20 First Street

Carson, NM 87517

$256,500
Price
1
Bed
936 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
936
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.
  1. Listed by John Johnston • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
    P: (575)-758-1924 Johnj.taosnm@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Alyssa Gomez • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
    P: (575)-779-5529 sunbowrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 20 First Street

Architectural Style
Berm
Zoning Description
County
LISTING UPDATED: 06/19/2026 09:03 PM

Property Details for 20 First Street

StatusActive
MLS #115021
Days on Market42
Taxes$693 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2003
Lot Size4.76 AC / 207,345 SF
CountyTaos County
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Location

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Building Information for 20 First Street

Stories1Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size4.76 AC / 207,345 SF

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Property Information for 20 First Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • 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.
  • Latitude: 36.48411
  • Longitude: -105.819055
  • MLS Area Major: CARSON (10A)
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $692.58
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.76
  • Lot Size Area: 4.76
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 936.0
  • Living Area: 936.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2003
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Rammed Earth, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Flat
  • Stories: 1
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Cistern
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Chain Link
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Heating: Active Solar, Passive Solar, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes

Property History for 20 First Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2026

Price Change

Taos County AOR #115021

$256,500—
May 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

Taos County AOR #115021

$270,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2026

Price Change

Taos County AOR #115021

$256,500
05/20/2026

Listed (Active)

Taos County AOR #115021

$270,000

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Schools near 20 First Street

This home is within Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
Public - 4 to 6
Mesa Vista Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Mesa Vista High School
Public - 9 to 12
El Rito Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Mesa Vista Middle School
Public7 to 8

Mesa Vista High School
Public9 to 12

El Rito Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 20 First Street, Carson, NM 87517

20 First Street is a single family home for sale in Carson, NM 87517. This property was listed for sale on May 20, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate, it's currently listed at $256,500. This listing's school district is Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools. Nearby schools include Ojo Caliente Elementary School, Mesa Vista Middle School and Mesa Vista High School. 20 First Street is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 936 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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