THE GREAT ESCAPE – Desirable and inviting 3BR/2BA alpine home located in the mountain community of El Valle Escondido featuring 1801 sq. ft with a blend of alpine cabin and southwestern finishes. Open concept living room with vaulted ceiling, abundant windows, gas fireplace, dining area, and an entry mudroom which leads to inviting deck with views overlooking an alpine meadow, established ponderosa pines and aspen trees, and the golf course. Updated kitchen has lots of cabinetry and storage + adjoining laundry room/pantry. Spacious master bedroom with kiva fireplace and woodstove, mountain views, and walk-in closet. Upstairs loft is perfect for hobbies, or guests and features additional storage bright versatile living space with skylight. 2nd bedroom has an en suite bathroom with tub. Oversize 0.77 acre double lot with perennial garden beds, stucco walls, dog run fencing, variety of established alpine trees, & a hot tub on a raised decking platform perfect for soaking and taking in the views or night skies. The under-deck storage is perfect for storing outdoor recreation vehicles, snowmobiles, fishing poles, golf clubs and more. Under the house is a large insulated crawlspace/basement with electricity and water. The home includes membership in the HOA which offers the use of private fishing ponds, 9-hole golf course, clubhouse and heated pool in the summer months all while being surrounded by nearby U. S. National Forest and many other outdoor recreation opportunities. El Valle Escondido has embraced and implemented Fire wise community planning. Enjoy cool summer mountain air and panoramic views while sitting on the deck viewing an alpine meadow, trees, perennial gardens, the golf course. The perfect getaway or permanent residence.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.77 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brandon Rose• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Taos Real Estate 2
Bought with MLS NON• ENCHANTED CIRCLE ASSN OF REAL
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove, Master Bedroom
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Wire
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Association
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1801
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Stucco
Foundation Details: Combination
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Views
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.77
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Zoning Description: County
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $760
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Pool, Golf Course, Other
Association Fee: $142
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $142
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Structure, Trash, Water
Schools Information
Elementary School: Taos Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Taos
High School: Taos
Location Information
Directions: From entrance into Taos Canyon head east. Go 10.4 miles to right into El Valle Escondido Subdivision. Go .5 miles up the hill. Take the middle fork Valle Escondido Road. Continue 0.3 miles to Right on Clint Road. Make Next Right onto Mill Road. House in 2nd house on Right #23 see driveway.
Subdivision Name: Johnson
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,305
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Taos County
APN: 10249
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
22% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 80° expected this year, 29 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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Estimated sale price
$344,000 – $416,000
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