Santa Fe Neighborhoods

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment

Santa Fe, New Mexico Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! Santa Fe is a charming town embraced by three mountain ranges, offering a temperate climate, historic interest and outdoor enjoyment. The city is a top tourist destination, a spiritual center, an art and culture mecca, a hub for fine dining and entertainment, and so much more! Santa Fe offers a truly authentic quality of life. The city spirals out from the center like a wagon wheel. Here are key aspects to the neighbor-hoods that make up this enchanting, world-class destination.

• Area with some of the most photographed adobe homes and gardens

• A mix of multi-generational families and newcomers

• The watershed area, the Randall Davey Audubon Center and the Dale Ball Hiking Trails

• Part of the old Sebastian De Vargas

  Distinction: Flowing out from Acequia Madre are historic homes of all sizes that are nestled behind adobe walls and accessed by intimate lanes

• Tree-lined streets climbing up the mountain to big views with Ponderosa pines and aspens

• Smaller casitas within walking distance to the Plaza or larger homes with views

• Near the beloved Santa Fe Plaza, and home of the Sotheby’s offices

• Many gated communities in the foothills rising up from the plaza

  Distinction: Location of charming pieds-à-terre to architectural masterpieces

• A haven of higher-end homes with million dollar views

• Only minutes to town or mountain trails for skiing, hiking and biking

• Condominiums and casitas at the base of the mountain

  Distinction: Home of the Santa Fe Ski Basin, the Santa Fe Institute, Ten Thousand Waves Japanese-style spa, and Bishops Lodge Resort

• West Alameda Corridor with both planned subdivisions and rural countryside

• Casa Solana: homes built by Stamm with wood floors, kiva fireplaces, vigas and yards

• Monte Sereno: Luxury homes with magnificent views and large lots, just 5 minutes to town

  Distinction: Below are homes along the Santa Fe River and above are homes in the hills with views of the city. Some of the larger, more rural lots are zoned horse properties

• A new, hip business district, alternative to the Historic Plaza

• Art Studios, the Farmers Market, shops, galleries and restaurants

• A neighborhood of smaller renovated adobes and contemporary lofts

  Distinction: The sacred Santuario de Guadalupe, parks and the Rail Runner train

• From high-end homes to the hospital, this vibrant area is prime real estate

• Canyon Road: Famous for its galleries, restaurants, shops and private homes

• Old Santa Fe Trail: Adobe homes and newer architectural structures

• South Capitol: A tapestry of styles from bungalows to brick, with old trees and sidewalks

  Distinction: Home of The Randall Davey Audubon Center, The Dale Ball Hiking Trails, The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, The Museum of International Folk Art, and The Wheelwright Museum

• The largest and fastest growing area of Santa Fe

• On the south-end of the city with lots of shopping and access to Hwy I-25

• Affordable and mid-priced homes, manufactured homes and apartments

  Distinction: Home of the Genoveva Chavez Community Center, a public multiplex sports center

• Spacious neighborhoods, some gated with bike/hike trails

• Newer homes with high-end finishes on larger tracts of land with big mountain views

• Aldea: Elegant patio homes on smaller lots built around a central plaza for residents

  Distinction: Home of the Marty Sanchez City Golf Course, Las Campanas the Santa Fe Airport and the world-famous Santa Fe Opera

• A 5,000-acre development with two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses

• Equestrian center, spa, clubhouse and much more

• A favorite destination for second-home owners, retirees and locals

  Distinction: Luxury living at its best; a resort community with world-class facilities

• Homes with views of the Rio Grande Valley

• Small villages and newer subdivisions, from fixer-uppers to grand haciendas

• Areas include Los Caminitos, Chupadero, Vista Redonda and Pueblo Encantado

  Distinction: Rancho Encantado is a destination resort located in this peaceful valley

• Picturesque village located along the Tesuque River

• Up in the hills are views of the Rio Grande Valley

• Small villages are interspersed with newer subdivisions on the hills

  Distinction: Famous for the Tesuque Market, Shidoni Foundry; and celebrity homes

• Some of the area is lower elevations and in the great plains

• Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos Mountains

• Many lots range from 2.5 acres to over 10 acres

  Distinction: A historic part of the Old Santa Fe Trail, many homes offer rustic character

• A rural corridor with over 2,500 acres

• Horse properties, wells and septic systems

• Lots are generally an acre to twenty acres

  Distinction: Historically was part of the old Sebastian De Vargas Grant

• Established bedroom community of about 6,000 residents

• One acre minimum lots with views, open plains and a quiet lifestyle

• Native piñon and juniper trees, grasses and open land

  Distinction: Commercial center, shopping, stables, elementary school and recreational center

• Quickly-expanding area with new construction

• Thoughtfully planned communities; Rancho Viejo, Nave Ade and others

• Recreation centers, schools and department store shopping

  Distinction: Includes the historic villages of La Cienega, La Cieneguilla, Pena Blanca and Cochiti

• Uniquely designed as a collection of villages, each with its own plaza

• Large open space with walking paths bordering the villages

• A sense of living amid nature with community amenities

• South of Santa Fe with family homes and close to shopping

  Distinction: Enjoy the Santa Fe Community College and the Institute of American Indian Arts

• Designed for low and moderate priced family housing

• Santa Fe style and charm is found in these lovely, affordable properties

  Distinction: Quality, smaller homes close to shopping, schools and I-25

• An historic trail between Santa Fe and Albuquerque

• Properties are 2.5 acres or more, known for wide open spaces

• Fewer building restrictions than in the city of Santa Fe

  Distinction: Located here is the famous Eaves Movie Ranch and old turquoise mining ruins

• Larger lots in the country

• Lower elevations with open views

• Mature cottonwoods in a rural setting

  Distinction: A destination stop on the famous Camino Real

• Northeast of Albuquerque along Highway 14–The Turquoise Trail

• Madrid is an artist and residential community with a boardwalk of charming shops

• North of Madrid is the older and more intimate community of Cerrillos

  Distinction: Historically both towns were mining communities and ghost towns

• Northern New Mexico

• Green, pastoral valley with small farms, adobe homes and charm

• Centrally located to Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico and Los Alamos

• Big views of the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

  Distinction: The beloved miracle church in Chimayo and the historic Rancho de Chimayo Restaurant

• Northern New Mexico

• Georgia O’Keeffe country with dirt roads, small rural communities and large ranches

• Big, open vistas, rock outcroppings and desert topography with views

• Located midway between Santa Fe and Taos, NM, and a gateway to Colorado

  Distinction: Hope of Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, Abiquiú and Vado Lakes, and historic homes