Metro Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Albuquerque is divided into four quadrants:
Northeast (NE), Southeast (SE),
Northwest (NW), and Southwest (SW)
. The North and South dividing line is Central
Avenue, also known as "Old Route 66." The East and West dividing line is
Broadway, or to old timers the railroad tracks. Each quadrant has its own
unique qualities and distinctive neighborhoods.
Northeast:
This quadrant stretches from the University of New Mexico to the foothills of
the Sandia Mountains. The Sandia Mountains to the east and the Sandia Pueblo to
the north limit this area to moderate development. Some of the city's most
affluent and upscale subdivisions lie within this area. Sandia Heights, Tanoan,
High Desert and Glenwood Hills are located here. North Albuquerque Acres, with
its large lot size and "country" feel has homes in every style and price range.
1. Sandia Heights:
Northeast of Tramway into the foothills of the Sandia
Mountains. This area, of custom homes, provides beautiful views of the night
time lights in the
city of Albuquerque, with the foothills of the Sandia Mountains as its
backyard. There is a park and the Sandia Park Aerial Tramway located in Area 1.
Situated in the Sandia Mountain foothills, Area 1 is a little bit of country
located in the city. Average home price for this area
is $331,756.
2. North Albuquerque Acres:
This area has custom homes with lot sizes averaging 1+ acres and is located
outside the city
limits. Wells and septic tanks provide water and sewage treatment to the area.
Rustic best describes this area with horses being a common sight. There's a
firehouse, an elementary school, and five parks in Area 2. Average home price
for this area is $420,094.
3. Far Northeast Heights:
North of Montgomery and East of Interstate 25, this area contains two fire
stations, a police sub station, a library branch, seven elementary schools, two
middle schools, two high schools, twenty three parks, one basketball court, one
golf course, and five tennis courts. Some of the city's most affluent
neighborhoods are in this area. Average home price is $219,959.
Pictures 1 and 2 are of High Desert East of Tramway, picture 3 is a Tanoan Home.
4. Near Northeast Heights:
Near the center of the city, this area contains the University area with
Altura Park and the North Campus neighborhoods. North of Central Avenue (Route
66) and
East of Interstate 25, this area contains two major shopping malls, four fire
stations, one police sub station, two library branches, eleven elementary
schools, four middle schools, one high school, three alternative schools, two
magnet schools, two charter schools, thirty eight parks, four basketball
courts, one pool, and seven tennis courts. This area provides great starter
homes with prices in the $90,000 range. Average home price is $137,985.
5. Northeast Heights:
With Central Avenue (Route 66) to the South, Wyoming to the West, and the
foothills of
the Sandias to the East this area has many neighborhoods built around parks.
There are four fire stations, one police substation, two library branches,
fifteen elementary schools, six middle schools, two high schools, one
alternative school, one charter school, forty parks, four basketball courts,
one golf course, one softball field, an five tennis courts. With many homes in
the $100,000 + range, this is an area with many affordable homes. Average home
price is $139,348.
Southeast:
This area includes Albuquerque International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base,
and Sandia National Labratories. Subdivisions include the well established
Ridgecrest and Nob Hill sections, The Four Hills area, and the contemporary
Willow Wood subdivision. This area has homes in every price range to meet most
family needs.
6. Four Hills Community:
Located in the Southeast corner of Albuquerque, this well established
community has private golf, tennis, and swimming facilities. With a clubhouse
for meetings this area has two parks for recreation. Average home price is
$218,349
7. Southeast Heights:
With Interstate 25 to the West and Central Avenue (Route 66) to the North, this
area
includes the southern half of the University area, Nob Hill (an area of urban
shops, galleries and restaurants), the stately Ridgecrest and Willow Wood
areas, and the quaint Victory Hills neighborhood. This area is home to many UNM
Professors and Medical Staff of the area hospitals. There is a fire station,
police substation, two library branches, seven elementary schools, four middle
schools, one high school, one charter school, thirty parks, one basketball
court, one golf course, two pools, two softball fields, and three tennis
courts. There are many affordable homes in the area, with starter homes to
estates. Average home price is $131,097.
Southwest:
Starting in the South Valley, you'll find a mainly agricultural area, with many
homes southwestern style, that often have barns and livestock. Head towards
downtown and you'll find the Old Country Club neighborhood. Quiet and lushly
landscaped, this neighborhood is one of the more highly sought after
residential areas of the city. This is the area to come to during the Christmas
season. Many residents set out luminarias, or little lights, to guide you on a
tour of this area.
8. Downtown:
Interstate 40 to the North, Interstate 25 to the East, Bridge to the South,
and the Rio Grande River to the West are the boundaries of the downtown area.
Old Town (click here to go to
the Albuquerque Old Town page
),
the center of Old Albuquerque, is located in this section of town.
Revitalization best describes the downtown area, it contains the historic
Huning Castle and Huning Highland neighborhoods, with new apartments, townhomes
and lofts. The area has four fire stations, one police substation, three
library branches, five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school,
two alternative schools, one magnet school, twenty five parks, one pool, three
softball fields, and one tennis court. Average home price is $121,537.
