Masterpiece on Museum Hill! Created by a celebrated patron of the Santa Fe Opera, this 3.8-acre property borders the serenity of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden and shares golden sunset views of the Jemez Mountains. Designed as an intimate and comfortable home behind a gated entry in a private setting, this is a cosmopolitan space designed for grand-scale entertaining and has accommodated over one hundred indoor dinner guests and over two hundred guests on its grounds. Healthy landscaping along a magnificent stacked stone wall leads to a bricked paved circle ending at the 7600 sq.ft. main residence. Upon entry you are greeted by a sparkling white, barrel-vaulted gallery, lit by a continuous skylight and spanning the length of the house. This gallery serves as a central connecting place and is also perfect for showcasing an art collection. The eye is drawn to far windows onto the landscape, and to beautiful Italianate tiles designed and imported by the original owner. The adjoining living room accesses a lovely deep portal and garden area with views of the Jemez Mountains. A spacious circular dining room has great acoustics, designed to allow everyone at the table to participate in conversation. Its candle-lit chandelier inspires warmth and intimacy. Along the gallery find the large Southwestern kitchen and breakfast area with traditional vigas and whimsical glass lights. It includes an informal gathering space with bancos flanking a kiva fireplace. A large butler’s pantry/service area is adjacent. A horse-themed game room/den includes a spacious bar and one of the nine customized fireplaces. At the far end of the house, find three spacious bedrooms with large windows, fireplaces, built-in shelves and full baths offering quiet refuge. The primary suite includes closet space fit for royalty. A 1900 square-foot guest house greets visitors as they enter the gate. It has two bedrooms, two baths, with brick and bamboo wood floors, a garage, and a private garden.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Pueblo
Year Built: 1988
Living Area: 7,628 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Barker Realty, LLC
Office Phone: (505) 982-9836
Listing Agent: Mary Guzman, Gretchen Walther
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Brick, Tile, Wood
Interior: Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, No Interior Steps
Fireplace: Kiva, Wood Burning
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached, Garage
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Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 3.80 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: None
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Directions Information:
Directions: St St. Francis to Cordova Rd. Cordova to Camino Corrales. Left on Camino Lejo
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $5,350,000
Price Per SqFt: $701/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $17,219
Tax Year: 2020
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Nearby Schools
8
/10
Acequia Madre Elementary School
700 Acequia Madre
Distance between this listing and this school1.13 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
7
/10
Atalaya Elementary School
721 Camino Cabra
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
4
/10
E.J. Martinez Elementary School
401 North San Mateo
Distance between this listing and this school1.15 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Milagro Middle School
351 W Zia Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.72 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
5
/10
Gonzales Elementary School
851 W Alameda St
Distance between this listing and this school2.32 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
4
/10
Aspen Community School
450 La Madera St
Distance between this listing and this school2.35 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
8
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New Mexico School for the Arts
500 Montezuma Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.80 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
3
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Early College Opportunities
2301 W Zia Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.50 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
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Mandela International Magnet (Mims)
1604 Agua Fria St
Distance between this listing and this school2.53 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $100,083. Typical income of Santa Fe, NM residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 705 Camino Lejo
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 705 Camino Lejo property is $5,350,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 705 Camino Lejo is a house located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 705 Camino Lejo is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $17,219 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 705 Camino Lejo has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 3 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 705 Camino Lejo is 7,628 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 705 Camino Lejo is 1988.
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This home is located at 705 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe, NM and zip code 87505 in the Old Santa Fe Trail neighborhood. This 7,628 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 3.80 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,350,000.
While more than 18 listings in Santa Fe, NM in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 35 listings sold at asking price, and more than 105 were sold below. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Santa Fe, NM real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1%. In October 2024 median list price was $617,369 and the average listing age was 49 days.
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