This lovely cottage on a hillside in Arroyo Hondo is set amidst a magical orchard with water rights, flowers, trees and mountain and valleyvistas. Trees of apricots, apples, pears and plums. 25 minutes to Taos Ski Valley and 3 miles to the Rio Grande - this is an ideal locationfor those loving an outdoor lifestyle. The 2BR/2BA 1891 sq. ft. adobe and frame home features passive-solar orientation, many windows, large bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, and lots of storage. Light and bright kitchen with dining area, wood floors & wood stove is connected tooversize laundry/pantry storage room. One bedroom has bonus room/office attached with archway. There is a yurt overlooking theorchard and a wood shed. Areas for growing food have been fenced and there is a fenced area with shed for goats and chickens. Pastoral private setting with inviting outdoor living areas, wood deck, and an upstairs private deck overlooking the Arroyo Hondo Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
Listed by Page Patterson• Page Patterson Real Estate
Bought with Page Patterson• Page Patterson Real Estate
Est. $2,505 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 69 Old State Rd 3
Sale History
Tax History
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Price
TCAR #114946
Jul 10, 2026
Sold
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May 16, 2026
Delisted
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May 7, 2026
Listed
$575,000
$304/sq ft
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Last updated by owner on May 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1891
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Adobe, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.76
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.76
Zoning Description: County
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,148.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Spa/Hot Tub
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Location Information
Directions: North on Hwy 522 to Arroyo Hondo. Left on Lower Hondo Road. Go 0.3 miles to Right on old State Rd #3 Go 0.3 miles see post 69/69A follow driveway - dead ends at home.
Subdivision Name: None
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County: Taos County
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Home facts updated by county records on May 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
Public K-5 • 3.8mi
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Anansi Charter School
Charter K-8 • 4.6mi
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Taos Waldorf School
Private PreK-8 • 3.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Taos, NM • 87571
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$400,000 – $484,000
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