More Santa Fe Neighborhoods
More Santa Fe Neighborhoods
Canyon Road
If Santa Fe is the second largest art market in the nation, then Canyon Road is the heart of the art district within Santa Fe. A treasure trove of artistic finds, Canyon Road boasts more than 100 art galleries and studios that include everything from Native American and contemporary art, to the art of jewelry, clothing and furniture. All of this resides in a setting full of original architecture, sculpture and gardens.
Rich cultural surroundings require world class dining options. From traditional Southwestern Cuisine to innovative Fusion Southwestern Cuisine, the variety here is incredible. Native American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Thai, Steak, Vegetarian, as well as a top notch wine selection - no stone is left un-turned. After restaurants, it’s on to specialty stores and services like wellness centers or white water rafting organizations.
It's only natural that the people that define this community to be artistic in nature. Musicians, actors, artists, and the like, are your neighbors. Simply put, culture exudes from every corner. You don’t have to be an artist to live here. Just hold an appreciation for culture.
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South Capitol
Bounded from the state capitol complex to the St. Vincent Hospital, the South Capitol area is quite simply named as such because it is located south of the Capitol building. This area was heavily influenced by tastes and styles brought to Santa Fe via the railroad. The result is a cultural masterpiece of a town.
With the majority of this area constructed in the 1940's and 1950's, South Capitol has a definite allure to it. Even with renovations and new homes, it has not lost any of its old world charm. Bungalows, framed construction, Pueblo Revivals, and Victorians all come together to create a fusion of architectural magic.
The property value continues to rise in this area, the community involvement is strong, and the schools are quality. Of course, true to the historic Eastside and downtown area of Santa Fe, there is a Mecca of galleries, shops and great restaurants. Back Street Bistro, Santa Fe Baking Company and Vinaigrette are some of the hometown favorites.
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Museum Hill
Four museums. One very popular café. Unique Shopping. An extensive collection of Santa Fe's art and culture. Museum Hill is an area in Santa Fe that brings its fascinating museums together - all in one place.
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
3,000 objects of Spanish Colonial Art make this art collection the most comprehensive compilation of its kind. It features everything from Santos (painted and sculpted images of saints) and textiles, to books and furniture - all housed in a classic Spanish Colonial or "Pueblo Revival" building.
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture offers artifacts of the Southwest from ancestral to contemporary. It boasts more than 70,000 works of art and material culture. This museum is more than just its exhibits; it also offers public lectures, field trips, artist residencies, and other educational programs.
Museum of International Folk Art
This is a museum of a different color. Sometimes it is the everyday objects like toys, textiles, household goods and religious art that make the best art because they promote a better understanding of cultures past and present.
Wheelright Museum of the American Indian
Here is where you will find important Native American art. Objects and archives pertaining to the arts and cultures of the Navajo, the Rio Grande Pueblos, and other native peoples of New Mexico are all housed in this 8-sided building inspired by traditional Navajo Hooghan. The exhibits are constantly chaining, exploring all types of contemporary and historic Native American art with a Southwest emphasis.
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The Plaza
The central park of Santa Fe is definitely the Santa Fe Plaza. Rich with history and stories, it is actually listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Walking its streets is like taking a step back in time knowing that many of the surrounding buildings stand just as they did during Colonial Spanish times.
As much as it is historical, it is also just a place for the people of Santa Fe to sit on benches or under trees, play in the grass, listen to live bands perform, and look forward to at Christmas time when the buildings are donned with farolitos and luminaries.
Landmarks:
-Palace of the Governors
-St. Francis Cathedral
-Loretto Chapel
Attractions:
-The Spanish Market
-Santa Fe Indian Market
-New Mexico Museum of Art
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Railyard
While The Plaza is steeped in Santa Fe's past, The Railyard is all about Santa Fe's future. Just like everything in New Mexico, the Railyard, of course, has a history. But with the railroad locale's decline back in 1987, the city made a master plan to revamp the entire community to make it the forward-thinking, vibrant hub that it is today.
Filled with non-profit organizations such as the Farmers Market, internationally renowned arts organization SITE Santa Fe, Hispanic cultural center El Museo Cultural and teen art center Warehouse 21, this is the kind of town perfect for community-minded residents who like to get involved.
As part of the Railyard Master Plan's mission to embrace the landscape and the environment, efforts such as trails for pedestrians and cyclists, water harvesting practices and the use of environmentally responsible systems have been implemented.
On top of it all, the Railyard boasts live-in art studios, a cinema, galleries, museums, restaurants and more than 13 acres of open space.
Casa Solana
Located only a mile west of the Plaza, Casa Solana has access to all the amenities of the downtown arts and culture, with the benefit of a more private, neighborhood feel. Defined by its wide open streets, mature trees and parks, Casa Solana is truly a friendly, old-fashioned home-town, kind of neighborhood.
