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209 Ribak Lane

Taos, NM 87571

$998,000 $4,207/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

3,280

Sqft

0.45

Acre(Lot)

Description

Hidden behind adobe walls in Taos’ historic district, the Ribak Estate unfolds as a rare convergence of place, art, and enduring craftsmanship. Backing up to La Loma Plaza, an enclave established in 1795 - this storied property occupies a setting where Taos’ architectural and artistic traditions remain vividly alive. Owned by the renowned Taos Modernists, Beatrice Mandelman and Louis Ribak, the home served for decades as a residence, studio, gallery, and a gathering place for influential artists whose work helped define Taos on the international stage. That legacy is still palpable today, not as a museum piece, but as a living environment shaped by creativity, conversation, and thoughtful stewardship over generations. Recognized by the State of New Mexico as a significant example of Pueb lo Revival architecture and documented on the 1929 town survey, the home reflects the hallmarks of authentic adobe construction: substantial walls, sculpted mud plaster, hand-carved corbels, vigas and latillas, nichos, and four traditional Southwestern fireplaces. In 2006, the residence was comprehensively rebuilt from the ground up, preserving historic integrity while integrating modern systems including radiant floor heating, updated electrical, double-pane windows and doors, and energy-efficient infrastructure. The approximately 3,280-square-foot interior is arranged with uncommon flexibility. The main residence offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while a fully independent one-bedroom apartment - seamlessly integrated under the same roof - provides options for guests, extended family, rental income, or creative use. The spaces flow naturally rather than formally, with rooms unfolding in a way that feels organic, collected, and deeply personal. At the center of the home, a welcoming parlor and dining area anchors daily life, illuminated by deep-set windows and enriched by museum-quality antique lighting from the seller’s collection. The adjoining kitchen balances charm and practicality, featuring a Viking range, hand-painted cabinetry, generous storage, and historic painted beams attributed to early Taos artist and historian Blanche Chloe Grant. One of the home’s most compelling spaces is the expansive living room, historically used as an art school and long known as a gathering place for visiting artists and thinkers. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with built-in cabinetry, a sitting area, an oversized bath, and French doors opening to both a covered front balcony and a rear Juliet balcony - each offering a different sense of light, sky, and perspective. The separate apartment enjoys its own living area, kitchen, fireplace, and direct access to a private, stone-terraced courtyard - ideal for quiet mornings, creative pursuits, or hosting guests with privacy. Throughout the property, materials have been carefully curated: reclaimed wood, flagstone, Saltillo tile, antique mirrors, and historic lighting create a layered, authentic atmosphere impossible to replicate. Modern sustainability features include roof-fed cisterns, solar hot-water panels with natural-gas backup, photovoltaic panels supplying select electrical outlets, an air-exchange system, Hunter Douglas blinds, and recent mechanical upgrades including a new Polaris boiler and thermostats (2024). Outdoors, the fully enclosed compound offers custom iron gates, mature Spruce and fruit trees, landscaped rockwork, multiple off-street parking spaces, rear alley access, and forthcoming Ranchitos Road sidewalk improvements. This is not simply a historic home - it is a place shaped by ideas and artistry. A rare opportunity to live within one of Taos’ most meaningful residential legacies, thoughtfully preserved for the next chapter. Call us today for a copy of the property’s extensive history, and the numerous improvements made, and then schedule a showing. You do not want to miss this one! This listing has exterior and interior videos for your viewing pleasure.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $998,000

AD Id : 69570812

MLS Id : 114410

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.45 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,280

Year Built : 1880

County : Taos

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3
Flooring Information

Tile, Wood
Roofing Information

Flat, Foam
Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Other, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Flat, Foam Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Washer Hookup Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens, Wood Frames, Window Coverings
Heating & Cooling

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

Building Information

Year Built: 1880 Building Area Total: 3280 Construction Materials: Adobe, Frame, Stucco Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Other, Patio, Porch Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Other, Rain Gutters

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.45 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.45 Lot Description: Sloped, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Irregular Lot, Level, Views

Property Information

Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Zoning Description: 14 Units Per Ac Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 146

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $998000 Original Price: $1195000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $2914 Tax Legal Desc: Within Section 17, Township 25 N, Range13 E NMPM.

Parking Information

Gravel

Homeowners Association Information
Has Association: Yes

Utility Information

Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Location Information

Direction: From Taos Plaza, take Ranchitos Road past Salazar intersection to Ribak Lane on right, .25 mile. Drive up hill on Ribak, and home is on your right. Lot is on both sides of Ribak Lane. WaterSource: Cistern, Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

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