Albuquerque Metro Area Neighborhoods
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 SANDIA
HEIGHTS (AREA 10) - North & South ZA: A23, B23, C23, D23
- Situated at the foot of the Sandia Mountains. Elegant contemporary
and adobe–styled homes on one–half to one-acre lots. Natural landscaping
is dominant in this area as well as great city views. Many "Santa
Fe" styles homes amid southwest contemporaries. This
area, of custom homes, provides beautiful views of the night time
lights in the city of Albuquerque. There is a park and the Sandia
Peak Aerial Tramway located in Area 10. |
 NORTH
ALBUQUERQUE ACRES (AREA 20) - East of Ventura/Holbrook, South of
Elena, West of Tennyson, North of San Antonio - Similar
to Sandia Heights. Some of the streets and roads are not paved as
yet. There are good mountain and city views. Horses are allowed
in some sections. 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
20. |
 ALBUQUERQUE
ACRES WEST (AREA 21) - East of I-25, South of Tramway Road, West
of Ventura, North of Paseo del Norte - This is a lovely
area which includes the Tanoan Country Club and the High Desert
community and has many of the newer and custom homes in Albuquerque.
Golf, tennis and health clubs are in close proximity to this neighborhood.
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,
and seven tennis courts. |
 FAR
NORTHEAST HEIGHTS (AREA 30) - East of Wyoming, South of Paseo del
Norte/San Antonio, West of Tramway Blvd., North of Montgomery
- A lovely area which includes the Tanoan Country Club
and High Desert with many of the newer homes in Albuquerque.
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. |
 FOOTHILLS
NORTH (AREA 31) - East of Tramway Blvd. to mountains, South of San
Antonio, North of Montgomery - A lovely area which includes
the Tanoan Country Club and High Desert with many of the newer homes
in Albuquerque. This well established community has private
golf, tennis, and swimming facilities. With a clubhouse for meetings
this area has two parks for recreation. |
 UNM
(AREA 40) - East of I-25, South of I-40, West of San Mateo, North
of Central Ave. - Many Charming homes in this area. They
range from older homes near the University, 40–50 years old, to
20–40 year old homes near Wyoming Blvd. |
 UPTOWN
(AREA 41) - East of I-25, South of Montgomery, West of Wyoming,
North of I-40 - Many Charming homes in this area. They
range from older homes near the University, 40–50 years old, to
20–40 year old homes near Wyoming Blvd. |
 UNM
SOUTH (AREA 42) - East of I-25, South of Central Ave., West of San
Mateo, North KAFB - Many Charming homes in this area.
They range from older homes near the University, 40–50 years old,
to 20–40 year old homes near Wyoming Blvd. This area includes
Albuquerque International Airport, Kirtland Air Force Base, and
Sandia National Laboratories. Subdivisions include the well established
Ridgecrest and Nob Hill sections. |
 NORTHEAST
HEIGHTS (AREA 50) - East of Wyoming, South of Montgomery, East of
Tramway Blvd., North of Central Ave. - Variety abounds
in this section of the city. Homes with tremendous views are found
at the foothills of the mountains. Jogging/running paths are on
tramway Blvd. 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, and five tennis courts. |
 FOOTHILLS
SOUTH (AREA 51) - East of Tramway
Blvd. to mountains, South of Montgomery, North of I-40
- Variety abounds in this section of the city. Homes with tremendous
views are found at the foothills of the mountains. Jogging/running
paths are on tramway Blvd. Easy access to I- 40 and Kirtland Air
Force Base. |
 FOUR
HILLS (AREA 60) - East/North of KAFB, South of I-40 to mountains.
- In this attractive neighborhood there are many of the
city's larger homes. Many of these homes have city and mountain
views. The Four Hills Country Club is located in the center of this
area. Easy access to I- 40, Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National
Laboratories. |
 FAIRGROUNDS
(AREA 70) - East of San Mateo, South of I-40, West of Wyoming, North
of Central Ave. - This section is bordered on the south
by Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories and the
Albuquerque International Sunport. The Ridgecrest and University
areas contain charming older homes in established neighborhoods.
There is easy access to hospitals and downtown. |
 SOUTHEAST
HEIGHTS (AREA 71) - South of Central, East of San Mateo/KAFB, North
of KAFB, West of Tramway Blvd. - This area includes
the southern half of the University area, Nob Hill , 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, and two pools. |
 DOWNTOWN
(AREA 80) - East of Rio Grande River, South of I-40, East of I-25,
North of Cesar Chavez - Many older homes in this area.
