You can smell the pine and cedar in the crisp mountain air! Rare opportunity to buy this hidden in the East Mountains is a remarkable New Mexico retreat where history, nature and extraordinary privacy come together. Priced well below appraised value, this expansive mountain views, open meadows, towering pines, a natural spring and abundant wildlife create a setting that feels worlds away, yet Albuquerque is approximately 15 miles west. The extensively renovated residence features a rebuilt kitchen, updated baths, refreshed living spaces, expansive outdoor areas and a new well system supported by battery solar. Longtime home of renowned UNM biologist Dr. William 'Bill' Degenhardt, the property was also a gathering place for an extraordinary circle of New Mexicans, including celebrated author Tony Hillerman. This is more than a home--it is a piece of New Mexico's story waiting for its next chapter. Property Tour: 9/8/2026 at 12 PM. Offers Due: 9/10/2026. Best & Final: 9/14/2026 Closing Deadline: 10/15/2026
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
298.9 acresLot Size
$258Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Anita Maestas• Maestas Real Estate Services
Listed by Todd Clarke• NM Apartment Advisors, Inc.
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
Sep 28, 2016 • Final
Mechanical residential
HVAC
Remodel
Sep 6, 2016 • Final
Electrical residential
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
23% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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
Tijeras, NM • 87059
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tijeras. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 434 Juan Tomas Rd
$1,024,382
$76K under list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $450K to $985K.