Team Olivas

El Paso, one part of town at a time.

Mountain views or river valley, older streets or new builds. Here is how the six areas differ.

Dan and Patti Olivas smiling beside the words Welcome Home to El Paso and the Dan Olivas and Associates logo, with the Franklin Mountains and the El Paso skyline at sunset behind them.
A quiet residential street of stucco homes on the west side of El Paso, with the Franklin Mountains lit by late sun.

Westside

The Westside runs between the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande, from the university up toward the Upper Valley. Homes range from mid century houses near the campus to newer builds on the slopes with views across the valley. Most of it is served by El Paso ISD, with Canutillo ISD toward the north west. Interstate 10 runs through it, so downtown and the east side are an easy drive.

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An adobe style home beside a canal and a wooden fence in the Upper Valley of El Paso.

Upper Valley

North west along the river, the Upper Valley is cottonwoods, irrigation canals and larger lots, some with room for horses. The homes are often adobe style or ranch houses, and the streets feel more rural than anywhere else in the city. Schools are El Paso ISD and Canutillo ISD, depending on the street.

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A tree lined street of older houses in central El Paso, with the mountains at the end of the street.

Central

The older heart of the city: Kern Place, Sunset Heights, Manhattan Heights and the streets around downtown. Brick and stucco homes from the early twentieth century, mature trees, and walking distance to restaurants and the university. El Paso ISD serves the area. Older homes reward a careful inspection, and Patti will tell you what to look for.

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A newer subdivision of two storey stucco homes on the east side of El Paso at early evening.

Eastside

The largest and fastest growing part of town, stretching out toward the Hueco Mountains and Horizon City. Mostly newer subdivisions, larger floor plans for the money, and plenty of new construction. Schools are mainly Ysleta, Socorro and Clint ISDs. Popular with families and first time buyers.

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Homes on the north east side of El Paso below the rocky east face of the Franklin Mountains.

Northeast

Under the east face of the Franklin Mountains and right beside Fort Bliss, which makes it a natural first look for military families. Established neighborhoods with mountain views, served by El Paso ISD. The drive to post is short, and the Patriot Freeway connects it to the rest of the city.

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A single storey home among desert scrub in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, at dusk.

Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Just across the state line, west of the river. Santa Teresa has newer homes, golf course communities and a quieter pace, with schools in the Gadsden district. Dan and Patti are licensed in New Mexico, so a Santa Teresa purchase or sale is handled by the same two people as one in El Paso.

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El Paso, as we see it.

[Dan and Patti's own El Paso photographs, once the folder arrives]

Not sure which part of town suits you?

Tell Patti how you live: the commute, the schools, the yard you want. She will tell you where to look. Call (915) 584-5430 or text (915) 241-0087.