Festival Hills Condos for Sale

Festival Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains and just over 5 miles from downtown El Paso, is a residential neighborhood known for its scenic beauty and mountain views. The area features a mix of older remodeled homes and newer properties, including late midcentury ranch-style homes, '90s-era Spanish Revival-style houses, and sprawling Modernist and Pueblo Revival-style properties. Condo and townhouse complexes with stucco exteriors and private balconies are also available. Residents often opt for low-water plantings and rock gardens due to the desert climate. The neighborhood has a vibrant dining scene along North Mesa Street, with local favorites such as La Empanaderia, Burritos Crisostomo, and Angry Owl Grill. For entertainment, locals frequent Tap & Bot’l for events like Karaoke Fridays and Trivia Mondays, and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas for special film screenings. The nearby Thousand Steps Hiking Trail offers a challenging 3-mile loop with stunning mountain views and is popular among hikers, runners, and bird watchers. Festival Hills is served by highly rated schools, including Green Elementary School, Wiggs Middle, and El Paso High, which offers a computer science magnet curriculum. The neighborhood is accessible via Sun Metro’s 205 bus line, with regional transit options including an Amtrak station 6 miles away and El Paso International Airport 14 miles to the east. Major thoroughfares like I-10 provide easy access to surrounding areas. Nearby hospitals include Las Palmas Medical Center, located about 5 miles away.