Experience mountain living in this stunning custom log home nestled among the pines of Cedar Crest. Soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, dramatic windows, and an open-concept great room create a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with natural light. The spacious kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and flows seamlessly into the dining and living areas--ideal for entertaining. Expansive decks invite you to relax and enjoy peaceful forest views, while the oversized garage offers excellent storage and workspace. A true mountain retreat just minutes from Albuquerque.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$194Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Medina Real Estate Inc• Keller Williams Realty
Sierra Vista Estates, located between NM-14 (Turquoise Trail) and the Cibola National Forest, is a residential and mountain Cedar Crest neighborhood with wooded lots and big-sky views. The neighborhood reads as classic East Mountain living, with pitched-roof homes, decks, and long driveways tucked among piñon and juniper. The area’s character concentrates around the NM-14 corridor near the Cedar Crest post office, where small storefronts, local cafes, and trailhead traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Community pillars include Greenside Cafe, Cabra Coffee, and the Cedar Crest Farmers’ Market. Outdoor time shapes the calendar, with nearby trail networks and picnic pullouts guiding weekends. Evenings feel quiet and dark-sky oriented, with the forest edge close enough to define the horizon.
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Offer insights
9 El Gallo Rd · $499,900
$500K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $500K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
High ceilings
Country kitchen
Kitchen island
Walk-in closet(s)
Double pane and insulated windows
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
Second-level bedroom(s)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Free-standing electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Wood stove
Exterior features
Balcony
Many trees
Lot approximately 0.61 acres
Home design
Log construction
2 stories
East-facing
Slab foundation
Resale property
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
Construction
Metal pitched roof
Log construction
Utilities
Electricity connected
Septic tank
Community/Coop water
Electricity and solar
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The purposes of this zone are to preserve the scenic and recreational values in the National Forests and similar adjoining land, to safeguard the future water supply, to provide open and spacious development in areas remote from available public services and to recognize the desirability of carrying on compatible agricultural operations and spacious home developments in areas near the fringes of urban development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Ranch
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cedar Crest, NM • 87008
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 9 El Gallo Rd
$493,400
$6,500 under list price of $500K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $470K to $620K.