20 First Street, Carson, NM, 87517
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.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat
- Construction materials: Rammed Earth,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Berm
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Refrigerator
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Window features: Single Pane
- Flooring: Concrete,Flagstone
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One,Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating
- Heating features: Passive Solar,Wood Stove
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 936
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Details
- Zoning description: County
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Waterfront features: None
- Residential vegetation: Sagebrush
Lot
- Lot size: 4.76 Acres
- Features: Borders State Land,Xeriscape
Parking
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Avalanche
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Taos County and New Mexico
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,297 | $15,564 |
| Home Insurance * | $108 | $1,296 |
| Property Taxes | $72 | $864 |
| Electricity | $148 | $1,780 |
| Total | $1,625 | $19,500 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Mexico FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Price change | $256,500 |
| 2026-05-20 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
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