RV & Earthship Friendly Lot

Land Description

Location & Size

Carson Estates is located off Highway 64 just past the iconic Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and roughly five minutes outside the vibrant community of Taos. Situated within easy driving distance of the slopes and trails of the world-famous Taos Ski Valley, this master-planned subdivision was platted out and pinned back in the 1960'S with the entire region subdivided into quarter acre parcels.

County, State: Taos County, New Mexico

Lot Size: 0.25 Acres

Nearest Town: Taos

Street Address: Not Designated

Zip Code: 87557

Latitude & Longitude:

Center: 36.50830,-105.82970

Nw: 36.50840,-105.83000

Ne: 36.50840,-105.82940

Sw: 36.50820,-105.83000

Se: 36.50820,-105.82940

Legal Information

Legal Description: Carson Estates, Unit 4, Block 20, Lot C

Parcel Number: 1060155219477

Account Number: 48663

Annual Taxes: $5.00

Access & Utilities

Road Conditions: All parcels within the Carson Estates subdivision have legal access, as roads and easements were allowed for in the original Plats of the area. That said, in many circumstance 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, and some roads are easier to drive on than others.

Power: The nearest power lines stop at Highway 64, servicing only a small number of the developed home sites along Sheep Herder Road with the vast majority of the Carson Estates community being without residential power lines. Because of this, most residents here rely on solar panels or other alternative methods to bring power to their properties.

Wells & Water Table: Due to the depth of the water table in this region, wells are generally considered either infeasible or prohibitively expensive and most residents rely on refillable tanks for their drinking water. It has been reported that there a few community wells in this region - meaning someone owns a well and lets other residents purchase water from them - but we have never been able to confirm this or find the contact information for the well owners.

Legal Access: Yes

Access Road: Undefined

Access Condition: Dirt Road

Access Frontage: Undefined

Power: Solar or Alternative

Phone: Mobile/Satellite/Alternative

Water: Catchment System or Holding Tank

Sewer: Septic/Alternative

Zoning & Restrictions

While the town of Taos has numerous zoning ordinances and restrictions, Taos County has very relaxed zoning laws, particularly in rural areas like this. Carson Estates is zoned County Rural Area, a fairly permissive designation which, amongst other things, allows a person to park an RV and live out of it for 180 Days even without a building permit. This fact alone makes the area ideal for anyone with an RV looking for land they can vacation to, camp on, or park and live on for a long time without being hassled by local officials. This also makes the area fitting for other "off-grid" dwellings such as earth ship homes, tiny homes, shipping container homes, etc.

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.

Disclosure: Prospective buyers are encouraged to keep in mind that while Taos County has very relaxed zoning, land in this region will still be subject to state-wide laws, building codes and environmental regulations. This is especially true as it pertains to how waste is disposed of and wells are drilled and installed. The NM EPA oversees septic permits and the State Engineer is responsible for well permits and are two organizations you or your contractor will deal with eventually. State regulations aside, however, Taos County remains one of the most ideal places in New Mexico for developing land with as few ordinances to conform to as possible.

Zoning: County Rural Area

HOA: None

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions: None

Annual Dues: None

Time Limit On Building: None

Title Info

Title: Free & Clear

Liens and Encumbrances: None

Mineral Rights: None

Recent Survey: None

Title Insurance: None

Conveyance Document: Special Warranty Deed

Suggested 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 h 19 min)

Albuquerque: 149 miles (2 h 43 min)

Farmington: 178 miles (3 h 27 min)

Nearby Attractions

Things To Do In Taos

Taos Ski Valley

Taos Pueblo

Pueblo Balloon Tours

Taos Wine Tours

Llama Trekking

Angel Fire Ski Resort

Sipapu Ski Resort

Things To Do In Santa Fe