Other New Mexico Retirement Communities
There’s plenty more to New Mexico than the bigger cities of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Some say try to focus your search outside of these cities anyway because you can typically get better deals in some of the smaller cities surrounding them. Check out some of the other retirement community options in new Mexico.
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.
If you’re looking for retirement real estate in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, be sure to take a look at Rainmakers Golf and Recreational Community.
Located in Ruidoso at an elevation of 7,000 feet, you’ll enjoy a true four season climate. Besides the picturesque scenery, the community is very well amenticized with features including a full-service clubhouse with restaurant, lounge, pro shop and locker rooms, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II golf course, extensive walking, hiking and jogging trails, fitness, tennis and swimming facilities, plus a full-service clubhouse with restaurant and lounge.
Custom home sites range in size from 1/2 acre to 1 1/2 acres and larger. Patio home sites are also available to accommodate smaller homes. Custom home site prices range from $95,000 (sized for patio homes) to $399,000, many with golf or mountain views.