Elevated lot in the foothills of the Ortiz mountains, this 40 acre parcel features views of the Sangre de Cristos, the Cerrillos hills, and up close views of the Ortiz. It backs to a large ranch for extra privacy, features a mix of pinon, juniper and grassland. The lot has has varied topography, with an arroyo near the eastern boundary and significant flat areas for building. Situated in the gated community of Ranchitos de Santa Fe, just off of Goldmine Road, the subdivision features spacious parcels with a forty acre minimum lot size, extremely low fees, well-maintained roads, and moderate covenants. This property has underground electric and phone at the road. 22 miles from Santa Fe, and near Madrid and Cerrillos for dining and entertainment.
Once home to the large mining community, Madrid is now a sleepy little town of artists. With an ice cream parlour and old fashioned businesses, Madrid feels other-worldly to visitors. Homes here are early 20th century wooden structures painted a variety of colors. Just north of Madrid is Cerrillos, a traditional New Mexico village of older adobes and quaint shops.
The Turquoise Trail! A beautiful road from Santa Fe all the way to Albuquerque. With many lots 2.5 acres or more, this area is perfect for raising horses on wide open spaces with fewer building restrictions than in the city of Santa Fe. The famous Eaves Movie Ranch where movies like “The Cheyenne Social Club” and “Silverado”were filmed completes the Old West feeling.
This rapidly growing area with plans for expansion extending into the 2050’s is largely made up of rolling hills dotted with pinon and juniper. Most of the communities located here have extraordinary views of the Jemez, the Sangres and the Sandias.