PLEASE CAREFULLY READ & UNDERSTAND THIS PARAGRAPH BEFORE PURCHASING:If you have any questions about this property please ask us those questions prior to making your purchase. After making the purchase you will need to give us the exact name(s) and address that you will want on the paperwork, as well as which payment terms that you would like. If you have any questions about this purchase, please reach out to us and ask us those questions before hitting the "BUY IT NOW" button.
THE PROPERTY: This is a beautiful 0.25 Acre property outside Taos, NM. The property is Unit 7, Block 16, Lot I in the Tres Piedras Estates Subdivision. This great lot is in one of the more remote areas of the subdivision. This could be your dream spot if you're looking for solitude!
Lot I is bordered on its east side by platted Chamisal Drive, but this access road has not been graded in. You will probably want to grade in the 385 feet or so along Chamisal Drive to where it intersects Serend Boulevard to the north.
Approximately 250 yards west of the property is the border of Bureau Of Land Management land, which begins a gigantic stretch of thousands of acres of BLM land, US Forest Service land, and state owned land.
Your mountain views will be awesome, almost wherever you turn. Blanca Peak, Ute Mountain, The Tusas Ridge, Lobo Peak, Flag Mountain, Picuris Peak, Jicarita Peak, Virsylvia Peak, Cerro De La Olla, and more.
The Cost of This Parcel is Only $1,975. The $294 "BUY IT NOW" amount includes a $99 Payment toward the purchase of the property plus $195 to cover the paperwork associated with the purchase. The $99 Payment will be subtracted from the full purchase price of $1,975. The $1,876 balance can be paid @ 0% interest if paid in 12 equal monthly scheduled payments of $156.33 per month. You can also choose a 2-Year Term of $85.70 Per Month or 3-Year Term of $59.66 Per Month both at 9% interest.
There are no prepayment penalties of any sort, so you can always pay more or all at any time.
PLEASE ONLY PURCHASE IF YOU HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS LISTING AND YOU ARE BOTH WILLING AND COMMITTED TO COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: To Get To This Property, Leave Taos and drive about 28.1 miles Northwest on Highway 64. Turn right and drive North for about 1.68 miles. Turn left and drive West for 0.5 mile. Turn right and drive North for 1 mile. Turn right and drive East for 0.17 mile. Turn right and head South for 380 feet (0.07 mile). From here the Northeast corner of the property will be on your right.
APPROXIMATE GPS COORDINATES FOR THE 4 CORNERS OF THE PROPERTY. Northwest 36.667711° -105.926036°
Northeast 36.667711° -105.925447°
Southeast 36.667531° -105.925447°
Southwest 36.667531° -105.926036°
ABOUT THE AREA: This area is surrounded by the Carson National Forest and BLM Land. This will help preserve the area and protect it from overbuilding. This also Protects the Wildlife which is why you will see Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, and Deer grazing in this area. This entire area is covered in Mountain Sagebrush and Native Grasses with some Juniper and Pine.
The Rio Grande River Gorge is just down the road. Over time the Rio Grande River in this area has cut an Incredibly Deep Canyon. The Gorge River Bridge Crossing the River is the 2nd Highest Suspension Bridge in the USA. We walked out on this bridge to look at the river far below and we watched the White Water Rafters make their way down the Canyon. This bridge is about 800 feet above the water level as you will see in the picture below.
This area is classified as High Desert Mesa and These Lots are at an altitude of 7200 feet. There are 4 distinct seasons with an average annual rainfall of 12" and average annual snowfall of 35". The sun shines 70% of the possible hours of sunlight. For the Weather the average High Temperature in July is 87 with a Low of 50. The average High Temperature in January is 40 with a Low of 10 degrees. There is basically NO POLLUTION, the Sky is Clear, the Air is Fresh, and the Water is Clean.
