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    $4,000 per month

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,300 Sq Ft
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    46 Principe de Paz, Santa Fe, NM 87508

    Property Id: 2041584Lovingly maintained 2,300 sq ft house on 3+acres in the rolling hills of the Ridges Subdivision (across 285 from Eldorado). Can be partially furnished (as shown) or unfurnished. 2 Bedrooms (at opposite ends of house) plus office room, 2 1/2baths, open floor plan, gorgeous views, covered patio dining area, huge fenced yard, dog door, water-softening system,

    46 Principe de Paz, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Why Live in Lamy

Lamy, a rural village located 17 miles south of the Santa Fe Plaza, offers a blend of luxury ranches and historical charm, surrounded by desert hills and nature preserves. The community, named after Archbishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy, retains its Old West character with century-old landmarks like the Lamy Depot, Mission Chapel of Our Lady of Light, and Legal Tender Saloon and Eat House. Home styles in Lamy range from quaint houses to luxury ranches, predominantly featuring Northern New Mexico-style architecture with pitched metal or red-tile roofs and bright stucco exteriors. Properties often include 3 to 5 acres of land, used for horse stables, gardens, and casitas. The gated Spirit Wind and Maddog communities feature Santa Fe-style homes with tan stucco exteriors and exposed wooden beams. Lamy is surrounded by thousands of acres of high desert natural spaces, including the Galisteo Basin Preserves and Eldorado Community Preserve, offering extensive trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Local attractions include the Legal Tender Saloon and Eat House, known for its historic ambiance and weekend dining, and Nuckolls Brewing Company at the Lamy Depot. Children in Lamy attend highly rated schools such as El Dorado Community School and Santa Fe High. The area is safer than the national average and is protected under Santa Fe County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, though it remains at high risk for wildfires. Lamy's proximity to Santa Fe, accessible via Highway 285 and the Amtrak Zephyr train, makes it a convenient location for those seeking a rural lifestyle close to city amenities.

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The most popular neighborhoods for renters near Lamy are Arroyo Chamiso and Santa Fe Estates.
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The most popular zip codes for renters near Lamy are 87508, 87507, 87505, 87501 and 87506.
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