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Former farming village near Downtown Santa Fe and Alto Park
Surrounded by the juniper-studded hills of northern Santa Fe, Torreon is an established suburb offering area-affordable housing in the outskirts of the downtown area. “You’re not paying the prices to be near the Santa Fe Plaza, but you’re still in town where a lot of the action is,” explains Sarah Magrath, an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties. “It’s great if you have kids and need to take them to a soccer game or out for dinner, because it’s so close to everything.”
Between the 16th and 20th centuries, Torreon was a Spanish farming village with a defensive tower overlooking the Santa Fe River (torreon means "tower" in Spanish); today, the area's former fruit orchards form the sprawling Alto Park, and farming lots continue to be transformed into unique properties by developers. “Engineers have been known to be attracted to this area to build special homes,” says Daniel Huberman, a Realtor with Santa Fe Realty Unlimited. “It’s great, because you get all the geographic benefits of its neighbor Casa Solana, but you get all these unique builds, too.”
Single story Santa Fe style homes are affordable and available in Torreon.
Rows of Santa Fe style homes line the streets of Torreon.
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Unique lots and houses off Alameda Street
Set along narrow, sidewalk-lined streets, Torreon’s homes are surrounded by mature piñon pines, cobblestone walls, and powerlines that crisscross overhead. Most lots here are 4,000 to 6,000 square feet of exposed earth, often featuring tool sheds and gravel driveways; according to Huberman, these lots are larger than others around the downtown area, and their unique shapes grant them a Santa Fe charm. “It’s all connected to the farming history of the area and how lots were split up between families over time,” Huberman explains. “For a lot of people moving into Santa Fe, this is the sort of thing they’re looking for, not the Euclidean layouts you see across the nation.”
Homes in Torreon also come in a wider range of styles than in other downtown neighborhoods. Northern New Mexico-style homes are the most common, featuring colorful metal roofs and bright stucco exteriors; however, Santa Fe-style homes are also prevalent here, displaying the flat roofs and exposed wooden vigas associated with the City Different’s signature style. Homes in both styles were typically built between the 1960s and ‘80s, with one- to three-bedroom floorplans; though they rarely come on the market, prices for both styles range between $250,000 and $485,000, depending on bedroom count and lot size.
Double car garages make Torreon a very tempting option for residents with multiple vehicles.
A two story New Mexico style home in the heart of Torreon.
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A neighborhood greenspace and the river-bound Alto Park
Torreon Park forms the center of the community, with 3 acres of grassy fields running along residents’ backyards. Two playgrounds here feature age-appropriate equipment, families can have cookouts at the numerous barbecue pits, and runners can break a sweat on the nearly half-mile track. The park’s southern entrance is marked by a tower-like structure with a mosaic mural that pays homage to the community’s 16th-century farming history, when during Native American raids, Spanish settlers would retreat to a defensive tower stocked with weapons.
Immediately south of the neighborhood, Alto Saint Park — also known as the Bicentennial Park — sits along the Santa Fe River, where the locals of Torreon once farmed between the 1600s and 1900s. “It’s a huge park that spreads across three or four blocks,” explains Jessie Benavidez, the Parks Project Specialist with the City of Santa Fe. “It’s got the Bicentennial Pool, baseball fields, access to the Santa Fe River Trail and these great open fields. It’s just a really beautiful, special place.”
The Santa Fe river used to feed water to the many old farms in Torreon.
Check out the beautiful painted tiles at Torreon Park.
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Convenient to Santa Fe Public Schools
Local kids can attend Santa Fe Public Schools, which scores an overall grade of B-minus on Niche. They can start at C-plus-rated Gonzales Community, which serves Kindergarten through Grade 8. At A-minus-rated Santa Fe High, student athletes can join the school’s successful legacy with over 28 state championships, including a boys' soccer victory in 2021.
Gonzales Elementary School is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Students can attend Santa Fe High School, which received an A minus from Niche.
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Weekly markets in the Railyard Arts District
Every weekend, the Railyard Artisan and Santa Fe Farmers markets bring dozens of vendors to the Railyard Arts District, around a mile east of Torreon. On Saturdays, the farmers market offers raw honey from New Moon and Tibetan Bison meat from the Chama Valley Meat Company. On Sundays, the artisan market sells bedazzled dog apparel from Santa Fe Dog Collars and hand-carved knives from local blacksmith the Stone Edge.
Easy access to Alameda Street and Downtown Santa Fe
Torreon is bordered to the south by Alameda Street, which leads 2 miles east to Downtown Santa Fe. Alameda Street also runs parallel to the Santa Fe River Trail, and is dotted with Santa Fe Trails bus stops. Highway 285 (also known as Saint Francis Drive) sits a mile east, leading 4 miles south to Interstate 25. The CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center is also 4 miles south, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 9 miles west.
Near Casa Solana and Downtown Santa Fe's commercial offerings
The New Solana Shopping Center is less than a mile east on Alameda Street, centered around La Montañita Food Co-op, the largest community-owned natural foods market in New Mexico. Also here, Betterday Vintage is filled with secondhand clothes and vinyl records, and its cafe, Betterday Coffee, is often filled with locals working on their laptops while enjoying mocha lattes. Restaurants here include the Vietnamese Pho Kim and the New Mexican spot Valentina’s, which is known for its stellar guacamole.
Alameda Street also leads to 2 miles east to the Santa Fe Plaza, the center of the city's eccentric shopping and dining scenes. Cafe Pasqual’s here is beloved for its Christmas-style enchiladas, and the Meteorite, Mineral and Fossil Gallery sells glimmering gemstones and large, polished rocks.
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Parks in this Area
Torreon Park
Bicentennial Pump Track
Transit
Airport
Santa Fe Regional
21 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Torreon
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Torreon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Torreon, Santa Fe sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Torreon, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $531,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This single owner property is just 1.8 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza and sits on a large lot with building potential. Located on a peaceful dead end street with great access to Frank Ortiz dog park and the trail along the Santa Fe river as well as Alto Street park, pool and tennis courts. The main house is Adobe first level and has custom architectural touches, including vigas, Solid wood
Close to downtown plaza, soft contemporary, charming Pied-a-Terre in a 2-unit stand alone condo complex with no HOA dues! Built in 2005 and extensively Remodeled in 2015, this super charming casita is romantic, quiet/peaceful with a fully fenced yard and a south facing patio to enjoy the stary nights. Sold fully furnished and equipped even with outdoor furnishings and outdoor heater. The home
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
404
Median Age
54
Population under 18
14.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,470
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,220
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.5%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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