Welcome to the Chili Line Depot—named in honor of the historic D&RG narrow gauge railway that once connected Antonito, Colorado to Santa Fe, New Mexico from 1887 to 1941. Located in the heart of Tres Piedras, this unique property blends commercial and residential use and is currently home to a well-known restaurant and B&B. The building includes two guest rooms with private baths that are rented regularly, a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with its own balcony, a spacious upstairs caretaker’s unit with a private deck and sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and a upstairs two-room office with generous storage space. If you choose to continue operating the restaurant, it’s ready to go. The sale includes everything needed to hit the ground running: a full commercial kitchen, walk-in storage, stainless prep tables, dishwashing station, freezers, ovens, mixers, beer tap, linens, display cases, cutlery, dishware, and a fully furnished dining room. There’s also a stage in the main dining area that host's live music throughout the year. Outside, the charm continues with a covered flagstone patio for outdoor dining, a private hot tub surrounded by vine-covered fencing, mature trees, rock landscaping and walls, and a large greenhouse that supplies fresh vegetables during the summer. The property spans 1.19 acres, is connected to community water, and operates on its own septic system. The roof and stucco have both been recently redone. With over 6,400 square feet of heated space, this property offers plenty of options: continue the restaurant and B&B, convert it into a private home, or explore other uses entirely. A large parking area right of Highway 285 is perfect for motorhomes, bikers, and motorists to stop by and visit! The adobe structure itself is over 100 years old and full of history—it once served as a lively bar and dancehall, even hosting a young Glen Campbell, who played here with The Dick Bills Band and The Sandia Mountain Boys. The property is being sold without financials, and no value has been placed on the business itself in the listing price. All furnishing and equipment is included in the sale other than a small list of exclusions. For more about the Chili Line Depot’s unique past, see the associated documents. Whether you're drawn by the potential or the history, this is a special property well worth a visit.
For sale
$540,000
38429 Us Highway 285, Tres Piedras, NM 87577
5beds
6,400sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1.19 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full commercial kitchenFully furnished dining roomUpstairs two-room officeLarge greenhouseWalk-in storagePrivate deckPrivate hot tub
- 66 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 12:15pm
Listed by:
The Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties 575-689-8929,
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties 575-758-8673,
Gabriel Traister 575-770-3711,
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Source: Enchanted Circle,MLS#: 113430

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,400
- Total interior livable area: 6,400 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Spa features: Association
- Fencing: Other
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
- Features: Garden, Level, Sloped, Trees
- Residential vegetation: Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Zoning description: County
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Territorial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Adobe, Frame, Metal Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Other, Spa/Hot Tub
- Membership fee: $0 annually
Location
- Region: Tres Piedras
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $84/sqft
- Date on market: 6/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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