Experience the ultimate Southwestern lifestyle in this lovely rammed earth solar powered home nestled at the feet of the Organ Mountains! Rammed earth construction with 18' walls offers unsurpassed energy efficiency, sound attenuation, & low-maintenance durability. Powered by 16 solar panels, electric bills have returned over $500 to the owners in the last 16 months. With 3 bdrms, 2 baths, large office/study, viewing deck & 30' x 30' detached game/hobby/music room, this home has space for all your needs! Open floor plan features a great room with a dramatic kiva fireplace, authentic vigas in the ceiling & incredible mountain views. Fabulous kitchen with island, breakfast bar, huge walk-in pantry, custom cabinets, built-in hutch & Talavera tile backsplash. Beautiful master suite has huge walk-in closet, jetted tub, snail shower & Talavera tile accents. So many features: tile floors throughout, built-in sound system, reverse osmosis, water softener, silicon reflective roof coating on house & accessory building!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,044
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dona Ana County
APN
R0311452
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Passive Solar
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Sound System, Smart Home
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
Appliances: Water Softener, Dishwasher, Convection Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Roof: Built-Up
Building Information
Levels: One
Builder Name: Soledad Canyon Earth Builders
Construction Materials: Rammed Earth
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Has View
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.01 to 5 AC
Lot Size Acres: 2.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take University East until it turns into Dripping Springs - turn right on Soledad Canyon, curve around towards the Organ Mountains, turn right on Copper Bar.
Subdivision Name: Talavera Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Dona Ana County
APN: R0311452
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: lascruces
Around this home
Schools
Hillrise Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.9mi
9/10
Lynn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
4/10
Centennial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 95° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.3 hours in
June and 7.6 hours in December, placing it above the
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