The Santa Fe Cafe, scheduled to be Villa Italiana is a restaurant and triplex. It is the commercial sentinel of Raton’s Historic 1st Street Art District. This is a unique development or investment opportunity in Raton. The historic Santa Fe Cafe is now available. The property spans 7, 500 square feet situated across the street from the railroad and comes with a front of the house dining room, service bar, pizza oven and POS . Back of the house kitchen comes with new stove/oven, new 48” griddle, freezer, New reach in, refrigerated worktable in which you keep your toppings for the Pizzas and subs, a large walk in, plus a Commercial dishwasher…..all approved. The second floor has three fully furnished apartments for added rental income. Raton’s Well known Historic District is functionally situated downtown, within clear view of the railroad. The location offers significant potential. Turn of the century brick construction, 14’ high pressed tin ceilings, wood floors throughout, all set in beautiful mountain surroundings with views of Johnson Mesa makes Raton a true destination, at an extremely competitive price per square foot. 150+ seating capacity, fenced in front patio and large back yard for al fresca dining are included. With a fully equipped kitchen, service bar, POS system, fireplace, pellet stove, pool room, 2 ADA compliant bathrooms, this puppy is ready for a new lessee. Second floor has been converted into three apartments, furnished, with long term monthly leases. This is a one-of-a-kind business opportunity to own a significant piece of Southwestern History. Contact us for more information or to schedule a viewing.
- Heating System:
- Electric, Baseboard, Combination
- Cooling System:
- Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
- Parking:
- Parking Space(s)
- Sewer:
- Connected
- Utilities:
- Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Separate Meters
- Exterior Features:
- Landscaping, Security Lighting
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NM
- County:
- Colfax
- City:
- Raton
- Subdivision:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 87740
- Street:
- South 1st Street
- Street Number:
- 244
- Mls Area Major:
- RATON
- Directions:
- From Las Vagas, NM north on I-25 and exit on Clayton Street. Go left/west on Clayton .5 miles to Second Street and go Right. Continue north 2.25 miles and go left on Cook Street, down to the corner of 1st and Cook Street. The Palace Hotel will be on the right. Streets. From Trinidad, CO, south on I-25, and take exit to S Second Street. Continue south 1.5 miles and go right on Cook Street, to the corner of 1st and Cook Street. The Palace Hotel is on the right.
- Office Name:
- Engel & Voelkers Taos
- Levels:
- Multi/Split
- Water Source:
- Public
- Building Size:
- 7500
- Construction Materials:
- Metal Siding, Masonry
- Current Use:
- Retail
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 195
- List Office Mls Id:
- 71
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-07-17T22:33:31Z
- Originating System Name:
- TAOS
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 958
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- 71
- Co List Office Name:
- Engel & Voelkers Taos
Commercial Sale For Sale
244 South 1st Street, Raton, New Mexico 87740
- Property Type :
- Commercial Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 115135
- Price :
- $750,000
- Year Built :
- 1908
- Status :
- Active
- Property Sub Type :
- Retail
- Roof:
- Flat
