This spacious, partially furnished 1 bed/1 bath home with Taos mountain views sits on one acre on the Cañon side of Cruz Alta and provides easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare and entertainment. The kitchen has lovely tile accents, an exterior door with a security gate and a pass-through eating bar with stools. The master bedroom has a king size bed, a large walk-in closet, and a bonus office, craft or hobby room just off the bedroom. The second large room (studio, den or study) has a wood-burning stove and separate private entry. Remodeled in 2016, the bath has a beautiful tile shower, separate tub and lots of bright light. Enjoy the large rear deck with a privacy fence; perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet time outside with the beautiful lilacs, fruit and shade trees and seasonal flowers. A lovely pastoral setting, but close to town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Dee Doubleday• Mariposa Realty of Taos
Bought with Dee Doubleday• Mariposa Realty of Taos
Private location in Canon. Privacy in the ideal pastoral, ohhhh-so-close to town, location close to the historic La Finca estate. This spacious two bedroom and one bath boasts beams and skylights, new carpet and a remodeled bath. Established fruit trees shade the deck and lilacs frame perfect acequia and Taos Mountain views. The master bedroom is a two-room suite with a walk-in closet. Second bedroom has a cedar-lined closet and private entry. On one full acre on paved road with carport and fenced back yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,380 (−2.4%)
$38,482 + $47,203
$85,685
2024
$1,414 (+0.4%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2023
$1,408 (+2.7%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2022
$1,371 (+4.1%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2021
$1,317 (+5.2%)
$34,939 + $45,828
$80,767
2020
$1,252 (−3.6%)
$34,939 + $45,828
$80,767
2019
$1,299 (+67.0%)
$33,921 + $44,493
$78,414
2018
$778 (+3.9%)
$33,921 + $44,493
$78,414
2017
$748 (+0.6%)
$13,986 + $31,924
$45,910
2016
$744
$13,986 + $31,924
$45,910
Tax history for 744 Cruz Alta Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,380 (−2.4%)
$38,482 + $47,203
$85,685
2024
$1,414 (+0.4%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2023
$1,408 (+2.7%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2022
$1,371 (+4.1%)
$35,987 + $47,203
$83,190
2021
$1,317 (+5.2%)
$34,939 + $45,828
$80,767
2020
$1,252 (−3.6%)
$34,939 + $45,828
$80,767
2019
$1,299 (+67.0%)
$33,921 + $44,493
$78,414
2018
$778 (+3.9%)
$33,921 + $44,493
$78,414
2017
$748 (+0.6%)
$13,986 + $31,924
$45,910
2016
$744
$13,986 + $31,924
$45,910
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Wood, Wire
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1165
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Land Information
Topography: CanyonValley
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning Description: County
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Schools Information
Elementary School: Taos Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Taos
High School: Taos
Location Information
Directions: From Taos Plaza, take Paseo del Pueblo Sur (US HWY 68 South) to stoplight at Cruz Alta Rd and turn left. Walgreen's is on the corner. Home is on the left shortly before intersection with Fernandez Rd.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,165
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Taos County
APN: 10827
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
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Taos Municipal Charter School
Charter K-8 • 0.2mi
8/10
Taos Middle School
Public 6-8 • 1.0mi
4/10
Taos High School
Public 9-12 • 1.1mi
5/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 85° expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $284,000
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