Enchanted Homes #146: High Country Living by The Taos News

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GRAND PUEBLO STYLE

Jolie Jones

575.741.0603 cell jholie@taoshomegirl.com

This Des Montes Retreat

has it all! The grand Pueblo-style main house boasts 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths, a sauna, hot tub, large finished 682 sf basement, three car garage, outdoor kitchen and bar, horseshoe pits, fire pit, enclosed garden area, large fully fenced yard, 4 wood burning fireplaces, a paved driveway, and tons of storage space! MLS # 108909 $1.2 million

CUSTOM CRAFTED IN EL SALTO

Old world craftsmanship, innovative design combined in this beautiful Werner Duettra custom crafted Pueblo Style home. This rastra block home features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The large master suite and high ceiling living room overlook majestic El Salto and each access a covered outdoor portal with a bar and Kiva fireplace, a perfect spot for parties or outdoor dining. Broad western, sunset views with a water feature in the front patio area. Two car garage with plenty of room for storage. Location is ideal for a easy access to Arroyo Seco (3 minutes), Taos Ski Valley (12 minutes), hiking and biking galore. MLS# 108488 $975,000

Greg Jaramillo, Associate Broker • (575) 770-1270 Jolie Jones, Associate Broker • (575) 741-0603 Chris Stagg, Associate Broker • (575) 776-7490 Peter Blake, Associate Broker • (575) 779-1869 Stacey Blish, Associate Broker • (575) 741-1132

GRACIOUS SOUTHWEST CHARM

Wide open spaces! This gracious home is full of Southwestern charm and craftsmanship and is contingent to a large swath of Taos Pueblo land on the Eastern boundary providing big beautiful uninterrupted views of Taos Mountain. 3 Beds/2Baths with an oversized 2 car garage. There are many hand carved doors throughout and gorgeous wood vigas, diamond finished plaster; all reminiscent of days when things were made by hand, locally as these were. MLS # 108946 $699,000

Evan R. Blish Qualifying Broker cell 575.751.6118 | office 575.776.8106 pinoneb@newmex.com pinoninvestmentsoftaos.com

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Weimer Foothills

MLS# 108952 $1,300,000

Carson Compound

Beautiful move-in ready home with old world charm in Weimer! Large living area with vaulted ceiling, two master suites, jetted tub, spacious walk-in closet along with upscale cook’s kitchen with Viking six burner gas range, double ovens and plenty of storage. Enjoy the expansive brick terrace with a fountain and one of the best views in

Dos Arroyos Getaway

MLS# 108724 $850,000

Taos. Main house has four bedrooms and three baths, laundry room, a butler’s pantry and a two-car attached heated garage. A separate finished building could be a studio, workshop or additional garage. On three prime acres in Weimer with city water, a gated entry and a fenced back yard for your pets.

Carbajal Complex

MLS# 108960 $415,000

MLS# 108884 $875,000

This 40 acre compound boasts a 2100

Lovely Pueblo-style 2bedroom/2bath home

Looking for a fabulous investment

sf main adobe house with 3 bed/2 bath,

with beautiful outdoor space and views in

opportunity in Taos? This Residential

832 sf 1 bedroom guesthouse along

desirable Dos Arroyos. Built in 2020, this

4-plex, situated in town, has been well

with a barn, Quonset hut and a 2 car

well designed southwestern-style home

managed & maintained by the Owner,

garage. Situated between the Taos Ski

has an open floor plan which allows for

and is in excellent shape. The treed lot

Valley and Ojo Caliente with an easy

effortless entertaining. Tile & wood floors,

hosts a main house, attached apartment,

route to either location. Special New

upscale kitchen, heat pump split system,

and two free standing casitas. Occupy

Mexican touches include; vigas, radiant

tongue & groove ceilings & attached

one of the properties and continue to

heat brick floors, oversized ceilings, waxed plaster walls and 3 kiva fireplaces adding to the character of this exceptional property. Featuring cooks kitchen & spacious dining spaces.

garage. Convenient to Holy Cross hospital, the Talpa Foothill trails, restaurants, and the Town of Taos, surrounded by paved roads and is hooked up to town water & sewer. Open floor plan adding to the easy access to outdoor spaces.

rent remaining units, or create steady cash flow with all four units rented. Property feels like it’s miles from town, yet the Taos Plaza is a short walk away. On town utilities.

