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142 Camino Tortuga

El Prado, NM 87529
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Bed 2

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Bath 2

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SqFt899

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Where the Earth Meets the Sky: 142 Camino Tortuga. The Taos mesa does not merely occupy space; it breathes. Just fifteen minutes from the historic pulse of Taos Plaza, 142 Camino Tortuga sits on a wide corner lot where the high desert rolls out like an unrolled canvas, pinned down only by the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristos. This recently built two-bedroom, two-bath home belongs to the landscape, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic, ever-changing theater of the Northern New Mexico sky. Inside, the home is a vessel for the legendary light that has drawn poets, painters, and dreamers to this valley for over a century. Large, southwest-facing windows capture the sun’s daily arc, flooding the open-concept living area and kitchen with an amber glow. Here, the boundaries between she lter and scenery blur. Whether you are waking up with a morning brew in the primary suite or dicing garlic at the counter, the mountains stand as a silent, majestic companion at the window. Step through the door onto the deep covered patio, where the scent of wild sage rides the mountain breeze. It is the perfect perch to watch afternoon thunderheads build over the peaks or to witness the sky dissolve into the neon violet of a desert dusk. Function blends quietly with this form, courtesy of a detached single-car garage and an attached carport that keep your gear sheltered without interrupting the horizon. This is more than a residence; it is a quiet sanctuary carved out of the sagebrush, capturing the rugged, soulful essence of mountain living while keeping the cultural heartbeat of Taos well within your reach. A Turn-Key Legacy: For those looking to share this high-desert poetry with wanderers, inquire about the option to acquire this property fully furnished and seamlessly curated for immediate short-term rental use.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $465,000

AD Id : 87342500

MLS Id : 115275

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 3 Acres

Living Area Size : 899

Year Built : 2021

Garage : 3

County : Taos

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2
  • Flooring Information

    Other
  • Roofing Information

    Metal
  • Interior Features

    Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s) Roof: Metal Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Radiant, Wall Furnace Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2021 Building Area Total: 899 Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco Stories: 1 Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 3 Acres Lot Size Acres: 3 Lot Description: Corner Lot, Views

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Zoning Description: County Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 5

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $465000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Legal Desc: 3.125 Acres to be verified by title

  • Parking Information

    Gravel, Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes

  • Utility Information

    Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Location Information

    Direction: Take Blueberry Hill to Lower Las Colonias Road, turn Left (West) drive downhill to 3-way stop sign. Turn Left on Rabbit Valley Road which turns into Camino Tortuga proceed 2.2 miles. Look for sign on right. WaterSource: Well Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/12/2026 @ 15:58

MLS: 115275 LISTED BY: Antonio Martinez, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924 SOURCE: Taos County Association of REALTORS

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