RV & Earthship Friendly Lot
Just Minutes From Taos
Just Minutes From Taos
Price: $900.00
Located just off Highway 64, Carson Estates is a master planned subdivision, platted out and pinned back in the 1960's. Sitting just five minutes outside the vibrant community of Taos, and close to the slopes and trails of the world famous Taos Ski Valley, this land is perfect for anyone looking to live an "off grid" lifestyle, as zoning laws within the county are generally very relaxed. This fact alone makes the area ideal for anyone with an RV who's looking for land they can vacation to, camp on, or park and live on for a long period of time without being hassled by local officials. This also makes the area fitting for other types of "off grid" dwellings such as tiny homes, shipping container homes and yurts. In fact, the Carson Estates subdivision has become one of the most popular regions in the country for the construction of Earth ship homes and other ecologically friendly sustainable forms of living.
About Carson Estates:
- The Carson Estates subdivision was originally platted out and subdivided exclusively into thousands of quarter acre lots. It is impossible to acquire larger amounts of land here unless you purchase multiple adjacent properties.
- Carson Estates consists of six Units of land numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11. There are no Units 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.
- All parcels within the Carson Estates subdivison have legal access, as roads and easements were allowed for in the original Plats of the area. A four wheel drive or other off-road capable vehicle may be required to navigate some of the roads. As is to be expected, some areas are easier to get to than others, some roads are easier to drive on than others.
- Power can be found nearby on the 64 and in some of the parcels closer to that highway, but city utilities have not yet been extended into the further parts of the subdivision, hence making solar energy a necessary but affordable solution. When the day comes that power lines are extended throughout this area, however, the value of this land will increase immeasurably making this an even better investment.
- Wells are generally considered infeasible in this area and most residents either rely on rainwater catchment systems or refillable tanks for their drinking water.
- If you're purchasing land to build you should check with the county zoning office to learn what permits are required on land smaller than 3/4 of an acre.
- Taos County has very relaxed zoning laws, and in an area such as this which is zoned County Rural Area, a person can park an RV and live out of it for 180 Days even without a building permit. Realistically, one can probably live out of it for much longer as it's doubtful that anyone in county government is keeping track of how long what is parked where.
- Our quarter acre lots (single lots) are priced at $900, our half acre (double) lots are priced at $1,800 and our three quarter acre lots (triple lots) are priced at $3,000. Based on all available comps both on the MLS and the internet, these are the lowest priced and most affordable lots within this area. Owner financing with affordable down payments and easy monthly payments are also offered.
- The Hemingway Land Company is always buying and selling in this region, and thus, has a revolving door of inventory here. Our plan is to acquire as many lots as possible in the interest of recombining adjacent quarter acre parcels to make larger one acre parcels, and hence, create more value for our buyers. Linked below is a list of the properties we own in this subdivision as broken down by Legal Description of Unit/Block/Lot. This list will be updated as time goes on to reflect which lots have been sold, and what properties are Under Contract or Coming Soon. Should you already own land in this area and are looking to expand your property boundaries, we encourage you to review this list or call our offices to see if the land you're looking for is one we may be listing in the weeks ahead.
- A Note About Photos: The photos displayed on this listing page are from the Carson Estates subdivision and are NOT property specific. Anyone looking to get a better sense of the terrain or surroundings of an individual lot will need to scout it personally.
- DISCLAIMER: The GPS coordinates given on each of the listing pages and in the spreadsheet linked below come directly from the county GIS office and NOT from our typical software. Because of this, we will not be able to supply buyers with corner points for the individual lots. As with all the properties we sell, buyers are encouraged to hire a surveyor to tell them exactly where the lot begins and ends, particularly if they intend to build on the property.
| Reference Number | TSNM-24182 |
|---|---|
| Location | Taos County, New Mexico |
| Lot Size | 0.25 Acre |
| Available Financing | Click Here To Read About Financing Options |
| Legal Description | CARSON ESTATES UNIT 4, BLOCK 79, LOT E |
| Parcel Number | 1060155343358 |
| Account Number | 47765 |
| Latitude-Longitude | TBA |
| Annual Taxes | $5.00 |
| HOA/POA | None |
| Zoning | County Rural Area |
| Access | Dirt Road |
| Power | Solar or Alternative |
| Phone | Mobile/Satellite/Alternative |
| Water | Catchment System or Holding Tank |
| Sewer | Septic/Alternative |
| Elevation | 7,713 ft |
| Conveyance Document | Special Warranty Deed |
| Type of Closing | Notary Close |
| Doc Prep Fee | $150.00 |
| Nearby Towns | Taos: 31 miles (42 min) |
| Santa Fe: 86 miles (1 h 47 min) | |
| Las Vegas: 108 miles (2 hr 19 min) | |
| Albuquerque: 149 miles (2 hr 43 min) | |
| Farmington: 178 miles (3 hr 27 min) | |
| Points Of Interest | Things To Do In Taos (Link) |
| Taos Ski Valley (Link) | |
| Taos Pueblo (Link) | |
| Pueblo Balloon Tours (Link) | |
| Taos Wine Tours (Link) | |
| Llama Trekking (Link) | |
| Angel Fire Ski Resort (Link) | |
| Sipapu Ski Resort (Link) | |
| Things To Do In Santa Fe (Link) | |
| County Contact Info | Taos County Assessor's Office (575) 737-6360 |
| Taos County Planning & Zoning (575) 737-6440 | |
| New Mexico Environmental Department (505) 827-2855 | |
| Taos County Zoning Ordinance (Link) | |
| Taos County Zoning Map (Link) | |
| New Mexico State Engineer 1-800-WATERNM | |
| Well Drilling Info | |
| Well Drilling Permit Application |
Price: $900.00
Disclaimer: While The Hemingway Land Company does extensive research on all our properties prior to listing them, there are always County-specific rules/regulations we will not be aware of. The information provided on this page is, to the best of our knowledge, correct. All prospective buyers, however, are encouraged to contact the county at the links and numbers provided in this table to confirm that whatever plans that buyer has for the property in question are in fact legal, feasible and permitted. Due diligence is the buyer’s responsibility and all sales are final.