Placitas Homes and Condos for Sale

Placitas, New Mexico, is a Sandoval County village with approximately 5,000 people. Homeowners enjoy living here because of its nice weather and scenic views of mountains, mesas, and hills. As a result of its wide open spaces, many residents enjoy hiking while looking at the area’s flora and fauna. Placitas is a bedroom community for Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and the commute to either city take less than an hour. On the other hand, if you happen to work from home, then you’ll be in good company here because nearly 17 percent of adults telecommute.

Placitas is a small town that puts a huge emphasis on art and music. Residents celebrate their love of music and art with the Placitas Arts Series. Each month showcases an artist's reception followed by a musical concert. Gather some friends and explore the Sandia Man Cave. The hike to the cave takes about 10-15 minutes, and there’s a metal spiral staircase at its entrance. Located about nine miles from Placitas is Twin Warriors Golf Club in Bernalillo, New Mexico. This golf club is considered to be one of the premier golf clubs in the Southwest. It’s closed on Tuesdays during the winter months, but open seven days a week during the summer. Grab a bite to eat at Placitas Cafe. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It provides live music every Tuesday and Friday, plus if you choose to eat in its patio, you’ll be able to see the Sandia Mountains. The Placitas Community Library prides itself on being una placita para todos, which is Spanish for “a place for everyone.” It truly lives up to its motto because it offers programs for adults and children and even a flea market where you can either buy trinkets or make extra cash by selling your own possessions.

The majority of real estate properties in Placitas are single family residences. Many of the homes in Placitas have an average of one to four bedrooms. Some of these homes are constructed from adobe, a material that really reflects a Southwestern environment. Placitas even has open lots available if you want to build your own residence or use it for commercial purposes. You’ll love living here because this community has temperate weather, and it’s affordable.

If you want more information regarding land or homes for sale in Placitas, New Mexico, please contact us today.