Thinking of moving to Santa Fe? We don’t blame you. Who wouldn’t want to live here? Clear skies, beautiful mountains, food, art, and culture, all accompanied by abundant sunshine and green chile, are two of our favorite things.
If you’ve never lived here before, you probably find yourself wondering about the different neighborhoods in the area. Let us help. Here’s a map and then a narrative list of neighborhoods in Santa Fe and surrounding areas along with links to properties available around that area. We are happy to help you find the perfect home in the perfect area.
Santa Fe’s Historic Plaza resides on the NE side of town. The area considered the Historic Eastside runs east from St. Francis Drive, north of East Alameda to Hyde Park/Artist Road (which climbs to Ski Santa Fe and the Sangre de Cristos). Deemed as highly desirable both in price and design, Santa Fe’s Northeast area, while conveniently located, provides close-in quiet living. Older, well-established historic adobes stand next to newer, award-winning architecture. The area is a pleasure to explore. It also frequently provides walkability to the historical center of the city.
In times past, this area was the center of life in Santa Fe. On the north side of the Plaza is the
Palace of the Governors, which is the longest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Built-in 1610 as a fort, the Palace is now part of the Museum of New Mexico and the New Mexico History Museum. Museum policy reserves the portal for participants in the Native American Vendors Program to sell their handmade jewelry and pottery under the portal of the Palace. This
program is dedicated exclusively to regional Native American arts and crafts.
Artist Road, which becomes Hyde Park Road, boasts mouthwatering east and northern views, and newer homes in Santa Fe. The Summit and Sierra del Norte are two of the city’s premier developments. Also on Hyde Park Road are Cerros Colorados and the older community of Hyde Park Estates, both with wonderful homes and incredible views.
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The SE part of Santa Fe is rich with history, with some homes dating back centuries; these neighborhoods boast some of Santa Fe’s most photographed adobe homes and gardens. Hosting a mix of multi-generational families and newcomers, the homes, often hidden behind high walls and accessed by narrow, dirt lanes, recall the city’s early history and lend Santa Fe a unique heritage. Views are scarce here, but authenticity and atmosphere dominate. Charm is the garment that many of these homes wear. You might hear folks refer to this as Canyon Road, South Capitol, Old Santa Fe Trail, Museum Hill, and the St. John’s area. There’s also De Vargas Heights and Sol Y Lomas. More on that below.
Canyon Road
Long famous for its galleries, restaurants, and specialty shops, Canyon Road has become one of Santa Fe’s most popular attractions. Upper Canyon Road has long-established residences and the Randall Davey Audubon Center, encompassing 135 acres and miles of hiking trails, a nature store, and the historic house of artist Randall Davey.
Old Santa Fe Trail/Museum Hill
Stretching from the heart of Santa Fe to Missouri, this historic westward route has carried thousands to the Southwest. Now, Old Santa Fe Trail boasts gracious, adobe homes and newer architectural wonders. Around the ‘museum district’, housing the Museum Of International Folk Art, The Museum Of Indian Arts and Culture, and The Wheelwright Museum Of The American Indian, the terrain is dotted with piñon and juniper.
Old Pecos Trail
Bordered in the northeast by Old Santa Fe Trail and in the southwest by the South Capitol area, the length of this road comprises a professional district and established communities. The hospital is located here as are many of the doctors’ offices.
South Capitol
Established in the early part of the Twentieth Century to accommodate the growing railroad industry, this area has many different architectural styles. From bungalows to brick homes to older adobes, the different styles all work together to create a lovely mosaic. The trees are old and large, the sidewalks are broad and well-planned. Wood Gormley Elementary School is centrally located.
Guadalupe Historic & Railyard District
Bordered on the east by the ancient Santuario de Guadalupe, the end of the Camino Real, and in the west by St. Francis Drive, this little neighborhood is a collection of beautifully renovated adobes and up-and-comers. The lots are small and tidy. Short walking distance from the Plaza, the Rail Runner train station, shops, and a quaint movie theater.
Sol Y Lomas
Sol y Lomas is an older subdivision with established landscaping and is located in the southeastern part of the city. Still, close in, Sol y Lomas is perfect for those seeking more substantial homes on larger lots than found downtown. Most homes have garages and many properties also have guesthouses/studios.
