Val Kilmer turned 5,328-acre New Mexico ranch into retreat, then sold most of it
Actor Val Kilmer's 5,328-acre New Mexico ranch, once a private retreat, underwent a long and difficult sales process after being listed for $33 million. The property, which featured extensive river frontage and natural amenities, saw significant price reductions before eventually changing hands in 2011.
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The article highlights the volatility of the luxury real estate market and the challenges of selling large-scale, high-end private estates.
Val Kilmer’s sprawling Pecos River ranch in New Mexico went from a private Hollywood escape to a high-end hospitality retreat before eventually changing hands in 2011. Contemporary reports from CBS News and the Associated Press, along with real-estate publications including The Land Report, documented the property’s years-long journey from a $33 million listing to its eventual sale after a steep reduction in the asking price.Located about 22 miles northeast of Santa Fe in San Miguel County, the ranch stretched across 5,328 acres and followed a particularly scenic section of the Pecos River. The property was known for its river frontage, natural springs, wildlife and extensive trails through New Mexico’s high-desert landscape.
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