TAOS 1 ACRE | Tucker Land Company

FOR SALE

$9,995

REFERENCE #TSNM-6031

1 Acre

Taos County, NM

What we love about this property:

Has many bigger trees!
Established road!
No HOA!
RVs allowed!
Tiny homes allowed!
6,900 ft elevation!
40 min to downtown Taos!

HOW TO PURCHASE

OVERVIEW

ACCOUNT NUMBERS: 0062470, 0062505 (two lots back to back, sold together)

APNs (PARCEL NUMBERS): 1056166381297, 1056166363297

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS:

Tres Piedras Estates Unit 2 Block 60 Lot C 1 Lot Twp 28 N Rge 10 E Sec 17 Quad 1

Tres Piedras Estates Unit 2 Block 60 Lot H 1 Lot Twp 28 N Rge 10 E Sec 17 Quad 1

SUBDIVISION: Tres Piedras Estates

HOA: None

PROPERTY TAXES: About $12 per year (there are no back taxes due)

GPS LINK: Click here

CORNER COORDINATES:

NW Corner: 36.66263, -105.89840

SW Corner: 36.66228, -105.89840

NE Corner: 36.66263, -105.89727

SE Corner: 36.66228, -105.89727

PHOTOS

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LOT DESCRIPTION: Vacant Land

ZONING: None. Unrestricted!

COUNTY BUILDING CODES FOR RURAL AREAS: None

RV FRIENDLY: Yes, RV parking is permitted

INTERNET: Starlink, satellite internet, or hotspot

CELL SERVICE: There is some coverage, but wifi calling is more reliable.

CLOSEST TOWNS: Downtown Taos (40 min), Espanola (1 hr), Angel Fire (1.5 hr), Santa Fe (1.5 hr), Albuquerque (2.5 hr)

ROAD ACCESS: Yes, there is an established road.

TRES PIEDRAS ESTATES (subdivision): Tres Piedras Estates is an unrestricted, rural area just off of Highway 64, with stunning views of Mount Wheeler, New Mexico's tallest peak which towers over 13,000 feet. No HOA, no covenants, and no zoning. The city of Taos is only 30 minutes away, with its famous art scene, museums, food, and culture. The famous ski destinations of Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire are also nearby. The subdivision has dirt roads throughout, which are maintained pretty well and easily passable by truck or jeep, and even most sedans. It is truly rare to find an unrestricted spot this beautiful!

SEWAGE: Septic (buyer to install if needed)

WATER: A private well or water-hauling will need to be utilized. For water hauling, many RV parks will allow you to bring a large tote or cistern and fill it up on site, for a small fee. For wells, costs depend on drilling depth. Local drilling companies can give you a general estimate based on nearby well depths and explain the permitting process.

POWER: Solar is usually the most cost effective solution to set up in this area.

SURVEYED: No, buyer can choose to complete survey if desired.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos, Angel Fire, Cimarron Canyon State Park, Albuquerque, Sante Fe...

DEED TYPE: Special Warranty Deed

DOCUMENT PREP FEE: None

TAOS COUNTY CONTACT INFO:

County General Info: (575) 737-6300

Clerk's Office: (575) 737-6380

Assessor's Office: (575) 737-3874

Treasurer's Office: (575) 737-6342

All buyers are encouraged, whenever possible, to drive by the desired property prior to purchase. You do not need to request our permission first.

Please be considerate and do not disturb neighbors or loiter unnecessarily. Keep in mind that neighbors most often do not realize that our property is for sale, since we do not place a physical "For Sale" sign on the property.

While Tucker Land Company does extensive research on all our properties prior to listing them, there may be County or City regulations that we are not aware of. We encourage you to contact the county to confirm that whatever plans you have for this property are feasible.

FAQ

You can request that the county assign an address once the deed is in your name. They call it a "911 address." Once the deed is in your name, you can call the county and let them know you would like to assign an address and they will let you know what to do. Once the address is assigned, you can go to the local post office and request a free P.O. Box. You can also use the address on a New Mexico Driver's License.

Cheapest option: Set up a tote or a cistern, and haul water to the property.

Totes: You can find 275 gallon totes (called IBC totes) for a few hundred dollars on Facebook Marketplace or Tractor Supply. Local RV parks let you fill them up for a small fee (usually around $15-$20).

