HIGHWAY 285 CORRIDOR View Available Properties
Once a large cattle ranch that stretched from I-25 to just before Lamy, it is now comprised of some 20 subdivisions on both the east and west side of Hwy. 285. Lot sizes range from 1 to 25 acres. Most have associations and enforceable covenants. Lamy and Galisteo are traditional and historic villages. Eldorado was the first of the new subdivisions to be created in the early 1970's. As time went on other smaller subdivisions were added to the corridor. Most of the corridor is served by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District for water. Lamy and Galisteo have their own community water system. Sewage is through individual septic tanks as there is no central sewer system in the corridor.
The Eldorado Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (of which I was a member of for some 20 years), Vista Grande Public Library, Adams Senior Center (which opened in 4/07) and Eldorado Elementary School are all available and enjoyed by the area residents. Comcast Cable provides cable TV to most, but not all the subdivisions. Quest provides telephone service. Waste Management provides garbage pick-up services to most of the subdivisions. Lamy and Galisteo have their own respective community water system.
Commercial development is generally located adjacent to Hwy. 285. There is a hardware store, gas station, restaurant, veterinarian clinic and offices on the east side of the highway. Abutting Eldorado's second entrance (Ave. Vista Grande), on the west side of Hwy. 285 are two shopping and office centers (The Agora and The Village) that have a full scale grocery store, pharmacy, mail center, restaurants, coffee shop, florist, dog groomer, doctors and dentists, art gallery's, gift shop, and a full service bank. Sotheby's International Realty's office is located in The Agora Center just next to Quik Send (post office).
ALTEZA View Available Properties
Located just east of Hwy. 285 and north of paved Ave. Amistad, which leads to Eldorado. Alteza is a gated hilly committee with paved streets and excellent tree cover. As with most subdivions, there is an elected Board of Directors with covenants in place. Water is provided by the Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District. There are some 35 lots that make up Alteza, some of which are still not built on. Roads are maintained by the Association. Covenants allow horses on some lots.
BELICIA View Available Properties
Located between Alteza Estates and Eldorado, it is the 2nd gated subdivision on the north side of Ave. Amistad. It comprises some 45 lots. The main street, Camino Cabo, is paved, with graveled cul-de-sacs. The lots are mostly level and offer tree cover, with mountain views Lot sizes range from 1.4 to 4+acres. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District. Roads are maintained by the Association. Covenants are in place.
CIELO COLORADO View Available Properties
South of Eldorado, east of Hwy. 285. Comprised of approximately 24 lots that are generally 2.5 acres in size. A paved road leads into the subdivision with some graveled cul-de-sacs. Terrain ranges from level to gently sloping. The roads are maintained by the Association and covenants are in place. Water is provided by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
CIMMARRON View Available Properties
South of Eldorado, east of Hwy. 285, off Alma Road. Comprised of 38 level lots that range in size from 2 to 5 acres. The roads are paved and maintained by the Association. Covenants are in place. Water is provided by Eldorado Water and Sanitation District. Some light commercial development abuts the subdivision (veterinarian clinic and offices).
DOS GRIEGOS View Available Properties
South of Hwy. 285 and between Ave. Amistad and Ave. Vista Grande, bordering Eldorado's east boundary. It is comprised of approximately 92 tree covered lots, many offering rolling and hilly terrain with mountain views. Rental income from hidden telecommunication towers offset the need for lot owner dues. Roads are maintained by the Association, some of which are paved. Water is supplied by Eldorado Water and Sanitation District. Covenants allow horses on some lots, mostly on the east side of the subdivision.
EAST RANCH View Available Properties
East of Hwy. 285, south of Eldorado, East Ranch is comprised of approximately 38 lots. A paved road leads to East Ranch, and then turn into graveled roads, which are maintained by the Association. Covenants are in place. Terrain is level to gently rolling, some with excellent tree cover. Lots range in size from 1.3 to 3.6 acres. Water is provided by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
GALISTEO View Available Properties
A quaint traditional and historic village that features several older adobe haciendas. Part of the village abuts the Galisteo River. Lots range in size from 1/4 acre with newer surrounding areas featuring lots up to 20 acres in size. Some parts of Galisteo have covenants, and some homes have horses on their lot.
LA PAZ AT ELDORADO View Available Properties
To the south of Eldorado, bordering it, La Paz at Eldorado is its own subdivision. It is comprised of approximately 100 lots. Covenants are in place. Streets, both paved and graveled, are maintained by the Association. Lot sizes range from 1.5 to 7 acres. The terrain is level with excellent mountain views all around. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
LAMY View Available Properties
South of Eldorado, east of Hwy. 285, but before the Galisteo turnoff, Lamy is a historic village. The Amtrak train stops at Lamy, Monday through Saturday. Santa Fe Southern runs a small tourist /freight line from Lamy into Santa Fe. The village is made up of a variety of home styles, some of which are new. The village itself is level with surrounding mountains views. Some of the area has covenants. The main road leading into Lamy is county maintained, the rest are private. Water is provided by individual wells or through the Lamy Water Association.
