/2 guest residence (907 ft2) with modern kitchen and 1/2 bath. A 2000 gallon pool plus 1200 gallons additional interior storage tempers the extremes so it becomes a 4 season greenhouse. 19 elevated planting beds. 
The property also features:
 Two 40x60 rainwater ponds, a 35'x50' deer fenced garden with drip irrigation, chicken coop with fencing and roofed run.
A 20x28 workshop with attached storage and double  carport and 6600 gallons rainwater harvest capacity. An excellent well with dedicated solar array. Option to obtain full shop tools and power equipment with the property. 
19.57 deeded acres of pinyon juniper woodland. National Forest on 2 sides with truly vast outdoor areas available. No close neighbors, no small properties for miles. At 7150 feet the summers are cool and breezy. Mule deer, elk, javelina, rabbits and many species of birds frequent the property. 
County maintained gravel road (ends at top of property) leads to a quick 7 mile trip to shopping in Capitan or 25 to Ruidoso. 
20 years of hand building and a lifetime of making with a devotion to quality has made this into a wondrous option to create a legacy. Owner to provide all equipment manuals as well as extensive diagrams and plans. Owner builder will provide personal training on all existing equipment and consultation before and after sale as desired. 
Property listed with HIGH DESERT HOMES AND LAND Agent  ANNE NEW 575 937 5380, Owner/builder to respond to technical questions, All sales queries to Agent. 
See link for many more photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ZgVjjb1pgSLnAXn6

Home Energy Evaluation

Glazing: Dual-Paned Windows

Installed Appliances:

Heat Pump (Air-source) was installed in 2025 with seer rating 22

Air Sealed: No

Energy-Star Appliances: Clothes Washing Machine, Dishwasher

Tankless Water Heater Installed: No

Home Health Evaluation

Water Purity: yes

Air Purity: no

Radon Test Date: ,

Wall Finishes: Clay Paint

Energy Cost Breakdown

Wood	0
Electricity	0

Property Website

Website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ZgVjjb1pgSLnAXn6

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 25636