TAOS is in the Heart of the Southern Rockies of Northern New Mexico and is Quickly Becoming the Ski Capitol of the Southwest. The Largest Mountains in the state are in this area with Wheeler Peak Towering at 13,161 Feet. The many Ski Slopes Surrounding Taos receive up to 312 Inches of Powdery Snow Per Year. The Village Of Taos Ski Valley is a World Class Ski and Entertainment Resort and is only 19 Miles from the Town of Taos. Here they have an amazing 12 Lifts for 110 Trails. They can lift more than 15,000 skiers per hour with one lift reaching the 11,819-foot level. Angel Fire Resort is only 24 Miles from Taos and has 67 Trails. They were Host to The 2004 USASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS which is the World's Largest Snowboarding Event. The Red River Ski and Snowboard Area is only 36 miles from Taos and has 57 Trails. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is 22 Miles from Taos and has 31 Trails. These resorts all offer year round activities, and there are several other Ski Resorts in this area as well.
The Town of Taos is almost surrounded by the Carson National Forest which covers much of TAOS COUNTY. The town of TAOS is nestled up at the base of the SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS and sits on the RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS River just before it empties into The RIO GRANDE RIVER. This Offers Almost Every Outdoor Activity Possible Including Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hunting, White Water Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming, Picnicking, and Just Enjoying!!! There are several 18-Hole, PGA-Rated Championship Golf Courses in the area as well as several 9-Hole Courses to enjoy. You can Go Llama Trekking, or Ride the Rails on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad or Take to the Air in a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Rio Grande River Gorge. And afterwards you can Relax at the OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS.
TAOS PUEBLO is supposed to be the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Village in the entire USA. The TAOS PUEBLO INDIANS have lived in this same community for 1000 years. You can walk among them in their Abode Style Village and visit their shops. This Adobe style of construction is very prominent in the area. TAOS was home to KIT CARSON in the mid 1800's who helped settle the area. Early in the 1900's the town became a Mecca for Artists of all types and is still one of the main Artistic Centers of the west.
Today TAOS is a proud blend of Native Indian, Spanish, and Anglo Cultures. It is a Shoppers Paradise with Art Galleries, Western Wear Shops, Antique Stores, Gift Shops, Jewelry Stores, and more than 50 Restaurants, and Cafes. It is home to the TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINO, which is located near the Taos Pueblo Village. There are many things to see and do in town as there are several Museums, Historic Landmarks, Theaters, Film Festivals, and Cultural Events to visit and enjoy.
In 1969 the Movie "Easy Rider" was filmed in the Taos area. Dennis Hopper liked the area so much he moved to Taos the following year. Since then about a dozen Hollywood Movie Stars and Celebrities have made the Taos area their home or hide-away including Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Goldie Hawn, and Lauren Hutton to name a few.
TAOS is a rapidly growing area. The 1995 population was 6,213 for the Town of Taos, and 25,581 for Taos County. By the year 2000 the Taos County Population had jumped over 17% to 29,979. This area is growing at twice the state's average. The main route into Taos is Route 68 from Sante Fe, and it is presently undergoing Major Renovations into a Modern 4 Lane in sections. This should allow easier access in and out of the area.
TAOS seems to have all of the right ingredients for continued and accelerated growth. There has already been a tremendous increase in the price of real estate in the town of Taos. A county official told us an acre of bare ground in the Town of Taos was bringing an average of $132,000. We were told the usable rural land close to town is already worth several times its value of just a few years ago. There has been a real escalation in land prices in and around Taos. The mountains surrounding the town of Taos is limiting the expansion in those directions. On a map you will see all of the "Off Limits" National Forests and Indian Reservation Land that surrounds Taos. As a result Taos does not have many directions it can grow into. The RIO GRANDE RIVER GORGE also cuts off much available land for growth as the only way to cross this canyon is across the one and only modern bridge which is on Route 64. This is the bridge at the entrance to these subdivisions giving them a great location for this expansion!!! The "CARSON ESTATES" are situated in one of the few build-able directions any major expansion can go.
