Mountain View Haven on 48th

Perched at the base of Los Alamos Mountain, this custom home captures sweeping Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain views with open-space access and trails out the back door. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, warm living spaces, multiple porches, a fire pit, putting green, and flexible lower level, it is a rare in-town retreat with heart, views, and mountain soul. Land Set against one of Los Alamos' most scenic backdrops, 2385 48th Street is a custom mountain home with sweeping views in nearly every direction. From the Sangre de Cristo Mountains out front to the Jemez Mountains behind, the home captures the kind of setting that makes northern New Mexico special. The property backs directly to open space at the base of Los Alamos Mountain, giving it a private, tucked-away feel while remaining close to town, schools, trails, and everyday conveniences. Step out the back door and onto nearby trails for hiking, exploring, or a quiet walk at the end of the day. The home sits on a 0.23 acre lot positioned to take advantage of both Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain views, open space, and immediate access to nearby trails. The backyard setting is one of the defining features, designed for entertaining and outdoor living. Improvements The home offers approximately 3,486 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an oversized attached 2-car garage, and a flexible multi-level floor plan. Built in 2002, the home combines comfort, function, and mountain-town character in one of Los Alamos' most scenic settings. The main level is bright, open, and inviting, with generous natural light, maple floors, radiant-floor heat, and a wood-burning fireplace that anchors the living area. The kitchen is designed for both daily use and gathering, featuring granite countertops, a large island with cooktop, bar seating, additional cabinet storage, and an easy connection to the dining and living spaces. A breakfast nook, office area, half bath, and large laundry room/study add practical space without interrupting the open feel of the home. French doors open from the main level to a covered deck positioned to take in the morning light and long views toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Multiple porches and decks throughout the home create natural places to enjoy sunrise, evening color, and the changing mountain backdrop. The upstairs primary suite is private and comfortable, with its own deck overlooking the Jemez Mountains, a large walk-in closet, and a well-appointed bathroom with a jetted tub and walk-in shower. An adjoining flex area gives the suite additional versatility and works well as an office, nursery, reading room, or quiet sitting area. Two additional upstairs bedrooms are generously sized and include walk-in closets. One of these bedrooms also features a private deck with unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, giving guests or family members their own connection to the setting. The walkout lower level adds valuable flexibility with a full bathroom, closet, and direct access to the oversized garage. Currently used as a fourth bedroom, this space could also serve as a guest suite, teen space, private office, workout room, or multigenerational living area. With no HOA, direct access to open space and national forest land just out the back door, and some of the best mountain views in Los Alamos, this home offers a rare combination of in-town convenience, privacy, and everyday access to the outdoors. Recreation This property is built around access to the outdoors. The backyard is designed for both quiet evenings and casual entertaining, with a fire pit, mini putting green, and wiring already in place for a hot tub. The open-space boundary and nearby trails allow hiking, walking, and exploring directly from the property. Los Alamos is known for its outdoor lifestyle, with extensive trail systems, mountain biking, skiing, golf, aquatic facilities, and surrounding public lands. The area offers access to Pajarito Mountain, Bandelier National Monument, the Jemez National Recreation Area, and Valles Caldera National Preserve. General Operations Home was purchased with a VA loan at 4.625%, presenting the possibility of loan assumption for a qualified buyer. Buyer to verify all information, including square footage, lot size, loan assumption eligibility, schools, utilities, and property details. Region & Climate Los Alamos sits on the Pajarito Plateau in north-central New Mexico, surrounded by mesas, canyons, ponderosa pine, pion-juniper country, and high-elevation mountain terrain. The community offers a rare blend of small-town living, scientific and cultural history, excellent outdoor access, and proximity to Santa Fe. The area is known for its cooler mountain climate compared with much of New Mexico, four distinct seasons, and strong access to hiking, skiing, biking, and public-land recreation. History Los Alamos is one of the most historically significant communities in the American West. Long before it became known to the world as the birthplace of the atomic bomb, the Pajarito Plateau was home to Ancestral Pueblo people and later used by homesteaders for farming and grazing. In the early 1900s, the Los Alamos Ranch School brought students to the mesa for a rugged outdoor education, until World War II transformed the plateau into the top-secret home of Project Y and the Manhattan Project. Today, Los Alamos carries that layered history forward--ancient pueblo landscapes, ranch school roots, scientific achievement, mountain-town character, and a deep connection to the surrounding mesas, canyons, and forests. Location The home is served by the Los Alamos public school system, and is easy walking distance to Mountain Elementary School. Private jets and small airplanes can use Los Alamos County Airport, while commercial airline services can be found at Santa Fe Municipal Airport, roughly 45 miles away, and Albuquerque International Sunport, about 102 miles from Los Alamos.