RV & Earthship Friendly Lot Just Minutes From Taos *Neighboring Lots Also Available*

Ranchos De Taos Estates is located  just off Highway 64 roughly ten minutes west of 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 vast majority of the region subdivided into quarter acre parcels.

The subject property is 1 acre in size and is made up of four adjacent quarter acre lots. This much adjacent acreage totaling a property of this size is especially difficult to find in this region and is made even more exceptional by the fact it exceeds the coveted 3/4 acre threshold required for building with a conventional well and septic system. Because of these facts, the subject property is extremely valuable for anyone looking to develop land in this region.

When we speak of property we typically use an address -- 123 Main Street for instance. 

As most vacant land does not have a physical address, however, county governments will identify it in other ways, such as a "legal description", a parcel number or a tax code. The information provided in the table to the right are the ways in which the various state and county agencies will identify this specific parcel of land. These signifiers are important to have when speaking with these agencies - whether they be the assessor, the zoning office, or even the local utilities - and may prove invaluable when initiating conversations about whatever research a buyer intends to do.

Whenever one exists or has been assigned to the land, the physical address will be included in this table.

Road Conditions: All parcels within the Ranchos De Taos subdivision have legal access, as roads and easements were allowed for in the original Plats of the area. That said, in many circumstances 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: 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, making solar energy a necessary but affordable solution.

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.

While the town of Taos has numerous zoning ordinances and restrictions, Taos County has very relaxed zoning laws, particularly in rural areas like this. Ranchos De Taos 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, this part of Taos County remains one of the most ideal places in New Mexico for developing land with as few ordinances to conform to as possible.

Additional Adjacent Lots Available: It should be noted that while not currently featured in our inventory, Hemingway Land also owns four additional quarter acre parcels which sit adjacent to this listing. These properties legal descriptions are Unit 1, Block 29, Lots 77, 78, 79 & 80 and whoever purchases this listing will be given right-of-first-refusal to purchase these lots as well for an additional $5,000.00. If that buyer declines to purchase these parcels, they will be listed separately at a later date for the standard price of $6,000.