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Luxury Mountain Condos

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Taos Real Estate Market Report Year-to-Date Through June 30, 2022 (6 months)

Through the first half of this year, sales of Single-family Homes are down by seven units (4%). Condo sales are up by three units (7%). Land is down 25 sales (18%). The market has cooled some from the torrid pace experienced from mid-2020 through 2021. There is still strong buyer interest in Taos, but higher interest rates, persistent inflation, the stock market decline, the prospect of recession, and impacts from the war in Ukraine are having a cooling effect. Call me for a free market analysis of the value of your property, and a consultation about the selling process.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES – So far this year, unit sales are down by 7 houses (5%) compared to last year’s pace, but dollar sales are up 21%: median and average prices are up 15% and 26%, respectively. Prices really surged in 2020 – 2021; as the market cools, the rate of price increase is expected to slow. However, the same imbalance between supply and demand that has persisted for several years continues this year. It is still a seller’s market, if not as strong a one as last year. CONDOS – Year-to-date unit sales are up 7% from 2021’s pace, despite very limited inventory. Dollar sales are up 22% as prices continue to rise: median price is up 9%, and average price is up 14%. With continued strong buyer interest, and with no significant increase in inventory coming, prices should continue to increase in 2022. As with homes, the rate of price increase will probably diminish some from the pace of 2020-2021; but the condo market will also remain a seller’s market. LAND – The land market really perked up in 2021 after slumping in the wake of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. 2021 unit sales were up 69% over 2020. So far in 2022, closed unit sales are down 18%. However, dollar sales are up 6%, with median and average prices up 40% and 30%, respectively. Unlike for Homes and Condos, this is not the result of more demand than supply; it appears that land prices are finally recouping the declines suffered during the recession. With the acute lack of existing homes for sale, more people are deciding to buy land and build. The Land market is not yet a seller’s market, but it is improving.

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NOTE: These data do not include Angel Fire and other areas in the Taos MLS that are not considered part of the main Taos market. Based on data from the Taos County Assn. Realtors MLS as of July 6, 2022. Data are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

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RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION - 15 awesome lots by the Rio Pueblo, from 3.0 - 4.8 acres. All lots have access to the river and a mile-long conservation easement that protects the riparian area. The lots offer varied contours and views. A beautiful place to build a home and enjoy the magnificent views in a quiet, tranquil setting. Shared wells, underground electric, phone and broadband internet. Sensible restrictions. About 15 minutes south of Taos center. Lot prices from $145,000 - $175,000 MLS 107252 etc. See spectacular drone video at https://vimeo.com/703830616.

TWO NEW CONDOS IN TOWN - These 2-bedroom/2-bath units are scheduled for completion in autumn this year. Each unit will be approx. 1,100 square feet, with a blend of contemporary and traditional southwestern style. Open floor plan, in-floor radiant heat, “viga” beams and tongue-and-groove ceilings, gas fireplace, stained concrete floors. Walled, private outdoor living space. Convenient location a mile south of Taos Plaza, with easy access to central business and historic districts, shopping, services, hospital, etc. In a 12-unit complex on a dead-end street. Low monthly HOA fees. These condos will be almost identical to MLS 107974, which was built in 2021. Prices not yet finalized but will be in the mid-upper $300’s.

WEIMER FOOTHILLS - 3-BR/3BA + 2 extra rooms in one of Taos’ most preferred neighborhoods. Over 3,700 sq. ft. of classic Taos style. Wonderful outdoor living spaces, with kitchen, fire pits, hot tub, more. On 1.39 acres, 8 minutes from Town center, near shopping, schools, hospital..

