About Santa Fe
"If you're not familiar with Santa Fe, a lot of people think all the houses here are the same. They're not," Dee says. "These are not cookie-cutter homes. Every house is a surprise once you walk in the door."
Santa Fe is startling in its beauty, alluring for its invigorating mix of cultures, and fascinating for its diverse lifestyles. Whether your dream is an adobe home on the historic eastside, a ranch in the outlying foothills or a starter home, I can help you find the perfect piece of Santa Fe Real Estate for your lifestyle.
City of Santa Fe
The median price of a home in the city of Santa Fe was $470,000 last year, according to fourth-quarter home-sales figures released by the Santa Fe Association of Realtors. If homes outside the city limits are factored in, the median price drops to $419,950.
North. The center of town is the
historic Santa Fe Plaza. Downtown is surrounded by
Paseo de Peralta, which encompasses an area that is on
the National Registry of Historic Places. The Plaza is
on the north side of Santa Fe, as is all property
North of the Santa Fe river, which runs along Alameda
street.
The North neighborhoods tend to be higher-end homes and townhouses, many on 2-5 acres, approximate price range from $300K to $4.5 million.
The North East neighborhoods are historic, many 150-200 years old, approximate price range from $275K-$5 million.
West and Southwest areas tend to have newer single family homes and subdivisions. There are also apartment complexes in the area.
Homes range in prices from: $175K-$550K.
Santa Fe County
Santa Fe Facts
*The US Bureau of Census reports that Santa Fe County experienced a 6.3% growth rate from 1990-1992.
*Santa Fe is New Mexico's third largest city with 59,004 residents.
*Santa Fe County is the third most populous county in the state, with a population of 105,178.
*According to the 1990 Census, New Mexico has 12.5 persons per square mile, compared to the national average of 70.3 persons per square mile.
Northern New Mexico Architectural Terms and Definitions:
Adobe - Sun dried earthen bricks, high R factor - good for insulation
Pueblo Style - Walls with rounded corners, earth colored, flat roof, vigas
Mission Style - Architectural style like the early Spanish missions in California.
Territorial Style - modified Pueblo style with cornered walls, brick coping on roofline
Viga - peeled pine logs use as ceiling beams.
Latilla - aspen branches between the viga beams.
Santa Fe Weather
Average Monthly Temperatures:
January 40/19,
February 44/22,
March 51/28,
April 60/35,
May 69/43,
June 79/52,
July 91/57,
August 91/56,
September 74/49,
October 63/38,
November 50/27,
December 41/20
Santa Fe averages 300 days of sunshine, 11.4 inches of rainfall and 30-34 inches of snow each year.
Santa Fe Culture
The art and culture of ancient Pueblo peoples and Spanish pioneers of the 17th century permeate the lifestyle of Santa Fe, from its simple adobe architecture to the clothing and attitudes of its residents. Founded by Spanish explorers around a central plaza in 1607, the nation's oldest capital boasts a rich and colorful past still evident in its many historic buildings, including the Palace of the Governors on the Plaza. In the shade of its block-long portal, Native Americans from nearby pueblos sell crafts ranging from traditional silver and turquoise jewelry to contemporary pottery.
Santa Fe enjoys a reputation as an international arts center. Seven museums and over 150 galleries provide endless and eclectic stimulation for the aficionado. The annual August Indian Market draws buyers from all over the world and sellers from Native American tribes throughout the nation. During Spanish Market, natives display classic Hispanic arts and crafts such as carved wooden religious icons and weavings. In the summer season, an outdoor amphitheater hosts performances of The Santa Fe Opera, noted for its musical reputation, breathtaking night skies, as well as offbeat tailgate parties.
Just 60 miles north of Albuquerque, Santa Fe is at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and its climate has attracted people from all over the world. In spring, summer and fall, it's cool and sunny: July brings spectacular afternoon thunderstorms. Hiking, horseback riding and exploring nearby archaeological ruins offer activities in summer months. Rugged downhill and pristine cross-country skiing enliven winter. At dawn and dusk in every season the foothills and mountains provide breathtaking and serene vistas from any vantage point in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe is often referred to as a town behind adobe walls. For those who come to discover the enchantment of Santa Fe and northern New Mexico, Sotheby's International Realty opens up the grandeur, excitement, and beauty within the walls.