Old Town Appeal

South Capitol

Wander just a bit from downtown Santa Fe and you'll discover the quaint and stylish neighborhood of South Capitol – a gathering of residential tree-lined thoroughfares and side streets exuding a soft, contemporary feel while retaining all the Santa Fe Charm.  And as with all of Santa Fe's neighborhoods, many of Santa Fe Properties' associate brokers live and work in South Capitol giving them the local expertise to effectively buy and sell homes in the area.


Named for its proximity south of the state capitol building, South Capitol comprises the residential neighborhoods south of Paseo de Peralta, which is the street that loops around the downtown area. It is an old part of town with many charming properties and it's very close to the Plaza, making it a very sought after area.


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South Capitol Home Statistics

Average Price $919K
Lowest Price $350K
Highest Price $2.7M
Total Listings 34
Avg. Days On Market 70
Avg. Price/SQFT $528

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More About South Capitol Homes For Sale

South Capitol, NM homes for sale appeal to an array of Santa Fe homebuyers looking to live near the downtown area. The neighborhood abounds with early-20th century bungalows and a rarity in Santa Fe – sidewalks, all lined with thoughtfully-planted trees and landscaping. With a few buildings that date back to the late 1800's, the majority of South Capitol's home construction was done during the 1940's and 1950's to accommodate the growing influx of people and culture pouring into Santa Fe from the railroad industry, resulting in many different architectural styles — a virtual cultural masterpiece. Even with recent renovations and new homes in the area, South Capitol has not lost any of its old world charm. Its array of unique bungalows, framed construction, Pueblo revivals, Territorial and Victorians all mesh to create a sense of architectural magic representative of its unique history.

Potential buyers are also attracted to many of South Capitol's dynamic attributes:

  • Varied selection of inventory and home styles
  • Rising property value

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South Capitol Community Highlights

Many buyers are pleased with the high degree of community involvement and proximity to all of the downtown Santa Fe hotspots include The Historic Eastside, Canyon Road and The Railyard District. Amazing neighborhood amenities include Kaune's Grocery and shopping off Cordova Street.

Are you convinced that a South Capitol home is right for you? Contact Santa Fe Properties today and we'll schedule a consultation.


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