$995,000 MLS 108479

BORDERED BY INDIAN LAND - Beautiful 1.06-acre lot next to a

large tract of Taos Pueblo Indian land on one side. Fine views of mountains, sunsets, and the lights of Town. Natural gas, electric power, and phone are at the lot. On a dead-end street with nice homes, in the Blueberry Hill area. Close to Taos center, and with easy access to Taos Ski Valley. $85,000 MLS 108125 ENCHANTED HOMES CXLVI

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Tranquility & Views

523 SAN GERONIMO ROAD   339,000

MLS# 108890

00 SHALAKO WAY 

$115,000

MLS# 108231

Maria Figliolia

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575-779-1021

find home... SUGAR LANE

MLS 108970 – $975,000

WEST ROMERO WITH VIEWS

MLS 107698 – $72,000

DEVELOPMENT PARCEL IN CAÑON

 MLS 107512 – $1,650,000

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MARVEL IN CAÑON

MLS 108989 – $989,000

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MLS 108796 – $349,000

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MAGEE BUILD, INC. Aaron Magee A premier builder in Taos since 2004

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WHY BUY OR SELL WITH PENNIE? A track record that speaks for itself: client focused and results driven.

This luxurious and spacious 2 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath condo has abundant natural light, with high ceilings, vigas, saltillo tiles, carpet, ceiling fans ,in oor radiant heat, a kiva replace, thermopane windows, on demand hot water heater, sliding glass doors to an enclosed private courtyard with brick patio, French drain installed, kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and high end appliances. A large master bedroom upstairs and a beautiful bathroom with a soaking tub, a generous walk-in closet and a deck with a hot tub. Located on a shady street a short walk to the Historic District. Call Pennie at 575-741-1444. $599,000 MLS# 108818

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Pennie H Wardlow Associate Broker REALTOR OF THE YEAR 2020

3 Farrell Street in Pot Creek Bright, airy and spacious 2000+ sf home with a large kitchen and sunny great room with a 12’ ceiling located between the Pot Creek archeological site and the historic Ft. Burgwin SMU summer campus in a quiet valley with large pinon and junipers on just over 1 acre. The Rio Chiquito runs through the valley bottom. There are gorgeous wood beams and tile floors throughout the home. The ceilings are 9’ in the rest of the house. Nicely updated, the kitchen countertops are new along with the tile backsplash, all new appliances, all new plumbing fixtures, a very large pantry closet and an entry out to the shady porch for misty morning coffee. The master bedroom has a large walk-in shower, newly retiled. The laundry closet is double deep and extra wide. The home has radiant floor heating, along with a wood stove in the living room, supplemented by passive solar windows and is plenty cozy. There is a small office, or craft room with a skylight. Large closets with plenty

of storage are throughout the house. You will feel the high quality construction throughout with pretty raised panel wood custom doors. The living room is so large, bring your enormous furniture pieces! The detached two car garage has

Mary Emery Associate Broker

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workbenches and storage. Rain catchment from the garage roof is stored in a cistern. New on demand hot water heater, exterior security cameras, raised beds and a greenhouse are also recent upgrades. High speed internet. The shady back

porch was a recent addition. The North side roof was redone. The property is fully fenced for pets, it just needs a driveway gate. Bring the critters and enjoy this very peaceful location. MLS # 108829, $498,000

High quality, personal service is my goal in helping real estate clients. I work closely to help find just the right property, and personally serve all the way through closing. Home sale and purchase transactions are frequently the largest financial transactions people make. My experience helps me navigate issues that may come up, and are sometimes specific to New Mexico. I look forward to assisting with your New Mexico move, and wish you as much happiness here as I have found! ENCHANTED HOMES CXLVI

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MAKING DREAMS Taos Ski Valley/Ski In Ski Out

1BD/1BA/616sqft $309,000 MLS 106646

Valdez Foothills/Live on the Edge of the Wild

2BD/2BA/1.04AC $645,000 MLS 108266

Taos Mtn Vista Sub/Taos Country Club/UNM

2AC Lots ranging $65,000 – 85,000 MLS 108093-108113

REALITY

Town/Desirable Neighborhood

Upper Colonias/Taos Mountain Views

2BD/1BA/0.31AC $499,000 MLS 108799

1BD/1BA/1CG/1.04AC $425,000 MLS 108448

Town/Puertas Pintadas Condos Phase 3

Building soon: 2 & 3BD units starting @ $399,000.

