Views - Eco Friendly
Address
20 First Street, Carson, NM
Price
$ 256,500
Property Attributes
- MLS#115021
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTaos
- CityCarson
- AreaCARSON (10A)
- NeighborhoodNone
- Zip87517
- Style
- Year Built2003
- Taxes$ 692
- Price$ 256,500
- Bedrooms1
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage936
- Lot Size4.76 Acres
Data Source:
Taos County AOR
Property 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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listed $270,000 |
| 6/20/2026 | 5$256,500 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Propane |
| Property Subtype | Earthship |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | 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. |
| City | Carson |
| Zoning Description | County |
| MLS Area | CARSON (10A) |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Standard Status | Active |
| PostalCity | Carson |
| Legal Description | As described in Book 1179, Page 343, Reception 473525 Taos County Assessor |
| County | Taos |
| Tax Annual Amount | 692.58 |
| Possession | Closing & Funding |
| Roof | Flat |
| Construction Materials | Rammed Earth,Stucco |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Waterfront Features | None |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Monthly |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Heating | Passive Solar,Wood Stove |
| Appliances | Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator |
| Architectural Style | Berm |
| Green Water Conservation | Rain Water Collection,Water-Smart Landscaping |
| Green Energy Generation | OffGrid |
Interior Features
| Heating Y/N | true |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Features | One,Wood Burning Stove |
| Window Features | Single Pane |
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Flooring | Concrete,Flagstone |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Vegetation | Sagebrush |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Borders State Land,Xeriscape |
| Water Source | Cistern |
| Lot Size Area | 4.76 |
| Lot Size Acres | 4.76 |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Road Frontage Type | Public Road |
| Fencing | Chain Link |
| Exterior Amenities | Gravel Driveway |
| Building Area Total | 936 |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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