5 houses under $500K in Santa Fe

Feb. 8—Santa Fe is not only the capital of New Mexico, it is also a vibrant art scene that many artists, writers and even actors call home. If you are considering moving there and have a budget of around $500,000, here are five homes that could be yours.

1060 Green Way

Located in the gated Fairway Village community, this spacious two-story home has an open-concept design with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances. The landscaping surrounding the house is low-maintenance gravel for minimal yard work.

Price:$410,000

Year built: 1987

House size: 2,076 square feet

Lot size: 0.12 acres

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full baths

10 Calle Plazuela

This town home is just eight miles from the historic Santa Fe Plaza. The home features an open floor plan. The first floor is home to the living area, kitchen, a bathroom and laundry room, all updated with new flooring and fresh paint. Upstairs, the bedrooms have new carpet and large windows, perfect for sunset viewing. The surrounding neighborhood has more than 10 miles of walking trails, a community event plaza, clubhouse, tennis courts and basketball court.

Price:$429,000

Year built: 2004

House size: 1,174 square feet

Lot size: 0.05 acres

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 1 full bath, 1 half-bath

1016 San Lorenzo Drive

This single-story home has a spacious backyard with turf, shade trees and flowers. The home has a new roof, water heater, drains and sewer line liner as well as stucco repairs. There is also a spacious laundry room offering extra storage.

Price: $435,000

Year built: 1963

House size: 1,523 square feet

Lot size: 0.16 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2 full baths

1104 Harrison

This classic home has artificial turfgrass, half-brick walls and a solid pro-panel metal roof. The main bedroom has its own bathroom with his and hers sinks. The dining area hosts a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and counter space, and is brightly lit by a window and sliding door in the dining room. The home boasts an updated furnace and double pane vinyl windows. The large backyard is neatly landscaped with turfgrass and has a shed for additional storage.

Price: $439,900

Year built: 1974

House size: 1,419 square feet

Lot size: .41 acres

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full baths

3160 Plaza Blanca

This bright, open home has a large adobe fireplace, perfect for winter evenings. The vaulted ceiling helps connect the downstairs to the upstairs spaces. The home has new upgrades such as fresh paint, new stucco, new carpet, a new roof, and a new stove. The backyard has built-in planter boxes awaiting your green thumb.

Price: $470,000

Year built: 1978

House size: 1,584 square feet

Lot size: 0.06 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 1 full bath, 1 half-bath