Quail Run
Describing itself as
‘The Premier Residential Community of the Southwest’, Quail Run is a community of 265 individually owned and appointed condominium homes on 103 beautifully landscaped acres. The homes are complemented by a PGA-rated, par 32, nine-hole golf course, Pro Bounce lighted tennis courts designed for high altitude play, a complete fitness center, a 65-foot indoor ozone purified pool, a full-service restaurant, spa services and so much more. All reside in a secure, gated environment allowing you to relax and enjoy yourself in this high desert oasis.
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Santa Fe city southwest, the largest area of Santa Fe and still growing….West Side
This older, family community boasts an eclectic mix of commercial development and mid-priced adobe structures. St. Anne’s church and Larragoite Elementary School help create a neighborhood atmosphere.
Barrio de la Canada
Close to town and just west of the west side, this small area provides a quiet, family-oriented community. The homes are larger in size than the west side and many have special decorative touches. Older landscaping and mature trees line the sidewalks.
Casa Alegre
Traveling west on Agua Fría Street you will find a delightful park known as Frenchie’s Field. Directly across is Casa Alegre. These smaller homes are similar to the Casa Solana neighborhood as they were also developed by Allen Stamm in the 1950s. Some of the great features of this area are the close proximity to shopping, schools, and churches such as St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and 1301 Osage Avenue.
Kaune Neighborhood
The homes here, accessed from Monterey Drive just off Cerrillos Road, are also of Stamm design with hardwood floors and vigas in an area with parks, schools, and churches. A broader selection of architectural elements are available here from the flat roof styles of California to Spanish pueblo or Territorial. Planned by famed Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem, Kaune Elementary School, 1409 Monterey Drive, serves the families here. The school was named for Alfred Kaune, a past president of the Santa Fe school board.
Tierra Contenta
Tierra Contenta is a mixed-use, mixed-income community designed to provide low and moderate-priced housing for under-served families in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Tierra Contenta Corporation is a 501(c)(3) corporation that provides builder-ready tracts to production homebuilders and finished lots for small builders and non-profit housing providers. Their goal is to provide at least 40% of the homes affordable for those earning less than 80% of the area median income. When complete, Tierra Contenta will have approximately 4000 homes, plus businesses, schools, community services, parks, and abundant open space.
Rancho Viejo
Just south of Santa Fe, the community of Rancho Viejo blends with the scenic beauty of the Southwestern landscape and reflects the rich cultural heritage of New Mexico. Uniquely designed as a collection of villages, each with its own central gathering plaza and bordering preserved open space, Rancho Viejo creates a sense of living amid nature, complemented by community amenities and homes of exceptional quality.
Nava Ade
Nava Ade is a beautiful, planned development off Rodeo Road. Located near the Santa Fe Community College and the Santo Niño Catholic School serving students grades PreK-6, Nava Ade combines stunning architecture with easy access to town, I-25, and a vast array of shops. There is a Homeowners Association. Nava Ade is served by Pinon Elementary, Capshaw Middle School, and Santa Fe High School.
The southwest of Santa Fe within city limits also includes the Villa Linda Mall and the Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 3221 Rodeo Rd, a newer public facility featuring a leisure swimming pool with triple loop slide, a 50-meter lap pool and diving boards, ice skating rink, track, aerobics, and a weight room.
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The picturesque, incorporated village of Tesuque enjoys a rural feel (there are still horse properties here) and is only five minutes north of Santa Fe, just beyond Bishop’s Lodge. Known for its valley of lush vegetation and the Tesuque River, as well as hilltop sites with views and traditional Northern New Mexico pinon and juniper, Tesuque attracts artists, professionals, retirees, second homeowners, and celebrities looking to hide out. There is a small commercial community consisting of the landmark Tesuque Market, the restaurant El Nido, and Shidoni Foundry.
Almost all the communities located in this area have a view of the entire Rio Grande Valley all the way to the Colorado border on a good day. Small villages are interspersed with newer subdivisions perched on the hills. The secret home of many a celebrity, this area is made up of adobe fixer-uppers and architectural gems. The area includes Los Caminitos, Vista Redonda, Chupadero, Rio En Medio, Pacheco Canyon and Pueblo Encantado.
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