209 Ribak Lane
Taos, NM 87571
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,280 sqft (on 0.45 acres)
$998,000
$998,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,280 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)
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Description
Hidden behind adobe walls in Taos’ historic district, the Ribak Estate unfolds as a rare convergence of place, art, and enduring craftsmanship. Backing up to La Loma Plaza, an enclave established in 1795 - this storied property occupies a setting where Taos’ architectural and artistic traditions remain vividly alive. Owned by the renowned Taos Modernists, Beatrice Mandelman and Louis Ribak, the home served for decades as a residence, studio, gallery, and a gathering place for influential artists whose work helped define Taos on the international stage. That legacy is still palpable today, not as a museum piece, but as a living environment shaped by creativity, conversation, and thoughtful stewardship over generations. Recognized by the State of New Mexico as a significant example of Pueblo Revival architecture and documented on the 1929 town survey, the home reflects the hallmarks of authentic adobe construction: substantial walls, sculpted mud plaster, hand-carved corbels, vigas and latillas, nichos, and four traditional Southwestern fireplaces. In 2006, the residence was comprehensively rebuilt from the ground up, preserving historic integrity while integrating modern systems including radiant floor heating, updated electrical, double-pane windows and doors, and energy-efficient infrastructure. The approximately 3,280-square-foot interior is arranged with uncommon flexibility. The main residence offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while a fully independent one-bedroom apartment - seamlessly integrated under the same roof - provides options for guests, extended family, rental income, or creative use. The spaces flow naturally rather than formally, with rooms unfolding in a way that feels organic, collected, and deeply personal. At the center of the home, a welcoming parlor and dining area anchors daily life, illuminated by deep-set windows and enriched by museum-quality antique lighting from the seller’s collection. The adjoining kitchen balances charm and practicality, featuring a Viking range, hand-painted cabinetry, generous storage, and historic painted beams attributed to early Taos artist and historian Blanche Chloe Grant. One of the home’s most compelling spaces is the expansive living room, historically used as an art school and long known as a gathering place for visiting artists and thinkers. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with built-in cabinetry, a sitting area, an oversized bath, and French doors opening to both a covered front balcony and a rear Juliet balcony - each offering a different sense of light, sky, and perspective. The separate apartment enjoys its own living area, kitchen, fireplace, and direct access to a private, stone-terraced courtyard - ideal for quiet mornings, creative pursuits, or hosting guests with privacy. Throughout the property, materials have been carefully curated: reclaimed wood, flagstone, Saltillo tile, antique mirrors, and historic lighting create a layered, authentic atmosphere impossible to replicate. Modern sustainability features include roof-fed cisterns, solar hot-water panels with natural-gas backup, photovoltaic panels supplying select electrical outlets, an air-exchange system, Hunter Douglas blinds, and recent mechanical upgrades including a new Polaris boiler and thermostats (2024). Outdoors, the fully enclosed compound offers custom iron gates, mature Spruce and fruit trees, landscaped rockwork, multiple off-street parking spaces, rear alley access, and forthcoming Ranchitos Road sidewalk improvements. This is not simply a historic home - it is a place shaped by ideas and artistry. A rare opportunity to live within one of Taos’ most meaningful residential legacies, thoughtfully preserved for the next chapter. Call us today for a copy of the property’s extensive history, and the numerous improvements made, and then schedule a showing. You do not want to miss this one! This listing has exterior and interior videos for your viewing pleasure.
Home Highlights
Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$304
Listed
165 days ago
Home Details for 209 Ribak Lane
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Guest Quarters |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3280 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Fireplace(s),Hot Water,RadiantHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Fireplace S |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, MultipleHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Insulated Windows, Metal, Screens, Wood Frames, Window CoveringsFlooring: Flagstone, Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Flagstone, Tile, Wood |
View Has a View |
Security Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Flat FoamPatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Other, Patio, PorchFencing: Other, See Remarks, WallExterior: Gravel Driveway, Other, Rain Gutters, ShedFoundation: Combination, Slab |
Parking & Garage Has Open ParkingParking: Open |
Frontage Waterfront: NoneRoad Frontage: Public RoadNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer |
Surface & Elevation Topography: CanyonValley |
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Days on Market: 165 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1880Year Renovated: 2023 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Pueblo |
Building Construction Materials: Adobe, Frame, Stucco |
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Price List Price: $998,000Price Per Sqft: $304 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Closing & Funding |
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MLS Status: Active Under Contract |
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Direction & Address City: TaosCommunity: None |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 114410 |
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Building Area Building Area: 3280 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Gutter(s) |
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Lot Area: 0.45 acres |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell |
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Energy Efficiency Features: Appliances |
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Mls Number: 114410Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet |
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Gutter(s)Days On Market Replication: 166 |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of The Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, (575) 689-8929
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, (575) 758-8673
Robbie Puskarich, (813) 732-5819
Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, (575) 758-8673
Source: Enchanted Circle, MLS#114410

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Price History for 209 Ribak Lane
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | $998,000 | Contingent | Enchanted Circle #114410 |
| 06/04/2026 | $998,000 | PriceChange | Enchanted Circle #114410 |
| 12/27/2025 | $1,195,000 | Listed For Sale | Enchanted Circle #114410 |
| 12/02/2025 | $1,195,000 | ListingRemoved | Enchanted Circle #112955 |
| 09/27/2025 | $1,195,000 | PriceChange | Enchanted Circle #112955 |
| 09/19/2025 | $1,095,000 | PriceChange | Enchanted Circle #112955 |
| 06/30/2025 | $1,250,000 | PriceChange | Enchanted Circle #112955 |
| 03/07/2025 | $1,385,000 | Listed For Sale | Enchanted Circle #112955 |
| 02/22/2025 | $1,499,000 | ListingRemoved | BHHS broker feed #112306 |
| 01/24/2025 | $1,499,000 | PriceChange | Enchanted Circle #112306 |
| 09/02/2024 | $1,575,000 | Listed For Sale | Enchanted Circle #112306 |
| 09/19/2017 | -- | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,877 |
| Assessment | $466,830 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.78 | Single-Family Home | - | 11/04/16 | 3 | 2 | 2,365 |
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The Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, (575) 758-8673
Agent Phone: (575) 689-8929

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209 Ribak Lane, Taos, NM 87571 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,280 sqft single-family home built in 1880. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Enchanted Circle on Dec 27, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 114410.

