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Candlelight

Candlelight

$509,748 Average Value
$171 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Commuter suburb with Santa Fe Rail Runner access

Around 4 miles south of Downtown Santa Fe, the small, suburban Candlelight offers easy access to Saint Francis Drive, the Zia Road Rail Runner Station and Santa Fe Rail Trail. “The big selling point we see here is that it’s a great area for commuters,” says Daniel Huberman, who grew up around the area and continues to sell homes there as a Realtor with Santa Fe Realty Unlimited. “You can ride the Rail Runner all the way to Albuquerque for work or play, and you can take your bike on the Rail Trail to downtown nearby.” Candlelight was developed between the 1970s and '80s, so homes here are in a sweet spot between the centuries-old structures of the Historic Eastside and the newer custom builds of the Southeast Corridor. “You don’t have to deal with all the sewer line and historic district issues in the older parts of town, but you also don’t have the more contemporary look of the newer homes further south,” Huberman explains.

With easy access to transportation around the city, Candlelight is a great spot to call home.
With easy access to transportation around the city, Candlelight is a great spot to call home.
The homes in Candlelight have the classic adobe look with attached garages for convenience.
The homes in Candlelight have the classic adobe look with attached garages for convenience.
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Area-new Santa Fe-style homes

Set along quiet, sidewalk-lined streets, homes in Candlelight rest on manicured lawns studded with cottonwood and juniper trees. All are Santa Fe-style homes from the 1970s and ‘80s, which for Huberman is a golden age for development in the city. “The whole neighborhood gets to benefit from the Santa Fe-style facades without all the upkeep and expenses that can come with a historic house,” Huberman explains. Shared features include earth-tone stucco exteriors, flat roofs with red-tile overhangs and attached garages. These homes also come in one- and two-story layouts. One-story homes range from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, and prices range from $425,000 and $665,000; two-story homes range from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and cost between $525,000 to $815,000.

Candlelight residents love to show off the artistic flair Santa Fe is known for.
Candlelight residents love to show off the artistic flair Santa Fe is known for.
Candlelight features adobe style town homes around the neighborhood.
Candlelight features adobe style town homes around the neighborhood.
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Santa Fe Public Schools

Local kids can attend Santa Fe Public Schools, including Chaparral Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, and Milagro Middle, which scores a C-minus. At A-minus-rated Santa Fe High, they can enroll in engineering, culinary and JROTC programs.

Santa Fe students can enroll in the newly built Milagro Middle School.
Santa Fe students can enroll in the newly built Milagro Middle School.
Students can attend Santa Fe High School, which received an A minus from Niche.
Students can attend Santa Fe High School, which received an A minus from Niche.
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The Zia Road Rail Runner Station and Santa Fe Rail Trail

Candlelight is bordered east by Saint Francis Drive (also known as Route 285), which leads to Downtown Santa Fe around 4 miles north and Interstate 25 a mile south. Although commuters rely on cars to get around, Candlelight is home to the Zia Road Rail Runner Station, from which it takes 16 minutes to reach the Santa Fe Railyard and an hour and a half to Albuquerque. Zia Road also features bike lanes, and the Santa Fe Rail Trails connects walkers and cyclists to Downtown Santa Fe. The CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center is around 1 mile north, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 12 miles west.

Candlelight residents can easily hop on the Rail Runner at Zia Rd station.
Candlelight residents can easily hop on the Rail Runner at Zia Rd station.
Candlelight residents love to utilize the Rail Trail for outdoor exercise.
Candlelight residents love to utilize the Rail Trail for outdoor exercise.
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Neighborhood parks and Rail Trail access

The 6-acre Candelero Park sits in the community’s center, featuring a basketball court and playground with age-appropriate equipment. Less than a mile west, Ragle Park spans over 38 acres along Zia Road, featuring baseball and softball fields, play structures and paved trails that weave throughout the park’s amenities. “I walk my dog there all the time for a little bit of exercise, and it’s been a great place to teach my kids how to ride a bike without worrying about them wandering onto the street,” Huberman says. The 15-mile Santa Fe Rail Trail also runs along Candlelight’s eastern edge between the Santa Fe Railyard to the north and Lamy to the south. “You can just say you’re going on the bike trail here, and everyone will assume you’re talking about the Rail Trail,” Huberman explains. Murals and statues stud the sides of the trail, including the Johnathan Thompson-designed Peter Pan’s Labyrinth within the neighborhood.

Residents love taking a stroll around Ragle Park.
Residents love taking a stroll around Ragle Park.
Shoot some hoops around the Basketball court at Candelero Park.
Shoot some hoops around the Basketball court at Candelero Park.
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Shopping at the Plaza Entrada and Downtown Santa Fe

The Plaza Entrada and its strip malls border Candlelight to the east. Albertsons here is the go-to for groceries, and Double Dragon is the local favorite for Chinese takeout. Heading north on Saint Francis Drive, additional grocery stores include Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. Residents can also bike on the Santa Fe Rail Trail to Downtown Santa Fe 3 miles north; there, Collected Works is often filled with book lovers browsing its shelves or grabbing coffee at its cafe, and the Shed has a lively cantina-style bar.

Plaza Entrada has a great assortment of shopping nearby Candlelight.
Plaza Entrada has a great assortment of shopping nearby Candlelight.
Candlelight residents aren't far from the great shopping and dining at the Santa Fe Plaza.
Candlelight residents aren't far from the great shopping and dining at the Santa Fe Plaza.
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Santa Fe Indigenous Community Day

Every fall season, Ragle Park hosts the Santa Fe Indigenous Community Day to celebrate the historic First Nations that call Santa Fe County home. The free event features performances by traditional Native American dancers and musicians, as well as Native art booths and free food.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Santa Fe Regional

17 min drive

Train

Zia Road

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Candlelight US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

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Candlelight Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$275,000
Median Sale Price
$295,189
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
188
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,880
On par with the national average
1,924

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 10
    1 - 3pm

    2208 Portavela St, Santa Fe, NM 87505

    $669,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,640 Sq Ft
    • 2208 Portavela St

    Located in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this meticulously maintained single-level home is a true gardener’s delight! Sitting on a spacious 0.28-acre lot, the property backs onto a greenbelt with trails and an arroyo, offering privacy and an "out-of-town" feel while being just minutes from downtown.Inside, the home features Authentic Saltillo tile throughout the house (carpet in the sunroom and

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    Richard Allen
    Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
    (505) 634-7972
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
704
Median Age
51
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,006
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,237

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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