On the edge of the historic eastside, above St. John’s College, within the gated and desirable Ponderosa Ridge community, 1863 Camino de Cruz Blanca is a rare and exceptional property. Carrying a Michael Bauer-designed and a Doug McDowell-built pedigree, this prize provides a substantial 3-bedroom main house, a 2-bedroom casita, a studio, and pool on over 4-acres bordering public lands. The main house sits high above town with views to the west towards Jemez Mountains and Los Alamos, and the backyard and pool look east up at Atalaya Mountain looming above. The 4,960 sq. ft. main house and 1,172 sq. ft. casita are rich in craftsmanship and integrity, built of double adobe with classic puebloan features – large vigas, carved wood doors, flagstone, antique pine and saltillo tile floors – while having the scale to accommodate modern living. In addition, the property has a separate 275 sq. ft. room that could serve as an exercise room or artist studio. The outdoor spaces are a secluded extension of the open space beyond and achieve the balance between maximizing views and privacy. The lot provides direct access to the Atalaya and St. John’s hiking/biking trails. Still owned by the original owner, the property exudes pride of ownership. Recent improvements, completed in 2024 and 2025, include a new TPO roof, newly wrapped exterior stucco, and new heat pump minisplit heating and cooling. Two adjacent, separately deeded, buildable lots are also available for purchase separately, increasing the offering to 13 total acres. 1863 Camino de Cruz Blanca is an incredible property of great substance and character, set in a “goldilocks” location that perfectly strikes close proximity to downtown with direct connectivity to our unbounded natural setting.
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1863 Camino De Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87505
5beds
6,407sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
4.43 Acres Lot
$3,980,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$7,902 Estimated rent
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$3.54M - $4.46M
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Listed by:
Neil D. Lyon 505-660-8600,
Sotheby's Int. RE/Grant
Bought with:
Renata Law, 49425
Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
Source: SFARMLS,MLS#: 202503369
Originating MLS: Santa Fe Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Santa Fe Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless, Refrigerated
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Interior Steps
- Flooring: Carpet, Flagstone, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Kiva, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,407
- Total interior livable area: 6,407 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Not ADA Compliant
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Lap, Outdoor Pool, Pool, Private, Pool/Spa Combo, Waterfall
Lot
- Size: 4.43 Acres
- Features: Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House Attached, Studio Attached
- Parcel number: 018101481
- Zoning: R-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Pueblo
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Adobe, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Bitumen,Flat,Membrane
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Details
- Builder name: Doug McDowell
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Other, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ponderosa Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated
- Services included: Insurance, Other, Road Maintenance, See Remarks, Security
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
Location
- Region: Santa Fe
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,572,489
- Annual tax amount: $14,808
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/4/2025 | Pending sale | $4,000,000$624/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,000,000$624/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,193 +2.6% | $2,001,568 +3% |
| 2024 | $14,808 0% | $1,943,271 +3% |
| 2023 | $14,808 +2.3% | $1,886,672 +3% |
| 2022 | $14,481 +1.6% | $1,831,721 +3% |
| 2021 | $14,257 -0.1% | $1,778,370 +199.6% |
| 2020 | $14,264 +1.4% | $593,605 +3% |
| 2019 | $14,065 +2.3% | $576,316 +3% |
| 2018 | $13,755 | $559,530 +3% |
| 2017 | $13,755 +2.6% | $543,233 |
| 2016 | $13,410 | $543,233 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $13,410 +3% | $539,933 +1% |
| 2014 | $13,023 +10.8% | $534,738 |
| 2013 | $11,755 +3.2% | -- |
| 2012 | $11,389 +1.4% | -- |
| 2011 | $11,236 +4.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $10,757 +5.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $10,178 +4.2% | -- |
| 2008 | $9,763 +1.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $9,600 +9% | -- |
| 2004 | $8,811 -7% | -- |
| 2003 | $9,475 +11.7% | -- |
| 2002 | $8,485 -4.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $8,876 +3.5% | -- |
| 2000 | $8,578 | $475,440 |
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Neighborhood: 87505
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Atalaya Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Milagro Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Atalaya
- Middle: Milagro
- High: Santa Fe
Source: SFARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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