Town/Vegas de Taos Subdivision

El Rito/ 100 mile Views

2BD/2BA/1CG/5.01AC $ 450,000 MLS 108502

Pilar/Rio Grande River Frontage

0.73AC $150,000 MLS 108146

28.44 AC @ $450,000 MLS 108137

G R E AT E R T A O S V A L L E Y 2022 M A R K E T R E P O R T MARKET TRENDS

COMPARING LAST YEAR TO THIS YEAR: 6/10/21 – 6/9/22 • RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY UNITS

Active Listings Pendings Sold Units Absorption Rate/month DOM (days on market) Average Sales Price

6/10/21 157 111 150 5.7 months 133 $474,637

6/9/22 133 109 137 5.1 months 137 $613,271

% Change -18% - 1% -13% -11% + 3% +29%

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LIST Taos Cakes/Business Only

$29,000 MLS 107959

Blueberry Hill

2/3.28AC parcels @ $95,000/each MLS 104180,81

Blueberry Hill/Mesa Vista Rd

1.76AC @ $94,000 MLS 101453

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BEST

Taos Ski Valley Rd (Hwy 150)

8.99AC $495,000 MLS 106446

Airport Area/Tune Dr.

4/5AC parcels @ $85,000/each. MLS 108040-43

UNM & Country Club Area/ Vista Linda

1.24AC $59,000 MLS 102322

Ski Valley Road/Taos Tennis Ranch

7.52AC $1,900,000 MLS 107967

Carson Foothills

34.38AC @ $130,000 MLS 108772

Arroyo Hondo/Sandia Subdivision

3.67Ac $85,000 MLS 102061

“After forty years in the business, the only thing better than being voted Best Real Estate Agent is the business itself. I like selling the joys, hopes and dreams of home ownership as I work with trusted colleagues and my wonderful team. Thanks for this special honor, Taos! — Joel K. Schantz

JOEL K. SCHANTZ & COMPANY 314 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Ste. A, Taos, NM 87571 575-758-1924 office 575-758-1924 call • 575-770-6258 text jschantz@newmex.com

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Y O U R T H I R D G E N E R AT I O N T A O S R E A LTO R UPPER RANCHITOS — SOLD UPPER RANCHITOS - UNDER CONTRACT

MLS 107177

399,000

CONDO CLOSE TO TAOS PLAZA UNDER — UNDER CONTRACT

MLS 108309

315,000

MULTI-FAMILY IN HOSPITAL AREA — SOLD

MLS 108010

695,000

UPPER LAS COLONIAS — UNDER CONTRACT

MLS 108700

337,000

LOWER RANCHITOS — NEW LISTING

Contact me, your local Taos Broker, for one-on-one personalized service!

Dawn Grainger Associate Broker (575) 770-8481 taoslocal@gmail.com

MLS 108865

440,000

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KIVA HARRIS

Experienced Broker for Buyers & Sellers

575-770-0569 call/text kiva@newmex.com

F IV E ACRE S ! VI E WS GALORE! Lovely 5 acre lot in Vista Linda. Easy access from town and choice of building sites with beautiful views of Taos Mountain. Only a half mile off the paved road. The lot can be divided into 4 parcels. It’s close to UNM and the Golf Course, and to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument for hiking and biking on BLM land.

$140,000. MLS 108661 “KIVA IS A TERRIFIC COMBINATION:

COMPANY WIDE

knowledgeable, professional, personable, and responsive. She was a pleasure to collaborate with and we are extremely pleased with the outcome.”

