Property Attributes
- MLS#202602857
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyTaos
- CityTaos
- Zip87571
- Style
- Year Built1905
- Taxes$ 9423
- Price$ 2,498,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2961
- Lot Size5.17 Acres
Data Source:
Santa Fe AOR (SFAR)
Property Description
Historic John Young-Hunter Home & Artist’s Compound, Taos, New Mexico Private and secluded yet just minutes from town, this rare historic compound is one of Taos’ true treasures. Set on 5.17 serene acres with towering shade trees, inviting courtyards, and lush gardens, the property includes a gracious main residence and two guest cottages—a sanctuary for those who value heritage, artistry, and timeless New Mexico beauty. The John Young-Hunter House began in the early 1880's as simple adobe rooms and a log cabin, expanded and lived in over two centuries by a succession of owners, most notably John Young-Hunter, the celebrated Scottish portrait artist who called Taos home for more than fifty years. Part of the legendary circle of artists, writers, and visionaries drawn to Taos beginning in the mid-19th century, Young-Hunter was a close friend of Mabel Dodge and Tony Luhan, who helped him find this two-hundred-year-old adobe soon after his arrival in 1917. Young-Hunter transformed the property with the help of fellow artists: Nicolai Fechin carved decorative doors, lintels, and columns; Leon Gaspard designed and forged the distinctive ironwork and gates; and Henry Mercer, founder of the Moravian Pottery in Pennsylvania, contributed prototype tiles that are still visible today. Young-Hunter himself added painted details, including the Scottish thistle and family coat of arms on the west portal. Fully restored to provide modern amenities while retaining its historic soul, the home offers rich character and artistic provenance rarely found in today’s market. The small south side studio, believed to be Young-Hunter’s original workspace, has been sensitively modernized. Historic estates of this significance are seldom offered for sale. This is a remarkable opportunity for the discerning buyer seeking a home deeply woven into the artistic legacy of Taos—a cabin built in approximately 1850.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Elementary School | Taos Jr High Middle School | Taos High School High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed $2,498,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | SepticTank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Fireplaces,NaturalGas,RadiantFloor |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | HighSpeedInternetAvailable,Other,ElectricityAvailable |
| Possession | ClosingAndFunding |
| Roof | Bitumen,Flat,Foam |
| Appliances | Dryer,Dishwasher,GasCooktop,Disposal,GasWaterHeater,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 3 |
| Architectural Style | Cabin,NorthernNewMexico,Pueblo |
| Security Features | SurveillanceSystem |
| Construction Materials | Adobe,Frame,Log |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Accessibility | NotAdaCompliant |
| County | Taos |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Barns,GuestHouseDetached,Greenhouse,Outbuilding,Stables,StudioDetached |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From the corner of Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (Hwy-68) and Kit Carson Rd (US-64), head east on Kit Carson Rd for 1.8 miles. Turn Left on San Geronimo (which will change names to Piedmont Rd). The property will be ahead on your left after .4 miles. |
| High School | Taos High School |
| City | Taos |
| Disclosures | LeadBasedPaintDisclosure |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 225205.2 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,Exchange1031,NewLoan |
| Elementary School | Taos |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9423.41 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Taos Jr High |
| MLS Area Minor | 70-Taos and Environ |
| Lease Considered Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/95474d55-c06c-463c-b175-03fc79b5c063?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano |
| Living Area Units | SquareFeet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/95474d55-c06c-463c-b175-03fc79b5c063?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Detached,SingleFamilyResidence |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | BeamedCeilings,InteriorSteps |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 6 |
| Fireplace Features | WoodBurning |
| Basement (Y/N) | false |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Private,Well |
| Total Parking | 10 |
| Lot Size Area | 5.17 |
| Building Area Total | 4625 |
| Lot Size Acres | 5.17 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Horse Y/N | true |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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