Rv Friendly Lot, 20 Mins From Taos

Land Description

Reference Number: Tsnm-0067A

Location & Size

Tres Piedras Estates is located just off Highway 64 roughly twenty minutes northwest of the vibrant community of Taos. Situated close to 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 half and quarter acre parcels.

County, State: Taos County, New Mexico

Lot Size: 1.5 Acres

Nearest Town: Taos

Street Address: Not Designated

Zip Code: 87529

Latitude & Longitude:

Center: 36.60740,-105.92950

Nw: 36.60800,-105.92980

Ne: 36.60800,-105.92920

Sw: 36.60690,-105.92980

Se: 36.60690,-105.92920

Legal Information

Legal Description: Tres Piedras Estates, Unit 4, Block 22, Lots A, B & C

Parcel Number:

1054162518406

1054162518419

1054162518432

Account Number:

0063716

0063717

0063718

Annual Taxes: $15.00

Access & Utilities

Road Conditions: All parcels within the Tres Piedras 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. As most of the developed lots are concentrated closer to Highway 64, this is the region where the most people live and where the roads are trafficked most often. Because of this, these areas are usually easier to navigate. It's as you drive further north and south into the less developed regions, however, where roads have been maintained with less regularity.

Gates & Access: It should be noted that a few gates can be found at the turn-off from Highway 64 into the subdivision. These gates, however, were built to "keep the cows in, not keep the people out." None of the gates are typically locked, and in the few instances that we've heard of one gate being locked, the next one up the road is usually unlocked. As there are numerous points of ingress and egress, one locked gate should never be a deterrent for access. People traveling through this area are simply expected to be good neighbors and shut the gates behind them as they drive into the subdivision.

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, hence 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 let's 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 Roads

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. Tres Piedras 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

Miscellaneous:

Adjacent Lots: The subject property is Legal Description Unit 4, Block 22, Lots A, B & C. It should be noted that Hemingway Land owns a number of other parcels in Unit 4, Block 22, including Lots G, H & I. These three lots, which sit adjacent to the subject property, total an additional 1.5 acres of land and are also priced at $9,000. It should be noted that whoever purchases this first combination of lots will be given right-of-first-refusal on the second group of lots. While Owner Financing will be offered on the second collection of lots, a $1,000 discount will be afforded to anyone who purchases both collections for cash.

Adjacent Lots, Cont'd: It is also worth noting that Hemingway Land owns Unit 4, Block 22, Lot E, a standard half acre lot in the same block. While it is not adjacent to any of the other parcels (it is separated by one lot from the C property -- see plat map in the gallery at the bottom of this listing page) it is close enough to be of interest to most serious buyers. Additionally, as the average block consists of only ten lots, the ability to own seven of those is rare for any landowner in this region. Whoever purchases the first collection of lots will also be given right-of-first-refusal on this half acre listing. While Owner Financing will be offered on this lot, a $300 discount will be afforded to anyone who purchases both listings for cash.

Nearby Towns

Taos: 32 miles (42 min)

Santa Fe: 81 miles (1 h 30 min)

Las Vegas: 109 miles (2 h 16 min)

Albuquerque: 143 miles (2 h 23 min)

Farmington: 172 miles (3 h 29 min)

Nearby Attractions

Things To Do In Taos (Click Here)

Taos Ski Valley (Click Here)

Taos Pueblo (Click Here)

Pueblo Balloon Tours (Click Here)

Taos Wine Tours (Click Here)

Llama Trekking (Click Here)

Angel Fire Ski Resort (Click Here)

Sipapu Ski Resort (Click Here)

Things To Do In Santa Fe (Click Here)