El Rancho Houses for Sale

El Rancho in Espanola is a neighborhood characterized by its narrow dirt roads, vast desert spaces, and mature elm trees. Homes here, ranging from Northern New Mexico-style houses built between the 1960s and 2000s to manufactured homes from the 1980s and ‘90s, often feature bright stucco exteriors, colorful metal roofs, and three-bedroom layouts. Many properties back up to the Pojoaque River and include water rights to private wells or acequias, with some residents using the land for small-scale farms, art studios, and fruit orchards. The area is surrounded by natural attractions such as the Bandelier National Monument, 25 miles west, and Nambe Falls, 16 miles east. For recreation, the Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex is just 4 miles east, offering turf fields for baseball and soccer. While El Rancho has a few local businesses, most residents travel 4 miles west to Pojoaque for shopping and dining, including the Pojoaque Supermarket and the Pojoaque Farmers Market at the Poeh Cultural Center. Dining options range from New Mexican breakfast at the Sopaipilla Factory to fast food like Starbucks and McDonald's. The Santa Fe Plaza, known for its diverse dining scene, is 20 miles south. Major roadways include the Los Alamos Highway, leading to Los Alamos 14 miles west, and Highway 285, which connects to Santa Fe. The neighborhood is safer than the national average. Local students attend Pojoaque Valley Schools, with Pablo Roybal Elementary and Pojoaque Valley Middle School receiving high ratings.