Chama River Ranch
For Sale
$5,900,000
16853 Us-84, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
LAND - Tierra Amarilla, NM
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size440.00 Acres
Days on Market259
Property Features for 16853 Us-84
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Zoning description
Agricultural
Lot features
Views
Elementary school
Tierra Amarilla
Middle school
Tierra Amarilla
Directions
El Barranco Ranch lies between Tierra Amarilla and Chama, with direct access off US Highway 84. The ranch gate is easy to find and located on the west side of the highway.
Standard status
Active
APN
1-018-176-300220
Lot size
440.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
S: 25 T: 30N R: 03E 710.00 AC. , PLAT I-167/2099, J-168/2297, M-87/2807 BOOKS AND PAGES 116/310-311, 151/550-552, 194/212, 194/214, 235/410, 235/412, 235/414, 235/416, 535/5799, LIVESTOCK ON OWNER#1405
Legal Description
S: 25 T: 30N R: 03E 710.00 AC. , PLAT I-167/2099, J-168/2297, M-87/2807 BOOKS AND PAGES 116/310-311, 151/550-552, 194/212, 194/214, 235/410, 235/412, 235/414, 235/416, 535/5799, LIVESTOCK ON OWNER#1405
Listing Agency:
Fay Ranches, Inc.
(719) 890-4590
Listed By:
James Vidamour · License #20211
(710) 890-4590
Added: Dec 19, 2025
Changed: Apr 15
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 9:06AM
MLS# 202505436
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
El Barranco Ranch, situated on the Chama River, encompasses 440 acres featuring approximately 1.5 miles of both sides of the Chama River in Northern New Mexico. This property offers fly fishing, agriculture, and big game hunting opportunities. The trout-rich Chama River winds through a setting of cottonwoods, providing excellent fly fishing. The ranch borders the Jicarilla Apache Nation, known habitat for elk and mule deer, which frequent El Barranco's hayfields and river bottom. The ranch is eligible for and has received multiple hunting vouchers. The property's senior water rights support hay production and cattle grazing, which has been the primary focus of the current owners. Farm work can be managed hands-on or by retaining existing hay and grazing leases. The property is zoned R-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Buyers seeking additional acreage should consider the 270-acre El Barranco East property, located across the highway.
Key Highlights
- 440+/- acres with 1.5+/- miles of both sides of the Chama River.
- Excellent fly fishing** on the trout‑rich Chama River.
- Borders the Jicarilla Apache Nation, renowned for elk and mule deer habitat; eligible for multiple hunting vouchers.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 87575, NM
618
Population
601
Households
1
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
4%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
202.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
3
Density / Sq Mi
$77,471
Median Household Income
$31,943
Median Earnings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Farm - 440-acre ranch with Chama River frontage and senior water rights.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 16853 Us-84 Tierra Amarilla, NM.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 440+/- acres with **1.5+/- miles of both sides of the Chama River.**; Excellent fly fishing** on the trout‑rich Chama River.; Borders the Jicarilla Apache Nation, renowned for elk and mule deer habitat; eligible for multiple hunting vouchers.
