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Taos, New Mexico

$625K

Median Asking

1,294

Taos Ski Valley Skiable Acres

15 Min

To Airport

6,453

Population

From Powder Days to Pueblo Trails: The Magic of Taos

If you crave creativity, culture, and a life surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, you’ll feel right at home in Taos, New Mexico. This high-desert haven blends art and adventure like nowhere else—offering world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and endless hiking and biking trails through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You can spend your mornings browsing art galleries and adobe boutiques around the Taos Plaza and your afternoons exploring ancient pueblos or scenic byways that wind through the mesas. For those looking to stay longer, Taos real estate ranges from historic adobe homes filled with Southwestern character to modern mountain retreats with panoramic views and vacation rental potential.

Schools & Hospitals

School Grades Location
Taos Cyber Magnet School Serves grades K-12 (online/hybrid) 310 Camino de Placita Taos, New MM 87571
Ranchos Elementary School Serves grades Pre K-5 200 Sanders Ln, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
Enos Garcia Elementary School 305 Don Fernando St, Taos, NM 87571 Serves grades Pre K-5
Arroyos del Norte Elementary School Serves grades Pre-K-5 405 Hondo Seco Rd, Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
Taos Middle School Serves grades 6-8 235 Paseo Del Cañon E, Taos, NM 87571
Taos High School Serves grades 9-12 134 Cervantes St, Taos, NM 87571
Hospital Services Location
Holy Cross Medical Center Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos provides 24/7 emergency care and a broad range of hospital and outpatient services for the region. Patients can access primary care, women’s health/OB-GYN, general surgery and surgical specialties, cardiology, and orthopedics, along with essential support services like imaging and radiology (MRI/CT/ultrasound/mammography), lab services, infusion, physical therapy and rehabilitation, wound care, and diabetes/chronic disease management. 1397 Weimer Rd, Taos, NM 87571
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital Presbyterian Española Hospital offers a full-service community hospital experience with a 24-hour ER, inpatient care, and robust surgical capabilities including general and orthopedic surgery. The hospital also supports families and everyday healthcare needs with women’s care and Labor & Delivery, primary care and specialty clinics, a Same Day Care Clinic, and key diagnostics like radiology/imaging, lab, and ultrasound, plus rehabilitation services and specialty support such as cardiology, endocrinology/diabetes education, and colon & rectal care/colonoscopies. 1010 Spruce St, Española, NM 87532
Mogul Medical Urgent Care Mogul Medical Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic designed for fast, practical care—especially for visitors and locals dealing with illness, minor injuries, and ski/sports-related issues. They offer on-site X-ray, rapid lab testing (like flu/COVID/strep/urinalysis), and common treatments such as IV hydration, altitude illness support, and concussion evaluation/return-to-activity guidance, with additional services that may include physical therapy (seasonal), massage/myofascial work, and regenerative or pain-focused options like PRP and certain injection therapies, plus telehealth by appointment. 5 Firehouse Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Homes in Taos, New Mexico

Listings

Taos, New Mexico offers a distinctive real estate landscape where mountain-town authenticity meets high-desert charm. The market features a diverse mix of properties: you’ll find historic adobe homes in the downtown Taos Plaza district, modern mountain retreats with expansive views in areas like Blueberry Hill and Upper Las Colonias, and vacation-ready residences near the slopes at Taos Ski Valley. Listings span from cozy two-bedroom cottages to expansive luxury estates exceeding $2 million.

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What $1 Million Buys

House
2
Bed
2
Bath
1,855
SF
2.35
Acres

Trails

Taos serves up standout hiking and mountain biking across BLM mesas, the Rio Grande Gorge rim, and Carson National Forest terrain. Expect everything from quick viewpoint loops to longer, shuttle-friendly epics—most within an easy drive of Taos Plaza, Taos Pueblo, and the Gorge Bridge.

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Shopping in Taos, New Mexico - Display of Native American Jewelry

Shopping

Taos is a standout shopping town for art lovers, style seekers, and gift hunters—anchored by Taos Plaza and the historic Bent Street district. Explore a mix of galleries, boutiques, artisan goods, and outfitter essentials, with easy add-on stops near Taos’ top sights like Taos Pueblo and the Rio Grande Gorge.

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Food & Drink in Taos, New Mexico

Food & Drink

Taos offers a robust food-and-drink scene, blending New Mexican classics with modern dining, cafés, wine bars, distilleries, and breweries. Most of the best stops are close to Taos Plaza, making it easy to go from shopping and galleries to dinner, drinks, and dessert without moving the car.

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Williams Lake near Taos, New Mexico

Lakes & Rivers

Taos sits close to some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic water access, including the Rio Grande Gorge, the Red River confluence at Wild Rivers, and high-elevation lake outings like Eagle Nest. Expect a mix of easy day-use recreation including paddling, picnics, fishing, as well as adventure-style days rafting and gorge and alpine lake hikes—all within a short drive of town.

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