4 Southwest-style homes on the market in Las Cruces

Las Cruces is a beautiful city in southern New Mexico, with more than 300 days of sunshine throughout the year. The weather is warm and dry and the people are friendly. These four southwest-style homes in the area feature amenities such as kiva fireplaces, large patios and extra space for hobbies.

4865 Camino Dos Vidas

This home is located conveniently close to Highway 70 making for an easy commute to White Sands Missile Range or Downtown. The front of the house has an enclosed, shaded courtyard for privacy. Inside, a cozy fireplace warms the living room on a chilly winter’s evening. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and counter space for appliances. The main bathroom has his and hers sinks, a shower and a jacuzzi-style tub for long soaks. There is a sun room with a sliding door leading to the backyard. The artfully landscaped backyard has a covered patio gazebo and a shed for extra storage.

Price: $311,500

Year built: 2005

House size: 1,723 square feet

Lot size: 0.18 acres

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full baths

4865 CAMINO DOS VIDAS

4932 Tobosa

This Eddie Chaves home in Las Alturas has a striking white-stucco exterior. The entryway courtyard has space for sitting to enjoy the sunrise over the Organ Mountains in the cool of the morning. Inside, large, picturesque windows invite the outside in while still keeping the elements out. The tongue and groove ceiling is decorated with vigas adding southwest charm to the space. A large kiva fireplace keeps the home warm on winter’s evenings. The spacious kitchen, filled with cabinets and counter space for appliances, pops with blue tile backsplash. The landscaping in front of the house stays close to nature, keeping native plants at the forefront. The backyard has grass and a wrap-around shaded porch perfect for al fresco dining on cool evenings or just siting and enjoying expensive views. The home is equipped with fully-paid solar panels, keeping the electric bill low.

Price: $530,000

Year built: 1986

House size: 2,103 square feet

Lot size: 1.17 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2 full baths

4932 TOBOSA

5150 Noche Bella

This sprawling home in Las Alturas has more than an acre of land. The entryway has a courtyard perfect for enjoying the sunrise over the Organ Mountains. The house has a one-to-one ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms, plus a half-bath for guests. The spacious living room hosts a cozy fireplace and vigas line the ceiling. The kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with a large island, granite countertops prep sink and a WOLF gas stove. The main bedroom hosts a double-sided fireplace, and the en-suite bath features a jetted tub and shower stall. The laundry room has its own sink and plenty of cabinets and hookups for a washer and dryer. The backyard has a huge patio with an outdoor kitchen and grill space, a fireplace and multiple fans to keep things cool on hot summer evenings. The three-car garage has space for extra storage and side projects.

Price:$595,000

Year built: 1997

House size: 2,979 square feet

Lot size:1.04 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 3 full bathrooms, 1 half-bath

5150 NOCHE BELLA

5225 Vista Sureste

This passive solar home sprawls on an almost three-acre lot. The front enclosed courtyard is a shaded oasis with trees and shrubs. Inside, saltillo tiles gleam in the natural light pouring in from the large windows in the sun room. The tongue and groove ceilings are decorated with vigas. A large kiva fireplace warms the living room on chilly winter evenings. There is also a wet bar and pool table for entertaining. The kitchen has plenty of counter space and the back splash pops with eye-catching fruit and vegetable illustrations. The oversized garage has an additional space perfect for a hobby room or extra storage. The backyard has established trees, a covered porch, a landscaped path leads around the yard to other various attractions such as a covered gazebo and spiral staircase leading to the roof. There is also an in-ground fireplace and pomegranate tree.

Price: $634,830

Year built: 1985

House size: 3,901 square feet

Lot size: 2.89 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 3 full baths

5225 VISTA SURESTE