The community
Santa Fe
has been
waiting for
Respect for the land.
Designed for today.
Forever views.
Esencia de Santa Fe is taking shape—a master-planned community featuring new homes by trusted builders. Preserved land, expansive views, and intentional planning come together on Santa Fe’s growing south side.
With the land guiding the plan, Esencia brings parks, trails, and authentic Santa Fe design together—featuring shaded ramadas, sitting areas, pollinator gardens, and native habitat areas—preserving 50% of the community as open space to honor the landscape. Nature isn’t an amenity, it’s the foundation.
Located just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, Esencia offers everyday convenience—close to shopping, grocery, fitness, and both private and public schools—with easy access to everything that makes Santa Fe The City Different.
Esencia is 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, about an hour from Los Alamos, White Rock, and Albuquerque, and close to the Rail Runner Express—making it easy to reach destinations throughout the region.
Starting from the
high-$400,000s
D.R. Horton is building 102 homes in Esencia, each crafted with efficiency, quality, and comfort in mind—reflecting the builder’s trusted approach to lasting value.
Up to 2,500 sq. ft. | one- and two-story
2-car garage | 3 – 5 bed | 2 – 3.5 bath
Starting from the
high-$500,000s
Pulte Homes brings modern design, lasting quality, and energy-efficient construction to Esencia, where 78 homes are backed by the confidence of a full new-home warranty.
1,634 – 3,051+ sq. ft. | one- and two-story
2 – 4 car garage | 2 – 5 bed | 2 – 4.5 bath
Pre-sales anticipated January 2026
More to discover soon
Esencia de Santa Fe is a new master-planned community on the south side of Santa Fe featuring new homes by award-winning home builders D.R. Horton and Pulte Homes. The community offers one- and two-story homes, including spacious floor plan selections starting from the high $400Ks in Santa Fe, NM. Spec homes and quick move-in homes will be available following our Spring Grand Opening. Esencia reserves 50% of its land as open space and includes parks, ramadas with sitting areas, trails for hiking and biking, and expansive views—positioning it as one of the best new home communities in the region.
Esencia de Santa Fe is located just 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe and about an hour from Los Alamos, White Rock, and Albuquerque. The community offers convenient access to the Albuquerque International Sunport, Santa Fe Regional Airport, and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express station. Families will also appreciate proximity to public and private schools nearby, adding to the value of this new community in Santa Fe.