Lot w Views Near National Forest
County Road 55 : Costilla, NM 87524
Taos County, New Mexico
Land Description
Call or Text anytime for questions, directions, or to purchase this property. Please reference the Property ID: Nm_Taos_00001
Breathe easy in the beautiful high desert of New Mexico. Experience stunning views of the famous snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains from this 4.5 acre property in Taos County, New Mexico. You'll have perfect views of towering Ute Mountain to the Southwest, Baldy Mountain to the South, and The Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range to the Southeast.
This property is nestled in a quiet area North of the city of Taos via State Highway 522. The Northern Boundary of the property is only 190 feet from the New Mexico / Colorado State Line. In addition, the property is about 5 miles from 500,000 acres of protected BLM land to the West, and about 20 miles from 1.5 million-acre Carson National Forest.
This parcel is primed and ready for you with electricity just 960 feet to the East and road access along the southern boundary. Use this blank-slate Rural Property for Farming, Livestock, or building your dream home. RVs or Camping are allowed in 30-day increments (must allow 30 days in between camping stays). Manufactured Homes are also permitted.
Wildlife, Hunting, & Fishing
The mountain ranges shield the high desert from moisture, yet it's just 9 miles from the Rio Grande River, making this the perfect spot for big game species like Big Horn Rams, Gemsbok, Antelope, White-Tailed and Mule Deer, Mountain Lions, Bobcat, Wolf, Coyote.
Meanwhile, the Rio Grande River and countless mountain streams, springs, and lakes make fishing plentiful for species like Gila Trout, Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout, Walleye, Catfish, Bluegill, Perch, Pike, and several species of Bass.
Attractions & Recreation
Learn about the rich 1,000-Year history of Taos-take a tour of the Red Willow Tribe's pueblo community, one of the longest inhabited communities in the United States.
Home to one of the country's best ski areas, Taos County offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventures such as hiking, kayaking, and natural hot springs soaking. You'll never run out of places to explore. Find your favorite spot in one of the five parks that make up Carson National Forest, including Carson National Park, where you'll find majestic Virsylvia Peak and Pinabete Peak Southeast of the property. The colorful layers of rock and surreal mesas, buttes, and canyons make this one of our nation's most unique and diverse national parks. This is where the desert meets the mountain peaks.
Parcel Size: 4.5 Acres M/L
Property ID Number: Nm_Taos_00001
Legal Description: T32n, R13e, S 22 Part of Tract 27 Map 1 Survey 9 Quad 4
Apn: 1076189457201
Property Taxes: / year
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed
Approximate Distance to Nearby Cities & Points of Interest
3 minutes to Costilla, NM, population 100
22 minutes to Questa, NM, population 2000
39 minutes to Red River, NM, population 465
50 minutes to Taos, NM, population 5,960
52 miles to La Jara, NM, population 815
59 minutes to Great Sand Dunes National Park
59 minutes to Alamosa, CO, population 10,000
1 hour 18 minutes to Cimarron Canyon State Park
2 hours 2 minutes to Pueblo, CO, population 110,000
2 hours 5 minutes to Santa Fe National Forest
2 hours 15 minutes to Santa Fe, NM, population 83,900
2 hours 25 minutes to Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area
2 hours 39 minutes to San Juan National Forest
2 hours 40 minutes to Colorado Springs, CO, population 500,000
2 hours 44 minutes to Carson National Forest
2 hours 52 minutes to Rio Grande National Forest
3 hours 8 minutes to Albuquerque, NM, population 556,000
3 hours 8 minutes to Denver, CO, population 1,000,000
Visiting the Property
You are welcome to visit the property at your convenience while it is available.
GPS Coordinates
Northwest Corner: 36.994506, -105.541334
Northeast Corner: 36.995400, -105.538100
Southeast Corner: 36.994912, -105.537773
Southwest Corner: 36.993959, -105.541119
Center Point: 36.994700, -105.539500
Call or Text anytime for questions, directions, or to purchase this property. Please reference the Property ID: Nm_Taos_00001
