4136 NM Highway 68 Unit A
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
Beds
1
Baths
2
Square Ft.
3,290
$749,999
The El Cortez Theatre in Ranchos de Taos is more than just a building, it is a portal into one of the most magical and creatively charged chapters of Taos history. Originally reimagined by the community in the 1940s as a neighborhood cinema for Spanish-language films, the adobe structure stood… Read More quietly at the corner of the Ranchos de Taos Plaza, evolving alongside the community it served. By 1969, it was recognized as a theatre in the documents that placed the Ranchos Plaza on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1970, fresh off the success of Easy Rider and while editing his groundbreaking film The Last Movie, Dennis Hopper purchased the theatre and infused it with a new purpose. Alongside his brother David Hopper and a talented group of local craftsmen and artists, the El Cortez was transformed into something far greater than a cinema, a place for gathering, dreaming, creating, and sharing ideas. Its hand-plastered adobe walls, intricate woodwork, and design became a reflection of the artistic energy that defined Hopper's years in Taos. Many other well known talented artist and musicians have played and painted in this incredible space. Today, that same spirit lives on within the 3,290 square foot space. The theatre's unparalleled acoustics and expansive open floor plan create endless possibilities, whether envisioned as a performance venue, private residence, dance hall, studio, gallery, or event space. Many well known talented artist and musicians have graced it’s halls in recent years. Fifty original theatre seats remain as a tribute to its cinematic roots, while the vast open floor provides room for a substantial dance floor, creative workspace, or gathering area. Upon entering the home, nothing prepares you for the soaring 20' ceilings and grand space of the theatre once you walk through the double wood doors. No modern amenity is forgotten as the property features a well appointed kitchen, two bathrooms, and an upstairs primary suite overlooking the theatre below. From this unique vantage point, the suite captures the grandeur of the space while offering a private retreat complete with a walk-in closet, private rooftop terrace, and kiva fireplace. The El Cortez has been cemented in history as a meeting place for creativity, conversation, transformation, and beauty. The laughter, music, art, and ideas that once filled the theatre seem to linger within its adobe walls. Rarely does a property come to market that so beautifully blends architectural character and rich history. The El Cortez remains what it has always been: a place where imagination thrives beneath New Mexico's wide and enchanted sky. For those who are boldly seeking something different, this is your opportunity. Read Less
Courtesy of , Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties, 575-758-8673.
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
85
Last Updated
Property Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Beds
1
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
3,290
Lot Size
0.08 Acres
MLS Number
115098
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
Building
Living area: 3290.0, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Adobe, Stucco
Energy Saving
Water Conservation: WaterSmartLandscaping
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Fireplaces
2 fireplaces, Two, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom
Floors
Tile, Wood
Heating
ForcedAir, Fireplaces
Home Owner's Association
Association Fee: $0, Fee Frequency: Monthly
Interior Features
BeamedCeilings
Laundry
WasherHookup, DryerHookup
Lot
0.08 acres, Xeriscape
Parking
1 carport spaces, AttachedCarport
Roof
Bitumen, Flat
Sewer
CommunityCoopSewer
Taxes
Annual Amount: $357.8, Legal Description: Property Code 1072145349333. Sec 36, Township 25N, Range 12E, .077 acres, tract 352 Map 10 Survey 1, Zoning description: County
Utilities
ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasAvailable, Water Source: Public
Windows
InsulatedWindows, Skylights, WoodFrames
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