Pecan orchards and farmland give Fairacres a rural feel, just a few minutes from the lively city of Las Cruces. The community is still growing, and most of the market consists of undeveloped land and newer homes. Shops and restaurants are a short drive away, and the nearby Rio Grande makes it easy to spend time outside. Residents have easy access to Interstate 10, which attracts commuters working in Las Cruces and El Paso.
Amidst all the farmland are small clusters of homes with desert landscaping and views of the distant Organ Mountains. You’ll find plenty of Pueblo Revivals built as recently as the 2020s, as well as some older ranch-style houses. Prices generally range from the low $300,000s to the high $600,000s, but you can find a manufactured home in the mid-$100,000s. Steve Montanez, president and CEO of New Mexico Properties, says Fairacres is a multigenerational area. “People stay here for a long time, and houses rarely go for sale here,” he says. Montanez has been selling homes for over 12 years.
Even though existing homes don’t hit the market very often, the community continues to grow thanks to the availability of undeveloped land. Some of these lots are already equipped with septic systems and city water.
Fairacres is part of the Las Cruces Public School District, which earns a B from Niche. At Mayfield High School, juniors and seniors can enroll in dual credit courses through New Mexico State University and Doña Ana Community College. The community is less than 10 miles (15 minutes) from NMSU.
With U.S. Route 70, locally called West Picacho Avenue, and Interstate 10 in the area, residents can easily get around. Downtown Las Cruces is about 5 miles (10 minutes) away, and it’s a 50-mile (one-hour) drive to Downtown El Paso.
Fairacres has a small dining scene that includes Picacho Peak Brewing Company, which has a variety of year-round and seasonal beers on tap. You can order bar snacks and burgers to enjoy on the patio with your friends. There are more restaurants and cafes across the river, including:
The Rio Grande winds past Fairacres. While the river runs dry in the winter, water flows through the valley in the summer. “There’s lots of trail riding and river floating, but not too much fishing happening there,” Montanez says. You can launch your boat or access the Rio Grande Trail at La Llorona Park, which also has a playground. A little bit farther away is Picacho Peak Recreation Area, where there are over 15 miles of multiuse trails. One leads to the titular mountain peak, which overlooks the Mesilla Valley.
Fairacres residents head into Las Cruces for community events, ranging from fall mazes at local farms to citywide festivals. Some highlights include:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Lisa Ramos
ERA Sellers & Buyers Real Estate
(915) 268-3515
151 Total Sales
1 in Fairacres
$420,000 Price
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Dana Rowell
RealHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
(770) 501-3751
836 Total Sales
1 in Fairacres
$212,918 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairacres | US |
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| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
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Annual Precipitation
9''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
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Annual Snowfall
2''
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