Welcome to 2 El Paraiso Drive, a charming and thoughtfully remodeled single-story guest home that blends classic Northern New Mexico character with comfort and functionality. Originally built in the 1930s and 1940s and completely remodeled in 1988, this 1,600-square-foot stucco home offers timeless appeal and inviting living spaces. Located 12 minutes from Las Vegas, and 15 minutes from I-25, in the scenic and historic community of Montezuma, the property sits on a hillside at the mouth of the Gallinas Canyon, which is an easy walk to the Montezuma Hot Srpings and the United World College. Designed for comfortable living, the home features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, along with an over-sized 2-car garage providing abundant space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Warmth and character are found throughout with both a wood-burning stove and traditional wood-burning fireplace, creating cozy gathering spaces year-round. The home’s efficient heating system combines solar thermal panels with electric baseboard heat, complemented by the wood stove for added comfort and energy efficiency. Flooring includes mostly carpet, with distinctive redwood flooring in portions of the primary bedroom and bath, laminate flooring in the kitchen, and vinyl in the laundry area. Outside, enjoy your own private retreat featuring a swimming pool with enclosure, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying Northern New Mexico’s sunny climate. Topped with a durable standing seam metal roof and supported by a crawl space foundation, this property offers a rare blend of historic charm, thoughtful updates, and lifestyle amenities. Property contiguous with two other individually listed residential properties and all could be purchased together: 2 El Paraiso Drive (Guesthouse or GH), 4 El Paraiso Drive (Uphill House or UHH), 11 St. Joseph Drive (Casa Vieja or CV). All titles are good and free and clear of any encumbrances, with all taxes current.
- Heating System:
- Wood Stove, Electric, Baseboard, Active Solar
- Fireplace:
- One
- Parking:
- Detached, Garage
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available
- Waterfront Features:
- None
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Wood, Other
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Oven
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NM
- City:
- Montezuma
- Subdivision:
- Other
- Zipcode:
- 87731-1000
- Street:
- El Paraiso
- Street Number:
- 2
- Mls Area Major:
- SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
- Directions:
- Head Southwest on I-25S 185 Mi, Take exit 347 toward NM-65/NM-518/ Las Vegas/Taos 0.2 mi, slight right onto the I-25 S ramp 0.1 mi, Merge onto I-25 BL 1.2 mi, turn right onto Mills Ave, 1.4 mi, Turn right onto State 65/Hot Springs Blvd 5.3 mi, Turn right onto St. Joseph Dr. 0.2 mi, continue onto El Paraiso Dr 0.2 mi to 2 El Paraiso Dr. Montezuma, NM 87731.
- Office Name:
- Keller Williams Realty
- Agent Name:
- None
- Levels:
- One
- Stories:
- 1
- Water Source:
- Community/Coop
- Association Amenities:
- None
- Building Size:
- 1600
- Construction Materials:
- Frame
- Garage:
- 2.0
- Tax Annual Amount:
- 2176.9
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Monthly
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 1372
- List Office Mls Id:
- 307
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-06-05T22:39:08Z
- Originating System Name:
- TAOS
Residential For Sale
2 El Paraiso, Montezuma, New Mexico 87731-1000
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 115132
- Price :
- $625,000
- Bedrooms :
- 2
- Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 1,600 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1930
- Lot Area :
- 2.98 Acre
- Status :
- Active
- Number of Acres :
- 2.98
- Property Sub Type :
- Single Family Residence
- Roof:
- Metal, Pitched
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
