Houses for Sale in Salem, Hatch

Salem, a neighborhood in Hatch, features primarily manufactured homes situated close together on narrow streets without sidewalks, though some stucco-sided ranch-style homes are also present. Properties often have stucco or chain-link fencing and low-water landscaping, with dirt front yards providing ample parking space. The community is surrounded by farmland, giving it an open, rural feel, with homes on the outskirts spaced farther apart along gravel and dirt roads. Hatch Valley Park, located nearby in Hatch, offers a playground, while Caballo Lake State Park, 17 miles north, and Elephant Butte Lake State Park, about 40 miles north, provide extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. Dining options in Hatch, 6 miles away, include Sparky’s Burgers & BBQ, known for its green chile cheeseburgers, and Valley Café, which serves New Mexican-style breakfasts. The annual Hatch Chile Festival each Labor Day weekend celebrates the town’s famous chile with a parade, contests, and various chile-themed products. Interstate 25 runs along Salem, connecting it to Hatch and Las Cruces, 46 miles away. With no public transportation, bike lanes, or sidewalks, residents rely on cars for commuting. Las Cruces International Airport is 52 miles away, and El Paso International Airport is 96 miles away. Schools in the area, such as Garfield Elementary and Hatch Valley Middle, have average ratings, with Hatch Valley High offering programs like the Hatch FFA for agricultural education and leadership development.