Own This Property for $10k Down + $901/month – No Bank, No Credit Check!
New Mexico Land for Sale near Carson National Forest
Retreat to the alpine splendor of northern New Mexico just 40 minutes northwest of Taos and never pay for another campsite again!
- No Restrictions!
- Perfect Camping & Recreational Retreat
- Partially Fenced
- Easy Access w/Extensive Road Frontage
- Very Buildable: Flat, No Floodplain
- Only 16 mins to Carson National Forest; 41 mins from Taos
- Lowest Priced 10+ acre Lot in the Area!
- Owner Financing Available – $10k down, $901/month – No Bank, No Credit Check!
Wide-open skies, crisp mountain air, and the kind of freedom that’s getting harder to find—this 10-acre property in the high alpine expanse of northern New Mexico is your invitation to unplug and live life on your own terms. With no zoning and no deed restrictions, this land offers true flexibility. Camp when you want, build when you’re ready, bring an RV, set up a basecamp, or simply hold it as a long-term retreat. If you’ve ever dreamed of having an affordable place where you can escape whenever nature beckons—this is it. Never pay for a campsite again. The property enjoys easy access with extensive road frontage, and the land itself is generally flat and highly buildable, with no floodplain or wetlands to limit your plans. Whether you’re envisioning a future cabin, a seasonal getaway, or a recreational headquarters, the terrain makes it easy to bring your vision to life. Nice tall 20′ plus trees all over the property add to privacy and keep the winds down.
Wildlife is part of the daily rhythm here, with abundant deer and native high-country species roaming the area. Outdoor adventure is right at your doorstep—Carson National Forest is just 16 minutes away, offering endless exploring, while the culture, dining, and charm of Taos is only 41 minutes away. Best of all, this property is priced well below market, with owner financing available, making it easier than ever to secure your own slice of northern New Mexico’s alpine landscape.
If you’re looking for space, scenery, and total freedom in one unforgettable setting, this land delivers. Grab it today at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer.
Si habla español, por favor pida por Andy en nuestro equipo y él estará encantado de ayudarle.
We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
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- CASH PRICE: $44,900
- OWNER FINANCED DEAL: $10k down, $901/month – no bank, no credit check (see full details in FINANCING section below)
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 500 Colorado Rd, Tres Piedras, NM 87577
- SIZE: 10 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 36.666893, -105.910265
- PARCEL #: 0049496
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 17 Township 28 N Range 10 E 10.00 Acres Portion Within Nw 1/4 Quad 1
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: view here (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer but records show a previous reservation of mineral rights
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): 529′ x 827′
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: none
- ELEVATION: 8120 feet
- TERRAIN: gently sloped
- CONDITION: undeveloped, moderate brush
- ACCESS: 529 feet of direct frontage on Colorado Road, a dirt public road
- POWER: off grid
- WATER: well would need to be installed
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $161.09 in 2025
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- ZONING: no zoning, NO RESTRICTIONS – do what you want with your land!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- no size/height restriction on homes/structures on the lot
- no setback requirements
- no time limit to build – leave the lot as-is for as long as you want or need
- RVs, campers, mobile homes, cabins, tiny homes are all OK
- animals, livestock, etc OK
- no HOA or CC+R’s
- or, simply leave it as-is and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Ojo Caliente (Elementary) – Mesa Vista (Middle School) – Mesa Vista (High School)
- NEAREST CITY: Taos
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Taos Regional (30 mins), Albuquerque International (2 hrs 37 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (575) 737-3874
- Treasurer (575) 737-6342
- Clerk/Recorder (575) 737-6380
- Planning (575) 737-6452
- County GIS
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $49,900
- Down Payment = $10,000
- Monthly Payment = $900.53
- Term = 5 years (60 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
- No Bank, No Credit Check!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! Or you don’t have the full payment now but expect to have it within the next 90 days? We may be able to custom design an installment plan that works for you, so just reach out to us and ask. If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from American AgCredit, Rural 1st, or E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
American AgCredit is a great American land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 15-25 year fixed land loan, with a 7.6% interest rate, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact them by phone at (505) 884-1048 or visit their nearest office at 5651 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve New Mexico.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They do serve New Mexico.
The area offers access to some of northern New Mexico’s most sought-after outdoor recreation, including Carson National Forest just 12 minutes west, which spans over a million acres of public land with extensive hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and seasonal snow sports across diverse high-desert and alpine terrain. Nearby, the Río Grande del Norte National Monument protects dramatic volcanic landscapes and deep river gorges, popular for hiking, wildlife viewing, rafting, and world-class fly fishing along the Río Grande. Eagle Nest Lake State Park is another regional highlight, known for boating, paddleboarding, and trout fishing, with open shoreline access and mountain views that draw both anglers and campers. For everyday essentials and groceries, the famously artsy town of Taos serves as the region’s cultural center and offers lots of local boutique shopping plus big box stores like Walmart. Santa Fe is the closest major city, offering expanded dining, medical services, cultural attractions, and transportation access.
NEARBY – Carson National Forest (12 mins), Río Grande del Norte National Monument (22 mins), Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (25 mins), Punche Lake (49 mins), Wheeler Peak (1h11 mins), Eagle Nest Lake State Park (1h28 mins), Cimarron Canyon State Park (1h44 mins), and more!
TAOS (41 mins, nearest Walmart & grocery store)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Harbor Freight, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Smith’s, Albertsons Market, Ace Hardware, and many local boutique shops!
- RESTAURANTS – McDonalds, Wendy’s, Whataburger, Sonic Drive-in, Taco Bell, KFC, Domino’s, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Lovelace Urgent Care, Holy Cross Medical Center, El Centro Family Health, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Carson National Forest, Río Grande del Norte National Monument, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Punche Lake, Wheeler Peak, Eagle Nest Lake State Park, Cimarron Canyon State Park, Taos Art Museum, Harwood Museum of Art, and more!
SANTA FE (1 hr 38 mins, nearest major city)
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 36.666893, -105.910265
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.