Acclaimed builder Allen Stamm established the homes in the Casa Solana subdivision back in 1950. Stamm specifically did not include front yard fences in his home designs because he wanted neighbors to get to know each other. Thoughtful touches to the home design such as built-in spaces for Christmas trees and highchairs, as well as garages that could easily be converted into bedrooms for growing families, speak to the type of neighborhood that Stamm envisioned Casa Solana to be.
The best part about Casa Solana is that it is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in the Santa Fe area. It's not often you can find an area that offers amenities such as tennis and basketball courts, a family-friendly community pool, volunteer opportunities, and unique restaurants (check out Annapurna) with property values ranging from $200,000 to $500,000.
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Sierra del Norte
Nestled near the Jemez and Sandia mountains, the Cerrillos Hills, as well as the lights of nearby Santa Fe is the upscale Sierra del Norte neighborhood. Featuring a peppering of various architectural styles, this community thrives on stunning views and its ideal location. This newer development is located just north of Hyde Park and sits only twelve miles from the Santa Fe Ski Basin, a favorite amongst skiers, hikers and outdoor adventurers alike!
This well known prominent neighborhood offers tree lined views of juniper trees, alpine foliage and the ever present scent of the ponderosa pine. Whether your lifestyle embraces the outdoors or covets the lush conveniences of being pampered; you will find both at your fingertips. The Dale Ball Hiking Trails are adjacent to Sierra del Norte and boast 22 miles of biking/hiking trails through the nearby mountains’ foothills. Take a retreat from the outdoors, by visiting the nearby upscale Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa for complete relaxation.
From scenic views to the unique architectural styles of newer upscale homes; Sierra del Norte has much to offer. You’ll get a sense of the best Santa Fe has to offer which is adventure mixed with an elegant comfort.
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The Summit
Noted as one of the premiere neighborhoods in Santa Fe, The Summit is a gated community offering beautiful and exclusive estates. These custom, high-end properties are favored due to their stunning panoramic views of Santa Fe’s cityscape along with the nearby Jemez, Sangre de Cristo and Sandia mountains.
Located near the older community of Hyde Park, The Summit offers plenty of privacy as the homes, which range from expansive homes to premiere condominiums, are situated on large, tree lined lots. Just five miles from downtown Santa Fe, this community grants easy access to all of the cities amenities while remaining secluded. The Summit borders the National Forest and is also a mere twelve miles from the Santa Fe Ski Basin making any outdoor experiences close at hand.
Design covenants uphold the exclusive lifestyle that is The Summit while paved roads, underground utilities and city water offer convenience. This community is enjoyed for its ideal location, desirable custom homes and sweeping views. Foliage such as tall pines and high mountain wildflowers abound and add to the natural beauty of this neighborhood. The Summit’s developer had the elite of the world in mind when designing this community, and once you experience all that The Summit has to offer; you’ll see that he hit the mark.
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Cerros Colorados
If open spaces and wide views are what you desire, Los Cerros Colorados may be the community for you. With exclusive, custom built homes, this neighborhood rests along Hyde Park road and is a mere seven minutes away from the historic Santa Fe Plaza.
This ideal mountain valley community boasts homes and lots that offer direct access to acres of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Built at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, large Ponderosa pines and Pinons abound. Los Cerros Colorados is also just twenty minutes from the Santa Fe Ski Basin, which draws in many for its excellent skiing.
Full of heritage, this Spanish Colonial Legacy has been held and cherished by the Martinez family since the 1700’s. Each home offers unique characteristics and a sense of privacy due to their location and appearance of being neatly tucked between the surrounding trees. Living in Los Cerros Colorados means experiencing a lifestyle of custom designed homes and rich legacy.
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Hyde Park
Find a piece of history in Santa Fe’s Northeast community of Hyde Park. Settled near the Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde Memorial Park, this neighborhood offers a sense of calm and scenic beauty. This private, historic community houses approximately sixty families that reside in the breathtaking estates.
Incredible views of the Jemez and Sanias mountains can be enjoyed as many of the homes offer large picture windows and private balconies. The various architectural styles all maintain the sense of historic ambience as their well-built structures date back to the early 1900’s. The location, just seven miles from downtown Santa Fe, offers the convenience of upscale restaurants, shopping and events. Just up the road is the exclusive Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa which will help you experience complete relaxation.
Situated near the Santa Fe Ski Basin and various parks allows outdoor adventurers the opportunity to spend time hiking or biking through nature. Hyde Park is where the large Ponderosa pines begin so the area has an Alpine mountain feel. This community, although seeped in history, also offers newer properties and large lots for new builds. It has been a staple of the Santa Fe area and continues to be one of the most desirable places to live.
