Albuquerque / Sandia Foothills
Albuquerque foothills · Sandoval County area
Sandia Mountain Tiny House Community
GoTinyBeFree's Sandia Mountain Tiny House Community offers a small, private 4-space THOW community at ~7000 ft elevation on the northern fringe of Albuquerque. Spacious lots (40 ft spacing) with direct access to wooded mountains and trails. Ideal for those seeking a high-desert, nature-immersed tiny living experience.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp electrical hookups on private mountain pads. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Private well water with septic or holding tank per lot layout. |
| Build Certifications | THOWs and park models accepted—confirm RVIA and winterization requirements at ~7000 ft elevation. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed—maximum two per household; fencing encouraged by management. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
~
$500/mo
lot lease plus electric (2026).
From ~$500/mo lot lease plus electric .
Utility inclusions
Water, trash, and internet included in base lot rent per operator marketing; electric billed separately.
Lease mechanics
Month-to-month lease. Application fee applies. Exact address provided upon inquiry.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Four THOW spaces with 40 ft spacing on 4 wooded acres—confirm current availability with GoTinyBeFree.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Private mountain community—confirm placement and fencing rules with facilitator.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Septic or holding tank per lot—confirm waste solution at inquiry.
Off-grid adaptations
Satellite internet included; well water standard.
Site edibles & gardens
Wooded foothill setting with fire pits, stargazing areas, and National Forest trail access.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Sandoval County?
Sandia Mountain Tiny House Community is a private pad-lease cluster—not the same as owning a Sandoval County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Private 4-space THOW-only community at ~7000 ft on 4 wooded acres next to National Forest with 50 amp hookups, well water, septic/holding tank, satellite internet, fire pits, and Sandia Mountain views.
Full-time year-round land-lease ~$500/mo plus electric (2026). Month-to-month lease. Application fee applies. Exact street address provided upon inquiry.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
THOW-only private community—exact street address provided upon inquiry. Pets allowed up to two per household; fencing encouraged. Month-to-month lease structure.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.