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Cyndi Gonzalez

Brandon Rose

cyndigonzalez@me.com

brandon@taoshomes.com diane@taoshomes.com

575-741-6534

575-779-9315

LIVE LARGE in this 3BR/2.5BA/2CG 2,139 sq. ft. main house w/ 2BR/2BA/1CP, 1,239 guesthouse and barn on 20 fenced ac. Incredible outdoor spaces. Isn’t it time to slow down and enjoy the good life? $1,595,000 MLS#108844

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Luisa Guercini

575-758-5478

469-569-8753

luisaintaos@gmail.com

EXPECT THE EXCEPTIONAL with this 3BR/2.5BA contemporary 2700 sq.ft custom home built in 2016. Artistic and energy-efcient modern design, full of windows, + upscale nishes in pastoral setting close to town. $875,000 MLS # 108636

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HIGH MOUNTAIN MAGIC This 4BR/3BA/2CG mountain chalet sits on a beautiful lot w/ gazebo, pizza oven, two grills, & repit located in Angel Fire. The primary bedroom suite is upstairs w/ attached loft area. Off the kitchen is the laundry room which connects to a bonus/family room. $855,000 MLS#108836

A PERFECT FIT This 1,140 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA free standing condo has open views to a pastoral setting just south of town. Passive solar w/ generous living space that is light & bright. No shared common walls, easy carport parking & separate storage just outside the door. $375,000 MLS#108743

TWO’S COMPANY, THREE’S A CROWD – OR IS IT? This In Town 5,000+ sq. ft home now divided into 3 units sits on 1.86 ac zoned R-14. A 2,217 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA/CP main house w/ basement, ofce. Adjoining 1BR/2BA 2,000+/- unit w/ studio & ofce. Plus a 700+/- sq. ft. studio apartment. So many options. $799,000 MLS#108901

IN TOWN TREAT! This centrally located home in a quiet neighborhood offers lovely natural lighting along with a large deck and fenced backyard for the family dog to play in! 1.400 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA is a great t for family. It also offers a large dining area w/ open concept kitchen. $375,000 MLS#108715

BIG BANG FOR THE BUCK What An Opportunity!! Taos MidCentury 1,756+/- sq. ft. 3BR/2.5BA/2CG HOME PLUS 750+/- sq. ft. GUESTHOUSE only minutes to Historic Taos Plaza on Kit Carson Rd. Well maintained. Stunning trees. Easy access to everything! $575,000 MLS#108858

GOODBYE WORLD – HELLO MOTHER NATURE This sweet retreat consists of 3BR/2.5 BA/2CG, 2,440 sq.ft home + 345 sq.ft. nished basement in a pastoral setting w/ panoramic views overlooking the Arroyo Hondo Valley from multiple rooms & the 750 sq.ft wrap around deck. Updated kitchen w/ FP and lots of cabinetry & storage. $549,000 MLS#108699

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TREES MAKE GREAT NEIGHBORS A delightful home w/ 2BR/2BA/2CG, 2,128 sq ft on 1.62+/- ac w/ a babbling brook and bordering USFS! An artful combination of true Taos & mountain cabin w/ open living area, high ceilings, vigas, & lots of windows. Other perks are a greenhouse, storage shed, and a screened in garden shed. $489,000 MLS#108746

THE GREAT ESCAPE Desirable 3BR/2BA 1801 sq.ft home located in El Valle Escondido. Open living area w/ vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen & baths, lots of windows, gas FP + kiva woodburning FP. Oversized lot, wrap-around deck overlooking alpine meadows, established trees, & golf course. $365,000 MLS#108891

515 Gusdorf Rd, Ste 4, Taos NM 87571

TURN KEY SALON Spirits of Beauty Salon w/ 400+ clientele list. Current owner willing to assist with any transition. 2 of the suites are sub leased for massage, facials, botox, & permanent make up. List of equipment & inventory to be provided with transfer. Monthly lease will be honored by owner as well. $60,000 MLS#108294

