Homes and Lifestyle
Homes for sale in Central Las Cruces span more than a century of building. The Mesquite and Alameda-Depot historic districts hold adobe houses, bungalows and territorial-style homes, many with thick walls, wood floors and mature shade trees. Loma Heights and the blocks to the east add brick and stucco ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s. Lots are smaller than on the mesas, and many streets have sidewalks and alleys. Buyers who like character and renovation projects often start their search here.
Location and Daily Life
Downtown Main Street is the center of the area, with the Plaza de Las Cruces, the Rio Grande Theatre and the Farmers & Crafts Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. City Hall, the Branigan Library and the city museums are within a few blocks. Lohman Avenue, Picacho Avenue and Main Street connect to I-25 and I-10 in minutes, and New Mexico State University is a short drive south.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Buyers looking at Central Las Cruces often also consider Mesilla & Mesilla Park for adobe homes near the plaza, the University District for mid-century houses near campus, and Northwest Las Cruces & Doña Ana for larger valley lots.
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