Multi-Family Homes & Duplexes for Sale in Chimayo, NM

Chimayo is a residential area surrounded by desert landscape, just 9 miles east of Española near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Santa Cruz Valley. The community is rooted in New Mexico’s unique culture. The word, “Chimayo,” is a Hispanic weaving technique, and many local artisans still use the craft today. Additionally, the area is a known pilgrimage site with a historic Catholic chapel, El Santuario de Chimayó. “The beauty and historic charm of Chimayo makes it a truly special place, where the preservation of traditions and values passed down through generations is deeply important to the community,” says Realtor LyAnn Vigil with Keller Williams Realty, who has about 8 years of experience. Most homes in Chimayo are spread out along narrow, winding roads and within specific neighborhoods, called "plazas" or "placitas." Properties are often separated by fields, fences and desert trees. Ranch-style homes and cottages are common, built between the 1920s and 1950s. Many of these properties have Northern New Mexico architecture with features such as stucco or adobe siding. There are also a handful of single-story Spanish Revivals with red-tiled roofs. Modern pueblos from the