County Road B28A, Bernal, NM 87569

Exceptional private ranch bordering the Santa Fe National Forest, just 3 miles west of I-25 and about an hour from Santa Fe. Features dramatic views, rock outcroppings, native grasslands, a scenic mesa, and views of Starvation Peak. A permitted 500-foot well produces 15+ GPM and is solar-powered. Improvements include fencing and an unfinished metal outbuilding. Excellent for recreation, wildlife viewing, hunting, and dark-sky stargazing.Offering 706.4 +/- acres of deeded land, this exceptional ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a substantial tract of private property adjoining more than 26,000 acres of Santa Fe National Forest. With the national forest forming the southern boundary and the property being the last private tract on the road before entering the forest, the ranch provides an extraordinary combination of privacy, recreation, and accessibility. Located approximately two miles southwest of Interstate 25 and about one hour from Santa Fe, the property encompasses a diverse and scenic landscape of dramatic canyons, towering rock formations, rolling native grasslands, and a prominent mesa with panoramic views, including Starvation Peak. The expansive acreage offers exceptional opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV recreation, hunting, camping, wildlife viewing, and world-class dark-sky stargazing. A permitted 500-foot private well produces more than 15 gallons per minute of excellent-quality water and is equipped with a solar-powered pump and array. Electricity is available through the local rural electric cooperative, with utility poles located on neighboring properties to the north. Portions of the ranch feature south-facing slopes, offering excellent potential for a future solar-power system. The property appears largely untouched by recent development, providing a rare opportunity to create a private retreat or custom ranch estate from the ground up. Numerous potential building sites take advantage of the varied terrain and expansive views. Remnants of historic structures and livestock corrals remain throughout the property, adding character and a sense of history. The mesa top offers spectacular, seemingly endless views across the surrounding New Mexico landscape. Several exceptional homesites are positioned along the ridgeline, each offering an opportunity to capture the property's elevation, privacy, and panoramic scenery. If unobstructed views are what you are looking for, San Miguel 700 will overdeliver. As evening approaches, the ridgeline becomes an ideal vantage point for enjoying breathtaking New Mexico sunsets stretching across the western horizon. Given its substantial acreage, scenic terrain, proximity to Santa Fe, and direct access to the national forest, the property may also offer potential for future subdivision or development into multiple high-end residential parcels, subject to applicable zoning, subdivision regulations, water rights, and governmental approvals. This is a truly exceptional offering for those seeking a private ranch, recreational retreat, legacy property, or potential development opportunity in one of Northern New Mexico's most desirable natural settings. With exceptional opportunities for hunting, hiking, camping, ATV recreation, wildlife viewing, and world-class dark-sky stargazing, this is a truly unique recreational ranch and private retreat. Private permitted well, approximately 500 feet deep. Produces 15+ gallons per minute. Excellent-quality water. Solar-powered pump and solar array. One newer unfinished wood-framed building with metal siding and roof. Perimeter fencing in mixed (fair to good) condition. No utility power connected; power poles on adjacent property to the north. No septic system on the property; several local contractors in the area that install septic systems No internet; Starlink is the best option in the area. The ranch's expansive acreage, open terrain, and exceptionally low-density surroundings create ideal conditions for stargazing, with