Historic Santa Fe
Authentic Santa Fe-style homes and townhouse condos
Historic Santa Fe’s narrow residential streets are lined with traditional Santa Fe-style homes that date from the 1860s to 1940s, set behind adobe and ocotillo fencing and lush gardens; most gardens include mature cottonwood trees, which fill the air with flurries of white tufts. These historic homes include Territorial-style details like turquoise French doors and picture windows, as well as Pueblo-style features like tan stucco exteriors, vigas and flat roofs. “There’s a real sense of artistic and historical integrity here; people want to keep the flat roofs even if they’re not the best for when it snows,” says Lise Knouse, a Santa Fe local and Broker Owner with Keller Williams. Two-bedroom homes on 3,000-square-foot lots start at $1.2 million, while five-bedroom homes on major thoroughfare Canyon Road can exceed $3 million. Condos can also be found in Historic Santa Fe; prices start at $620,000 for a one-bedroom attached townhouse condo and go up to $1.5 million for a two-bedroom detached version.Historic Santa Fe is a historic district, so renovating properties requires approval from the City of Santa Fe’s Historic Preservation Division. “It can be hard to even get a window replaced here, but it’s because the city values its historic character that much,” says Emily Medvec, an experienced Associate Broker with EXP Realty and a Santa Fe local.
Canyon Road Arts District
Home to over 80 galleries, Canyon Road boasts the highest concentration of galleries in the country, and although this makes it a popular tourist destination, locals also enjoy browsing, purchasing and making art here. “A lot of artists moved here in the 1800s to be treated for tuberculosis, and they felt so inspired by Santa Fe they never left,” Knouse says. Galleries range from the Morning Star Gallery, with its extensive collection of Native American pottery and jewelry, to Ventana Fine Art, which sells modern paintings and sculptures from around the world. During the Historic Canyon Road Paint and Sculpt Out in October, dozens of artists flood the street to create their own paintings and sculptures, with an audience of onlookers.Centuries-old eateries, teahouses and markets
Some of Santa Fe’s most popular and historic restaurants are also scattered along Canyon Road. “I used to travel all over of the world, and I can say that Santa Fe has one of the best food scenes anywhere, hands down,” says Mark Rochester, a Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice who was born and raised in the city. “Geronimo is a great example of what you can get here because they never make a bad meal.” Set in an 18th-century hacienda, the fine-dining Geronimo blends New Mexican fare with global cuisines in dishes like hot chile-covered prawns with rice cakes. The Teahouse down the street serves purple ume waffles and rare oolong teas in its tranquil fruit orchard. “We’ve got apricots, apples, pears and cherries that you can pluck right from the tree,” says Miki Ponca-Montoya, the Teahouse’s barista. El Farol across the road has been serving New Mexican tapas since 1835. Just off Canyon Road on the Old Santa Fe Trail, Kaune’s Neighborhood Market has been the neighborhood go-to for groceries since 1896, with organic produce and ready-made meals.Nearby sprawling greenspaces and the towering Cristo Rey Catholic Church
The closest major greenspace is Patrick Smith Park, less than a mile east on Canyon Road and stretching nearly 2 acres along the Santa Fe River; features here include basketball courts, a playground, open lawns and barbecue pits. The park is named after the first minister of the Cristo Rey Ortiz Church, which sits next door and was one of the country's largest adobe structures when it opened in 1940.Nearly 3 miles east, the 135-acre Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary is the city’s sole nature center. “This is a lovely place, which preserves what Santa Fe’s nature must have been like thousands of years ago,” Cochran says. The nature garden here attracts over 190 bird species, including the juniper titmouse and downy woodpecker. The Allan Downey Museum is also here and features the works and furniture of the famous Santa Fe artist.