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nique décor sets each room apart. Every one has something enticing to offer, like several with enormous soaking tubs, one with a private patio and some with seating areas. The older parts of the Palacio de Marquesa have wood burning fireplaces and the newer rooms have gas fireplaces. With wooden vigas above and a variety of floor types, including tile, brick and wood, there is a texture and charm to each room. When asked what guests enjoy most about the Palacio de Marquesa, Mark Carroll, general manager here and at El Monte Sagrado, says, “People comment about the authenticity of the place. It has a nice feel, with touches like ceiling fans instead of air conditioning and hand woven blankets from Chimayo. It feels like a home rather than a big hotel.” Carroll said people enjoy connecting over breakfast and sharing what they’ve learned about Taos. “They get to meet Chef Nicolas and they appreciate that everything is made fresh. We send our green chile and caramel sauce recipes home with lots of people,” he added. The common areas that welcome the visitor are located in the original 1920s home and offer a cozy living room with a fireplace, as well as a dining room and an original kitchen with handpainted cabinets. Although centrally located, the property is quiet and private. P46 ENCHANTED HOMES CXLVI

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The Enchanted Circle is an 83-mile circular highway of stunning scenery that links the Taos Pueblo, considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the nation, with towns and areas known for their history, culture and abundance of outdoor activities. The drive takes approximately 2 ½ hours, but be sure to add time for plenty of stops along the way.

TOWN OF TAOS Taos Plaza resides at the heart of the historic district, surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants within easy walking distance of neighboring homes. At nearly 7,000 feet, the town is relatively flat with a variety of native plants and trees. Average home sale price: $456,828

BLUEBERRY HILL An increasingly popular area for homes surrounded by sagebrush mesas and a short drive into the town of Taos. Average home sale price: $456,741

UPPER LAS COLONIAS This popular area is conveniently located and tucked in and around sagebrush and juniper trees. Average home sale price: $524,692

ARROYO HONDO, HONDO MESA Where rolling high desert mesa meets the historic Río Grande Gorge, this village of adobes, ranches and a community store and restaurant is popular with fishing enthusiasts and summer picnics near the base of the historic John Dunn Bridge. Average home sale price: $240,481

ARROYO SECO, EL SALTO, DES MONTES The picturesque village of Arroyo Seco invites visitors to stroll throughout the shops, galleries, and cafés. Arroyo Seco and Des Montes have rolling terrain with orchards and ranches. The areas offer expansive mountain views.. Arroyo Seco average home sale price: $489,007 El Salto average home sale price: $757,444 Des Montes average home sale price: $830,615

TAOS SKI VALLEY, VALDEZ The village of Valdez sits at the base of the world-renowned Taos Ski Valley. Both areas offer opportunities to live at high altitude and amongst the woodlands and valleys along the Río Hondo. Taos Ski Valley has become a year-round destination attracting visitors in all four seasons. TSV average home sale price: $582,750 TSV average condo sale price: $300,281 Valdez average home sale price: $865,333

TAOS CANYON, CAÑÓN Hiking trails, campgrounds and extensive mountain views abound in this pristine setting positioned along the Río Fernando. Taos Canyon average home sale price: $211,562 Cañon average home sale price: $497,916

TAOS COUNTRY CLUB, STAKEOUT AREA Home to ‘Outlaw Hill’ where Old West outlaws hid from authorities within the thickness of the piñon and juniper trees, this area affords expansive mountain views. Average home sale price: $675,830

RANCHOS DE TAOS, TALPA, LLANO QUEMADO Home to San Francisco de Asís, the most photographed church in the nation, Ranchos de Taos is accented with quaint adobe structures, galleries and shops. High terrain and ridges open to views of the Río Grande Gorge and surrounding mountains. Average home sale price: $336,977

WEIMER FOOTHILLS Located in close proximity to area schools, Holy Cross Medical Center and the Taos Youth and Family Center, local building restrictions protect the natural landscape and views of the mountains and foothills. Average home sale price: $495,775

EL PRADO, RANCHITOS, CÓRDOVAS The rich meadowlands of El Prado abuts the town of Taos and is replete with shops, a gallery, cafés and restaurants. The neighboring residential areas of Ranchitos and Los Córdovas are similar in style and landscape and all have awe-inspiring views of Taos Mountain El Prado average home sale price: $412,675 Ranchitos average home sale price: $502,333 Córdovas average home sale price: $352,130

VALLE ESCONDIDO 20 minutes east of Taos, this community surrounded by the Carson National Forest offers year-round recreation including hiking, hunting, camping, mountain biking and ATV trails. The area appeals to full- and part-time residents who enjoy an active community lifestyle with a swimming pool, golf course and playground. Average home sale price: $378,900

