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20 First Street

Carson, NM 87517

$256,500 $1,081/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

936

Sqft

4.76

Acres(Lot)

Description

Quaint off-grid Earthship — Carson, NM 1 bed | 1 bath | 4.75 acres | Adjacent to BLM land. Secluded eco-home with 360-degree views, self-sufficient except for propane, and built from recycled materials with thermal mass construction for year-round comfort. Features a 750 sq ft metal roof feeding a 1,200-gallon rainwater cistern, gravity-fed septic (installed in 2023), and propane for the instant on-demand hot water heater, cooking, and refrigerator. Interior highlights include original stained-glass kitchen island and bathroom door, red-dyed concrete and flagstone floors, built-in adobe bunco style couch, wood stove, smooth plaster walls, large south-facing windows, and bedroom skylight. Direct BLM land access. Minutes to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge; 15 min to Taos Mesa Brewing; 25 min to Taos, 30 min to Rio Grande access for fishing, kayaking, and hot springs; 45 min to Taos Ski Valley.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $256,500

AD Id : 85556897

MLS Id : 115021

Beds : 1

Lot Size : 4.76 Acres

Living Area Size : 936

Year Built : 2003

County : Taos

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 1

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
Flooring Information

Concrete
Roofing Information

Flat
Interior Features

Roof: Flat Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Active Solar, Passive Solar, Wood Stove

Building Information

Year Built: 2003 Building Area Total: 936 Construction Materials: Rammed Earth, Stucco Stories: 1 Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 4.76 Acres Lot Size Acres: 4.76

Property Information

Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Zoning Description: County Levels: One Property Age: 23

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $256500 Original Price: $270000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $692.58 Tax Legal Desc: As described in Book 1179, Page 343, Reception 473525 Taos County Assessor

Parking Information

Gravel

Homeowners Association Information
Has Association: Yes

Utility Information

Propane
Location Information

Direction: From Taos go across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and turnoff SR64 onto Montoya. At the 64/Rim Road Junction you can go on paved Rim Road or onto gravel Montoya. Follow Montoya 4.0 miles until it becomes Sheepherder Road. At the Tee Junction turn right onto First Street. The property is about 0.2 mile from the Junction on the left. WaterSource: Cistern

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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/18/2026 @ 22:02

MLS: 115021 LISTED BY: John Johnston, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924 SOURCE: Taos County Association of REALTORS