• NEW LISTING! Active/Passive Solar Home

  

Experience Girasol  (sunflower or turn to the sun)  nestled in the mountains between  San Cristobal and Lama. This unique, 2 bedroom, 1½ bath, 1817 sq. ft., active/passive solar home with a large loft sits up high on 5.83 spectacular acres that will  take your breath away. You will be looking out across the Rio Grande valley for miles giving you forever views of land, gorge and sky that will literally melt your worries away. The mountains in the distance include the Sangre de Cristo and the Jemez mountains of New Mexico and the San Juan mountains of Colorado. As you can imagine, the sunsets are very awesome from this vantage point! This solar home was designed by the owner and is reminiscent of Pueblo Bonito at Chaco Canyon which is one of the earliest examples of passive solar design built some 1100 years ago. You will understand when you view some of the pictures how unusual and lovely this structure is. Some of the many features of this home include a rain water catchment system, photo voltaics, wind generator, back-up generator, solar hot water, solar drying racks, Jotul woodstove, in-floor radiant heating if so desired (but never used), natural lighting, greenhouse entry, gray-water system, composting and regular flush toilets, kitchen composter, cell phone service and internet service available via satellite or wireless service. Most important of all are great neighbors and a wealth of wildlife which include elk, bear, turkey and a plethora of wild birds and small mammals for your viewing delight! Know the freedom of natural off-the-grid living in this unsure economic climate. This is a perfect dwelling for the serious solar enthusiast who wants to banish utility bills, help save the planet, and take charge of the future! Listed at $339,000. MLS 91167

  

 

• Down A Country Lane

  

You must see this extra large (2700 sq. ft.) and lovely, light-filled home surrounded by pastoral views, Taos Mountain and western sunsets galore from almost every window! This 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 bath pueblo-style home on 1.08 acres contains a formal sunken living room with a classic Carmen Velarde fireplace; a formal dining room for guests at holiday time; an oversized kitchen with extra counter space (Italian tile) for cooking and eating, updated appliances, a granite sink and a pantry; a large open family room with a woodstove; a private bedroom wing containing a master bedroom and bath with sliding glass doors leading to a deck; a warm and cozy sunroom leading to the same deck and western views that go forever; an extra large (357 sq. ft.) studio/ office space with a covered portal; a 2-car garage with storage, vigas and electrical plugs; a convenient mud room/laundry room between the kitchen and the garage; an outdoor insulated shed with electricity; landscaping with flowers, fruit trees and several ponderosa pines; and last but not least, acreage that is fully fenced with an acequia with full water rights! This is a perfect home for artists and writers who need extra space in which to create to their heart’s desire or for families that just like to get together for long weekends and holidays. This home has excellent access to Taos Ski Valley and the quaint village of Arroyo Seco which is a real plus and another plus is that horses are allowed. A lot of house for the money for sure so don’t miss it!
Offered at $365,000. MLS 90100.

  

  

  

  

  

SOLAR RETREAT WEST OF RIO GRANGE GORGE!

  

This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath, off-the-grid, rammed earth home on 2 acres west of Taos has been built with extreme care and aesthetics and offers 360 degree views of mountains and mesas. A latilla fence surrounds an outside area with 4 raised beds on an irrigation system with timer. You cross a lovely flagstone covered porch as you enter the mud room for storage, coats and boots. The attractive kitchen has new appliances, large cement counter tops and an adjoining dining room. This sweet retreat has active solar (six new L16 batteries in the house and 2 solar panels on the shed for power ), passive solar windows facing south, an efficient Russo wood stove, and a 3000 gallon cistern with filter for water. If you wish, you can buy drinking water for 3 cents a gallon at the corner of Carson Rim Road and Sheepherders Road. The home has been designed so you can easily add another bedroom and bath. There is also a newly permitted septic system, a flush toilet, and a large 500 gallon propane tank for the range, refrigerator and Aqua Star on-demand water heater. There is also open BLM land on other side of road south of the house. This home is extremely affordable, very private, has amazing views and takes only about 20 min. to get into the town of Taos. Also good access to Taos Ski Valley and the quaint village of Arroyo Seco. What in the world are you waiting for! A steal at $149,000….MLS 84701.

 

  

  

  

  

• Foothills Home With Views and Trees Galore!

  

Lovely, immaculate, secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on .94 acres in the east foothills south of Taos. Amazing views of foothills, mountains and sunsets! Large copper colored kiva fireplace lends elegance to living room and the dining room looks out on pinon trees and arroyos. Soft designer colors throughout the home to compliment ceramic tile and granite counter tops. Large walk-in closet and jacuzzi type tub in master suite. Large 2-car heated garage/workshop for the handy person. Very tasteful gated courtyard entrance and trees including several fruit, ash, locust and Russian olive. Pinon and juniper trees and large board fence insure peace and privacy. Hiking, biking and horse trails close by for the outdoor lover! Internet ready. $395,000. MLS 88723

    

    

    

• OFF MARKET FOR NOW -- West of Airport

  

This new 3 bedroom, 3 bath GREEN home is perched high on a knoll surrounded by mountains and mesas. Flowering cacti and sunflowers catch your eye and the sky is breathtaking. The 14-inch pumice walls with passive solar windows facing an interior adobe wall to soak up heat keeping your heating bills at a minimum. R-15 insulation in the slab and R-50 in the roof along with energy efficient windows. Granite countertops, slate sills, cream and brown diamond finish along with colorful stone floor tile throughout add to the fine design, function & sustainability of this superior home. Don't miss the flagstone covered porch to watch the ever changing sky and mountain views. This is an excellent hiking and mountain biking area just east of the Rio Grande Gorge. $329,000. MLS 82087

    

    

  

 

• OFF MARKET FOR NOW--Charming Ranch Compound

  

Charming remodeled 3500 sq. ft. solar ranch compound in the pristine valley of San Cristobal (home of D.H Lawrence of literary fame) north of Taos. Original section built in 1920 with the other 2 sections built in 1986 and 1990. Original section has an old adobe farmhouse feel. With 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 3 kitchens, you have many possibilities regarding use. You could live in the older section and rent out the newer 2-story apartment (with outside private entrance) and still have interior guest quarters or an art studio with a bath and kitchen. Large greenhouse, fruit trees, gardens, pinon/juniper, rock walls, large gazebo for outdoor entertaining, active and passive solar, large horse pen, and so much more. This property is extremely private and peaceful with views galore of the western mountains and the Rio Grande valley and MORE LAND IS AVAILABLE! Paradise awaits you in the Land of Enchantment far away from the bustle of the city. Offered at $520,000. MLS 88992

    

    

    

 

• OFF MARKET FOR NOW-Blueberry Hill Beauty!

  

Welcome to Casa Maria.This lovely adobe home has been a short term rental and is completely furnished and turn key. Location, location, location! It is just a few minutes from the Former Blinking Light with easy access to Taos Ski Valley and the town of Taos. Two bedroom, one bath with a covered porch in the front facing Taos Mountain along with a sweet walled-in patio for morning coffee on the east side. Fabulous floor plan with exciting designer colors throughout. A brand new blue Morso wood stove adds coziness on those winter evenings at home along with the hot water radiant heat under the saltillo tile floor. Vigas and nichos make it Southwest to the max! Attached storage room and plenty of parking. Flower gardens and lilac bushes. Furnishings negotiable.Offered at $329,000. MLS 87419

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