Country vibes with suburban convenience in San Ysidro
With its horse pastures and pecan groves, San Ysidro offers a taste of country living only 3 miles from Downtown Las Cruces. Many of the area’s homes sit on several acres and use the land to keep livestock or grow food; there are also subdivisions with sidewalk-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. “What makes this area desirable is the agricultural land around it,” says Yvonne Rodriguez, a Realtor with Prosper Real Estate who’s sold homes in Las Cruces since 2001. “It feels like you're in a farming community.” Nearby houses of worship include San Ysidro Mission and Wellspring Church. Restaurants, parks and essentials are all within a 6-mile drive.
A mix of home styles in an agricultural area
“There are large-lot homes, agricultural properties, manufactured homes, ranch-style and adobe here,” says Rodriguez. Within subdivisions, 1990s ranch-style homes typically have three bedrooms and are set along sidewalk-lined streets, among open fields and orchards. These homes have attached garages and driveways large enough for a recreational vehicle, and sizes range from 1,200 to 3,000 square feet; prices range from $380,000 to $465,000, depending on square footage.
Ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s are set on multi-acre parcels along sidewalk-less country roads; many come with horse stables or mature pecan groves and can range from just over 1 acre to 7 acres. “Some properties near the Rio Grande River might also have water rights, which is priceless out here,” Rodriguez says. These homes range from 2,000 to 2,500 square feet and can cost between $320,000 and $725,000, depending on acreage. Manufactured homes are also available; these were built between the 1960s and early 2000s, and newer homes typically cost more, with prices ranging from $79,000 and $189,000.
Football games at Mayfield High
Local kids can start at East Picacho Elementary and then attend Picacho Middle; both earn a B-minus from Niche. At the B-rated Mayfield High, students can join 14 sports teams, including basketball, tennis and football. Football games between the Mayfield High Trojans and their rivals, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs, are popular community events that can draw thousands of fans from around the city.
Car-reliant community along North Valley Drive
Interstates 25 and 10 are within 4 miles of the neighborhood, and both lead 54 miles south to El Paso. North Valley Drive in the west is the main route through San Ysidro, and it leads about 3 miles south to Highway 70 and Downtown Las Cruces. With no public transportation, bike lanes or sidewalks, residents rely on their cars to get around. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is 3 miles southeast. Las Cruces International Airport, a general aviation airport that has commercial flights to Albuquerque, is 11 miles west, and El Paso International Airport is a 57-mile trip.
From Southwestern breakfasts at The Shed to easy grocery runs
Residents can head south on North Valley Drive to grab a bite to eat or run errands. Ranchway BBQ and Mexican Food has been serving dishes like brisket and sopapillas compuestas since 1960. OMPC (Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe) The Shed is a family-owned restaurant with a focus on local ingredients and a colorful dining room; it's known for Southwestern breakfasts, including huevos rancheros and eggs Benedict with green chile hollandaise. Caliche’s Frozen Custard, a local dessert mainstay, is also known for its Southwestern twist on classic dishes; the Green Chile Sundae is one of its most popular desserts. Nearby grocery options include Albertsons and Dollar General; Walmart is a 6-mile drive south.
Hiking in the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
While there are no parks in San Ysidro, residents can get outside at the 5,255-acre Prehistoric Trackways National Monument to the west, which is known for hiking trails and fossilized dinosaur footprints; it’s also popular for off-roading and horseback riding. To the south, the High Noon Soccer Complex has seven pitches that host leagues like Las Cruces Youth Soccer and the Mesilla Valley Soccer League. At La Llorona Park, residents can cool off by the Rio Grande or explore the 5-mile La Llorona Trail by the river, and kids can play on the playground.
Barrel racing at the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo
San Ysidro’s residents can drive into town for some of Las Cruces’ biggest events. At the four-day Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo each September, residents can compete in rodeo competitions like barrel racing, show off their creativity in the Crazy Hats Competition and take a spin on the Ferris wheel.
