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    501 U.S Rte 66, Moriarty, NM 87035

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    18-room motel on Route 66 with film production income.

    Type:Hospitality
    Lot size:
    1.70 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    72
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 16 at 2:53 pm

    Property Features for 501 U.S Rte 66

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    1.70 Acres
    Property subtype
    Hospitality

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    Jennifer Stein
    Jennifer Stein

    Listing agent Jennifer Stein License #01507135

    Listing office JDS Real Estate Services, Inc.

    Listing date Mar 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Recognized Route 66 heritage property endorsed by leading historians.
    • Generates significant supplemental income from film and television productions.
    • Recent capital improvements including new PEX plumbing (2024), carpeting and exterior paint (2025), and Tesla charging stations.
    • Located on Historic Route 66 with Interstate‑oriented visibility.
    • Sits on a large 1.70‑acre lot (73,934 SF) with C‑2 zoning.
    • 18‑room independent motel renovated from 2012‑2016.

    Overview

    The Sunset Motel is an 18-room, single-story hospitality property situated along Historic Route 66 in Moriarty, New Mexico. Constructed in 1959 and renovated between 2012 and 2016, the property occupies approximately 1.70 acres (73,934 SF). It benefits from C-2 zoning and visibility oriented toward the Interstate. Recognized as a Route 66 heritage property, the motel is endorsed by Route 66 historians, including Jerry McClanahan and Jim Hinckley. In addition to revenue from transient lodging, the property generates supplemental income from film and television productions, having hosted productions such as She Rides Shotgun, Netflix projects, and Hell or High Water. Recent capital improvements include new PEX plumbing lines installed in 2024, new carpeting and exterior paint completed in 2025, the addition of four Tesla charging stations, and new exterior furnishings. The property is located at 501 U.S. Rte 66, Moriarty, NM 87035.
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    Motels

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    City
    Moriarty
    County
    Torrance
    State
    New Mexico
    Longitude
    -105.708
    Latitude
    34.9154

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Motel - 18-room motel on Route 66 with film production income.
    Where is this motel located?
    The property is located at 501 U.S Rte 66 Moriarty, NM.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,559,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Recognized Route 66 heritage property endorsed by leading historians.; Generates significant supplemental income from film and television productions.; Recent capital improvements including new PEX plumbing (2024), carpeting and exterior paint (2025), and Tesla charging stations.
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    Real Estate License ID: 01507135
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