1/2 acre lot on SALE for just $998.00 In the Deming Ranchettes Subdivision! This is a great opportunity to get a piece of land for under $1,000. This parcel is located off of Camino Diaz SW and is only 2 miles off State Route 331. There is electricity in the area, and plenty of wide open space. Deming is an area that has grown in value so get in when prices are down. Property values in New Mexico have soared in recent years due to migrations of retirees enticed by the warm climate and the relaxed low-key lifestyle of the Southwest. Investors and business entrepreneurs are also relocating to the area due to its friendly business atmosphere and strategic location between Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. Major transcontinental routes pass near or through Deming including Interstates 10 and 25. Real Estate will soon be beyond the reach of most Americans as the population continues to increase. Most of the land in Luna County is owned by the Federal and State government leaving a very limited amount available for private ownership. Luna County has excellent potential for future growth and as a property owner in this area you can declare your independence from the metropolitan chaos and escape to a quiet, secluded, enriched life for you and your family for generations to come. The quality of life in Luna County is characterized by a friendly small town environment, with a low crime rate, and a hospitable climate that provides over 340 days of sunshine a year. Summers are milder (due to the higher elevation) than other desert cities and winters are mild and pleasant (rarely below 50 degrees). The average temperature is 82 degrees with virtually no humidity. There are breathtaking views in every direction of the open countryside and the nearby Florida Mountains which soar over 7,000 feet into the clear blue skies. The land is level with native grasses and beautiful blooming yucca nearby in the springtime. Nearby communities include Las Cruces (70 miles away), Silver City (63 miles away), and El Paso Texas (110 miles It would make a great vacation home or just as an investment with no time limit to build. This is an up and coming area where land values will only increase!!! House sales are down but Land sales are up while investors are scooping up land for the next Real Estate boom while they can buy low! Luna County is an ideal place to escape and enjoy outdoor activities and quite country life. It is the perfect place to go camping, golfing, hunting, boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, four-wheeling, biking, rock hounding, horseback riding or just relax and take advantage of being in a photographers paradise. You will discover an incredible range of abundant wildlife, ranching scenes and historical settings along back roads, relaxation and solitude at a lake, stream in the nearby Gila National Forest or enjoy many nearby state parks. Cultural amenities include the Deming Arts Council, Luna County Community Concerts, the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, galleries and rock shops. Luna County is a big place with endless opportunities for learning, relaxing, creativity and room to roam. The incredible variety of topography, animal life, birds and wildflowers are not immediately obvious to the casual observer. Take the time to discover some of the things, that makes this a unique wonderland. Other 1/2 acre lots in Deming, NM are listed or sold for $5,000 - $8,000 or more depending on Unit location.