LAS NUBES View Available Properties
East of Hwy. 285, just west of the railroad tracks and south of Eldorado. Approximately 25 level mountain view lots generally 5 acres in size. Horses are allowed (2 per lot), and some homeowners have a stable/corral on their property. Some lots have more tree cover than others. Roads are privately maintained by the lot owners. Covenants are in place. Water is supplied by Eldorado Water and Sanitation District.
LOS CABALLOS View Available Properties
Located east of Hwy. 285, south of Eldorado, with part of its northern boundary adjacent to Eldorado's most southern plat page. This horse subdivision is comprised of approximately 30 lots that range in size from 10 to 25 acres. Several homeowners have stables and corrals on their property. Bridle easements are in place for riding. The terrain is level with excellent mountain views. Roads are maintained by the Association and covenants are in place. All but one or two lots are receiving water from the Eldorado Area and Water and Sanitation District. Those not on the system have their own well.
LOS VAQUEROS View Available Properties
Located east of Hwy. 285, just south of Eldorado. Comprised of approximately 25 lots that range in size from 7 to 15 acres. Terrain ranges from level to hilly, most lots enjoying good tree cover. Mountain views are excellent. Horses are allowed and some lot owners have stables and corrals on their property. Water is from private wells that are shared by the community. The Eldorado Conservation area abuts Los Vaqueros, but is the for the use of Eldorado lot owners only.
OLD ROAD RANCH View Available Properties
Located east of Hwy. 285, about 2 miles south of Eldorado. The area is also known as the "art barns" and many residents have studios in or attached to their homes. Covenants require pitched roof Northern New Mexico style roofs. There are approximately 90 lots in the subdivision and range in size from 2.5 to 10 acres. Terrain ranges from level to hilly, some having more tree cover than others. Mountain views are excellent. The roads are privately maintained by the Association and covenants are in place. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
RANCHITOS DE SANTA FE View Available Properties
Just south of Los Caballos, and west of Hwy. 285, the subdivision is comprised of approximately twenty(20), 5 acre lots. The terrain is level with panoramic views. Horses are allowed and some homeowners have stables and corrals on their property. There are covenants in place, and the road going through the subdivision is maintained by the association.
RANCHO DE BOSQUE View Available Properties
East of Hwy. 285, directly behind or east of Old Road Ranch (Art Barn area). Nicely treed with excellent mountain views. Approximately 15 lots that range in size from 1 to 4 acres. There is an Association with covenants in place. Roads are privately maintained. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
RIDGES View Available Properties
Located south of Eldorado and east of Hwy. 285. Entry is gained through Cimmarron subdivision on paved Alma Rd., which becomes Principe De Paz as you enter the Ridges. Principe De Paz is paved with graveled cul-de-sacs. The roads are maintained by the Association and covenants are in place. Some lots allow 2 horses, and a few home owners do have horse facilities on their lot. The terrain ranges from level to hilly, most enjoying excellent tree cover and mountain views. The area abuts the Eldorado Conservation Area, which is owned by the Eldorado subdivision for the exclusive use of Eldorado lot owners. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
SPIRIT WIND View Available Properties
A newer subdivision located just after you cross the Santa Fe Southern Railroad Tracks east of Hwy. 285, before the Lamy turnoff. Comprised of approximately 25 lots ranging in size from 2.5 to 9 acres. The terrain is both level and hilly with some lots having tree cover and all enjoying mountain views. Paved roads, which are maintained by the Association. Covenants are in place. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District.
TIERRA COLINAS View Available Properties
Located south of Eldorado and about 1 .5 miles west of Hwy. 285. Entry is gained off Spur Ranch Rd., a gravel road. The 50 or so lots range in size from 2.5 to 7 acres. Some lots are allowed horses per the covenants. The terrain is level, with some lots enjoying excellent tree cover. The Association maintains the roads and covenants are in place. Water is supplied by Eldorado Area water and Sanitation District.
TIERRA DE CASTA View Available Properties
Located south of Eldorado, west of Hwy. 285, just south of Las Caballos. Comprised of ten (10) 5 acre lots with tree cover and mountain views. Roads are graveled and maintained by the Association. Covenants are in place. Horses are allowed, up to 2 per lot. Water is supplied by Eldorado Water and Sanitation District.