
Land for Sale in El Prado, New Mexico
Sheep Herder Rd, El Prado, NM 87529
Big sky views and starry nights await on this improved 40-acre building lot - a prime location for your off-grid dream home. Power and a fiber optic connection are in place at the center of the parcel, and access is direct from SR 64 via maintained County road. 360 degree views to Three Peaks, Two Peaks and the Eastern Mountains. You're just 20 minutes from Taos and 40 minutes from the Ski Valley. The lot offers flexibility: split into two 20-acre parcels or subdivide into up to four 10-acre parcels at the minimum lot size. Basic water infrastructure is in place with two spigots, control valves, and connecting pipe - laid out in anticipation of a well to serve up to two locations on the property (Buyer to Confirm). Prior Warranty Deed restricts trailers except during construction of the primary residence, not to exceed one year; buyer to verify and satisfy themselves. Seller believes fiber optic service is active based on the presence of a Kit Carson Communications pillar adjacent to the power meter and breaker box, but has not confirmed service is live - buyer must verify. Underground plumbing (pipes between spigots and to the meter location) has not been confirmed by excavation; seller and broker make no warranty as to its existence or serviceability. Buyer to satisfy themselves regarding all utilities and infrastructure.
Location
- Street address
- Sheep Herder Rd, Tract D3
- County
- Taos County
- Zip code
- 87529
- Community
- West Gorge BRDG (53B)
- Elevation
- 7,067 feet
Directions
Take SR64 West from 64/522 junction, over the bridge, stay on SR64 to the Rim Road turnoff to Ojo Caliente/Carson, and go west on Sheep Herder Road approximately 0.4 mile to the center of the lot on the right. At about mid-lot there is a basic gravel track, starting between two stucco pillars, to the center of the lot where power and fiber optic connections exist.
Property details
- Acreage
- 40 acres
- Zoning
- County
- MLS #
- TAOSMLS 115211
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $241
Parcels
- 1064154329066
Legal description
As shown Book 1178, page 262, Reception 473225, UPC: 1064154329066 Taos County Assessor.
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Lot
- Vegetation
- Brush
- Features
- Flat, Horse Property, Views
Structure
- Water
- Well Needed
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | New listing | $280,000 | — | TAOSMLS |












