Gate City’s Santa Fe Cafe apartment complex is the commercial sentinel of Raton’s Historic 1st Street Art District. A unique development opportunity in Raton, New Mexico… think Gunsmoke, think riding in on horse back or riding in on a the train… The Historic Gate City, Santa Fe Cafe building is now available. This property spans 7,500 square feet, situated directly across the street from the Am-Track RR Station and comes with a complete front of the house dinning room, service bar, POS and license. Back of house/kitchen comes with multiple stove’s, ovens, walk-in refrigeration and dish machine. The second floor has three fully finished apartments for added rental income. Raton’s world-famous historic art district, perfectly situated downtown, directly across from the Amtrak station, the location offers significant potential. Turn of the century brick construction, 14″ high ceilings, wood floors through out, all set in beautiful alpine surroundings and scenic views make downtown Raton a true destination, at an extremely competitive price per square foot. A Key features of the property includeThe Stake Out Restaurant: upscale, well-equipped restaurant and bar with a strong reputation and steady business through 2023. With a 150+ seating occupancy, patio dinning, with a fully equipped, state of the art kitchen, service bar, POS system, fireplace and game room, 2 ADA compliant restrooms and ready for a new lessee. Second floor apartment lodging space is converted into apartments with attractive long-term monthly leases. The back yard and parking provide further development opportunity. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a significant piece of Raton’s 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:
- 2026-06-05T23:13:03Z
- 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