Cisterns: You can buy a cistern of any size, but they are more expensive than totes. This is a good option if you want thousands of gallons instead of just a few hundred gallons.

Second cheapest option: Water delivery.

You can hire someone local to fill up totes/cisterns and bring it to your property for you. There are also water delivery companies that can bring larger amounts of water but usually cost a lot more especially if they aren't close by.

Most expensive, but most convenient: Drilling a well.

There is water available in the area, it's just a matter of drilling deep enough to reach it. Drillers charge by the foot, so it gets very expensive in desert climates where they have to drill deeper. It could be anywhere from $30,000-$50,000 or more.

It depends on the size of the system: If you have a small house (or RV) with only one bathroom, then the septic system will be smaller than if you have 4 bathrooms. It can range anywhere from $7,000-$15,000.

You are not required to have a septic if you move your tiny home or RV to dump at a local dump station (like an RV park or gas station). You are just not allowed to dump raw sewage on the ground.

The septic companies don't test soil (perc) to see if you can have a septic like some places on the east coast, but they just test the soil to see what kind of system you will need.

Grid Power (power lines):

Electric companies charge based on where the existing power lines are, and how far they have to run the lines to connect them to your property. We highly recommend you consider solar power - it will probably be a much cheaper option, and you can have someone install it for you if you're not sure how to install it yourself. In this county, kitcarson.com is the electric provider for most of the area and can answer any questions you have about connecting to grid power.

Solar Power:

White Mountains Solar is in Show Low, Arizona and even if you have to make an overnight trip to pick up your order, it's well worth it. They offer entire solar system kits that are pre-built, that you can assemble yourself. They can also tell you how much power you need based on what you're planning to do. (At the time of writing this, they also offer no-credit-check financing on their Solar Systems, so make sure to ask them about that.)

No! A property survey is not required by law, but there are certain times when it can be very useful. For example, if you would like to put up a fence along the border of your property, we recommend that you hire a surveyor first to make sure you're not encroaching on the neighbor's property. A surveyor also puts stakes at all of the corners, which can be helpful for visualizing the boundary. Our GPS coordinates are very accurate, within a few feet.

Yes! We (the owners) lived off grid ourselves for many years, and our favorite YouTube channels are My Little Homestead and Our Self-Reliant Life.

Additionally, Geoff Lawton is an excellent wealth of knowledge for learning how to grow food in desert climates, and The Weedy Garden has amazing tips and tricks and practical advice.

For heat, we recommend diesel heaters, propane, or wood stove (electric heaters take up too much power and are difficult to run off of solar power.)

To stay cool, we recommend Swamp Coolers (evaporative coolers) because they take much less electricity than ACs and you don't need as much solar to run them. Shade Cloth is also a great option, because in the desert shade is almost as good as AC because there's very little humidity and the heat is really just from the sun itself, not the air.

HOW TO PURCHASE

1) A non-refundable $1,000 deposit is due to reserve the property. This will count towards the purchase price. Fill out the form below and then you will be redirected to a checkout page where you can pay the deposit.

2) We accept debit or credit for the deposit.

3) You will receive a confirmation of payment (via email), for your records.

4) After you pay the deposit, we will email you an invoice for the remaining balance. You can pay the balance via credit card, debit card, split the payment between multiple cards, or wire transfer. The balance is due within 24 hours of your $1,000 deposit.

5) You are free to use the property immediately as soon as you pay in full. We will email you with all of your property information.

6) We will prepare and mail deed paperwork to the appropriate County Office, at no additional cost to you. We will email you with a postal tracking number once this paperwork has been mailed so you know when the County has received it. It may take a few weeks before you receive a physical copy of your deed in the mail, but you are free to use the property after full payment.

A) PROPERTIES UP TO $5,000

Once Buyer has paid in full, Tucker Land Company ("Seller") will transfer the property deed to the name(s) specified by Buyer, via Special Warranty Deed and free and clear of all liens. Property taxes are paid in full as of the date of sale; future taxes will be Buyer's responsibility.

Buyer is free to use the property immediately as soon as Purchase Price is paid in full.

Depending on the County regulations, Seller will proceed as specified in each individual listing:

1) Seller will prepare and mail deed transfer paperwork to the appropriate County Office, at no additional cost to Buyer. Seller will email Buyer with a postal tracking number (to the email provided to Seller) once this paperwork has been mailed so Buyer knows when the County has received it.

