The terrain is high mesa and lots tend to be one-plus acres. The Southwest is bordered on the east by St. Francis Drive and on the west by Cerrillos Road and extends south out Airport Road. It is an area of condos, townhomes and single-family dwellings that is, perhaps, more like most other U.S. cities than any other area of Santa Fe. Roads on the southwest side are paved, streets have sidewalks and houses have garages. Prices here tend to be somewhat lower than the rest of Santa Fe.
Many homes are new and well-built, although some are older and somewhat dated.
This can translate into a good buy for a person who doesn't mind doing some cosmetic work.