
Improved Land for Sale in Taos, New Mexico
Taos County, Taos, NM 87571
Verified Groundwater Spring Property - Taos, New Mexico.
Please contact to receive informational flyer via email: "NM Spring 2025."
Gorgeous 3.3 acre property supports a significant fresh groundwater spring and thriving ecosystem. Fish, birds, wildlife abound in this unique, park-like setting.
Full private water right is inherent to property ownership. Legal documentation and hydrogeological assessments span over 20 years. Water use is continuous and documented in NM state records as priority date of 1812. As a rare pre-basin, pre-1907 agricultural spring right predating modern state restriction, it has not been subject to adjudication restriction. New Mexico water attorneys have examined the status and confirmed that this a valid private agricultural spring right subject to continued agricultural use into perpetuity. Change of benefical use for expanded right under law will be accomplished via the adjudication process. Buyers may independently verify details with their own water attorney for their intended use.
Current spring flow is classified as fifth-magnitude. Water test results show pure, slightly alkaline water, with TDS 570 and a mild, balanced mineral profile.
Property features: well-maintained manufactured 4/2 residential building; outbuilding, well-house, shed; 330' public road frontage; RA zoned, located just outside the Town of Taos limits (map pin shows general neighborhood).
Listing price is based on NM real estate attorney valuation formula: (spring flow x cents-per-gallon x years) + residential value.
Offers and alternate valuation methods will be considered. Please contact to verify qualification to purchase. Technical and legal information is available to qualified purchasers in prospectus format with NDA.
Verified inquiries are welcome to schedule independent testing and assessment prior to offer. Transactions may be conducted through attorneys or legal entities; buyer privacy and discretion will be fully respected. No financing available - cash is king.
Location
- County
- Taos County
- Elevation
- 6,800 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 3.3 acres
- Access
- Public road
- Showing
- Appointment only
- Posted
Resources
Details and features
Lot
- View
- Farm, Scenic, Water
- Features
- Crops, Garden, Gate, Pond
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, RV Parking
- Features
- Shed
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | New listing | $5,285,000 | — | Property seller |