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Large homes and museums bring a new life to the Old Santa Fe Trail
Hugged by Historic Eastside to the north and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the Old Santa Fe Trail area’s young estate properties sit on quiet streets teeming with history. “The Old Santa Fe Trail used to be where wagon riders would come through into Santa Fe, and it runs all the way to Missouri,” says Lise Knouse, a Broker Owner with Keller Williams Realty who has nearly 20 years’ experience selling homes in Santa Fe. The Old Santa Fe Trail still runs through this affluent suburb, which overlooks downtown less than a mile north. “That’s the thing about Old Santa Fe Trail — you’re so close to town, but you still get large lots and the elevation to look at the city lights,” says Paige Cochran, an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty and Santa Fe local. Tucked behind piñon and juniper woodlands in Old Santa Fe Trail’s southeast corner, the Museum Hill area is also home to four museums and the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, which bring visitors through the area.
Museum Hill
Large, Santa Fe style homes can be found along Museum Hill.
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Sprawling Santa Fe-style estates
Sidewalk-free streets and dirt alleyways branch off the Old Santa Fe Trail, which gently slopes as it approaches the Sangre de Cristo Mountains' foothills to the east. Sprawling Santa Fe-style homes from the 1990s to early 2000s dominate the area, featuring tan stucco and red clay exteriors, flat roofs with parapets, and colorful doors, window frames and garages. Those lining the neighborhood’s northeastern edge are tucked behind tall piñon trees, adobe fences and manicured lawns; those further south sit on acreage with detailed natural gardens, cobblestone paths and juniper trees. Prices range from $950,000 for four-bedroom homes with half-acre lots closer to the city to $6,000,000 for five-bedroom mansions further south with 4 or more acres.
This Santa Fe style home can be seen with the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque in the distance.
Santa Fe style home
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Gardens, fruit orchards and tree-shaded trails
Beside the museums on Museum Hill, the Santa Fe Botanical Garden features gravel trails that travel through juniper-piñon woodlands and a small art garden dotted with sculptures. Cherry and pear trees shade the sweet-smelling fruit orchard, and the red Kearny’s Gap Bridge Set crosses the Arroyo De Los Pinos. Amelia White Park stretches nearly three acres along Old Santa Fe Trail. “This used to be where wagons and donkeys would station while traveling through Santa Fe in the 1800s,” Cochran says. Colorful rose bushes bloom in the park’s central plaza, which the Santa Fe Garden Club revitalized in 2023. Ivy-covered arcades branch out from this central garden, and a tree-shaded path wraps around the park’s perimeter.
There's no better place to experience the high desert climate than at the Botanical Gardens.
A couple enjoy a walk on a lovely day at the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens.
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Highly rated Santa Fe Public Schools
Local kids can start at Acequia Madre Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche and offers after-school clubs for chess, hair braiding, biking and more. They can continue to C-minus-rated Milagro Middle, which offers courses for Native Spanish speakers. Opened in 1899, A-minus-rated Santa Fe High is the city’s oldest high school, and the boys’ soccer team here won their first-ever state championship in 2021.
Students can attend Acequia Madre Elementary which earned a B-plus from Niche.
Old Santa Fe Trail students can enroll in the newly built Milagro Middle School.
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The museums of Museum Hill
The Museum of International Folk Art has over 150,000 artifacts from around the world in its collection and hosts annual events for the Day of the Dead and winter holidays. The Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum features paintings, sculptures and artifacts documenting the Southwest’s past and its relationship with Spanish culture. The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian provide exhibits on indigenous art and events, including Native American dance series and artist markets.
A family walks between the many museums around Museum Plaza.
Countless colorful exhibits and displays can be found in the Museum of International Folk Art.
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Near Historic Eastside and Interstate 25
Most local commuters can take to the Old Pecos Trail thoroughfare, which leads to Downtown Santa Fe a mile north and Interstate 25 around 2 miles south. Santa Fe Trails buses make stops along Camino Lejo by the Museum District, but folks can skip the traffic altogether with the bike lanes on Old Pecos Trail, Camino Corrales and Old Santa Fe Trail. The Sante Fe Indian Hospital is 3 miles away, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 16 miles from the neighborhood.
Quickly access highways like Old Pecos Trail and I-25.
Downtown Santa Fe cis located just a mile north of Old Santa Fe Trail.
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Nearby shopping in dining option in Historic Eastside
Aside from Cliff’s Packaged Liquor Store and the Museum Hill Cafe, locals can head to the Santa Fe Plaza, Railyard Arts District and Historic Eastside for shopping and dining options less than a mile away. Kaune’s Neighborhood Market in Historic Eastside has been the community grocery spot since 1896 and specializes in organic foods and pre-made salads. Across the street from Kaune’s in Food Truck Park, Santafamous Street Eats serves green chile cheeseburgers, and Il Encanto makes foccia bread and New York-style pizzas. On Saturdays, locals can also head to the Railyard Arts District for the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. Here, market stalls loaded with fresh produce, jars of honey and deli meats line the Market Pavilion as Cafe Fresh serves drip coffee and Danishes.
Stop and enjoy a coffee or lunch at between Museums at Museum Hill Cafe.
Enjoy the convenience and friendly faces at Kaune's neighborhood Market.
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Parks in this Area
Amelia White Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Santa Fe Regional
23 min drive
Bus
Cam. Lejo & Museum Of Spanish Colonial Art Ob
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Santa Fe Trail
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
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Santa Fe Trail Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe sell after 115 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $2,886,782, up 70% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe on the iconic Camino del Monte Sol, just blocks from the famedCanyon Road, the Josef Bakos House stands as a true gem of historic architecture and artisticlegacy. Enter through a peaceful courtyard garden where mature trees create a natural sanctuary.The entry portal immediately reveals Bakos; artistic mastery—from the hand-carved door andlintel to an original
Extraordinary private-resort setting just a short walk to downtown, Canyon Road, and adjacent Museum Hill. Contemporary open floor plan integrates seamlessly with grand outdoor spaces to offer open-air dining, lounging, and poolside living that blend flawlessly with the home’s luxury interior. This exceptional property was remodeled by awarding-winning Woods Design Builders and includes a heated
The elegant entry courtyard and portal set an appropriate tone for this impressive property. Privately hidden behind a gated wall is an impeccably maintained home, surrounded by mature trees and multiple courtyards. In addition to the main residence is a 1 bedroom casita. The main house is spacious , gracious and full of authentic Southwest details: vintage Saltillo floors, French doors, vigas,
This historic home, El Torreon, was built by the artist Frank Applegate in 1927 to be his personal studio. It is an easy walk to Canyon Road, the Plaza and not far from Museum Hill. Extensively remodeled, this 3-bedroom historic treasure comes turnkey with all the furnishings included, except for the art. The main bedroom is downstairs with hand adzed beams, plaster walls, carved doors, walk in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
480
Median Age
65
Population under 18
11.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
49.4%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,489
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,998
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
83.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
55%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
46.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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