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Historic Eastside suburb surrounded by nature trails and parks
Less than 2 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, Canyon is a Historic Eastside suburb just east of the Canyon Road Arts District that's filled with dirt roads and adobe homes dating back as far as the 17th century. “This is the oldest part of Santa Fe, so it’s the best of the best for homebuyers looking to get into the city’s history,” says Paige Cochran, a Santa Fe local and Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty. Although Canyon lacks the art galleries and eateries of its fellow Eastside neighborhoods, its greenery along the Santa Fe River, access to numerous neighborhood parks and central location in the Dale Ball Trail Network offer a blend of the City Different's vibrant culture and natural world. “The most important thing when buying a home in Santa Fe is assessing the surrounding outdoor spaces to make sure you get to take advantage of this city’s nature, and the Upper Canyon Road area has some of the best in the city,” says Mark Rochester, a born-and-raised Santa Fe local and Broker with Berkshire Hathaway.
20th-century Santa Fe-style homes near the Santa Fe River
Early 20th-century Santa Fe-style homes can be found throughout the Canyon community, but the central Santa Fe River splits the neighborhood into a lusher northern half and more arid southern half. Those in the northern half are surrounded by the juniper-piñon woodlands of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, and they sit on spacious, manicured lots along 17th-century dirt roads. “They were originally meant for horseback riders coming through town. You have to drive slow on them to avoid kicking up dust, but they’ve got great history,” says Emily Medvec, an Associate Broker with EXP and Santa Fe local. These northern homes often feature exposed wooden beams called vigas, flat roofs and tan stucco or adobe exteriors. “Many of the homes in Santa Fe are no longer adobe since it's so expensive to build with, so it’s great when you can find an authentic adobe house since they’re so solidly built and great for insulation,” says Lise Knouse, a Broker Owner with Keller Williams Realty and Santa Fe local. Prices range from $875,000 for three-bedroom homes on quarter-acre lots to $3.1 million for four-bedroom mansions on over 5 acres. In the southern half of Canyon, Santa Fe-style homes sit closer together on more compact lots covered with desert grasses, and they often feature bright stucco exteriors and detached garages. Prices for these homes range from $587,000 for a fixer-upper to $700,000 for a renovated two-bedroom.
Dale Ball Trails and neighborhood parks with a history
Across the street from Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Water History Park is home to Santa Fe’s 1895 Hydroelectric Power Plant, which fed the city electricity till 1943; every September, the Canyon Neighborhood Association hosts a cookout and potluck here to celebrate the community. Small neighborhood parks like Atalaya Park and Adam Gabriel Armijo Park dot Canyon’s streets and feature playgrounds and picnic areas; the latter park is also lined neighbored by the gardens of the Upaya Zen Center and Maha Bodhi Society of Santa Fe, two of the only Buddhist monasteries in the city. Canyon is also the midpoint of the Dale Ball Trail Network, which spans nearly 25 miles over the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. “They run through piñons and junipers and these beautiful ridges, but the best part is that they're all connected to Hyde Park’s and Atalaya Mountain’s trails, too,” Rochester says. Around a mile east, the Randall Davey Audobon Center and Sancturary is over 135 acres, and its nature garden’s beebalms and wild hyssops attract over 190 bird species.
Canyon Road's galleries and artsy events nearby
Canyon Road in neighboring Historic Santa Fe is home to over 80 galleries and is the center of the City Different’s art scene. Among its galleries are Chiarascuro Contemporary Art, a small-scale setting featuring mixed media paintings by local artists, and Canyon Road Contemporary Fine Art, which on top of its gallery sells oil paintings, gemstones and sculptures in its boutique. This art district also hosts events throughout the year, including the Canyon Road Paint and Sculp Out; this mid-October event fills the famous street with painters and sculptors, who invite visitors to learn more about their process as the create their art.
19th-century eateries and vintage shops along Canyon Road
The Canyon Road Arts District is almost as famous for its shops and eateries as its art galleries. The Teahouse invites diners to enjoy rare, iced oolongs and purple yam pastries in its outdoor fruit orchard. El Farol has served New Mexican tapas like chorizo-shrimp empanadas and flash fried avocados since 1935. Desert Moss Vintage is run by the husband-wife duo the Rios and has a wealth of vintage tee-shirts, coffee mugs, typewriters and more. Less than 2 miles west on the Santa Fe Trail, Kaune’s Neighborhood Market is the community’s go-to grocery spot since 1896.
Award-winning public schools with private elementary options
Local kids can start at Atalaya Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche and received a Designation of Excellence from New Mexico Vistas in 2023. The Kindergarten through Grade 6 Rio Grande School is a private alternative and sits next to Atalaya Elementary by Atalaya Park. Children can continue to C-minus-rated Milagro Middle and A-minus-rated Santa Fe High. Opened in 1899, Santa Fe High is the city’s oldest school and offers programs for culinary arts, engineering and JROTC.
Near downtown Santa Fe and the regional hospital
Canyon is under 2 miles east of the Santa Fe Plaza and less than 6 miles north of Interstate 25. “Santa Fe’s extremely easy to get around, but that whole Historic Eastside area is especially convenient because it's in the center of everything,” says Rochester. The Cerro Gordo and Upper Canyon roads are the neighborhood's main thoroughfares, and the latter is a sharrow (a road marked with bicycle signs) that allows cyclists and cars to share the road. Although Canyon is near downtown, its narrow, sidewalk-free roads are unwalkable. CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Hospital is under 4 miles south, and the Santa Fe Regional Airport is over 12 miles west.
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Parks in this Area
Water History Park
Cerro Gordo Park
Upper Canyon Park
Transit
Airport
Santa Fe Regional
28 min drive
Bus
Calle Picacho & Camino Cabra Ib
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Camino Cabra & Cristo Rey Ib
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Camino Cabra & Camino Ribera Ib
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Calle Picacho & Camino De Cruz Blanca Ib
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Camino Cabra & Camino San Acacio Ib
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Camino Cabra & Camino De La Luz Ib
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Canyon
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Canyon, Santa Fe sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Canyon, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $1,804,176, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience as you step into this magnificent Spanish Hacienda-style home, nestled in a truly spectacular location. Every detail of this home has been meticulously crafted to enhance its breathtaking surroundings while offering an exceptional degree of privacy within an exclusive, gated community. The home’s design effortlessly showcases sweeping, magical
A fabulous renovation on Upper Canyon Rd! Located within easy walking distance of the Audubon and the Dale Ball trail system, this unique 1573 sq. ft. 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom property was completely renovated with a brilliant blending of contemporary and Southwestern architecture. The original adobe construction offers an organic essence with curved walls, vigas, and kiva fireplaces in the
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
867
Median Age
63
Population under 18
11.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
47.1%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,249
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
71.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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