Torreon House for Sale

Torreon, a neighborhood in Santa Fe, is characterized by its narrow, sidewalk-lined streets and lots ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet, often featuring tool sheds and gravel driveways. The area is known for its mature piñon pines and cobblestone walls, with homes primarily built between the 1960s and 1980s. Residents will find a mix of Northern New Mexico-style homes with colorful metal roofs and bright stucco exteriors, as well as Santa Fe-style homes featuring flat roofs and exposed wooden vigas. Torreon Park, a central community hub, offers grassy fields, playgrounds, barbecue pits, and a nearly half-mile track. Nearby, Alto Saint Park, also known as Bicentennial Park, provides access to the Santa Fe River Trail, baseball fields, and the Bicentennial Pool. For shopping and dining, the New Solana Shopping Center is less than a mile east and features La Montañita Food Co-op, Betterday Vintage, and eateries like Pho Kim and Valentina’s. The Santa Fe Plaza, 2 miles east, is a vibrant area with shops and restaurants such as Cafe Pasqual’s. The Railyard Artisan and Santa Fe Farmers markets, about a mile east, are popular weekend destinations. Torreon is bordered by Alameda Street, which connects to Downtown Santa Fe and runs parallel to the Santa Fe River Trail. Highway 285 and Interstate 25 are easily accessible, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is 9 miles west. Local students attend Santa Fe Public Schools, with Santa Fe High being highly rated. The neighborhood has a crime rate lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal.