As a kid, I loved real estate. The first thing I would do when my family went on vacation was to get a newspaper and check the land prices in the classifieds. I use the internet now, but the habit is still with me.
I bought my first lot in a land auction in Alaska when I was 23, and soon after got a job in construction so I could learn to build a cabin of my own. I've been buying and selling land and houses ever since.
I've used my background in residential construction to work as a real estate investor/house-flipper. In that business, I've seen many realtors in action from the client-side, and have a strong sense of what the consumer needs from an agent.
I believe the best agents are advocates for their clients and help manage the whirlwind of details that every transaction brings. Our job is not to sell houses, but to serve people.
In my free time, you might find me running the trails above Santa Fe, or in the art galleries around town. As an investor with a strong interest in architecture, I'm as happy talking about cash-on-cash return as I am innovative design.
Solitude and views abound on this twenty acre lot just south of Madrid, NM. Mountain vistas in every direction, including up close views of the Ortiz, and distant views of the Sanger de Cristos and Jemez. Roughed-in drive exists from Sendero de Toho, allowing buyers to drive into the property on day one. Varied topography with ample level space for building and a deep, dramatic arroyo. 3.
3/4's of an acre with water and power at the edge of Madrid. Within walking distance to all the vibrant art community has to offer, and with easy access to Highway 14. Lot has been leveled in places, allowing for ease of building. Within the Madrid Traditional Community Zoning district, with a rural commercial overlay, this lot allows for both residential and some commercial development.
Off-grid homestead/farmstead ready for the next growing season. World-class views from these forty-acres on the slopes of Cedar Mountain in the Ortiz, ten minutes from pavement, and thirty minutes to Santa Fe.
Ample space, views, power and water! Forty view acres in Ranchitos de Santa Fe with well maintained roads, shared well on the property. Take in views of the Sangre de Cristo's, and up close views or the Ortiz, from this quiet country lot. Gentle topography near the road allows for numerous build sites, while a deep arroyo creates dramatic elevation changes across the center of the lot.
Enchanting mountain views in every direction from this gently sloping 12.5 acre lot just south of El Dorado. 10 minutes from shopping and less than twenty from Santa Fe, this acreage offers rural quiet and and space within easy reach of the city. Water is provided by a shared well, and an electric transformer is already in place at the edge of the property.
Old west charm with modern conveniences on 40 acres in Cerrillos. This home is anchored by a hand-hewn 1815 log cabin, carefully augmented and reconstructed after being moved from Ohio, the cabin now functions as the home's living room, with wide plank wood floors, a high, vaulted ceiling, and an antique wood burning stove converted to propane.
Mountain views don't get any better than this. 8.6 stunning view acres in the gated subdivision of Los Caminitos. Easy access to Tesuque and Plaza. Cradled in dramatic ridges, a home here would have close up views deep into the Sangres. Neighborhood offers a private pool and clubhouse.
95 Grenfell Ranch & 30 Blue Agave, Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
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3,484,800Sqft
Visits:494
Just twenty miles from Santa Fe and a world away, these 80 acres offer a perfect blend of rural living and modern convenience. Separated into two adjacent 40 acre lots, with a well with an excellent flow rate, well-maintained gravel roads, and underground power, this property offers expansive vistas and country quiet while still being easy to access and develop.
131 Via Sol Estrella A, Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
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1,742,400Sqft
Visits:365
Thirty-nine peaceful and secluded acres with spectacular high desert vistas and large, rustic barnodminium. the 2200+ square foot barndominium consists of a first floor barn, shop or flex space, and a start towards bathroom. A second story apartment sits above. This is a unique opportunity to create your own self-reliant home or get away.
616 Paseo De La Cuma A, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
3Parking(s)
50Picture(s)
2,676Sqft
Visits:387
Luxury condo within walking distance to the Plaza, and 15 miles to Ski Santa Fe. Ideal for your Santa Fe getaway or a full time residence, with easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment, this multi-level condo features outdoor spaces with mature landscaping, and two decks. with magnificent southern views of the city and beyond.
Mesa-top views, space and privacy from this substantial off-grid home on 53 acres, two miles from Madrid and Highway 14. Primary residence is 4474 square feet all on one level, with generous, ample rooms, an open concept kitchen, a separate media nook, home office, and a light-filled living room. A kiva fireplace warms the dining area. Two large bedrooms and two bathrooms are in the main home.
