Taos, NM Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Taos, NM

"A place of red willows," otherwise known as Taos, New Mexico is a town rich in culture and history. The city of Taos is an epicenter for culture and arts, with shopping, dining and adventure mixed in it. The region is home to the Taos Valley Ski Resort-a 1,300 acre experienced skiers dream-a UNESCO world heritage site, jaw-dropping landscapes of mountains and gorges, and artists that will make you gawk at true talent and beauty. less

The city of Taos remains an epicenter for culture and arts, with shopping, dining and adventure mixed in it. It is possible to say that one will truly never be bored in Taos. Between the historic landmarks, exquisite cuisine, quaint and abundant lodging, art galleries, cultural festivals, outdoor activities, wedding venues, spas, and shopping, Taos welcomes anyone and everyone. The region is home to the Taos Valley Ski Resort-a 1,300 acre experienced skiers dream-the UNESCO world heritage site, jaw-dropping landscapes of mountains and gorges, and artists that will make you gawk at true talent and beauty. Taos can be reached by car or plane via the regional airport just 8 miles away from the city center. We suggest making a list of museums, landmarks and iconic destinations that you know you'll want to visit. It is easy to spend days at a time wandering from attraction to attraction, learning the diverse history saturated throughout Taos. Most of the popular spots revolve around art and the unique architecture of the region. A few include: Taos Pueblo Nicolai Fechin Ernest L. Blumenschein House Eanger Irving Couse House and Studio The Harwood Museum of Art D.H. Lawrence Ranch Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Millicent Rogers Museum Kit Carson Home & Museum Taos is a vision of the Southwest, but with a little over 5,000 residents, it has an atmosphere of a quiet and relaxed hub for art, culture, and the outdoors. With property values on a steady climb since 2012, Taos is a safer investment for year-round real estate as well as vacation properties. Luxury properties continue to move quickly with the ongoing renewal and expansion of the famous Taos Ski Valley. Taos streets come alive with galleries, cafes, bistros, museums, and unique boutiques that appeal to visitors and annual residents alike. Taos as a whole is a unique blend of its vibrant history and its modern development. less

Imagine floating up in the sky via the basket of a hot air balloon, look over the edge and see the gaping Rio Grande Gorge in the valley below. If this makes you a little queasy, try your hand at one of the dozens of more summer activities in Taos. Horseback and llama riding is a popular family-friendly outing. New Mexico is not all desert and pueblos, areas near Taos such as the Rio Grande or Rio Hondo Rivers are a fisherman and woman's dream! Snag a northern pike, rainbow or brown. Take a ride up the chair lift and enjoy the mountain scenery backed by endless bluebird skies. Rent a mountain bike and explore forests, trails, and meadows for miles. After a few days of on-the-go outdoor activities, take a train ride and relax as a coal-fired steam engine carries you along a 64-mile route winding through the incredible New Mexico scenery. This is also a great option for fall to peep the fire-like Aspen trees splashed against the mountains like a painting. less