9. Southwest Valley and Mesa:
With Central Avenue (Route 66) to the North, Interstate 25 to the East, Area 9
is in the Southwest corner of the City. South Valley is one of the oldest areas
of town, with well-established neighborhoods near the Bosque, The Albuquerque
Biological Park, and the Rio Grande Zoo. Many of the homes in this area still
maintain the tradition of farming and livestock. The Southwest Mesa provides
affordable housing for many first time homebuyers with new subdivisions being
created as development heads west. The area contains five fire stations, one
police substation, three libraries, fourteen elementary schools, four middle
schools, one high school, one alternative school, two charter schools, forty
two parks, two pools, one softball field, and three tennis courts. Average home
price is $95,000.
Northwest:
This area contains the city's oldest most established neighborhood and it's
newest more rapidly growing area. The North Valley contains some of
Albuquerque's most secluded, rural properties, surrounded by massive
cottonwood, with lot sizes typically of an acre or more. Cross the Rio Grande
River and atop the West Mesa you'll find the most rapidly growing area of the
city, containing both residential and commercial developments. Taylor Ranch and
Paradise Hills do have properties that date back several decades, so a mix of
new and old can be found in this area. Affordable housing abounds, with dozens
of homebuilders offering an array of new homes with prices starting as low as
in the $70,000 range. Cottonwood Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in
the Southwest, has over 1 million square feet of space.
10. North Valley:
One of the city's largest areas, Area 10 is bounded by Interstate 40 to the
South, The Rio Grande River to the West, The Sandoval County line to the North,
and Interstate 25 to the East. The North Valley Valley is quiet, pastoral, and
affluent. There are several communities within its borders: Los Ranchos de
Albuquerque, Tinnin Farms, Dietz Farms, El Manzanito Orchards, and Cimino
Compound, a townhouse development. The area contains five fire stations, two
police substations, two libraries, nine elementary schools, three middle
schools one high school, one alternative school, twenty seven parks, one
basketball court, one pool, and two tennis courts. Average home price is
$201,598.
11. Northwest Heights:
Commonly called the West Side, this area has Central Avenue (Route 66) to the
South, The Rio Grande River to the East, Paseo Del Norte to the North, and an
ever expanding border to the West. Taylor Ranch, a master planned community,
and the new communities of Oxbow Bluff, containing Village and
Park, are all in this area. The famous Petroglyph National Park is also located
in Area 11. There are two fire stations, one police substation, one library,
five elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, twenty eight
parks, one golf course, one pool, one softball field, and two tennis courts.
Average home price is $142,169.
12. Paradise Hills:
Paradise Hills is bounded by Paseo del Norte to the South, the Rio Grande River
and Alameda to the East, Rio Rancho to the North, and the ever expanding border
to the West. This area, in the farthest Northwest corner of the city, has a
country club, golf course, a mix of old and new development,
Ventana Ranch
(for more information on Ventana Ranch click here)
with great panoramic views. The area has one fire station, three elementary schools, one
high school, fifteen parks, and one tennis court. Average home price is
$158,927.
13. Corrales:
Located along the Rio Grande River, Corrales is a charming village, noted for
its historic adobe homes and horse farms. With lot sizes of an acre or more,
Corrales still has a thriving farming community. Corrales has septic systems
and wells at homesites, and the community has an elementary school, a park, and
a pool for its residents to enjoy. Corrales is country living right outside of
the city. Average home price is $313,756.
Rio Rancho:
14. South, 15. Mid, 16. North
Once a part of Albuquerque, with 50,000+ residents, Rio Rancho is one of
America's fastest growing cities. Rio Rancho has job opportunities, anchored by
Intel, shopping, and affordable housing (new homes can be found in the $80,000
range). For the golf enthusiast there's High Resort, a community surrounding a
golf course. Rio Rancho has three fire stations, a library, city water and
sewer service, seven elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools,
twenty nine parks, and two pools. Please go to the page on my website,
"About Rio Rancho."
Average home price: South- $133.004, Mid- $123,231, and North- $132,578.
Enchanted Hills in Rio Rancho North
17. City of Bernalillo:
Located north of Albuquerque, along the Rio Grande River, Bernalillo has a rich
rural history and quaint tourist trade. Bernalillo has one fire station, one
library, city water and sewer service, two elementary schools, one middle
school, one high school, one park, pool and tennis court. Average home price
is144,634
18. Placitas:
Located along the northern area of the Sandia Mountains, Placitas features the
complete spectrum of modest to high-end homes. Many people who work in Santa
Fe, find the perfect country home in Placitas. Average home price is $289,893
The East Mountains:
21. Tijeras, 22. North 14, 23. South 14, 24. Zuzax, 25., 26., 27., 28., and 29.
Edgewood and Moriarty
The East Mountains provides lot sizes measured in the acres. This area includes
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, Edgewood, and Moriarty. There are two
libraries, seven elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, one
charter school, and five parks. Please go to my web page,
"About the East Mountains."
Average home price is $166,698.
Paa-ko in the North 14 Area
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