ANGEL FIRE Cradled in the majestic Moreno Valley, this town is home to a nationally recognized charter school and is a popular year-round destination for skiers, golfers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all types. Average home sale price: $514,606

RED RIVER The river of the same name runs through this picturesque town surrounded by the Carson National Forest. This traditional ski town invites travelers and tourists to stay, ski and enjoy the variety of shops and restaurants. Average home sale price: $395,016

QUESTA Located at the ingress/egress point of the neighboring town of Red River, this agricultural town at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains hosts a popular seasonal farmer’s market and has shops and restaurants. Average home sale price: $189,452

Brian Stenum, Casa Encantada Realty, TaosRealEstateInfo.com, provided the pricing information. Price data provided by the Taos County Association of REALTORS® TaosCountyAssociationofREALTORS.com. Prices are based on MLS information for the period Apr 22, 2020 through Apr 21, 2021. Neither the New Mexico Association of REALTORS® nor the Taos County Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data is maintained by TCAR and may not reflect all real estate activity in the indicated area or market.

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CLOSING STATEMENT

Because of the changes that are still working their way through our culture and economy, many looked at a map of where the weather was special, real estate prices less than Aspen, Vail and Snowmass, and noticed New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment offers quite an alternative to those higher-end ski towns. As we all know, the Taos real estate market has never been as hot as it’s been the last two years. If we roll the clock back just five years or so, any house that was listed for more than $200 per sq. ft. “all in” — meaning where one takes the square feet of the residence and divides that into the asking price, rather than take the value of the land and the value of the home and add those together — it was said that the seller did not get the market. And their homes sat.

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HIGH COUNTRY LIVING OPINION COLUMN BY HARVEY BLAUSTEIN

FOR MANY AMERICANS, living in the high country is a dream they’d love to live. It isn’t for everyone because it usually involves some isolation and sacrifice for the trade off of wonderful weather, clean air, amazing sunsets and a casual lifestyle not available in our cities. Historically, Taos drew artists due to the incredible natural light Mother Nature provides. It also drew folks looking for a different way to live, where materialistic possessions were not prized and those looking to drop out of the rat race that is the norm on the east and west coasts, and places in between like Chicago, Dallas and Houston. But some of that has changed in the last two years, due to the otherwise-dreaded Covid-19. As we all know, many in the corporate world were banned from going into their offices. People learned, for the most part, that they could do their jobs from the convenience of home. And that where home was wasn’t that important.

If we fast-forward to 2021, we saw houses that sold for $400 per sq. ft. all in. And one I know of that sold for $500 per sq. ft. all in. Those are the prices we were used to in Aspen and Vail, but their spiffy homes now go for more than $800 per sq. ft., and some up to $1,000. Not only have prices soared in this high-country community, but also, many of those buyers came with cash. Some with over $1M of it. The days of chump-change seem to be long past — at least for a while. Those same buyers are likely to change life here over time. People that are able to pay over $1M for a house are going to want to furnish their homes with upscale furniture. They are going to want finer mattresses, sheets and pillowcases, and this year’s fashions and stylish shoes. I remember when we first got here in 1994 on a permanent basis, the word on the street was that Taos was going to be Aspen-ized. And that was like the boogieman was coming. But that passed, and the word went away. And while it isn’t fashionable these days to refer to Taos that way, the reality is that change will come. Stores catering to our newer residents will open — and I think they will thrive. It will take time, and not everyone will be happy about it. But options are a good thing. And money is not evil if enjoyed and not flashed. High country living for most of us means a lot of online shopping. Our current local options aren’t great. Think Walmart. (I prefer not to, but for most of us, it is inevitable that we walk through their doors from time to time). I am ever grateful for this town and the lack of consumerism. I am ever grateful that cars, for most of us, are transportation and not status symbols. I am ever grateful for our professionals who wear jeans to the office rather than elegant suits and Bally shoes. Frankly, while I am open to change, I am also a big fan of high country living, and hope it doesn’t change too much.

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