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Property Description

A truly rare Northern New Mexico offering: a 2005-built strawbale home combining owned power, owned water, irrigation rights, and acreage — the full self-sufficiency package that’s increasingly hard to find in this region. The 1, 700 sq ft home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one newly added in 2021, one remodeled in 2024). Recent upgrades include a new gas oven/stove and a new tankless demand water heater (replacing the prior tank unit), plus an attached carport added in 2019 and a new 20 x 30 steel RV shed in 2025. The entire 10-acre property is fenced, with a coyote fence around the front garden. Power & Water — Owned and Upgraded: This property is equipped with a fixed 2KW solar array, a 750 Amp-Hr dual battery bank, inverter and charge controller (all new upgrades from 2019 to 2022), backed up by an auxiliary power unit. For buyers wanting the option to tie into the grid, a power transformer sits approximately 1, 700 feet from the property line. Water infrastructure includes a fully permitted well with 3 acre-feet of annual draw, a new well pump, and coveted Acequia irrigation water rights — a combination rarely available together in this market. Setting & Views: Mature shade trees frame the home against the wide high-desert sky, with unobstructed mountain views in multiple directions. The land is open and productive — well-suited for livestock, gardening, or simply enjoying the solitude that defines life in the Northern New Mexico high country. Additional Structures: • 256 sq ft detached shop — flexible use as office, studio, or potential Casita conversion • New metal motorhome/RV shed with covered parking and storage • Small barn (approximately 250 sq-ft), ready for horses or other livestock Access & Location: Year-round access via county-maintained road. Minutes from the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and Wild Rivers Recreation Area. This is a property for the buyer who wants true self-sufficiency without compromise — a home built from the land itself. Seller requests cash or portfolio financing inquiries. Key Features: Strawbale construction • 3BR/2BA • 1, 700 sq ft main + 256 sq ft studio • 10 acres • Fixed 2KW solar array • New battery bank & inverter (2022) • Grid line within reach • Permitted well (3 AF annual draw) • Acequia irrigation rights • Mountain views • County road access • Metal RV/motorhome shed • Small barn • Fenced acreage • Built 2005 Rare Off-Grid Self-Sufficiency in Cerro Valley — Strawbale Home on 10 Acres with Water & Solar

Features
Heating System:
Wood Stove, Space Heater, Passive Solar
Fence:
Wire
Fireplace:
One, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Patio:
Patio, Porch, Covered
Parking:
Attached Carport
Sewer:
Septic Tank
Utilities:
Phone Available, Propane, See Remarks
Window Features:
Screens, Window Coverings, Insulated Windows, Clad, Low-Emissivity Windows
Architectural Style:
Southwestern, Pueblo
Carport Spaces:
1.0
Exterior Features:
Gravel Driveway, Shed
Fireplaces Total:
1
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
Interior Features:
Beamed Ceilings
Appliances
Appliances:
Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Gas Oven
Address Map
Country:
US
State:
NM
County:
Taos
City:
Cerro
Subdivision:
None
Zipcode:
87519
Street:
Lower Buena Vista Road
Street Number:
191
Mls Area Major:
CERRO (11A)
Directions:
From Questa travel North on SR522 to Cerro Road, turn left and drive through Cerro to CR039, turn right and proceed to Lower Buena Vista Road (Middle Road), turn left and proceed to 191 Lower Buena Vista Road on the right. There is no sign at Seller Request.
MLS Addon
Office Name:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate
Agent Name:
None
Additional Information
Levels:
One
Lot Features:
Level, Views, Horse Property, Trees, Xeriscape
Stories:
1
Virtual Tour:
https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/bc58ffc7-65cc-468c-b95c-ba02630e4726?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano
Water Source:
Well
Building Size:
1700
Construction Materials:
Stucco, Straw
Foundation Details:
Slab
Financial
Tax Annual Amount:
1494.61
Association Fee Frequency:
Monthly
Listing Information
List Agent Mls Id:
929
List Office Mls Id:
25
Mls Status:
Active
Modification Timestamp:
2026-07-10T20:09:03Z
Originating System Name:
TAOS

Residential For Sale

191 Lower Buena Vista Road, Cerro, New Mexico 87519

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,700 Sqft
$499,000
Listing ID #115351
Basic Details
Property Type :
Residential
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
115351
Price :
$499,000
Bedrooms :
3
Bathrooms :
2
Square Footage :
1,700 Sqft
Year Built :
2005
Lot Area :
9.77 Acre
Status :
Active
Number of Acres :
9.77
Property Sub Type :
Single Family Residence
Roof:
Flat
Full Bathrooms :
2
Agent info
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