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Aldea
Within La Tierra, Aldea de Santa Fe is one of the area’s newest and most exciting developments. Aldea brings chic urban flair to the City Different lifestyle, with a true all-inclusive community feel. While it is a newer community, Aldea is designed to reflect the essential elements of classic Santa Fe.
Aldea’s “New Urbanism” style blends new and modern luxuries with old yet timeless traditions. This type of design resurrects the front porch, backyard garages, and the nearby market to make neighborhoods more personable, give more character to homes, and allow for friendly living.
Spanish for ‘Small Village,’ Aldea creates a truly diverse and beautiful cultural experience. From the pedestrian-friendly streets to the parks and central plaza that invite neighbors to come together, this quaint village was constructed with unity and interaction in mind. With the central plaza as the heart of the community, residents enjoy shopping, dining, working, and playing all within the neighborhood.
Las Campanas
Las Campanas takes an inspiring and artistic approach to living in New Mexico.
Horse lovers, golfers, art lovers, and dreamers make this community among Santa Fe’s best. Las Campanas is a peaceful environment comprised of more than twelve distinct neighborhoods, one as unique and inspired as the next. From pueblo-style homes, to log cabin inspired residences, this unique development appeals to every taste and satisfies all luxurious desires.
Everything that is Las Campanas exudes energy and inspiration, with vibrant residents that enjoy life to the fullest. A popular destination for second-home owners and young families alike, this safe and friendly area is a great place to call home. From families to retirees, and avid golfers to working artists, all neighbors share the same passion for life, and love of the community.
If you, like many Las Campanas residents want more from life and from your community, you’ll find two Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, a Clubhouse, Spa & Tennis Center, as well as magnificent Equestrian Center. With outdoor living spaces as spectacular as each home’s indoor spaces, this art infused environment inspires an active lifestyle, and appreciation for the beauty of Santa Fe.
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La Tierra
Just a short trip northwest of Santa Fe, La Tierra offers gorgeous rolling hills, expansive landscape, and luxurious properties. Comprised of smaller subdivisions, two gated, this community assures true Southwestern style at its finest. Los Suenos, La Serena, Tierra Preciosa, Salva Tierra, Tano, Tierra de Oro, and Aldea make up what is known as La Tierra. With Sangre de Cristo and Jemez views that are impossible to ignore, this magnificent region of Santa Fe is without a doubt one of the most scenic and desirable areas.
Known for its traditional Santa Fe style homes and expansive lots that range from one acre to twenty, home owners enjoy widely spaced lots and a more ‘country’ feel. La Tierra Nueva has been the ideal destination for luxury home seekers that value acreage, breath-taking views, and true southwestern architecture. Bordered to the west by the Rio Grande, this area is home to beautiful trails, convenient amenities, and a vibrant lifestyle. La Tierra provides all the perks of living in a picture perfect southwestern community.
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Quail Run
If you are looking for exclusivity, you can stop your search at Quail Run Santa Fe. It is not only an award-winning gated community complete with Award-winning Pueblo Style architecture, it is also an exclusive country club offering elite memberships.
To belong to the Quail Run Country Club is one thing; to live there is a whole different experience. It may be only two miles from the downtown Santa Fe Square, and a quick drive to the Plaza, but there is a whole other world behind the Quail Run gates.
Imagine a world with…
On-site gate and guard security
A first class restaurant at your convenience and only available to members and residents
A fitness facility with a 65 foot lap pool, a cushioned wood floor and luxurious spa services
A PGA-rated, par 32 9-hole golf course with heart-stopping views of Northern New Mexico
A highly trained and personable staff to answer your needs
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Wilderness Gate
The exclusive subdivision of Wilderness Gate appears just the way it sounds. It is quite simply a gated community that offers the privacy and landscape of the wilderness.
Located at the Foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this neighborhood is what you might consider a Mountain community. Filled with Ponderosa pines, pinion and juniper trees and hiking trails, this is truly an excluded locale. However, the homes themselves offer luxury in the midst of simplicity. Most offer acreage of five acres or more and have the added benefit of a variety of hiking trails and horseback riding facilities to choose from.
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Sol y Lomas
Also known as Arroyo Chamiso, this well rounded neighborhood in southeastern Santa Fe is appealing to a variety of lifestyles from families to retirees. With tree-lined streets and an easy access trail through the community, homes in this accommodating subdivision are in high demand. Biking, skating, or strolling your way through the neighborhood, you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of this friendly and diverse atmosphere.
