1241 22nd Avenue SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Behind privacy walls in Montebella Estates, a fully landscaped half acre unfolds -- courtyard, portals, fountains, and a pool that turns the backyard into a private resort. The main house offers 3,050 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths, complemented by a 1,244-square-foot casita with two bedrooms and three baths.

Inside, true New Mexico craftsmanship shines with soaring ceilings framed by hand-carved and stained vigas, Venetian plaster, nichos, stone detail, and tile throughout. Fresh paint in the kitchen and bedrooms complements an expansive primary suite with a sitting area and newer bamboo flooring.

A den/office with its own entrance off the courtyard offers quiet separation for work or study.Step outside to an 18,200-gallon in-ground shotcrete pool and spa with tile deco, water fountains, and newer decking -- heated by six solar tubes and run from your phone via iAquaLink.

Two covered portals, seating areas, wrought-iron gates, and mature ash trees, roses, and shrubs on full drip irrigation complete the setting. The casita, built in 2020, features a private entrance -- ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a home business.Additional highlights include brand-new stucco,2026 restored roof with orignal Spanish

tiles, two 4-ton Bryant refrigerated air systems, a three-car garage with epoxy floors and an extended concrete drive, well and septic, and a paid-off 10.36kW solar system that has kept the electric bill averaging about $20 a month. Minutes to Rust Medical Center, dining, and parks, with easy freeway access.