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Historic Santa Fe County village with an artistic flair
About 23 miles south of Santa Fe, Galisteo is bounded by the Galisteo Basin Preserve, and the community's centuries-old adobe homes, water wells and fruit orchards lend it a vintage, rural feel. “It’s a place out of time, probably like what Santa Fe felt like in the 1940s: All dirt roads, no streetlights and people getting around on horseback,” says Tim Weldon, an artist and Galisteo local. Home to Paleo Indians as far back as 7,500 B.C., Galisteo became a Spanish farming village in the 1600s. The community’s rural spirit is kept alive by local institutions like the 19th-century Our Lady of Los Remedios Church, and its deep history and savanna grasslands serve as a beacon for spiritual centers like the Chi Center and Light Institute, as well as for artists. “There’s just a vibe here that you can’t put your finger on,” explains Weldon. “The Galisteo Basin Preserve, the old village — it makes me feel like I’m hovering above the ground. It might sound weird, but there’s something artists are in touch with here.”
Galisteo has all the character of a small town along with history and a great community.
Being that Galisteo is a historic town you will find history around every corner.
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Authentic adobe homes shaded by trees and Santa Fe homes surrounded by desert hills
A gentle hill in the middle of Galisteo splits the village into two distinct halves. The eastern half is interwoven with Galisteo Creek, and its 18th- and 19th-century homes sit on acreage lush with marshes and fruit trees. “I’ve got all sorts of apricot and apple trees, and my neighbor has a ginormous pear tree that’s always spilling fruits into my yard,” Weldon laughs. All homes in Galisteo’s eastern half are Pueblo Revival homes with either colorful stucco or authentic adobe exteriors, and many feature casitas (small houses) residents use for art studios or guest houses. Most sit on 1 to 10 acres and range from $1.2 million to $1.9 million, depending on lot size. Homes in Galisteo’s western half sit amid vast savannas dotted with juniper trees and desert shrubs. Most are Santa Fe-style homes from the 1990s to 2020s, with tan stucco exteriors, wood molding and flat roofs; prices range from $695,000 for two-bedroom homes on 1 acre to $995,000 for three-bedroom homes on 5 acres. Undeveloped lots are also available in Galisteo’s western half; a 6-acre parcel can fetch $150,000, while 40 acres can cost $345,000.
Most homes in Galisteo have large plots of land and rustic fences.
Since Galisteo is filled with artists you will see homes with beautiful unique touches.
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Ancient nature preserves and artsy community centers
Immediately north of the village, the Galisteo Basin Preserve stretches over 10,000 acres, its over 40 miles of dirt trails and arroyos running around sprawling savannas and tall stone mounds. Once occupied by Paleo Indians in 7,500 B.C., the Galisteo Basin Preserve is also a major archaeological site, peppered with ancient Pueblo ruins. “People hiking or riding their horses will see ancient petroglyphs on the rock formations here,” Weldon says. The Galisteo Community Center often hosts artistic events, including poetry readings, literary lectures and art galleries; also here are basketball courts and a playground.
Hiking trails near Galisteo can give beautiful views of the nearby landscapes.
Residents can gather at the Galisteo Community Center for events.
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Grocery stores, markets and taphouses in nearby Eldorado
“There are no businesses out here — you can’t even get a water bottle if you wanted. You’d have to head to Eldorado for that,” Weldon explains. Around 12 miles north, the Eldorado Supermart is the community go-to grocery store, and just across the street from the Supermart, the weekly Eldorado Farmers Market offers fresh produce and pastries from local vendors. The Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse is also a watering hole for communities in outer Santa Fe County, and the neighboring Bite Me Bakery is popular for its muffuletta sandwiches.
Galisteo locals can head up to Santa Fe Brewing to grab a cold drink.
Grocery shopping is an easy trip to the Eldorado Supermarket for Galisteo residents.
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Galisteo Studio Tours
In October, locals open their studio doors to show off their paintings and sculptures for the Galisteo Studio Tour; artists range from the Santa Fe Indian Market-winning potter Rob King to the children’s book illustrator Julia Cairns. “People start at the Galisteo Community Center where they have food trucks and then walk around the village’s studios. We got around 750 people last year, and everyone really seems to like walking around the old, charming village,” Weldon says.
Duende Gallery sits within one of the oldest buildings in Galisteo, a 1800's Dance Hall.
Galisteo residents being known for art have beautiful studios such as Duende Gallery.
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Community schools in Santa Fe County
Local kids can attend Santa Fe Public Schools, including El Dorado Community School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. At A-minus-rated Santa Fe High, they can participate in the decades-old school paper “The Demon Tattler” and enroll in engineering and culinary arts programs.
El Dorado Community school earns a B-plus from Niche and serves kindergarten through 8th grade.
Students can attend Santa Fe High School, which received an A minus from Niche.
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Nearby Highway 285 and Interstate 25
Galisteo sits on New Mexico 41, which intersects 6 miles north with Highway 285, and 13 miles northeast with Interstate 25. Downtown Santa Fe is 23 miles away via I-25. “It’s really not that long of a drive, only around 20 minutes. I have friends who live in Santa Fe, and it takes them longer to reach the Plaza because I have a straight shot there from the interstate,” Weldon says. The CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center is 21 miles north, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 24 miles northwest.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Galisteo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Galisteo, Cerrillos sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Galisteo, Cerrillos over the last 12 months is $1,175,000, up 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
In the quaint village of Galisteo lies this gracious and majestic home with adjoining 5 acre lot, for a total of 10 acres, known as 'Hacienda del Sol." One hundred years ago was the site of the Old Galisteo School House. The original 1886 bell and corner stone 1938 were placed within the walls of this present day home. Built atop of a gentle hill with stunning views of the Galisteo Basin, Sangre
This historic Hacienda embodies the essence of old-world New Mexico charm and a true Galisteo history with the spirit of this old adobe reflecting the lore, legend and mystery of the Galisteo Basin. Beginning in the 1800s this was the Headquarters of Don Jose Ortiz y Pino's sheep empire - a gathering place, a general store - and more recently, for several decades beginning in the late 1970s this
Take in jaw-dropping views as you drive along Hwy 41 to this piece of the iconic desertSouthwest. Near the village of Galisteo and next door to the former home of Burl Ives, this 184-acreproperty with a shared well and electricity available is the perfect retreat for those who want to getaway from it all but not be totally off the grid. This property boasts dramatic views, amazing
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