For sale

$270,000

20 First Street, Carson, NM 87517

1beds

936sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2003

4.76 Acres Lot

$252,800 Zestimate^®

$288/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original stained-glass kitchen islandBedroom skylightBuilt from recycled materialsSmooth plaster wallsLarge south-facing windowsWood stove

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.

23 days

2,016

130

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Passive Solar, Wood Stove

Appliances

Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Concrete, Flagstone
Windows: Single Pane
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 936
Total interior livable area: 936 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Open
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
Fencing: Chain Link
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 4.76 Acres
Features: Borders State Land, Xeriscape
Residential vegetation: Sagebrush

Details

Zoning description: County

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Berm
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Rammed Earth, Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Flat

Condition

Year built: 2003

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Cistern
Utilities for property: Propane

Green energy

Energy generation: OffGrid
Water conservation: Rain Water Collection, Water-Smart Landscaping

Community & HOA

Community

Membership fee: $0 annually
Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Carson

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $288/sqft
Annual tax amount: $692
Date on market: 5/20/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

John Johnston

(575) 741-6294

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Estimated market value

$252,800

$240,000 - $265,000

$1,651/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/20/2026	Listed for sale	$270,000$288/sqft
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