Sonoma Ranch in Las Cruces
June 23, 2008
Sonoma Ranch is a master-planned community in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sonoma Ranch is a large community comprised of several smaller neighborhoods.
The community is home to the Sonoma Ranch Golf Course, which won a Best New Course nomination from Golf Digest in 2000 and holds a 3-1/2 star ranking in its Places to Play list.
Another convenience of the community is the Sunset Grill Restaurant which is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
A quick search of the Sonoma Ranch MLS yielded roughly 60 available homes priced from the $160,000’s to almost $500,000. In addition to reslae homes, there are three home builders to choose from in Sonoma Ranch: DR Horton, Winston/Flair Homes, and Sonoma Ranch Construction.
Among the many neighborhoods to choose from in Sonoma Ranch, Boulders on the Green stands out as being the most likely fit for retirement community living. According to the community website:
“This gorgeous community in Sonoma Ranch was built exclusively for those looking to retire. The community’s visual qualities are unparalleled throughout the land. The architectual design combines contemporary structure with an old-fashioned aesthetic. If you’re ready to give up the grind, then you found the perfect place to settle down.”
Residents of Boulders on the Green also have exclusive access to a clubhouse, gym, pool, and spa.
Aldea de Santa Fe
June 22, 2008
Aldea de Santa Fe, on the northwest side of Santa Fe, was designed in part by world renowned architect and planner Andres Duany, one of the founding fathers of the movement know as New Urbanism. Andres was brought on to use neo-traditional planning concepts in creating Aldea de Santa Fe.
The result is one of Santa Fe’s most stunning communities. Aldea sits on about 345 acres, 200 of which will remain open space. Like most communities of this kind, each homeowner has deeded ownership in the open space.
The community offers a “village lifestyle” where you are in close proximity to your neighbors. Meaning, if you are looking for a large lot with tons of privacy, you should probably look elsewhere. Aldea de Santa Fe also has a commercial development called Aldea Plaza where there will be restaurants, coffee shops, and more all within walking distance of the homes in the community.
Home types vary widely, as do the prices. There are townhomes, courtyard homes, as well as single-family homes ranging in price from the $300,000’s to over $1 million.
You’ll also be required to pay dues and be a member of the Aldea de Santa Fe HOA. They take care of managing and maintaining the amenities like private Security Service, maintenance of the private roads, open space, parks, and a community building.
Sunrise Bluffs 55+ Retirement Community
June 22, 2008
Sunrise Bluffs is a gated, 55-plus, manufactured home community located 30 minutes south of Albuquerque in the city of Belen, New Mexico. Learn more about the city of Belen here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belen,_New_Mexico
There seems to be a stigma associated with manufactured homes, but in most cases these days they are just as nice and just as safe as site built homes and are a less expensive alternative.
Homes for the 240 planned lots here range in size from 1,300 to 2,400 square feet, and there are several floorplans to choose from.
One great feature that is very hard to find these, especially in this price range, is the ability to store an RV on your property. 14 lots in the community’s third phase are approved for RV ports next to your home. There is also an RV storage yard in the community.
Monthly maintenance fees are currently just $75, and according to the Sunrise Bluffs website there have not been any increases of this fee since 2001.
The community also has a clubhouse with a covered swimming pool, exercise room, billiards room, library, full kitchen and more. Check out the community newsletter to get an idea of the types of activities going on in Sunrise Bluffs.
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