It's Spring, come see the trees and shrubs budding, the grass getting green and the Rio de Fernando flowing in this colorful compound! On a beautiful corner lot, located just 1.5 miles from the Plaza, just beyond the town limits, in the coveted location of Cañon, sits a very special and incredibly unique property that will capture your imagination! Mature fruit trees (Apple, Pear, Apricot, Necterine), gardens, an irrigation ditch, seasonal stream (Rio Fernando de Taos), green grass and PRIVACY. Fenced, walled and gated, your secret garden awaits. When you walk through the front blue gate you will find an enchanting compound:main house, studio and casita (being sold turn-key and fully furnished) that possess all the charm of a historic adobe-yet light and bright from many skylights and windows. Originally built in 1900 and remodeled for modern comfort, the property meets every quintessential expectation: thick adobe walls, charming window sills, Vigas and Latillas, hand-painted tile, Portals and three wood-burning fireplaces. The deck surrounding the property is high-quality Trex to easily move about the compound. This beautiful oasis sits on . 58 acre and is connected to community water, natural gas and has water rights! BONUS:the property is walking distance to the new Taos Cow for locally made ice cream! The main house is a roomy 1696 square feet, one bedroom and one bathroom. A gracious living room-perfect for entertaining, welcomes you. It has a hideaway office for remote work (just close the doors and hide it away), a wet bar and beverage fridge for easy entertaining. Also hidden away is laundry in a convenient closet. Step down two stairs and enter a kitchen that is filled with natural light, color, whimsy, and has a wood burning kiva fireplace for the coziest and charming warmth on winter nights. Through the kitchen is the original part of the property, a family room/office/screening room/formal dining room (so many possibilities) and then up two stairs to the primary bedroom with its second kiva fireplace. The primary bedroom will feel like a cozy, quiet nest. Curl up and shut out the world while listening to the crackle of burning wood as the snow falls. Walk out a side door( off the living room), and a few steps away you will find a roomy 290 sq. ft. studio (yoga, art, recording, guest space, work from home) with tons of built-in storage and a picture window that looks out into the beautiful, open yard. The property has a one car garage and an additional covered parking space, two big storage sheds, salt water hot tub purchased in 2021 and even an enclosed outdoor shower! The casita has it’s own deck, a fireplace, kitchenette (coffee, fridge, amenities-everything conveys!) and sits along the seasonal stream for the soothing sounds of rushing water and gorgeous birdsongs all while enjoying your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The Taos Bird House is TURNKEY and has a positive Airbnb history because this property is just beyond town limits. Yes, to STR. The list of inclusions is substantial. This property has been maintained by two locals for decades and they are available to continue the tradition. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Casita 3D Virtual Tour https://my. matterport.com/show/ ?m=3EyDYb3QPBs Art Studio 3D Virtual Tour https://my. matterport.com/show/ ?m=3EyDYb3QPBs
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marci Kipnis• Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Bought with Marci Kipnis• Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Bought with Marci Kipnis• Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties
Beautifully maintained original adobe home and casita in desirable Cañon area. This Pueblo style 1,696 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath main home offers a combination of Old World charm and modern comforts. Built in the late 1800s and remodeled in the mid 1970s, this home boasts of a colorful palette throughout, viga ceilings, 3 kiva fireplaces, wood and tile floors reminiscent of old Mexico. Upon entering the front door from the landscaped yard, the living room is welcoming. Built-in shelves and kiva fireplace provide the perfect spot to sit and read one of your favorite books while staying warm by a fire on a cool night. Or enjoy dining al fresco under the large covered portal on a warm day. Adjoining kitchen (part of the original two-room adobe) features banco and kiva fireplace. Steps up from the kitchen lead into the family room added in 1980. Pass through window to wet bar with sink and beverage fridge perfect for entertaining. Closets, ample storage and 2 exterior doors for use as additional guest quarters for private separation. Bedroom with kiva fireplace and bath with jacuzzi tub for quiet relaxation. A 357 square foot 1 bath casita is perfectly suited as a an artist studio, office or guest quarters for family and friends. Wraparound Trex deck overlooking the Rio Fernando de Taos for enjoying your morning coffee. Adobe studio for additional live/work space or for guests, storage shed and two detached 1 car garages. Beautifully landscaped gardens, mature trees, fruit trees, lawn and terraced yard with petanque court (bocce ball). Property is completely fenced and walled with electric gate for privacy. Tranquil and serene ambiance of this private retreat on . 575 acre with water rights. Natural gas, community water and electric. Conveniently located minutes from Taos Plaza and trails into Forest Service land. This property is so versatile. .. could be used as a short-term rental, or casita perfect as an office for a work from home scenario. The possibilities are endless! A must see!
Santa Fe MLS #201803739
Aug 2, 2018
Listed
$485,000
$236/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,503 (+69.7%)
$19,208 + $252,215
$271,423
2024
$2,654 (+0.4%)
$19,208 + $252,215
$271,423
2023
$2,642 (+2.7%)
$23,687 + $132,396
$156,083
2022
$2,572 (+4.1%)
$23,687 + $132,396
$156,083
2021
$2,471 (+4.9%)
$22,997 + $128,539
$151,536
2020
$2,356 (+63.8%)
$22,997 + $128,539
$151,536
2019
$1,438 (+3.7%)
$22,327 + $125,224
$147,551
2018
$1,387 (+3.1%)
$13,546 + $73,286
$86,832
2017
$1,344 (+0.5%)
$9,195 + $73,286
$82,481
2016
$1,338
$9,195 + $73,286
$82,481
Tax history for 930 Kit Carson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,503 (+69.7%)
$19,208 + $252,215
$271,423
2024
$2,654 (+0.4%)
$19,208 + $252,215
$271,423
2023
$2,642 (+2.7%)
$23,687 + $132,396
$156,083
2022
$2,572 (+4.1%)
$23,687 + $132,396
$156,083
2021
$2,471 (+4.9%)
$22,997 + $128,539
$151,536
2020
$2,356 (+63.8%)
$22,997 + $128,539
$151,536
2019
$1,438 (+3.7%)
$22,327 + $125,224
$147,551
2018
$1,387 (+3.1%)
$13,546 + $73,286
$86,832
2017
$1,344 (+0.5%)
$9,195 + $73,286
$82,481
2016
$1,338
$9,195 + $73,286
$82,481
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,696
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Taos County
APN
15900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Other, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Holding 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, drive up Kit Carson Road (US hwy 64E) 1.5 mile from Town of Taos. You will pass the Inn on the Rio on your right and then you will see my sign and Octaviano. Turn right, the house is on the corner of Octaviano and Kit Carson. Please use the gate and enter through property on Octaviano.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Taos County
APN: 15900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
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Enos Garcia Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 1.9mi
5/10
Chrysalis Alternative School
Public 7-12 • 1.0mi
Taos High School
Public 9-12 • 1.0mi
5/10
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Climate risks
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 85° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
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Taos, NM • 87571
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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$758,000 – $917,000
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