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.
- Heating System:
- Wood Stove, Passive Solar
- Fence:
- Chain Link
- Fireplace:
- One, Wood Burning Stove
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank
- Utilities:
- Propane
- Waterfront Features:
- None
- Window Features:
- Single Pane
- Architectural Style:
- Berm
- Exterior Features:
- Gravel Driveway
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Flooring:
- Concrete, Flagstone
- Appliances:
- Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NM
- County:
- Taos
- City:
- Carson
- Subdivision:
- None
- Zipcode:
- 87517
- Street:
- First Street
- Street Number:
- 20
- Mls Area Major:
- CARSON (10A)
- 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.
- Office Name:
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
- Agent Name:
- None
- Levels:
- One
- Lot Features:
- Xeriscape, Borders State Land
- Stories:
- 1
- Water Source:
- Cistern
- Building Size:
- 936
- Construction Materials:
- Stucco, Rammed Earth
- Foundation Details:
- Slab
- Tax Annual Amount:
- 692.58
- Association Fee Frequency:
- Monthly
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 929
- List Office Mls Id:
- 25
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-05-20T13:52:33Z
- Originating System Name:
- TAOS
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 1380
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- 25
- Co List Office Name:
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
Residential For Sale
20 First Street, Carson, New Mexico 87517
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 115021
- Price :
- $270,000
- Bedrooms :
- 1
- Bathrooms :
- 1
- Square Footage :
- 936 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 2003
- Lot Area :
- 4.76 Acre
- Status :
- Active
- Number of Acres :
- 4.76
- Property Sub Type :
- Earthship
- Roof:
- Flat
- Full Bathrooms :
- 1
