Serenity and privacy, breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and the convenience of a Northside location only minutes to downtown Santa Fe, Casa del Arbor Encantado (House of the Enchanted Tree), is sited on 2.6 acres on a dead-end road in the desirable Vallecito De La Tierra subdivision. This single level home, with no interior steps, has 3 bedrooms, plus a library/office, 3 bathrooms and a desirable and flexible floor plan. Carved tree trunk columns at entry add a unique, rustic organic charm and welcome you into a spacious and comfortable open-concept living and dining area, featuring iconic Santa Fe style with a wood-burning Kiva fireplace, high ceilings, beams and vigas, Saltillo tile floors and decorative tiles, flowing into the kitchen featuring granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Doors from the living area open to an expansive outdoor portal and deck ideal for dining and entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful mountain views. French doors from the living area open to a library/sitting room with custom built-ins, a renovated full bathroom and guest bedroom, which could also easily serve as a second primary suite. The primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet, jetted tub, walk-in shower and outdoor deck with mountain views. In a separate wing of the home is a self-contained living space perfect for guests or an in-law suite, with a bedroom with private entrance, a half-bath and spacious pantry area featuring built-in cabinetry and plumbed for a sink and gas line for a stove. A two-car garage with direct entry. New stucco and renovated guest bathrooms in 2026. This lovely property is ideally located with easy access to the La Tierra Trailhead and to Santa Fe’s restaurants, galleries, museums and cultural attractions.
The purpose of the Residential Estate RES-E district is to designate areas suitable for a combination of large-lot and suburban-type residential development, ranchettes and other compatible uses. The RES-E district supports single-family homes on medium sized lots consistent with contemporary community development. Generally this district applies to low to medium density residential development in established neighborhoods lands that are already committed to residential uses and have been subdivided for a specific development and undeveloped or underdeveloped areas with a moderate to high development suitability. This category may include limited agricultural use accessory to residential uses. Density transfers and clustered development shall be allowed in order to support continued farming and/ or ranching activities, conserve open space or protect scenic features and environmentally sensitive areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
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Medical office
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Library
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Very good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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