In Sol y Lomas, you’ll find older but well maintained homes, lots that range from 1/2 to 1 acre plus, privacy, and a country feel. Sol y Lomas is close to schools, shopping, entertainment, and provides easy access to the best of Santa Fe. A short distance from downtown Santa Fe and Interstate 25, this oasis is ideal for an easy commute. Just west of Old Pecos Trail, this neighborhood is “must see” destination in Santa Fe.
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DeVargas Heights
DeVargas Heights offers a wide range of homes from the moderately priced, to lavish properties on more than five acres. For those that appreciate mature ranch and pueblo style homes with spectacular views, DeVargas Heights is a perfect fit.
In the southeastern quadrant, DeVargas Heights residents are east of Old Pecos Trail, and close to shopping and nearby downtown Santa Fe. While most of the homes here are approximately 1,800 square feet, older, and open to your renovations and upgrading, some newer homes ranging up to 3,000 square feet can also be found in this subdivision.
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Eldorado
Eldorado got its namesake from a former train station on the Santa Fe Railroad. This attractive community is very accommodating to a wide range of households. Whether its a reasonably priced home or a luxury ranch, large areas of protected open space allow for expansive backyards and room to roam.
Education is a big draw for this community where its Elementary and Middle Schools consistently attract positive attention and high ratings from parents.
In true Santa Fe form, art is huge draw for this community. The Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association hosts an annual studio tour each year in mid-May, where artists show their work in 61 studios, selling and displaying paintings, digital art, ceramics, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more.
Check out Eldorado at www.EldoradoCommunity.org
Old Las Vegas Corridor
In the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Old Las Vegas Corridor is a rural and secluded area. Here is a place where you can own large lots of sprawling land with incredible views and terrain to call your own. Even though the Las Vegas Corridor can make you feel miles from civilization, the drive to town is only a few minutes away by I-25 or highway 285. If you choose to be completely secluded, there are properties located beyond the winding hilly side roads that will take you off the beaten path and into seemingly untouched territory.
Arroyo Hondo
Arroyo Hondo is just west of the Old Las Vegas Corridor and offers similar characteristics. The difference is Arroyo Hondo is a little more level and open than the Corridor. Most lots tend to be at least 5 acres, serving as perfect property for horse owners. Luxury homes are common place here. With its sprawling land, private location and custom-made homes, this area has even been known to attract celebrities.
Highway 285
Highway 285 is more than a community; it is a famous road that runs through the states of Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. The route stretches across mountainous and rocky terrain. The 1990s saw this area as prime real estate. Slowly but surely, subdivisions began to develop, eventually resulting into multiple small subdivisions and two historic communities, Galisteo and Lamy. The remaining communities include Alteza, Belicia, Cielo Colorado, Cimarron, Dos Griegos, East Ranch, La Paz, Las Nubes, Los Caballos, Los Vaqueros, Old Ranch Road, The Ridges and Tierra Colinas.
Large lots and horse facilities are peppered throughout the communities. A wide range of property value, starting from $300,000, and going to over $1 million, allows for homes of all shapes and sizes. The area boasts its own amenities - from a public library to an elementary school, to a senior center, while commercial developments like shopping centers, restaurants and art galleries have popped up adjacent to the highway. At one time a large cattle ranch, this stretch of land has officially become an active community, yet it has still kept its natural beauty intact.
Rancho Viejo
Although essentially a modern planned community, Rancho Viejo emits a feeling reminiscent of an old fashioned New Mexican village. It has been strategically planned to preserve the natural open spaces while still providing a sense of community, with 50 percent of the land left for this purpose alone. This dispersed land meanders and trails through the community, providing the separation of individual villages.
Ideal for the active-minded, the community is paved with trails for walking, biking and jogging. To further encourage the village lifestyle, there are multiple central plazas where neighbors come together. Within the plaza resides neighborhood-scale commercial shops and stores. Also available is a fitness center, three parks complete with play equipment, a planned public elementary school. Rancho Viejo is also the setting for Santa Fe Community College. All of these benefits come to you in the form of affordably priced housing.
Pueblos del Sol
A centrally located community in Santa Fe, the Pueblos Del Sol is run by a homeowners association. Translating to "The People of the Sun," it makes sense that this community would value outdoor living. A lovely pocket park touts a shade canopy and playground equipment and various trails are strewn throughout the community. Many of the homes welcome in the sun with skylights and large windows. Nearby, amenities such as a Whole Foods, two local malls and a movie theater offer convenience and entertainment.
Park Plazas
Park Plazas is a fitting name for this subdivision. It’s filled with parks and outdoor amenities. This includes common areas, walking trails, a tennis court, an off leash dog area, an outdoor exercise area, playgrounds, a baseball field and outdoor storage.
It's characterized by homes, townhomes and lots of open common land. Although it is an association, homeowners are responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own land. The association is, however, responsible for the maintenance of all common areas.