2) Seller will prepare and e-file deed paperwork with the appropriate County Office, at no additional cost to you. Seller will email Buyer an official copy of the deed once the County has finished processing it. It may take a few weeks before the deed transfer is complete, but Buyer is free to use the property immediately after payment.

Seller cannot guarantee County processing times or mail delivery times, but typically buyers receive their deeds within 30-45 days of purchase. See each individual listing for exact details.

GPS links, property outlines, coordinates, and parcel size in each listing are legally considered “an approximation”, although they are very accurate and based on county data. For precise measurements, Buyer may have the land professionally surveyed after purchasing the property.

All properties listed on tuckerlandcompany.com are owned by Seller (deeded under Tucker Investment Enterprises, LLC or Tucker West Ventures, LLC) and are listed ‘For Sale By Owner.’ The Owners/Operators of Tucker Land Company are not real estate agents.

All properties are sold in “as is” condition.

All due diligence is solely the responsibility of the Buyer.

All sales are final. No refunds shall be given.

B) PROPERTIES $5,001 - $10,000

A non-refundable $1,000 deposit is due to reserve the property. This will count towards the Purchase Price. When Buyer has paid the deposit payment, Tucker Land Company ("Seller") will email Buyer an invoice for the remaining balance.

The remaining balance is due within 24 hours of the $1,000 deposit. Buyer can pay the balance via debit card, credit card, or direct bank payments (wire transfer). If paying by card, you will have the option to split the payments between multiple different cards. Buyer's deposit will be forfeited and the property will be re-listed if Buyer does not pay in time.

Buyer is free to use the property immediately as soon as Purchase Price is paid in full. If paying via wire transfer, then Buyer must wait to use the property until Seller notifies Buyer that the funds have cleared. This may take several days.

Depending on the County regulations, Seller will proceed as specified in each individual listing:

Seller cannot guarantee County processing times or mail delivery times, but typically buyers receive their deeds within 30-45 days of purchase. See each individual listing for exact details.

All properties are sold in “as is” condition.

All due diligence is solely the responsibility of the Buyer.

All sales are final. No refunds shall be given.

C) PROPERTIES $10,001 - $30,000

The remaining balance is due within 3 calendar days of the $1,000 deposit. Buyer can pay the balance via debit card, credit card, direct bank payments (wire transfer), or cashier's check. If paying by card, Buyer will have the option to split the payments between multiple different cards. If Buyer sends a cashier's check, it must be post marked within 3 calendar days. Buyer must provide Seller with the postal tracking number. Buyer's deposit will be forfeited and the property will be re-listed if Buyer does not pay in time.

Buyer is free to use the property immediately as soon as Purchase Price is paid in full. If paying via wire transfer or cashier's check, then Buyer must wait to use the property until Seller notifies Buyer that the funds have cleared. This may take several days.

Depending on the County regulations, Seller will proceed as specified in each individual listing:

Seller cannot guarantee County processing times or mail delivery times, but typically buyers receive their deeds within 30-45 days of purchase. See each individual listing for exact details.

All properties are sold in “as is” condition.

All due diligence is solely the responsibility of the Buyer.

All sales are final. No refunds shall be given.

D) PROPERTIES OVER $30,000

A non-refundable $1,000 deposit is due to reserve the property. This will count towards the Purchase Price.

When Buyer has paid the deposit payment, Tucker Land Company ("Seller") will email Buyer a Purchase Agreement by the next business day. This must be signed within 24 hours of receipt, and then Seller will send the Purchase Agreement to Seller's local title company (see individual listing for details).

Closing costs will be paid according to the specific listing details.

The title company will conduct a title search, and the remaining balance will be due at closing (typically closing takes 2 - 4 weeks.) Buyer does not need to be physically present at closing; the title company can instruct Buyer how to sign and pay if Buyer is not local.

The title company will issue title insurance, and Buyer will receive a Warranty Deed to the property.

All properties are sold in “as is” condition.

All due diligence is solely the responsibility of the Buyer.

All sales are final. No refunds shall be given.

OVERVIEW

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FAQ

How do I get an address?

Is composting allowed?

What are my water options?

Can I do rain catchment?

What does a septic cost?

How much does it cost to run power and/or solar?

Do I have to get a survey?

Do you offer financing?

How do I pay?

Do you have any good resources for homesteading or off-grid building?

HOW TO PURCHASE

Terms of Sale