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    • Price cut: $13.5K (6/20)
    $256,500

    20 First Street, Carson, NM 87517

    1beds
    936sqft
    : 
    $1,545/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2003
    4.76 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $274/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.
    69 days
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    John Johnston 575-758-1924,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924,

    Alyssa Gomez 575-779-5529,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate

    Source: Enchanted Circle,MLS#: 115021MLS Logo

      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: $274/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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        $1,649/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/20/2026Price change$256,500-5%$274/sqft
        Source: Enchanted Circle #115021 Report a problem
        5/20/2026Listed for sale$270,000$288/sqft
        Source: Enchanted Circle #115021 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 87517

        Getting around

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