142 Camino Tortuga El Prado, NM 87529
2 bed / 2 bath / 899 Sq. Ft. / 130,680 Sq. Ft., 3 acres lot size / Single Family
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Where the Earth Meets the Sky: 142 Camino Tortuga. The Taos mesa does not merely occupy space; it breathes. Just fifteen minutes from the historic pulse of Taos Plaza, 142 Camino Tortuga sits on a wide corner lot where the high desert rolls out like an unrolled canvas, pinned down only by the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristos. This recently built two-bedroom, two-bath home belongs to the landscape, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic, ever-changing theater of the Northern New Mexico sky. Inside, the home is a vessel for the legendary light that has drawn poets, painters, and dreamers to this valley for over a century. Large, southwest-facing windows capture the sun's daily arc, flooding the open-concept living area and kitchen with an amber glow. Here, the boundaries between shelter and scenery blur. Whether you are waking up with a morning brew in the primary suite or dicing garlic at the counter, the mountains stand as a silent, majestic companion at the window. Step through the door onto the deep covered patio, where the scent of wild sage rides the mountain breeze. It is the perfect perch to watch afternoon thunderheads build over the peaks or to witness the sky dissolve into the neon violet of a desert dusk. Function blends quietly with this form, courtesy of a detached single-car garage and an attached carport that keep your gear sheltered without interrupting the horizon. This is more than a residence; it is a quiet sanctuary carved out of the sagebrush, capturing the rugged, soulful essence of mountain living while keeping the cultural heartbeat of Taos well within your reach. A Turn-Key Legacy: For those looking to share this high-desert poetry with wanderers, inquire about the option to acquire this property fully furnished and seamlessly curated for immediate short-term rental use.
property details
Type
Single Family
Status
Active
County
Taos
Year Built
2021
Sq. Ft.
899
Lot Size
130,680 Sq. Ft., 3 acres
Listing Id
115275
Courtesy Of
Antonio Martinez - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos Real Estate +1 575 758 1924
List Office Phone
+1 (575) 758-5478
Subdivision
None
Interior Features
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area Units
Sq. Ft.
Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove
Flooring
Other
Appliances
Dryer
Disposal
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Disposal
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Bathrooms Total
2
Exterior Features
Parking
Gravel
Detached Garage
Garage
Detached Garage
Garage
Stories
1
Utility & Building Info
Below Grade Finished Area
0
Price Per Sq Meter
$0
Heating
Radiant
Fireplace
Hot Water
Wall Furnace
Fireplace
Hot Water
Wall Furnace
Building Area Total
899 Sq. Ft.
Architectural Style
1 Story
Price History
| date | event | price | source |
|---|---|---|---|
|
08/07/2026
08/07/2026
|
Active |
$449,000
|
Taos County Association of Realtors |
|
06/29/2026
06/29/2026
|
Active |
$465,000
|
Taos County Association of Realtors |
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