El Rancho
Northern New Mexican and manufactured homes with acreage
Set along narrow dirt roads, El Rancho’s homes are surrounded by vast desert spaces and mature elm trees. All sit on acreage backing up to the Pojoaque River, which locals use for small-scale farms, detached art studios and fruit orchards; most also have water rights to private wells or acequias (irrigation ditches). Northern New Mexico-style homes from the 1960s to 2000s run the gamut here; common features include bright stucco exteriors and colorful metal roofs. Most of these homes have three-bedroom layouts, and they range from $450,000 for homes on quarter-acre lots with acequias to $620,000 for those with over an acre and a private well. Manufactured homes from the 1980s and ‘90s are also common here, often featuring three-bedroom layouts, pitched roofs and attached car ports. Water rights and lot size similarly impact prices for mobile homes, which range from $375,000 to $460,000.
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Historic mountainsides and scenic waterfalls nearby
Desert plains, juniper-pinyon woodlands and scenic mountain ranges surround El Rancho, all with long histories tied to the First Nations who reside here. Around 25 miles west, the Bandelier National Monument spans over 33,000 acres across the Jemez Mountains, where ancient pueblos lived in dwellings etched into the mountainsides. “The Pojoaque are the same people who lived in those cliff dwellings before moving to the river valley, which is why they call themselves the Pojoaque, meaning ‘water gathering place,’” Webster says. Around 16 miles east, the Nambe Falls are tiered waterfalls that flow down from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains; visitors can camp at the Nambe Falls and Recreation Area’s wooded campgrounds. The Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex also sits 4 miles east, its 11 acres featuring turf fields for baseball and soccer.
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Shopping and dining in the Pojoaque Pueblo
Although El Rancho has a handful of businesses like Santa Fe Ironworks and Designs, most locals head 4 miles west to central Pojoaque for shopping and dining. There, the Pojoaque Supermarket covers grocery essentials, and every Wednesday from May to November at the Poeh Cultural Center, the Pojoaque Farmers Market features fresh produce and animal products. Folks can grab New Mexican breakfast food at the Sopaipilla Factory or find a quick bite to eat from the area’s numerous fast-food offerings like Starbucks and McDonalds. The Santa Fe Plaza’s famous dining scene also awaits residents 20 miles south; there, folks can find anything between the upscale Spanish-Mediterranean joint La Boca and the rich chocolate elixirs of Kakawa Chocolate House.
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Pojoaque Valley School District
Local kids can attend Pojoaque Valley Schools, including Pablo Roybal Elementary, which earns a B from Niche and serves Kindergarten through Grade 3. They can continue to C-rated Pojoaque Valley Intermediate for Grades 4 and 5, followed by B-minus-rated Pojoaque Valley Middle for Grades 6 through 8. At C-rated Pojoaque Valley High, they can join engineering and film clubs.
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Los Alamos Highway and Highway 285 convenience
The Los Alamos Highway forms El Rancho’s southern border, leading to Los Alamos 14 miles west; the roadway also intersects with Highway 285 around 4 miles east, which runs to Santa Fe 20 miles south. The Espanola Hospital is 14 miles north, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 29 miles south.Living near San Ildefonso and Pojoaque
Being on the outskirts of the San Ildefonso and Pojoaque Pueblos, El Rancho residents need to be mindful of these First Nations' rules and regulations, says Webster. "When you're in a pueblo, you're really in a different nation, and it's their way or the highway." Non-members of the pueblos are not allowed on pueblo ground after sunset and before sunrise; additionally, pueblo services like Native fire and police departments only serve areas within their respective reservations.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emery Maez
Emery Maez
The Maez Group
(505) 557-1776
227 Total Sales
3 in El Rancho
$298K - $550K Price Range
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David Horpedahl
David Horpedahl
N M RE Project/Berkshire Hatha
(505) 666-5388
48 Total Sales
4 in El Rancho
$300K - $660K Price Range
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Theresa Shrader
Theresa Shrader
Realty One of Santa Fe
(505) 372-6777
53 Total Sales
1 in El Rancho
$899,000 Price
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Lise Knouse
Lise Knouse
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 557-3503
172 Total Sales
1 in El Rancho
$650,000 Price
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Francesco Crisafulli
Francesco Crisafulli
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(719) 284-2764
186 Total Sales
2 in El Rancho
$100K - $550K Price Range
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James Delgado
James Delgado
Responds QuicklyBarker Realty, LLC
(505) 666-4043
147 Total Sales
2 in El Rancho
$150K - $899K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Las Conchas Trailhead
East Fork Trailhead
San Diego Canyon Trail Overlook
Ashley Pond
Fuller Lodge Park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Urban Park
Loma Linda Park
Los Alamos Project Main Gate Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | El Rancho | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
El Rancho Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Rancho, Espanola sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in El Rancho, Espanola over the last 12 months is $364,900.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$367,900
Median Sale Price
$364,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$364,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
84
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,078
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
37,897
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$425,000
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,440 Sq Ft
- 480 County Road 84
- Unit C
Tucked into the heart of El Rancho, this warm and welcoming adobe home offers the perfect balance of peace, privacy, and possibility. Set on nearly half an acre backing onto open pueblo land, the property enjoys sweeping mountain views and a deep sense of quiet—a true retreat, yet only 20 minutes from Los Alamos, Santa Fe, or Espanola.Inside, you’ll find two bedrooms, one and a half
Windy Earls EXIT Realty Advantage NM
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$599,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,016 Sq Ft
- 322 County Road 84
Nestled in the heart of Northern New Mexico, this traditional 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers living space filled with natural light, flagstone floors, vigas and latillas and a woodburning kiva fireplace. An additional office with separate entrance adds the private space necessary for work from home buyers. The second story has been used as the primary bedroom with living area, private bath and a
Victoria Markley Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
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$279,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 896 Sq Ft
- 4 Camino de Los Roybals
This property offers tranquility, country living close to the city, and endless potential, with an ideal location of being centered between Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Espanola. The peaceful feeling experienced here is unequaled. A well maintained 2 bed, 2 bath manufactured home awaits for you and your dreams. This Property has its own private well, and its own septic tank making it very desirable
Oscar Markmanlopez Keller Williams Realty
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,067
Median Age
46
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,365
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,692
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
17''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Jaconita
Rural Pojoaque Valley community about 20 minutes from Santa Fe and Los Alamos
Jacona
A rural community with open land and rivers in the Pojoaque Valley
Pojoaque
Historic Native and Hispanic pueblo with convenience to Santa Fe and Los Alamos
Cuyamungue
A farming village in the Pojoaque Reservation between Santa Fe and Los Alamos
El Valle de Arroyo Seco
Small desert artist colony north of Santa Fe, near Los Alamos and Espanola
Cuyamungue Grant
Historic Santa Fe County village in the Pojoaque and Nambe Pueblo Reservations
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