Home is a place to hang your hat. If you happen to find the right place, home can also be a piece of history.
Built between the mid-19th century and early 20th century, here are five historic New Mexico homes on the market today that have stood the test of time.
2874 N.M. 14, Madrid
Price: $594,000
Built in 1900, this flamboyant bungalow-style home set in the heart of Madrid doubles as a shop and a residence.
The attic has been converted to a sleeping loft and features the original hardwood floors.
The backyard boasts a two-tier stone patio and a 100-square-foot shed perfect for extra storage or conversion to a workshop or studio.
Year built: 1900
House size: 1,788 square feet
Lot size: 0.18 acres
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 half-bath and 1 three-quarters bath
Banque Lofts, 219 Central NW, Albuquerque
Price: $390,000
Located Downtown along historic Route 66, this condo is a two-story loft-home.
The building was recently renovated. It features new tile throughout, an updated bathroom and a kitchen accented with newer appliances.
The condo is situated close to restaurants, pubs and the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station.
In addition, rooftop access grants residents sweeping views of the city and mountains.
Year built: 1923
House size: 1,567 square feet
Lot size: 0.30 acres
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1 full bath and 1 half-bath
124 Walter SE, Albuquerque
Price: $699,500
Situated in Huning Highland Historic District in Downtown, this home features a 2,659-square-foot brick main house and a 518-square-foot casita on the same lot with a separate meter, which has its own kitchen and bathroom.
The main house can be divided into three separate family units.
Owners of this house have the opportunity to receive preservation tax credits for home repairs as part of the New Mexico State Income Tax Credit for Preservation of Cultural Properties.
Year built: 1901
Size: 3,177 square feet
Lot size: 0.15 acres
Bedrooms: 6
Baths: 2 full baths, 1 half-bath
1101 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque
Price: $799,000
This post-Victorian multi-story home located in the heart of Downtown is on the National Register of Historic Place.
Enter from the sunroom porch, which offers a full view of the street while still maintaining privacy.
The home features the original tiled-fire place, hardwood flooring, a vintage reproduction stove and concrete countertops.
The property also has a casita in the backyard with its own bathroom and kitchen, as well as off-street parking and a private fenced yard.
There is a basement with a window allowing in natural light during the day, and recessed lighting for the evenings.
Year built: 1906
House size: 4,608 square feet
Lot size: 0.17 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2 full baths, 1 half-bath, 3 three-quarters baths
2885 N.M. 14, Madrid
Price: $1,250,000
Rounding out our list is this Madrid general store with living quarters on the second floor, known as the Old Boarding House Mercantile.
Originally built in the late 19th century, the structure was brought to Madrid by rail and originally used as a boarding house for miners.
The property comes with its own 1,000-gallon cistern well and a newer septic system.
The lower-level hosts the general store, which is already stocked and set up with storage, a walk-in cooler and freezer, and a extra room wired for a commercial kitchen.
The upper-level features tall ceilings with original finishes.
A covered screen porch gives residents sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
The house also has a large walk-up attic for extra storage and parking for customers and guests.
Behind the house there is a separate rental casita and the original washhouse.
This house was also used as a location for the 2007 movie “Wild Hogs,” which featured John Travolta and Tim Allen.
Year built: 1878
House size: 3,658 square feet
Lot size: 0.65 acres
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 2 full baths
Source: KotoHomes listing service
