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An entire town in New Mexico , which housed military personnel since 1860 until abandoned in 1910, is for sale by 18 million dollars , as published by the New York Post.
The potential buyer of Fort Wingate would get an original town that stretches for more than 70, 000 square meters and includes a cafeteria, post office and gas station.
Also has extensive parking that currently houses more than 80 RVs, as well as 27 houses for rent and all are “100 percent employed ”, according to the announcement.
Mark Price of real estate firm Realty One Group Concierge, who represents the seller, noted that the café and service stopped operating once the city went up for sale due to logistics.
Fort Wingate entered the market on November 5.
“It’s been in the family since 1946,” Price revealed. “The current owner has lived there his whole life. He has never been outside the city limits and the family now wants to spend the rest of the time traveling. ”
“ With all the rentals and current business operations in town, the owner has been managing the town for decades, ”Price explained. “He has been the fire chief, police officer and owner. It’s time to pass the baton. ”
The post office, which is located inside the cafe, is still operating, Price revealed, and a school is located just 250 feet from town.
Across the street is the abandoned military base, which was also used to store explosives during WWI and WWII.
The village, which spans 18 acres, was built after and the rental units a decade later, in 1956, after the current family took over.
Price revealed that the village is considered sacred due to its surroundings.
“Sitting with the owners and hearing about the soldiers and the Navajo code setters is what got me on board with this project,” Price said.
According to Price, some movie studios have already come close do to them to turn the place into a movie set, while maintaining the RVs and residential units.
“If the new owner decides they no longer want the residents or occupants, they have the option to do so. But ideally, we are looking for someone who wants to take over the business and the rents, “added Price.