NOTE: New Mexico does generally require at least 3/4 of an acre (which is 3 lots) to issue a permit to install a standard septic system and to issue a building permit for a permanent home. This size lot would require a specialized septic system if you were going to build. If and when city utilities are installed this would no longer be an issue as every single lot would then be build-able.
The TRES PIEDRAS ESTATES Subdivision is an Under Developed Subdivision that was laid out several years ago. There is power in the general area, but not to this unit nor on each property yet. Solar is by far the best method for power. Solar has gotten very inexpensive and has become very reliable. With LED lighting, it now takes a much smaller unit to power a home. The best benefit of solar is that you will never receive another electric bill plus you will be saving valuable energy resources.The water is deep in this area, so for now using refillable tanks or catchment would be the best methods, which is very common here. Sewage would be by septic. The county had been allowing outhouses. Our Cell phones work everywhere when we are there. This Subdivision is Zoned Agricultural / Residential / Recreational. There are very few restrictions on the property, No association fees or dues, No time limits to build, and No requirement to make you build. Taxes are less than $20 per year per lot. And there are No liens, taxes, and encumbrances due on the property. We will transfer ownership with a "Special Warranty Deed" which will Guarantee Free and Clear Ownership.
This subdivision is much like most other subdivisions in the early stages of development. You will see much vacant ground, scattered mobiles and campers, and a few built homes.
The Cost of This Parcel is Only $1,975. The $294 "BUY IT NOW" amount includes a $99 Payment toward the purchase of the property plus $195 to cover the paperwork associated with the purchase. The $99 Payment will be subtracted from the full purchase price of $1,975. The $1,876 balance can be paid @ 0% interest if paid in 12 equal monthly scheduled payments of $156.33 per month. You can also choose a 2-Year Term of $85.70 Per Month or 3-Year Term of $59.66 Per Month both at 9% interest.
There are no prepayment penalties of any sort, so you can always pay more or all at any time.
DISCOUNT: As a SPECIAL We Are Offering A 10% Discount If You Want To Simply Pay For This Property In Full. THIS IS A $197.50 CASH DISCOUNT!!! This Would Be $1,777.50 Plus The $195 For A Total of $1,972.50.
PLEASE READ: The "$294 Buy It Now" is Broke Down as a $99 Payment Towards the Purchase of the Property Plus $195 for the Associated Paperwork. Understand that the $195 Fee is Our Cost to Prepare the Land Contract, the Deed Certification Form, the Amortization Schedule, Pay for Printing of Large & Small Maps, Account Set Up Time, Data Entry Work, USPS Priority Mailing Costs, Listing Expenses & Fees. If for any reason you change your mind after making the purchase, this $195 Fee is Not Refundable because we have already done all of the work and incurred all of the expenses that it is meant to cover. Once the property is paid in full, we will prepare the new "Special Warranty Deed" at our expense. We will then send it to the County and we will pay the costs for it to be recorded. We will then mail that recorded deed to you for your records.
PAPERWORK INFO: The Welcome Packet will be sent to your email through an electronic signature program. It will include a simple 1 page Land Contract and a simple 1 page Deed Certification that will both need to be signed. You can print this out for your records. Also included in the paperwork will be a welcome letter, and an ACH form if you would like to set up automatic payments. You will recieve a second email with driving directions to the property and any area/plat maps we may have for the property. Upon final payment we will have the new Deed recorded into your name, and we will have that original recorded deed delivered to you at your location.
PAYMENT INFO: For the monthly payments we will accept any form of check, a credit card, or a debit card. After the property is paid in full, the deed will be recorded in your name and mailed to you.
The Pictures Were All Taken Right In and Around The TRES PIEDRAS ESTATES.
The Last Few Images are from Google Earth showing the property location.
This Area Is Beautiful!!! You Must See These In Person To Fully Appreciate Them!!! These will be "YOUR VIEWS" to Enjoy Everyday In Person!!!
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