209 Ribak Lane, Taos, NM 87571
UNDER CONTRACT
0.45 ACRES

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)

Local Information

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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

Interior Features

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)

Exterior Features

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

Days on Market

Days on Market: 165

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Pueblo
Building
Construction Materials: Adobe, Frame, Stucco

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $998,000Price Per Sqft: $304
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Closing & Funding

Active Status

MLS Status: Active Under Contract

Location

Direction & Address
City: TaosCommunity: None

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 114410

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3280 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Gutter(s)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Appliances

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 114410Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Additional Information

Gutter(s)Days On Market Replication: 166
Last check for updates: 20 minutes 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
Also Listed on Enchanted Circle.

Market trends in Taos

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
Available listings
135
6
MoM

Price History for 209 Ribak Lane

DatePriceEventSource
06/10/2026$998,000ContingentEnchanted Circle #114410
06/04/2026$998,000PriceChange
Enchanted Circle #114410
12/27/2025$1,195,000Listed For SaleEnchanted Circle #114410
12/02/2025$1,195,000ListingRemovedEnchanted Circle #112955
09/27/2025$1,195,000PriceChange
Enchanted Circle #112955
09/19/2025$1,095,000PriceChange
Enchanted Circle #112955
06/30/2025$1,250,000PriceChange
Enchanted Circle #112955
03/07/2025$1,385,000Listed For SaleEnchanted Circle #112955
02/22/2025$1,499,000ListingRemovedBHHS broker feed #112306
01/24/2025$1,499,000PriceChange
Enchanted Circle #112306
09/02/2024$1,575,000Listed For SaleEnchanted Circle #112306
09/19/2017--Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$2,877
Assessment$466,830
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What Locals Say about Taos

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 73 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say kids play outside

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 23 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 16 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Ellieandrade076
    "I have had a dog in the past that I walked regularly. Lots of people walk their dogs and dogs are welcomed. "
  • Agjones76
    "It’s nice to live here. It’s certainly better than nowhere to live, this living here. I would rather be here than there, that’s for sure."
  • Agjones76
    "Holiday events, parades and concerts, sometimes with clowns, sometimes not. Often, penguins are involved."
  • Ashastout
    "we can walk to the end of the driveway to watch parades, and we can walk to the plaza. great sunrises and sunsets. and beautiful trees"
  • Faroutman10
    "Great weather nice people Natural beauty Clean air Good food Festive atmosphere What else could you want"
  • Stacie E.
    "I work in the area and travel through here very regularly, not only is it scenic and beautiful, but the community is a great place to raise a family or retire and enjoy life."
  • Briana C.
    "Horrible school system! Frequent burglaries in this specific areas. A nice place to visit"
  • Ellynn R.
    "I work only two blocks away from this home and the cute coffee shops, restaurants, museums and retail stores are walking distance to this home, it's a great place to work and live."
  • jdill7 l.
    "Not great for family life, unless you home school or do private school, sorry to say. Great for skiers, mountaineers, hikers, art lovers, gallery followers, small business owners, tourist trade businesses. Walmart is about the only place to shop for everyday goods, sorry to say. Great availability of organic and ethnic foods, good restaurants. From this location, you can walk many places. Parking is a constant problem as the town was developed for a walking trade. Taos Pueblo very close."

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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.