209 Ribak Lane
Taos, NM 87571
Beds
3
Baths
3
Square Ft.
3,280
$1,195,000
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.… Read More 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. Read Less
Courtesy of , Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties.
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
38
Last Updated
Property Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Beds
3
Full Baths
3
Square Ft.
3,280
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Year Built
1880
MLS Number
114410
Additional Details
Property Access
Road frontage type: PublicRoad
Appliances & Equipment
Dryer, Dishwasher, EnergyStarQualifiedAppliances, GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Building
Built in 1880, Architectural style: Pueblo, Construction materials: Adobe, Frame, Stucco, Levels: Two, 2, Toal building area: 3280
Community
Gutters
Exterior Features
GravelDriveway, RainGutters, Shed
Fence
SeeRemarks, Wall
Fireplaces
FamilyRoom, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom, Multiple, 4 total fireplaces
Floors
Flagstone, Tile, Wood
Water Features
None
Heating
Fireplaces, HotWater, Radiant
Interior Features
BeamedCeilings, CeilingFans, TongueAndGrooveCeilings, WalkInClosets
Laundry
WasherHookup, DryerHookup
Lot
0.45 acres, DripIrrigationBubblers, Garden, GentleSloping, IrregularLot, Lawn, Level, Sloped, Trees, Views, Xeriscape
Energy Saving
Green energy efficient: Appliances, Green water conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Property
Patio and porch features: Covered, Deck, Other, Patio, Porch, Topography: CanyonValley
Roof
Flat, Foam
Security Features
SecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors
Sewer
CommunityCoopSewer
Utilities
ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasAvailable, PhoneAvailable
Windows
InsulatedWindows, Metal, Screens, WoodFrames, WindowCoverings
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