Nearly 5 acres adjacent to Forest Service land, and 1.75 miles from the Rio Grande, this off-grid lot offers varied topography, recreational opportunities, and major views. 14 miles from the 599, and near the Diablo Canyon Recreation area, this lot could be the spot for a private get-away adjacent public lands, or a full-time off-grid home.
Mountain views from this easy to build on 2.38 acre lot in the pines in Pecos. County maintained road, power pole and well on property. Fantastic recreational activities nearby in the Pecos Canyon and national forest access at the end of the road. Convenient commuting to Santa Fe.
72 & 84 Silver Spur Trail, Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
3Bedroom(s)
3Bathroom(s)
10Parking(s)
50Picture(s)
2,693Sqft
Visits:804
Old west charm with modern conveniences on two lots totaling 80 acres in Cerrillos. This home is anchored by a hand-hewn 1815 log cabin, carefully augmented and reconstructed after being moved from Ohio, the cabin now functions as the home's living room, with wide plank wood floors, a high, vaulted ceiling, and an antique wood burning stove converted to propane.
Nearly twelve northwest-side view acres, in popular La Tierra. Elevated lot features views of the Jemez and the Sangre de Cristo's. Near town luxury 9 miles from the Plaza, this expansive lot rises up from Estrada Calabasa and features several nearly level possible build sites. A shared driveway crosses the arroyo. Covenants allow for smaller homes, horses. Adjacent lots are developed.
103 and 109 Coyote Mountain, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
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435,600Sqft
Visits:383
Space, convenience, and unobstructed jaw-dropping views from White Rock to Sandias. Ten mountainside acres, with some of the best views in the area yet with privacy and only 15 minutes from the plaza.
561 General Goodwin Road, Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
Cynthia C. Sheff
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
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5,296,460Sqft
Visits:533
A rare offering of over 121 acres in a pastoral setting, the Finger Lakes Ranch located in the Three Horse Ranch subdivision adjoins the Galisteo Creek and includes the seasonal Finger Lakes wetlands area restored by the Earthworks Institute Wetlands Restoration Project, creating a site for migratory wildlife.
Affordable off-grid acreage south of Madrid. 20 acres with flat, buildable areas near Sendero de Toho, a deep, dramatic arroyo with interesting topography, and expansive views of the Jemez mountains and up-close views into Ortiz. 3.3 miles off of Highway 14. Quiet and private spot for your off-grid home. Road is primitive but does not require a high clearance vehicle in normal weather.
Private and secluded, nearly 42 off-grid acres in the foothills of the Ortiz mountains, between Madrid and Goldmine Road. 22 miles from Santa Fe, this quiet parcel feels worlds away.
Panoramic views for miles from this elevated property high on the slopes of the Sangre De Cristo mountains. 5 acres on the highest lot on Coyote Mountain Road, with some dirt work done, shared well in place, and electrical transformer. 15 minutes from the Plaza, this can be the site for your top of the world sanctuary.
53 Acres Canon Escondido, Chimayo, New Mexico 87522
Michael S. Sanford
Barker Realty, LLC
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2,312,030Sqft
Visits:607
The perfect spot for a private sanctuary, these three elevated lots totaling 53 acre are hidden in a canyon above Nambe, on a west facing slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In an enclave of 18 privately held lots surrounded on all sides by Forest Service land, these lots are bounded by Forest Service land on two sides.
Twenty off-grid acres 3.5 miles off of Highway 14, with spectacular views of the Ortiz. Lot features considerable flat area, a high ridge, and a dramatic arroyo. Paseo Sudeste cuts across the northern third of the lot and skirts one side, providing multiple points of road access. Far enough out to feel like a getaway, close enough to commute Roads to I-25 or to Highway 14.
Elevated lot in the foothills of the Ortiz mountains, this 40 acre parcel features views of the Sangre de Cristos, the Cerrillos hills, and up close views of the Ortiz. It backs to a large ranch for extra privacy, features a mix of pinon, juniper and grassland. The lot has has varied topography, with an arroyo near the eastern boundary and significant flat areas for building.
Forty acre view lot in Ranchitos de Santa Fe, one of the nicest communities in the Cerrillos area. This lot features major vistas of the Sangre de Cristos and the Ortiz, and varied topography with deep, dramatic arroyos and acres of level space to provide multiple building options. Lot is bound on two sides by roads, for extra privacy. Underground electric throughout neighborhood.