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Property Description

Enchanting, authentic adobe home in the historic neighborhood by the Ranchos de Taos Plaza. This tastefully renovated 2-bedroom + extra room/2-bath home offers classic Taos “character” throughout: saltillo tile and wide-plank wood floors; ceilings with hand-hewn viga beams; a mixture of latillas, tongue & groove, and coved plaster in the spaces between the beams; 3 “beehive” wood-burning fireplaces for cozy warmth and ambiance; colorful porcelain Mexican tiles in kitchen and baths; nichos and bancos; hand-plastered walls. The thick adobe walls are naturally insulating and sound-attenuating (it’s so quiet inside), and they keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter. The efficient galley kitchen looks out onto honeysuckle-covered grillwork. The appliances are only a few years old. The extra room is currently set up as a library/den but it could be a third bedroom. It features a fireplace, south-facing clerestory window, a large closet/storage space behind rustic wood doors,and a built-in desk and antique library drawers. The rear courtyard is completely enclosed by adobe walls, offering a wonderful setting for outdoor living and entertaining. There are fruit trees (peach, plum, pear), a concrete slab for cooking and dining, and a banco for extra seating. Inside the adobe wall along Valerio Road, the front yard includes a traditional “portal” and a xeriscaped yard with cherry and weeping crabapple trees, and native water-wise perennial plants which attract birds (especially hummingbirds) and bees. The driveway next to the house can accommodate 2-3 vehicles. The property also includes a parking area directly across Valerio Road; it can handle another3-4 vehicles. The original part of the home is thought to date from the late 1800’s. Situated in a traditional Taos neighborhood, walking distance to historic San Francisco de Asis church, a couple of restaurants, galleries, a coffee shop, and the post office. Located less than 4 miles from Taos Plaza, near traditional agricultural fields and acequias (irrigation ditches) coming from the Rio Grande del Rancho. In 2023, the owners had a new Brai-type (modified Bitumen) roof installed over the living-dining portion of the house. The remainder of the roof is metal. Rain gutters were installed in 2021. The entire interior and the wood exterior trim was repainted in 2025. The wood floors were recently refinished. Note: Many of the fine furnishings are available separately. Any documents included with this listing are provided as a courtesy only. Buyer should rely on documents provided with title commitment. Neither the Listing Broker nor Seller warrant the square footage of the home or the acreage of the property. If the size of the home or the property acreage is of material concern to Buyer, then Buyer should have it measured and/or surveyed. The fires depicted in the fireplaces are virtually included.

Features
Heating System:
Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Fence:
Wall
Fireplace:
Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Three
Patio:
Patio
Laundry Features:
Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Sewer:
Community/Coop Sewer
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Natural Gas Available
Waterfront Features:
None
Window Features:
Window Coverings, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames, Metal, Clad
Architectural Style:
Pueblo
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters, Gravel Driveway
Fireplaces Total:
3
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Interior Features:
Walk-In Closet(s), Tongue and Groove Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Electric Range
Address Map
Country:
US
State:
NM
County:
Taos
City:
Ranchos De Taos
Subdivision:
None
Zipcode:
87557
Street:
Valerio Road
Street Number:
17A
Mls Area Major:
RANCHOS DE TAOS (36A)
Directions:
From Taos Plaza, south on Paseo del Pueblo Sur (NM Hwy 68) 3.8 miles to traffic signal at Ranchos de Taos Post Office. Go straight through the intersection. In 0.1 mile turn left on Valerio Road (first left just after the Ranchos Plaza). Go 0,2 mi. The house is on the left just before the corner at Espinoza Rd. (No sign).
Neighborhood
Middle School:
Taos
Elementary School:
Ranchos Elem
High School:
Taos
MLS Addon
Office Name:
The Lora Company Real Estate
Additional Information
Levels:
One
Lot Features:
Level, Garden, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Trees, Xeriscape
Stories:
1
Water Source:
Community/Coop
Building Size:
1526
Community Features:
Gutter(s)
Construction Materials:
Stucco, Adobe
Financial
Association Fee Frequency:
Monthly
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id:
41
List Office Mls Id:
137
Mls Status:
Active
Modification Timestamp:
2026-04-05T13:34:52Z
Originating System Name:
TAOS

Residential For Sale

17a Valerio Road, Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico 87557

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,526 Sqft
$525,000
Listing ID #114788
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
114788
Price :
$525,000
Bedrooms :
2
Bathrooms :
2
Square Footage :
1,526 Sqft
Lot Area :
0.09 Acre
Status :
Active
Number of Acres :
0.09
Property Sub Type :
Single Family Residence
Roof:
Flat, Bitumen
Full Bathrooms :
2
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