Encantado
$1,527,008
Average Value
Scenic woodlands, ski basins and national forests
Arroyos and unmarked trails weave throughout Encantado’s juniper-piñon woodlands. The Santa Fe National Forest borders the community to the east, stretching 1.6 million acres across the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. “As you head into that forest, the area’s junipers and piñons give way to these ginormous aspens and ponderosa pines," says Mark Rochester, a Santa Fe local and Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice. "It’s really something you have to see." Within the forest, around 11 miles east of Encantado, the Santa Fe Ski Basin is home to 88 runs, some of which reach altitudes over 10,000 feet. Many of the forest’s most popular trails are accessible from the Ski Basin’s parking lot, including the 7-mile Nambe Lake Trail, which leads to the clear waters of its namesake lake.Hillside Santa Fe-style homes with vast acreage
Set on secluded dirt roads, Encantado’s sprawling homes come with mountain views and acres of juniper-piñon woodlands. “In most cases, you’re getting 10 acres at least. Folks here are nice so you can always run over to borrow a cup of sugar, but you’re going to want to make a call first,” Margetson laughs. All properties here are single-family Santa Fe-style homes built between the 1980s and 2020s, with Pueblo-style rounded edges, tan stucco exteriors, and flat roofs supported by exposed beams called vigas. Prices range from $1.1 million for three-bedroom homes facing north toward the Badlands to $2.9 million for five-bedroom mansions facing the west. “The views to the north are great for those who like the desert and Rocky Mountains, but looking out west to the Jemez Mountains, you get to see all the green hills around you and the city lights, too,” Margetson says. Undeveloped lots are also for sale in Encantado in the gated Los Caminitos and ungated Vista Redonda communities; prices range from $150,000 for 10 acres in Vista Redonda to $195,000 for 5 acres in Los Caminitos.The Burning of Zozobra in Downtown Santa Fe
For events and nightlife, Encantado residents can head about 11 miles south to Downtown Santa Fe. Since 1924, the Burning of Zozobra at downtown's Fort Marcy Park has marked the end of the Fiestas de Santa Fe event series, the summer season and the previous year’s woe. Margetson explains, “Zozobra is a puppet around 10 stories high, made of plywood and stuffed with divorce papers and all sorts of things. They bring ‘Old Man Gloom,’ as I call him, to Fort Marcy Park, where crowds of people celebrate as they burn him down.”Luxury resort restaurants and local markets
"Even though Encantado is a private area, people can find community at Rancho Encantado’s restaurant," says Margetson. "And being connected to the Four Seasons, the food’s quality speaks for itself." The Terra at the Four Seasons blends New Mexican food with global cuisines in dishes like crispy duck confit and roasted poblanos. In neighboring Tesuque, the Tesuque Village Market is a grocery store, bakery, bar and restaurant all in one, and Margetson says it's a favorite among locals. Grocery stores like Market Street and Sprouts Farmers Market can be found at the DeVargas Center, around 10 miles south.
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Santa Fe Public Schools with career-focused programs
Tesuque Elementary earns a C from Niche, and the C-minus-rated Milagro Middle offers courses for native Spanish speakers. Santa Fe High receives an A-minus and provides specialized programs for JROTC, engineering and the culinary arts.
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Close to Highway 84 and Downtown Santa Fe
Highway 84 is about 3 miles west of Encantado, and leads about 11 miles south to Downtown Santa Fe. “It really only takes around 10 minutes to reach the Santa Fe Plaza from here," Margetson says. "It’s not so remote that it's terrifying, or feels far away from everything." NM-592 is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and Vista Redonda, Los Caminitos and the Four Seasons Resort all branch from it. CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is over 12 miles south, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is just under 20 miles southwest.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matthew Sargent
Matthew Sargent
Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
(505) 557-1503
39 Total Sales
1 in Encantado
$1,397,143 Price
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Thomas Rieland
Thomas Rieland
Responds QuicklySotheby's Int. RE/Washington
(505) 666-4152
59 Total Sales
1 in Encantado
$1,397,143 Price
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Neil Lyon
Neil Lyon
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
(505) 557-2056
150 Total Sales
2 in Encantado
$1.8M - $2.5M Price Range
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Roxanne Apple
Roxanne Apple
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
(505) 557-1160
31 Total Sales
5 in Encantado
$815K - $2.9M Price Range
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Rachele Griego
Rachele Griego
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
(505) 557-1162
67 Total Sales
4 in Encantado
$389K - $1.6M Price Range
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Aleka Moore
Aleka Moore
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
(505) 393-2150
71 Total Sales
3 in Encantado
$815K - $2.9M Price Range
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Encantado | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
34
Median Year Built
1993
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,743
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$995,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,244 Sq Ft
- 31 Calle Cielo
Welcome to 31 Calle Cielo—a lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home nestled in the tranquil beauty of the Tesuque area. With 2,244 square feet of living space on 7.1 acres this residence combine's, nature, and convenience into a rare offering. Step inside to find light-filled interiors enhanced by updated skylights, fresh interior paint, and new windows that frame
Stephen Pollack Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
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$1,575,000
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,931 Sq Ft
- 61 Calle Encanto
Located in the prestigious gated community of Los Caminitos in Tesuque, New Mexico, 61 Calle Encanto is a spacious residence that offers both comfort and tranquility sited on 8+ acres of scenic land. Traditional Santa Fe features are abundant. The property boasts panoramic views of the Jemez and distant mountain ranges, as well as the Santa Fe Opera house, providing a backdrop of natural beauty
Caroline Russell Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
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$2,895,000
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,517 Sq Ft
- 67 Camino Amor
Here’s a rare chance to own a very special property in gorgeous, exclusive Los Caminitos, and wouldn’t you like to live on Love Road - Camino Amor! This classic Santa Fe Style Hacienda sits atop a glorious ridgeline on 27 lush, private acres in the luxurious green hills of private Los Caminitos with views that go on forever and ever, overlooking vistas far and wide for miles! This is easy
Ashley Margetson Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
45
Median Age
62
Population under 18
8.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,630
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
62.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
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Monte Sereno
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Vista Encantada
A welcoming, upscale neighborhood overlooking Downtown Santa Fe
Cuyamungue Grant
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Sierra del Norte
Luxury suburb in the Sangre de Cristo foothills near the Santa Fe Plaza
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