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Via Caballero

Via Caballero

$618,880 Average Value
$175 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

A southside Santa Fe neighborhood in a suburban setting

Via Caballero is a southside Santa Fe neighborhood. "It's a suburban setting for people who want space and privacy, but with easy access to Santa Fe's cultural and recreational amenities," says Nichole Aragon, an associate broker with Simply Real Estate. The area is 8 miles south of downtown Santa Fe, with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Jemez Mountains to the west. The neighborhood is walkable, with well-maintained sidewalks, numerous trees and custom hardscaping and plantings. The layout, short streets and cul-de-sacs create an environment with little traffic. The CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.

Via Caballero is near many fascinating museums.
Via Caballero is near many fascinating museums.
Via Caballero offers Santa Fe-style homes in a quiet suburban setting near shopping and restaurants.
Via Caballero offers Santa Fe-style homes in a quiet suburban setting near shopping and restaurants.
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Southwestern-style homes, from the 1970s and on

Via Caballero homes feature Southwestern architecture. "They are in earth-toned colors, the roofs are flat, and they often have wall niches and courtyards," Aragon says. The Pueblo style retains the look of adobe while commonly using stucco, whereas the Territorial style has smoother finishes, more straight lines and Greek Revival features like pillars, columns and decorative moldings. What came to be known as the Santa Fe style combines Territorial- and Pueblo-style elements.Few homes are on the market at a time, but over a year, as of April 2025, they sold in the $400,000s to the $800,000s. There are also some townhomes in the southern part of the neighborhood. These are typically in the $400,000s to $500,000s.

you can find townhomes in Via Caballero.
you can find townhomes in Via Caballero.
Pueblo style homes are common in Via Caballero.
Pueblo style homes are common in Via Caballero.
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The neighborhood has nicknames and the rodeo is down the road

Nicknamed "Via Cab," the neighborhood is also referred to as "Via Fab" for its reputation as a fabulous, sought-after location. It's sometimes written as "Villa Caballero," which may not make much of a difference since Spanish-based pronunciation can make "villa" sound similar to "via." In typical Southwestern usage, "caballero" means "horseman" in Spanish, which isn't too far off track since the neighborhood is close to the Rodeo de Santa Fe grounds. In June, thousands attend the Rodeo de Santa Fe. Held for over 75 years, it includes bull riding, barrel racing and mutton bustin,' a sheep-riding competition for kids. Other events held here include a trunk or treat for Halloween, a traveling circus show and the Zia Regional Rodeo, put on in August by the New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association.

The Santa Fe Rodeo is in Via Caballero.
The Santa Fe Rodeo is in Via Caballero.
Flowers bloom each Spring in Via Caballero
Flowers bloom each Spring in Via Caballero
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Open space, parks and a large community center complex

The Via Caballero Open Space is about five acres of undeveloped land between pockets of residential streets. Pueblos del Sol Park, about a mile away, had new playground structures added during a renovation in 2024. There are several linked trails in the area. The Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) is less than two miles from Via Caballero. It's an extensive recreation complex with an aquatics center, ice arena and gym. The GCCC offers daily fees or memberships with a range of options. Membership covers admission to other city facilities as well. Use of the nearby skate park is free.

he Genoveva Chavez Community Center offers a large selection of activities to Via Caballero residents.
he Genoveva Chavez Community Center offers a large selection of activities to Via Caballero residents.
Via Caballero locals love the many parks nearby.
Via Caballero locals love the many parks nearby.
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Shopping, dining and services along the Rodeo Road corridor

State Route 300, known as Rodeo Road, links some of the area's shopping centers. Family owned Posa's Tamale Factory & Restaurant, which opened in 1955 as El Merendero Café, is on Rodeo's north side. South of Rodeo, Christus Health has some facilities, though its main hospital, the Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center, is a few miles north. One of the nearest grocery stores in that direction is an Albertsons Market. Within several miles, there are more grocery stores, restaurants and shops along state Routes 14 and 466, also known as Cerrillos Road and Saint Michaels Drive, respectively.

Get your weekly groceries at Albertsons in Via Caballero.
Get your weekly groceries at Albertsons in Via Caballero.
Posa's serves lunch and dinner to Via Caballero locals.
Posa's serves lunch and dinner to Via Caballero locals.
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Chaparral Elementary, Milagro Middle and Santa Fe High

Kids may attend schools in the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Chaparral Elementary, a kindergarten through sixth grade school, earns a B-minus grade from Niche. For seventh and eighth grades, students may attend Milagro Middle School, which receives a C. Santa Fe High School has a B-plus and offers engineering, culinary arts and the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) programs. The three schools are among the district's community schools, focusing on family engagement, collaborative leadership and community connections. The district uses a transfer lottery system, and specialty schools include the Mandela International Magnet, a school of choice with an International Baccalaureate curriculum for seventh through twelfth grades.

Kids can attend Chaparral Elementary which earns a B-minus grade from Niche.
Kids can attend Chaparral Elementary which earns a B-minus grade from Niche.
Santa Fe students can enroll in the newly built Milagro Middle School.
Santa Fe students can enroll in the newly built Milagro Middle School.
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Interstate 25, buses, commuter rail and the airport

Many people drive, and Interstate 25 runs south of the neighborhood, though the nearest on-ramp is to the east, near the junction with U.S. Route 285. The city's transit agency, Santa Fe Trails, has bus stops along Rodeo Road. A trip to Albuquerque on Rio Metro's New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train takes about an hour and a half from the Zia Road Rail Runner Station, which is several miles from Via Caballero. The multiuse Santa Fe Rail Trail runs parallel to the train tracks for much of its 15 miles. The Santa Fe Regional Airport, about 8 miles from the neighborhood, offers major carriers with service to hubs like Denver, Phoenix and Dallas/Fort Worth. Airport noise is a concern for some in Santa Fe due to an increase in flights and uncertainty about future noise abatement policies.

Via Caballero residents can commute by train.
Via Caballero residents can commute by train.
Via Caballero residents can commute by the Santa Fe Trail buses.
Via Caballero residents can commute by the Santa Fe Trail buses.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Santa Fe Regional

14 min drive

Bus

Rodeo & Yucca Ib

Bus

Rodeo & Calle Melecio Ib

Bus

Rodeo & Calle De Don Quixote Ib

Bus

Rodeo & Calle Delfino Ib

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Via Caballero US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Via Caballero Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$278,900
Median Sale Price
$229,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$278,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
221
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,703
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
921
Median Age
57
Population under 18
14.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.1%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$116,176
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,635

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
55.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.4%

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®

49 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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