Santa Fe Neighborhoods and Communities

HISTORIC GUADALUPE

Historically, the Guadalupe neighborhood grew along the "Camino Real", the road back to Mexico and eventually to Spain. The landmark Santuario de Guadalupe was the last place travelers stopped to pray for safe passage and drink from the Agua Fria well as they embarked on the rail. Travelers, stock and wagons gathered and supplies were unloaded here after the perilous journey from Mexico and Spain. Later the Santa Fe Trail, then the railroad, terminated in this neighborhood.

In the Guadalupe area closely nestled homes now dominate the streetscape. Many houses still retain the quaint vernacular style favored by the industrious and humble original inhabitants. Though interspersed with new homes or up-to-date renovations, the neighborhood retains much of its old character and charm. Located from Guadalupe Street west to St. Francis between Cerrillos and the Santa Fe River. Price range: $200,000-$600,000


WEST ALAMEDA

This area includes established close-in family neighborhoods, such as Casa Solana, and further-out (although only about 10 minutes) areas with more land and expansive views, such as Puesta del Sol. The West Alameda district tends to be a good value and has many advantageous features such as proximity to downtown, many lots with views, and solid, older construction. The West Alameda area extends from St. Francis west out both sides of Alameda and is bordered by the Santa Fe River on the south and by Paseo de Vista on the north. Price range: $200,000-$800,000


SOUTH CAPITOL

South Capitol stretches south from the State Capitol complex to just west of Old Santa Fe Trail. It goes all the way to St. Vincent Hospital on the south and St. Francis Drive on the west. The streetscape is reminiscent of many charming neighborhoods in towns around the country. Lots vary from 60 x 100 foot parcels up to an acre or so. The bungalows near the Capitol are more often frame construction than adobe. Renovations in the district and newer homes update the original standards of the 1940's and 50's to include some very fine family homes. Also interspersed are small rental complexes and condos where vacancies are scooped up by those who long to live here. Many would call the South Capitol district a "good neighborhood." Others say it's a great one, because residents take pride in the neighborhood, schools are good, and it is quiet and very convenient. Price range: $200,000-$2,000,000.


SOUTHEAST SANTA FE

This area lies east of St. Francis and generally south of Garcia St. within the city limits. The museum area and on further out Old Santa Fe Trail includes some of the most expensive property in the city. Lot sizes vary from about one-half to more than five acres, some with stunning views. Here one finds homes of all sizes and types. Prices range from $350,000 to millions.

DeVargas Heights lies east of Old Pecos Trail near Zia Road. It is a mature subdivision of moderate priced ranch or pueblo style homes on lots of about 1/5 to 1/2 acre. You will find homes of about 2,000 square feet, some dated, some renovated, and some new more expensive homes. Price range: $300,000 to over 600,000

To the west of Old Pecos Trail lies Sol y Lomas. Here lots are 1/2 to over 1 acre. There's a country feeling with pinons providing privacy from neighbors. Homes, often over twenty years old, are usually well kept, some ready for remodel, and some updated. Sizes vary from about 1,800 square feet to over 3,000. Price range: $300,000-$3,000,000

Quail Run is a gated golf (9 holes) community with exercise, meeting and restaurant facilities. A variety of town homes are available for part-time or full-time residents. Price range: $200,000-$800,000.

Las Campanas is a master-planned residential golfing community created on more than 4,700 acres. From these gently rolling hills, a sense of space embraces you with panoramic sweeping views of six surrounding mountain ranges. Generously sized homesites include gated neighborhood entries, paved roads and underground-type utilities: water, electric, gas, telephone and sewer system. Of approximately 1,700 homesites zoned for Las Campanas, more than 1,005 have been sold to date.

Estate sites offered at Las Campanas range from less than one acre to more than five acres in size and begin at $250,000. Las Campanas homesites are sometimes offered with an Equity Social Membership which offers access to all club amenities exclusive of golf. New buyers desiring golf privileges have the option to purchase an Equity Golf Membership (unlimited golf) or an Equity Club Membership (limited golf rounds).

The Club Casitas homes offer refined living adjacent to the championship Sunrise Golf Course by Jack Nicklaus and within steps of the award-winning Hacienda clubhouse.

Simplicity and convenience are the essence of The Pueblos at Las Campanas. The Pueblos offer inspiring views in a distinctive neighborhood enclave within easy walking distance of the Hacienda clubhouse. The site, along the first hole or overlooking the lake on Number 18 of the new Sunset Golf Course, offers majestic views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges.