Active
3 beds2,584 sqft
23 Descanso Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508
Est: $5,344/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.36 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$368/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$58/moHOA Fees
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This lovingly maintained single-level Eldorado home with Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain views with no interior steps, no carpeting, flexible living spaces, and a convenient location near the entrance to the community is welcoming you home! Built in 1995, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,584 square feet on 1.36 acres with dedicated office with separate entrance, den, and sunroom. Beautiful, functional kitchen with breakfast bar seating and newer appliances. Classic Santa Fe details...This lovingly maintained single-level Eldorado home with Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain views with no interior steps, no carpeting, flexible living spaces, and a convenient location near the entrance to the community is welcoming you home! Built in 1995, this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,584 square feet on 1.36 acres with dedicated office with separate entrance, den, and sunroom. Beautiful, functional kitchen with breakfast bar seating and newer appliances. Classic Santa Fe details include high wood ceilings with vigas, two wood-burning kiva fireplaces, nichos, thick arched walls, sconces, and Saltillo tile and slate-style tile flooring. Multiple skylights bring abundant natural light throughout the home. In-floor radiant heat provides comfortable winter warmth, while ductless mini-splits offer cooling and supplemental heating. The spacious floor plan provides numerous options for living, working, entertaining, and hosting guests, while the office's separate entrance is perfect for working from home. Outdoor living includes a front, side, and rear portals, and fully walled, terraced backyard with established landscaping, an irrigation system, and Sangre views. Enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine on the various portals while taking in the gorgeous sunsets. Mature trees include cherry, apricot, peach, and redbud, along with lilacs and roses. Attached 2-car garage and separate storage shed. The septic system was cleaned in 2025, and the roof is approximately 9 years old and was just serviced. Located near the entrance to Eldorado for quick access to Santa Fe and Eldorado's shopping, services, community amenities, and extensive trail system. With mountain views, generous indoor and outdoor spaces, classic Santa Fe architecture, no steps, and a location that makes commuting to town easy, this Eldorado property offers an appealing combination of Santa Fe style, comfort, and versatility. Don’t miss the property video and 3-D tour!

Listing Agent

  1. Adrienne DeGuere

    Adrienne DeGuere

    Listing Agent

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    P: (505) 310-8053

    M: (505) 310-8053

Days on Market Listed Today
Last updated: 09/18/2026 09:30 AM • Source: Santa Fe Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 202603966

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$5,344 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,909

Property Taxes

$377

HOA Dues

$58

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Property Information for 23 Descanso Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,525 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Pueblo, One Story
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 1.36 AC / 59,241 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: HWY 285- turn right on Avenida Vista Grande, left on Avenida Torreon, turn right on Monte Alto, right on Cuesta, then left on Descanso Road. Second house on left.
  • Latitude: 35.5324033
  • Longitude: -105.9123424
  • MLS Area Minor: 14-Eldorado
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $175.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Recreation Facilities, Road Maintenance
  • Has Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 126000292
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,525.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 1.36 AC LOT 11 BLK 7 ELDORADO UNIT 3; or as urther described in the title commitment.
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Universal Parcel Id: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:35049:126000292
School Information
  • Elementary School: El Dorado Com School
  • High School: Santa Fe
  • Middle Or Junior School: El Dorado Com School
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage
  • Parking Total: 5.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Drip Irrigation Bubblers
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.36
  • Lot Size Area: 1.36
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 59241.6
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 2584.0
  • Documents Available: Floorplan, Plat, Restrictive Covenants, Sellers Property Disclosure, Survey, Tax Information
  • Has Land Lease: No
  • Living Area: 2584.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Has Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached, Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Universal Property Id: US-35049-N-126000292-R-N
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Not Ada Compliant
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Green Features
  • Green Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Community Coop
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances
  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ductless, Refrigerated
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Kiva, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Brick, Tile
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, No Interior Steps
  • Security Features: Dead Bolts, Heat Detector, Smoke Detectors
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Playground, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Trails
  • Exterior Features: Horse Facilities
  • Pool Features: None, Association
  • Roof: Flat, Membrane
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • New Taxes Expense: $7,921.42
Rental
Rent Information
  • Has Lease Considered: No
  • Sale Or Lease Indicator: For Sale

Property History for 23 Descanso Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #202603966

$950,000
Jan 8, 2012

Temporarily Off Market

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #201100101

$499,000
Jan 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #201100101

$449,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2026

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #202603966

$950,000
01/08/2012

Temporarily Off Market

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #201100101

$499,000
01/08/2011

Listed (Active)

Santa Fe Association of REALTORS #201100101

$449,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 23 Descanso Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,966Additions$156,905Total$182,871
Tax Record2025$4,524 ($377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,823 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,823 SqFtStories1Lot Size59,242 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2001CountySANTA FEAPN126000292Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 23 Descanso Road

This home is within Santa Fe Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
El Dorado Community School
PublicPK to 8

Santa Fe High School
Public9 to 12

Milagro Middle School
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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23 Descanso Road is a single family home for sale in Santa Fe, NM 87508. This listing's school district is Santa Fe Public Schools. Nearby schools include El Dorado Community School, Santa Fe High School and The Academy for Technology and the Classics. 23 Descanso Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,584 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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