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#202502094, Sue Garfitt, Listing office: Santa Fe Properties
$880,000 List price
56 Balsa Rd Santa Fe, NM 87508
$10,000
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4 beds
3 full
2,700 sqft
2.0 acres
$326 / sqft
House
Property details
About 56 Balsa Rd
Peaceful Eldorado Retreat on 2 Acres — Spacious, Versatile, and Full of Potential Welcome to 56 Balsa Road, a freshly painted 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on a rare 2-acre lot in the desirable Eldorado community. This versatile property offers space, privacy, and flexibility, ideal for families, retirees, or remote professionals. A charming front courtyard leads inside, where you’ll find two cozy fireplaces, two bonus rooms perfect for an office, studio, or gym, and a private suite with a separate entrance—ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with 360-degree access around the home. The backyard features new gravel, a freshly painted deck, solar-lit pathways, and a peaceful, tree-framed outdoor retreat. A capped gas line is ready for a future BBQ or fire pit, while the master bedroom opens to a tranquil side yard with a fountain. Recent upgrades include a freshly painted interior, new septic system, roof warranty through 2031, smart garage system, and a greenhouse with electricity (needs TLC after hail damage). The property has passed all major inspections, including septic, termite, and mold. Lovingly maintained by the same family for 13 years, this move-in-ready home is full of charm and priced for future updates. Experience peaceful living, vibrant sunsets, and brilliant starry nights in the heart of Eldorado.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingEvaporative Cooling
Size2,700 sqft
Lot size2 Acres
Year built1991
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #202403421
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceKiva
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Interior: Beamed Ceilings, Interior Steps
- Fireplace: Kiva
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Pueblo, One Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
- List Price: $880,000
- Price/SqFt: $325
- HOA Amount: $610 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,551
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From 285 turn on Avenida Vista Grande then left on Casa del Oro and left on Balsa, house on left.
- Year Built: 1991
- Living Area: 2,700 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2 Acres
- MLS Number: 202403421
- MLS Name: SFAOR
- Office Name: Sotheby's Int. RE/Washington
- Office Phone: (505) 988-8088
- Listing Agent: Ryan D. Ferguson
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,395 | $3,551 |
| 2022 | $132,423 | $3,346 |
| 2021 | $128,566 | $3,346 |
| 2020 | $124,822 | $3,246 |
| 2019 | $121,187 | $3,175 |
| 2018 | $117,657 | $3,105 |
| 2017 | $114,230 | $3,021 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo
Public District PK-6
5.2 mi
•310 Avienda Del Sur
9
Pinon Elementary School
Public District PK-6
7.0 mi
•2921 Camino Caballos
4
Chaparral Elementary School
Public District KG-6
7.5 mi
•2451 Avenida Chaparral
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $93,929. Typical income of Santa Fe, NM residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
11%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
44%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
4%
18-34 yrs old
59%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 56 Balsa Rd
The listing price of 56 Balsa Rd property is $880,000.
The property 56 Balsa Rd is a house located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87508.
Active Listing: 56 Balsa Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 56 Balsa Rd are: Amy Biehl Community School at Rancho Viejo (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pinon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Chaparral Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), El Dorado Community School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Turquoise Trail Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Nina Otero Community School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Academy for Technology & Classics (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), The Masters Program (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Tierra Encantada Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,551 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 56 Balsa Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 56 Balsa Rd is 2,700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 56 Balsa Rd is 1991.
This home is located at 56 Balsa Rd in Santa Fe, NM and zip code 87508. This 2,700 square foot home, which was built in 1991, sits on a 2.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $880,000.
Over 28 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Santa Fe, NM. In the same period over 84 listings were sold below the listed price and 26 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Santa Fe, NM between April and May 2025 increased by 9.5%. Listings spent 41 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $641,889 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.