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Residential communities north of Billy the Kid’s old stomping grounds
Avenida de Mesilla marks the entrance to Old Mesilla, where adobe storefronts, historic plazas and an eighteenth-century church echo the legends of the Wild West. Most famously, Billy the Kid stood trial in Mesilla, where he also made his famous escape from a local jail—now a tourist shop dedicated to the outlaw. “It’s very historic. Billy the Kid was over there. Pat Garrett was over there. There’s a lot of old adobes. Mesilla Plaza is very popular with tourists,” says Douglas Jones, a Realtor with Saenz & Smith Real Estate, Co., referring to the town’s historic central square. “People compare Mesilla to Santa Fe. They like to be close to that Santa Fe feel.” Just north of Old Mesilla, the residential areas in Avenida de Mesilla are close to the interstate and a cluster of neighborhood restaurants.
The Billy the Kid gift shop in Avenida de Mesilla keeps the outlaw’s legend alive.
Strolling through Mesilla Plaza, visitors enjoy shops and the historic Santa Fe vibe.
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Famous Mesilla restaurants are within 2 miles of the neighborhood
The neighborhood is less than 2 miles from the center of Mesilla, famed for trendy restaurants and boutiques in original adobe brick buildings that surround a historic plaza. “There are some really good restaurants down there. We live almost half an hour in the other direction, and my wife and I will over there for coffee and whatnot,” Jones says. “La Posta is world famous,” he says, referring to a Mexican restaurant housed in a former stagecoach stop that dates back to the 1840s. “There’s a nuclear-powered submarine in New Mexico, and they call their galley La Posta [Abajo de Mar] after the restaurant.” Farther north along Avenida de Mesilla, a cluster of neighborhood restaurants includes D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro, owned by a French family that has been making wine for six generations. Their signature varietals are paired with dishes like steak bearnaise and Southwest meatloaf, often enjoyed on a patio filled with flowering plants and illuminated by string lights. The Shed Restaurant offers an extensive breakfast menu in a funky interior with abstract art that hangs on orange and purple walls. Walmart Supercenter and FARMesilla—a market with local products and fresh produce—are nearby for groceries.
Avenida de Mesilla’s La Posta serves up history and flavor in every dish.
Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio at D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro in Avenida de Mesilla.
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Historic churches and outdoor structures make up Mesilla Plaza
Less than 2 miles from the neighborhood, Mesilla Plaza is the historic, cultural and commercial center of the community. Once a popular stop along the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route, the plaza is home to the Basilica of San Albino, which was established in the 1850s and reconstructed in the early 1900s. A replica of a 1930s bandstand sits at the center of the green space, surrounded by brick streets that lead past stucco, Pueblo Revival storefronts. Smaller green spaces surround the Avenida de Mesilla neighborhood as well. A lush, green field next to a half-size basketball court and a playground makes up El Encanto Park, while College Manor Park offers another children’s play area.
Avenida de Mesilla’s mural celebrates the historic stagecoach route through Mesilla Plaza.
Relax under the trees and catch up with neighbors at College Manor Park.
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Contemporary Pueblo-style homes and seventies slump block builds
The Tierra Verde subdivision, located in southwest Avenida de Mesilla, contains much of the neighborhood’s housing stock. Pueblo Revival homes with thick stucco walls and viga tails constructed around the turn of the last century fetch between $400,000 and $700,000. These builds usually come on roughly a third of an acre of land with paved patios and otherwise landscaped backyards, designed with an outdoor lifestyle in mind. North of Tierra Verde and Interstate 10, an older neighborhood, developed in the 1970s, consists mostly of slump block, ranch-style homes that range from $230,000 to $275,000. These older properties come on sizeable sandy lots—between a quarter and a third of an acre in size—and most feature elements of Spanish Revival architecture, like arched windows and doorways.
Pueblo-style homes in Avenida de Mesilla often show off colorful, decorative yards.
Older ranch-style homes north of Tierra Verde bring Spanish Revival charm to Avenida de Mesilla.
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Career-related courses, clubs and organizations at Las Cruces High
Children in the neighborhood may attend Mesilla Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche, before moving on to Zia Middle School, scoring a C-plus. They may conclude their secondary studies at Las Cruces High School, which also receives a B grade. Most elective courses at the school are grouped into pathways, including those dedicated to military science, law, broadcasting and floral design. Upperclassmen may enroll in the Work-Based Learning course, in which they will create a portfolio based on an internship or a job they hold with a local organization. Industry-related clubs and organizations include Future Health Professionals of America (HOSA), formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, and Future Farmers of America.
Zia Middle School empowers students to grow through learning and leadership.
Las Cruces High School prepares students for success in school and beyond.
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Public transit and local thoroughfares connect to Mesilla and Las Cruces
Interstate 10 and Avenida de Mesilla, also known as New Mexico state Route 28, both bisect the neighborhood. The interstate connects the neighborhood to El Paso in the south, where it crosses the US-Mexico border. Avenida de Mesilla leads south to Old Mesilla and merges with Main Street, which travels to the center of Las Cruces, less than 3 miles to the north. Roadrunner Transit maintains two free routes that pick passengers up in the neighborhood and take them to downtown Las Cruces and the surrounding area. The South Central Regional Transit copper line also stops in the neighborhood before it reaches the Mesilla Valley Intermodal Transit Terminal and northern Las Cruces.
Avenida de Mesilla residents easily commute with the Roadrunner bus system.
Pueblo Revival homes offer spacious lots and outdoor living in Avenida de Mesilla.
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Parks in this Area
College Manor Park
El Encanto Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Avenida de Mesilla
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avenida de Mesilla Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces over the last 12 months is $373,244, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,531
Median Age
56
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,138
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,623
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
46.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
% Population in Labor Force
34%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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