Sunlit Hills, NM

Located about six miles south of Santa Fe, Sunlit Hills offers a quiet, rural lifestyle tucked into the rolling high-desert foothills just off Interstate 25. With only a few hundred residents spread across generous parcels, the neighborhood feels peaceful, open, and private. Homes here sit among native piñon and juniper trees, offering sweeping mountain views, dramatic sunsets, and dark night skies. Seton Village Drive and Nine Mile Road make it easy to head into town for work or groceries, giving you a quiet retreat that is still close to everything.

Families are zoned for Santa Fe Public Schools, though daily life leans toward independent country living. Most properties rely on private wells or community water systems, and several neighborhood roads are unpaved, making an all-wheel-drive vehicle handy during winter snows or summer monsoon rains. Living here means embracing the high-desert climate, from crisp autumn mornings to starry nights undisturbed by city lights. It is a great fit for anyone seeking acreage, privacy, and classic Southwestern scenery within an easy drive of downtown dining, healthcare, and the arts.