$1,659,232Average Value$623Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
A private master-planned community surrounded by mountain vistas and nature trails
Set amid the Sangre De Cristo foothills, the upscale master-planned community of Monte Sereno blends mountain vistas with luxury living, less than 6 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza. “Monte Sereno has the very best views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the entire city, which is what everyone’s after in Santa Fe," says Paige Cochran, an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty and Santa Fe local. "But the main thing about Monte Sereno is that you get the privacy, the luxury and the sheer size of the homes,” Despite its exclusive feel, Monte Sereno connects directly to Highway 84 for easy access to the City Different's downtown, the Santa Fe Opera and more. “Monte Sereno is conveniently close to the heart of Santa Fe," says Emily Medvec, a Santa Fe local and Associate Broker with EXP, "making it easy for residents to enjoy the city's rich cultural heritage, as well as its fine dining and vibrant arts scene.”
Neighbors are close by - but distant enough to give you your privacy in Monte Sereno.
The beautiful mountains that the Monte Sereno neighborhood gets it's name from.
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Modern Santa Fe-style homes and undeveloped lots
Monte Sereno’s sprawling Santa Fe-style homes are set on well-paved streets throughout the community, surrounded by juniper-piñon woodlands, mountain views and rugged terrain. “They're built into all the small ridges and hills of their lots to maximize privacy and views," Medvec says. "It makes developing out here challenging and expensive, but all the homes end up feeling like labors of love.”
Built in the late 1990s and 2000s on lots that range from 1 to 5 acres, these homes have sleeker, more contemporary designs than those in other Santa Fe neighborhoods; common features include stucco exteriors, manicured gravel gardens and exposed wooden beams called vigas. Most homes here have between two and four bedrooms on lots of up to 2 acres, and typically range from $1.6 million to $2.8 million; however, a hilltop mansion on over 5 acres with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains can go for as much as $10 million. Open lots are also available for development, with prices heavily impacted by their views; an acre surrounded by hillsides and tall trees starts at $60,000, while an acre with direct views of the mountains can go for $600,000.
Large private lots with mountain views are among the most prevalent in Monte Sereno.
Santa Fe style homes can be found hidden in the Monte Sereno neighborhood.
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Mountain views make the prices of home sin Monte Sereno well worth it.
Private nature trails with mountain and opera views
Around 7 miles of private nature trails are woven into the Monte Sereno community, climbing up desert hills, descending into arroyos and crossing through juniper-piñon woodlands. Routes include the nearly half-mile Rufous Crest Loop, named for its sharp inclines, and the more than 2-mile Cholla Grande, which looks out to the Santa Fe Opera and Sangre De Cristo Mountains, and even Colorado on a clear day.
Santa Fe Public Schools
Local kids can start school at Carlos Gilbert Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and continue to the C-minus-rated Milagro Middle. Students at the A-minus-rated Santa Fe High can enroll in specialized programs for engineering, culinary arts and JROTC.
Milagro Middle School is located in Sant Fe, New Mexico.
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School is located near The Sant Fe Plaza.
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The Santa Fe Opera has international acts performing in the Monte Sereno neighborhood.
The Santa Fe Opera's summer shows
Less than a mile north, the Santa Fe Opera hosts performances throughout the summer season. “It’s an iconic venue because it’s all outdoors, so you can watch your show while looking out to the sunset over the Jemez Mountains,” Cochran says. “It’s got this really cool modern architecture, too, and they even do all their performances with modern sets, even if they’re classic operas.”
Highway 84 access and paved roads
U.S. Highway 84 forms Monte Sereno’s eastern border and leads about 6 miles south to Downtown Santa Fe. The community’s long, wide and freshly paved roads lack sidewalks, making them a challenge for pedestrians. However, Medvec says, “Having paved roads — especially in this northern part of Santa Fe —can be a big deal, because a lot of the time local roads are just dirt.” CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is 13 miles south, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is under 8 miles southwest.
Nearby Downtown Santa Fe's foody scene
Downtown Santa Fe is less than 4 miles from the neighborhood. “Monte Sereno is only about 10 minutes from the Plaza, so all the city’s best restaurants are right there,” Cochran says. Set in a turquoise 16th-century hacienda, the Shed serves classic New Mexican fare at its laid-back cantina-style bar and central plaza. La Boca is run by the eight-time James Beard nominee Chef James Campbell Caruso, and specializes in Spanish and Mediterranean fine dining. Grocery stores like Sprouts Farmers Market and Market Street can also be found downtown at the DeVargas Center.
A chicken burrito smothered in red chile at The Burrito Co near Monte Sereno.
The Shed restaurant near Monte Sereno is among the top reviewed in all of Santa Fe.
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Transit
Airport
Santa Fe Regional
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Monte Sereno
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Monte Sereno Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monte Sereno, Santa Fe sell after 111 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Monte Sereno, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $1,650,000, up 219% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Santa Fe Elegance with Sangre de Cristo Mountain Views.Located in a gated enclave just minutes from the Santa Fe Opera, this 3,000± sq ft residence offers sweeping Sangre de Cristo views from nearly every room. Privately set on 2.7 acres, the home showcases timeless Santa Fe style with diamond plaster walls, vigas, latilla ceilings, and a classic kiva fireplace.The upper level, the heart of the
Here is the most exciting new land offering in Monte Sereno with spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Range to the East! This commanding 1.73 acre lot offers a level site and building envelope with close to 16,000 square feet of buildable area for your custom dream home! Monte Sereno offers some of the best views in all of Santa Fe, full City Utilities, less than 5 miles from downtown Santa
Spectacular Views from this ridge top lot facing the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Full Ski Basin views, and turning North you can see the Badlands and beyond, all the way to Colorado border! There are views back to the West of the Jemez Range for breathtaking Sunsets. A full set of house plans by Architect Lorn Tryk for a 2,966 square foot, 3 bed/4 bath home, are included in the price, and were
Spectacular and mesmerizing views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this approximate 3,150 sq ft single-level contemporary home atop Monte Sereno, just six minutes from the Plaza. Designed to maximize views from every room, the home features soaring 12-foot ceilings in the great room and kitchen, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, and no interior steps. Jerusalem limestone flooring runs
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
255
Median Age
57
Population under 18
11.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,156
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,417
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
73.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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