Metro Albuquerque Areas and 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.

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Average Prices listed are for the first six months of 2007

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: Area 10. 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 $509,905.
Sandia Heights

2. North Albuquerque Acres: Areas 20 and 21. 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 $682,657
North Albuquerque Acres

3. Far Northeast Heights: Areas 30, 31, and 32. 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 $385,405.
High Desert home

Pictures 1 and 2 are of High Desert East of Tramway, picture 3 is a Tanoan Home.

4. Near Northeast Heights: Areas 40, 41, and 42. 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 $100,000+ range. Average home price is $249,649.
UNM Area

5. Northeast Heights: Areas 50 and 51. 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 $253,457.
Northeast Heights Home

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: Area 60. 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 $357,215.
Four Hills Home

7. Southeast Heights: Areas 70 and 71. 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 $180,244.
Southeast Heights Home

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: Area 80. 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 $194,896.

9. Southwest Valley and Mesa: Areas 90, 91, 92, and 93. 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 $161,874.

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 $100,000 range. Cottonwood Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the Southwest, has over 1 million square feet of space.

10. North Valley: Areas 100, 101, 102, and 103. 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 $334,886.
North Valley Home

11. Northwest Heights: Areas 110 and 111. 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. A new subdivision, called the Petroglyphs, is located off of the 98th Street exit of Interstate 40. Several builders have homes in this subdivision, that's a quick drive to the Interstate and the rest of Albuquerque. 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 $215,389.
Northwest Heights Home

12. Paradise Hills: Areas 120 and 121. 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. A new subdivision, called Trails West, is located near Paseo del Norte and Universe; Albuquerque is building a new high school in this same area. The area has one fire station, three elementary schools, one high school, fifteen parks, and one tennis court. Average home price is $231,103.
Paradise Hills Home

The two homes above are in Ventana Ranch

13. Corrales: Area 130. 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 $546,384.
Corrales home

Rio Rancho:
14. South- Areas 140 and 141. Mid- Areas 150, 151, and 152. North - Areas 160, 161, and 162.
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 $100,000 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- $203,886 Middle- $196,353 and North- $192,468.
Enchanted Hills Home

Picture 1- Enchanted Hills in Rio Rancho North. Picture 2- Willow Trace in Rio Rancho Middle. Picture 3- Cabezon in Rio Rancho South.

17. City of Bernalillo: Area 170. 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 is $311,763.

18. Placitas: Area 180. Located along the northern area of the Sandia Mountains, Placitas features the complete spectrum of modest to high-end homes with most homes on lot sizes of an acre or more. Many people who work in Santa Fe, find the perfect country home in Placitas. Located approximately half way between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, a drive to either city becomes just a short trip. Average home price is $514,333
Placitas Home

The East Mountains:
21. Tijeras - Area 210, North 14 - Area 220, South 14 - Areas 230 and 231, Zuzax - Area 240 Northwest Edgewood - Area 250, South 217 - Area 260, Northeast Edgewood - Area 270, Stanley - Area 271, Southwest Edgewood - Area 280, North Moriarty - 290, South Moriarty - Area 291, Estancia, McIntosh, and Willard- Area 292, Mountainair- Area 293. 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. Many people have discovered that the North 14 Area is only a short 15 minute drive from Albuquerque and has most of the amenities of Albuquerque located right in the Area located along North 14. Upscale subdivisons, Paa-ko, San Pedro Creek Estates, San Pedro Overlook, and the under construction Campbell Ranch are located in this Area. These subdivisions have homes with an average price of $544,375; and both resales and new construction are available there. Please go to my web page, "About the East Mountains." Average home price is $213,060 for the entire East Montains: North 14- $306,150; South 14- $248,357; Zuzax- $375,605; and the Eastern Plains- $193,402
Paa-ko home