$270,000

20 First St Carson, NM 87517

Estimated payment $1,498/month

1 Bed
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Earth Berm
  • Heating system powered by passive solar
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Green energy is off-grid
  • Xeriscape Landscape

About This Home

Quaint off-grid Earthship — Carson, NM 1 bed | 1 bath | 4.75 acres | Adjacent to BLM land. Secluded eco-home with 360-degree views, self-sufficient except for propane, and built from recycled materials with thermal mass construction for year-round comfort. Features a 750 sq ft metal roof feeding a 1,200-gallon rainwater cistern, gravity-fed septic (installed in 2023), and propane for the instant on-demand hot water heater, cooking, and refrigerator. Interior highlights include original stained-glass kitchen island and bathroom door, red-dyed concrete and flagstone floors, built-in adobe bunco style couch, wood stove, smooth plaster walls, large south-facing windows, and bedroom skylight. Direct BLM land access. Minutes to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge; 15 min to Taos Mesa Brewing; 25 min to Taos, 30 min to Rio Grande access for fishing, kayaking, and hot springs; 45 min to Taos Ski Valley.

Listing Agent

John Johnston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate License #20492 Listed on: 05/20/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Alyssa Gomez

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate License #REC-2022-1188

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $693

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 4.76 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Brush Vegetation

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Earth Berm
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rammed Earth
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green energy is off-grid
  • Heating system powered by passive solar
  • Xeriscape Landscape
  • Rain Water Catchment

Location

  • Borders State Land

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Propane
  • Cistern
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$693

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

4.76 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Earthship
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • LotFeatures: Borders State Land, Xeriscape
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 25
  • Co List Office Phone: 575-758-1924
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Berm
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Flagstone
  • Unit Levels: One
  • LivingArea: 936.0
  • Green Power: OffGrid
  • WindowFeatures: Single Pane
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Stories: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Roof: Flat
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Acres: 4.76
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Rammed Earth, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Utilities

  • Utilities: Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Passive Solar, Wood Stove
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Cistern

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Description: County

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Rain Water Collection, Water-Smart Landscaping

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 692.58

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2026 05/20/26 For Sale $270,000 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS®

About the Listing Agent

John Johnston

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate

(575) 552-8279

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Source: Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 115021

Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS®
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