40acre Off-Grid Desert Parcel(s) in Deming, NM
Description
Discover 40 acres of wide-open desert terrain in Luna County, just southeast of Deming. This property sits in the peaceful Sundance Ranches area where the landscape is flat, the skies are big, and neighboring homesteads dot the horizon. While the road network in this area is partially visible and may be unmaintained, the land itself offers clear legal access points from both Michigan Dr SE and Geronio Rd, giving you flexibility to reach and develop the site as you see fit.
This region offers a blend of privacy and proximity—remote enough for quiet, open-air living yet only about a 20-minute drive to downtown Deming for groceries, fuel, and daily conveniences. Luna County has a reputation for its sunny climate, low property taxes, and straightforward zoning, making this location ideal for investors, recreational users, or first-time land buyers seeking room to grow.
Facts:
• Address: Sundance Ranches, near Michigan Dr SE & Geronio Rd, Deming, NM 88030
• Acreage: 40.00 acres
• APN: 3036148467202 (Alternate APN: 102936)
• Legal Description: SUNDANCE RANCHES BLOCK 5 LOT 47
• Subdivision: Sundance Ranches
• Coordinates (center): 32.120536, -107.501996
• Access: Nearest points at Michigan Dr SE (32.12241, -107.50011) and Geronio Rd (32.11877, -107.50435); buyer to confirm maintenance and physical access with county
• Terrain: Level desert with an average 0–1° slope; elevation approx. 4,070–4,080 ft
• Floodplain: Not in FEMA flood zone; National Wetlands Inventory shows ~0.26% riverine feature on/near site
• Vegetation: Sparse desert cover; mapped tree canopy essentially none (open ground)
• Utilities: Off-grid area; nearest transmission line ~8.8 miles (Columbus Electric Cooperative) and nearest substation ~9.8 miles (La Hacienda). Buyer to verify availability and connection options.
• Land Use (county record): VACANT LAND (NEC)
• Nearby Destinations: Rockhound State Park ~7.9 miles; Deming services/amenities ~16–18 miles
• County: Luna County
NOTE: There are 3 more adjacent parcels available to purchase giving you a total of 160 acres – Lot 44, Lot 45, & Lot 46. (Parcel numbers – 3037148332203 ,3037148198201 AND 3037148065200).
Payment Options
Payment Note(s)
Owner financing possible! Owner financing with NO BANKS. NO CREDIT CHECK. NO PRE-PAYMENT PENALTY!
Total Price: $25,900
Down Payment: $500
Monthly Payments: $425 a month. 9% interest with 10 year note.
We can adjust the period of loan based on your monthly payment affordability – with maximum being 10 years.
Property Information
Parcel Size
40
State
New Mexico
County
Luna
Nearest Cities
Las Cruces, NM~60–65 miles (~1 hr), El Paso, TX~100–105 miles (~1 hr 40–45 min), Tucson, AZ ~210–220 miles (~3 hr 15–30 min)
Parcel Number
3036148467202
Address
Deming, NM, 88030
Legal Description
Sundance Ranches Block 5 Lot 47 40.00 Ac
Features
Acres
40
Dimension
1335 x 1295
County
Luna
Access
Dirt
Power
No
Water
No
Coordinates
32.120536, -107.501996
Zoning
8000 – Vacant Land (General)
Elevation
Flat
Interactive Map
Nearby Attractions/City
Lots of Recreation Possibilities!
Notable nearby destinations include Rockhound State Park and the Florida Mountains (a haven for hiking and rockhounding), City of Rocks State Park to the north, and the Gila National Forest just beyond. For a change of pace, Las Cruces lies about an hour east and offers a full range of amenities, while the international border at Columbus is less than an hour south.
Only 1.5 hours to El Paso, TX.
Notes
Buyer is responsible for verifying all information with the County as to what can and can’t be done with the property. Buyer will need to work with the County to obtain the proper permits if needed. Buyer will also need to confirm the availability of any utilities needed or serviced on the property. Seller makes no warranties or representations about the land, its condition, or what can be built on the property.