Holiday lights along Canyon Road
The annual Christmas Eve Farolito Walk brings thousands of visitors to Canyon Road for holiday festivities. Farolitos — small paper lanterns — and string lights are hung from every tree and storefront along Canyon Road, casting the arts district in a warm amber glow. “It doesn’t feel like the holidays here until the farolitos are up,” Cochran says. Jazz bands play classic Christmas carols, the delicious aroma of roasting pinecones fills the air, and galleries and coffeehouses invite people into the warm indoors for hot chocolate and eggnog.Santa Fe Public Schools surrounded by history
Named for the 400-year-old acequia that still carries water past its campus, Acequia Madre Elementary earns a B-plus from Niche and became a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2022. Milagro Middle receives a C-minus and offers courses for native Spanish speakers. Opened in 1899, Santa Fe High is the oldest high school in the city and offers specialized programs for engineering, JROTC and the culinary arts.Pedestrian-friendly streets and nearby interstate on-ramps
Historic Santa Fe sits over 3 miles from Interstate 25, but Acequia Madre, Canyon Road and Alameda Street all lead to Downtown Santa Fe immediately west. Cyclists share these sharrows (roads marked with bicycle signs) with cars, and broad sidewalks and clearly marked crosswalks make Historic Santa Fe pedestrian friendly. Santa Fe Trails buses make stops along Alameda Street, and although Canyon Road’s art galleries and parking lots are often busy with tourists, the road itself experiences little automobile traffic. CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is about 3 miles southeast, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is about 15 miles west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gavin Sayers
Gavin Sayers
Santa Fe Properties/Washington
(505) 557-1438
59 Total Sales
3 in Historic Santa Fe
$1,425,000 Price Range
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Shell Goldman
Shell Goldman
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(505) 557-4925
61 Total Sales
3 in Historic Santa Fe
$800K - $1M Price Range
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Joaquin Sanchez
Joaquin Sanchez
Sun Mountain Real Estate
(505) 557-4828
68 Total Sales
1 in Historic Santa Fe
$1,475,000 Price
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Lise Knouse
Lise Knouse
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 557-3503
172 Total Sales
2 in Historic Santa Fe
$1.1M - $1.9M Price Range
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Elizabeth Sheffield
Elizabeth Sheffield
Barker Realty, LLC
(505) 557-3496
105 Total Sales
1 in Historic Santa Fe
$1,221,472 Price
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Matthew Sargent
Matthew Sargent
Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
(505) 557-1503
39 Total Sales
1 in Historic Santa Fe
$3,078,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Historic Santa Fe | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Historic Santa Fe Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Historic Santa Fe, Santa Fe sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Historic Santa Fe, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $499,615, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Sale Price
$499,615
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
428
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,779
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,529
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
856
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31am - 3pm
$3,495,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,758 Sq Ft
- 815 Camino Del Poniente
This Historic Eastside 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence fronting the picturesque Acequia Madre de Santa Fe offers a seamless blend of historic character and modern sensibility. Lot extends from Camino del Poniente to Acequia Madre with private access and parking off both streets. As you enter, a generous grand foyer welcomes you, setting the tone for this extraordinary home. With 3 wood-burning
Darlene Streit Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 5pm
$595,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 687 Sq Ft
- 634 Garcia St
- Unit 25
The Seller says "Sell this Condo!". I can hardly wait for you to see this! This is a part of Santa Fe History and is great as a residence, vacation rental, or artist’s/writer’s studio. Imagine owning this historic hideaway in the heart of old Santa Fe. Located in a writer/artist compound from which 54 books have been written and published including KON TIKI by Thor Heyerdahl. Part of the original
Michael Umphrey Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$920,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,423 Sq Ft
- 618 1/2 Garcia St
- Unit B
Authentic adobe home located on idyllic Garcia Street in the heart of Santa Fe’s residential east side. From a time when sheep grazed freely along the surrounding hillsides, this timeless 3 bedroom, one bath home was lovely built by hand the old way with adobe bricks dug on site. Part of the original Garcia Family compound, this quaint home is now being offered for the first time outside of the
Melissa Pippin CarsonSotheby's Int. RE/Washington(505) 871-4601 -
$2,400,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,390 Sq Ft
- 424 Arroyo Tenorio St
- New 14 days ago
3 BED, 3 BATH ADOBE HOME | |2390 SQFT | HISTORIC EASTSIDE | Nestled on one of Santa Fe’s most cherished streets, this exceptional adobe estate offers timeless charm and an unbeatable location—just 3 blocks from Canyon Road and Downtown Subscription, and six blocks from the historic Plaza. Enter through classic wooden gates into a private oasis featuring three lush, landscaped outdoor areas. The
Charles LaCalle Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
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$1,025,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 888 Sq Ft
- 925 Acequia Madre
- New 28 days ago
Classic Santa Fe Charm in the Coveted Historic Eastside.Nestled in one of Santa Fe’s most historic and desirable neighborhoods, this enchanting residence with a main house and casita, offers timeless appeal. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, and featuring a lush front garden, this serene property is surrounded by nature and just 5 minutes from the Plaza.The main house
Richard Allen Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
Homes for Rent
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$1,900 per month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,100 Sq Ft
- 539 Old Santa fe Trail
- Santa Fe, NM
For Rent: Unique Property at 539 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NMDiscover the perfect blend of charm and functionality in this exceptional property located in the heart of Santa Fe. Situated on the historic Old Santa Fe Trail, this space offers unparalleled access to the vibrant downtown area, known for its rich culture, art galleries, and world-class dining.Key Features:- Prime
Phillip Varela Varela Real Estate, Inc.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,317
Median Age
65
Population under 18
8.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
49.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,715
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,937
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
80.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
53.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
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Old Santa Fe Trail
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Canyon
Historic Eastside suburb near Canyon Road and the Dale Ball Trail Network
Don Diego
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