Why Live in Historic Santa Fe
Historic Santa Fe, bordered by the Santa Fe River and Santa Fe Plaza, is a cultural hub known for its centuries-old homes and numerous art galleries. The neighborhood features traditional Santa Fe-style homes from the 1860s to 1940s, with Territorial and Pueblo-style details such as turquoise French doors, tan stucco exteriors, and flat roofs. The Canyon Road Arts District, one of the top art districts in the country, is home to over 80 galleries, including Morning Star Gallery and Ventana Fine Art. The area also hosts the Historic Canyon Road Paint and Sculpt Out in October, attracting artists and onlookers alike. Dining options include the fine-dining Geronimo, The Teahouse, and El Farol, offering a range of New Mexican and global cuisines. Patrick Smith Park, less than a mile east, provides recreational space with basketball courts, a playground, and barbecue pits. The Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary, nearly 3 miles east, offers a nature garden attracting over 190 bird species. Acequia Madre Elementary, a highly rated Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, serves the neighborhood. Historic Santa Fe is pedestrian-friendly with broad sidewalks and sharrows for cyclists, and public transportation is available via Santa Fe Trails buses. The neighborhood is approximately 3 miles from CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Hospital and 15 miles from Santa Fe Regional Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Historic Santa Fe a good place to live?
Historic Santa Fe is a good place to live. Historic Santa Fe is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. It has a median age of 65. The average household income is $132,937 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 80.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Historic Santa Fe are home owners, with 36.7% of residents renting and 63.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Historic Santa Fe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Historic Santa Fe neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Historic Santa Fe?
The median home price in Historic Santa Fe is $650,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $130,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $144K a year to afford the median home price in Historic Santa Fe. The average household income in Historic Santa Fe is $133K.
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Home Trends in Historic Santa Fe, NM
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.
Median Sale Price
$499,615
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%