Welcome to this charming, rural, passive solar adobe home in Polvadera.Approximately 10 miles north of Socorro along I-40, this home offers a peaceful rural atmosphere yet quick access to I-25. Experience the traditional adobe building style and a passive solar building design using the natural cycle of the sun's path and the cool night breeze to assist in heating and cooling the home. Great views of the Rio Grande valley and easy access to nearby nature preserves and San Lorenzo Canyon. The home is all electric with a wood burning fireplace and radiant floor heating. AC is provided by 3 window mount refrigerated coolers. Municipal water and a septic system. Garage is also adobe. Fully fenced yard to keep the pets in. Don't let this one get away! Owner/Broker
For sale
$329,000
500 NE Frontage Rd, Polvadera, NM 87828
3beds
2,232sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
1.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplacePassive solar building designGarage is also adobeFully fenced yardTraditional adobe building styleRadiant floor heating
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 15, 2026 at 08:17pm
Listed by:
Gary W Culler 505-228-6276,
Mach 1 Realty, LLC 505-228-6276
Source: SWMLS,MLS#: 1096813
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 540
- Dimensions: 30 x 18
Heating
- Hot Water, Passive Solar, Radiant
Cooling
- Multi Units, Refrigerated
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Dressing Area, Family/Dining Room, Great Room, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Tile
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Kiva, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,232
- Total interior livable area: 2,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Oversized, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access, Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Fully Fenced, Fence, Private Yard
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 230 x 236
- Features: Landscaped, Views, Xeriscape
Details
- Parcel number: 003020004103
- Zoning description: RR-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northern New Mexico,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Adobe, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Details
- Builder name: Siefkes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy generation: None
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Polvadera
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,443
- Annual tax amount: $2,503
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Gary W Culler
(505) 228-6276
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000+10%$147/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,875$1/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,875+1.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,465 +3.2% | $61,481 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,419 -2.3% | $59,691 +3.1% |
| 2022 | $1,453 +4.2% | $57,924 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,855/mo
Principal & interest
$1589
Property taxes
$151
Home insurance
$115
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 87828
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Midway Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 4/10R. Sarracino Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.7 mi
- 4/10Socorro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.5 mi
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