Jacona is a community in the Pojoaque Valley, with backdrops of the Jemez Mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east. A rural part of Santa Fe County, the area has open land and rivers, like the Pojoaque and the Tesuque. Water access has influenced development. "We're a desert, so people built near water, where the green, deciduous trees are," says David Horpedahl, a qualifying broker and owner of Los Alamos Properties. "Take a look at a map and if you see a river, generally a half mile on each side had a traditional village." Farming villages and Native American pueblos, or settlements, are important to the region.
Enjoy serene sunsets and open skies from your Jacona home.
Jacona homes combine tradition and tranquility in Northern New Mexico.
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Pueblo-style and ranch-style homes, though few are on the market
The residential parts of Jacona are mostly north of state Route 502, known as the Los Alamos Highway. Side roads are narrow and often unpaved, and many properties are enclosed within adobe-style walls or rustic fencing made of tree branches. Lots over an acre are common. Pueblo-style homes feature stucco exteriors, covered patios, traditional kiva fireplaces and exposed interior beams called vigas. There are also some ranch-style homes. Though few properties are on the market at a time, listing prices or estimated values are typically in the $400,000s to over $1 million, with square footage, lot size and condition all factoring in. The CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Jacona homes offer easy access to Santa Fe with a small-town feel.
Discover custom-built homes in Jacona nestled in nature.
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Pueblo of Pojoaque holdings and the Jacona Land Grant
Properties in Jacona may be on private claim land within the holdings of the Pueblo of Pojoaque or part of the Jacona Land Grant, which dates to the 1700s when the King of Spain designated ownership. "Buyers own the land and will get a survey of what they own, which will be labeled," Horpedahl says. A home lot can differ from the land a driveway occupies, which might need to be leased from the Pueblo.
Find charming adobe-style homes in Jacona with scenic mountain views.
In Jacona, history and nature meet in a tight-knit community.
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An environment with arroyos, acequias and high elevation
Arroyos, which are water channels that are usually naturally formed, remain dry for much of the year. Flash flooding is possible, depending on rainfall. Centuries-old acequias, or manmade irrigation ditches, allow water flow control using sluices. The number of properties with water rights and access to acequias has dwindled over time as land has been subdivided. Those moving to Jacona should be aware of its high elevation: about 5,800 feet above sea level. According to Horpedahl, some people acclimate to the altitude fairly quickly, but others may have related health concerns. "One guy flagged me down, and he said, 'I need to sell my house.' I said, 'When?' He said, 'Today, I can't live at this altitude.' He moved out the next day and went back to Texas where it was basically sea level."
Jacona is a scenic retreat for those seeking peace and space.
Jacona welcomes residents with open skies and quiet roads.
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The Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex and outdoor activities
About a mile east of Jacona is the Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex, with fields used for Little League and soccer. Recent improvements by the county include the installation of synthetic turf to reduce water needs.
There's no shortage of outdoor recreational opportunities in the area, from foothills hiking to river fishing. About 10 miles southeast of Jacona is the Nambé Falls; people hike, kayak and camp in this area.
Jacona locals can go to Pojoaque Valley Recreation Complex for all sorts of active fun.
Nearby, Nambe Falls carries cool water from the Sangre de Cristos down to the high desert.
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Pojoaque has a casino and the closest shopping and dining
Though some people travel to Santa Fe for a greater concentration of retail and restaurants, Pojoaque is a closer option. The Pojoaque Supermarket has grocery essentials, and the Sopaipilla Factory Restaurant serves authentic New Mexican cuisine. People visit the Cities of Gold Casino for gaming, Strike Gold Lanes bowling alley and Fusion Tacos restaurant. Also in Pojoaque is the Poeh Cultural Center, which focuses on Tewa Pueblo culture. It offers classes and activities and hosts the Pojoaque Farmers Market on Wednesdays from May to November. The market is held indoors at the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino the rest of the year.
The Pojoaque Supermarket offers a convenient way for families to buy their weekly groceries.
A woman buys delicious produce locally, at the Pojoaque Farmers Market.
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The Pojoaque Valley district has five schools on two campuses
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools has five schools divided between two campuses. Pablo Roybal Elementary School, a kindergarten through third grade school, earns a B grade from Niche. For fourth and fifth grades, there's Pojoaque Valley Intermediate, which receives a C. The Sixth Grade Academy has a C-plus, and Pojoaque Valley Middle School has a B-minus. Pojoaque Valley High School has a C-plus. The district serves students from the Pueblos of Pojoaque, Ohkay Owingeh, Nambé, San Ildefonso, Tesuque and Santa Clara. Support networks include an Indian education department and a Native American Parent Committee.
Pablo Roybal Elementary School is set in the high desert.
Pojoaque Intermediate School is located next to the high school.
Students can attend Pojoaque Valley Middle which scores a B-minus from Niche.
Students can attend Pojoaque Valley High which earned a C rating from Niche.
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Santa Fe and Los Alamos commutes and area bus service
Car-dependent Jacona is in an opportune spot for commuters, as it's about 17 miles north of Santa Fe and 16 miles east of Los Alamos, the site of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which employs over 16,000 people. State Route 502 runs through Jacona before intersecting with U.S. Route 84 to the east. North Central Regional Transit District buses stop on SR-502. The Santa Fe Regional Airport, about 26 miles from Jacona, offers flights to hubs such as Denver, Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Jacona is served by NCRTD, offering free regional transit options along the Los Alamos Highway.
The Santa Fe Regional Airport is a very small but dependable airport to fly into.
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Casa Querida: Located in one of the most beautiful river valleys in Northern New Mexico, this semi-rural paradise, situated in Jacona Plaza, is only 20 minutes from Santa Fe and 15 minutes from Los Alamos. The authentic 3,047 sq ft. adobe home has some original construction and water rights with an operating acequia dating back to the 1700s; there is also a 2,000-gallon rainwater catchment
Efrain Aguirre-PrietoSanta Fe Properties/Washington
Welcome to 5 JR Drive - a beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offering 1995 sq. ft. of elegant living in the heart of Pojoaque Valley. Set on a spacious 1 acre lot with an additional .75 acre available for purchase, this property provides a rare opportunity for expanded outdoor living or future development.This meticulously maintained home has been fully renovated throughout -
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
378
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,749
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,181
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
33.8%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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