Historic "Old Town", the museums, The Rio Grande Zoo and many other
tourist attractions are located here as well as the Convention Center
and office buildings. Revitalization best describes the downtown
area, it contains the historic Huning Castle and Huning Highland
neighborhoods, with new apartments, town homes and lofts. The area
has four fire stations, one police substation, three library branches,
five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and
two alternative schools. |
 NEAR
SOUTH VALLEY (AREA 90) - East of Coors Rd., South of Central Ave./Cesar
Chavez, West of I-25, North of Rio Bravo - Tall trees
and green pastures describe the southwest valley, located near the
Rio Grande River. Gardens, horses, animals, fruit tree… a distinctive
rural feeling. 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, forty
two parks, and two pools. |
 VALLEY
FARMS (AREA 91) - East of S. Coors Rd., South of Rio Bravo, West/North
of I-25 - Tall trees and green pastures describe the
southwest valley, located near the Rio Grande River. Gardens, horses,
animals, fruit tree… a distinctive rural feeling. |
 SOUTHWEST
HEIGHTS (AREA 92) - East of reservation, South of Central Ave.,
West of Coors Rd., North of Rio Bravo - Tall trees and
green pastures describe the southwest valley, located near the Rio
Grande River. Gardens, horses, animals, fruit tree… a distinctive
rural feeling. |
 PAJARITO
(AREA 93) - East/North of reservation, South of Rio Bravo, West
of S. Coors Rd. - Tall trees and green pastures describe
the southwest valley, located near the Rio Grande River. Gardens,
horses, animals, fruit tree… a distinctive rural feeling.
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 NORTH
VALLEY (AREA 100) - East of Rio Grande River, South of Alameda,
West of I-25, North of Montgomery Montano - More tall
trees and green pastures, with Rio Grande River running through
it. Mature landscaping, a rural atmosphere and horses are allowed
in many areas. Home Prices range from bungalows to top-end customs.
The North Valley Valley is quiet, pastoral, and affluent.
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. |
 NEAR
NORTH VALLEY (AREA 101) - East of Rio Grande River, South of Montgomery/Montano,
West of I-25, North of I-40 - More tall trees and green
pastures, with Rio Grande River running through it. Mature landscaping,
a rural atmosphere and horses are allowed in many areas. Home Prices
range from bungalows to top-end customs. The North Valley
Valley is quiet, pastoral, and affluent. 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. |
 FAR
NORTH VALLEY (AREA 102) - East of Rio Grande River, South of Sandoval
County Line, West of I-25, North of Alameda - More tall
trees and green pastures, with Rio Grande River running through
it. Mature landscaping, a rural atmosphere and horses are allowed
in many areas. Home Prices range from bungalows to top-end customs.
The North Valley Valley is quiet, pastoral, and affluent.
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. |
 WEST
RIVER VALLEY (AREA 103) - East of N. Coors, South of Alameda, West
of Rio Grande River, North of Montano - More tall trees
and green pastures, with Rio Grande River running through it. Mature
landscaping, a rural atmosphere and horses are allowed in many areas.
Home Prices range from bungalows to top-end customs. The
North Valley Valley is quiet, pastoral, and affluent.
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. |
 NORTHWEST
HEIGHTS (AREA 110) - East of Paseo del Volcan, South of Paseo del
Norte, West of N. Coors/Rio Grande River, North of Unser
- This area includes Taylor Ranch, Which is a nice community
of newer homes. Views of the city and mountains can be spectacular
from some neighborhoods. There are many family areas. The Ladera
Golf Course is great for the golfer's enjoyment. The city's newest
Cottonwood Mall is located in the northeast between Taylor Ranch
and Rio Rancho. There are two fire stations, one police substation,
five elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and
twenty eight parks. |
 LADERA
HEIGHTS (AREA 111) - East of Paseo del Volcan, South of Unser, West
of Rio Grande River, North of Central Ave. - This area
includes Taylor Ranch, Which is a nice community of newer homes.
Views of the city and mountains can be spectacular from some neighborhoods.
There are many family areas. The Ladera Golf Course is great for
the golfer's enjoyment. The city's newest Cottonwood Mall is located
in the northeast between Taylor Ranch and Rio Rancho.
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 CANCONCITO
(AREA 112) - East of Laguna Reservation, South of Sandoval County
Line, West of Paseo del Volcan, North of reservation.
- This area includes Taylor Ranch, Which is a nice community
of newer homes. Views of the city and mountains can be spectacular
from some neighborhoods. There are many family areas. The Ladera
Golf Course is great for the golfer's enjoyment. The city's newest
Cottonwood Mall is located in the northeast between Taylor Ranch
and Rio Rancho. |
 PARADISE
WEST (AREA 120) - East of mesa, South of Sandoval County Line, West
of Unser, North of Paseo del Norte - Located on the west
mesa, this section of the city boasts of good city and mountain
views. Paradise Hills Country Club and Golf Course is here. Easy
access to Northeast Heights and I-25 via the six lane Paseo Del
Norte Bridge. The Cottonwood mall is just minutes from this area.
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 with great panoramic views. |
 PARADISE
EAST (AREA 121) - East of Unser, South of Sandoval County Line,
West of 528/N. Coors, North of Paseo del Norte - Located
on the west mesa, this section of the city boasts of good city and
mountain views. Paradise Hills Country Club and Golf Course is here.
Easy access to Northeast Heights and I-25 via the six lane Paseo
Del Norte Bridge. The Cottonwood mall is just minutes from this
area. 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 with great panoramic views. |
 CORRALES
(AREA 130) - Corrales is in Sandoval County - Fruit trees.
cottonwood trees, horses and a slower pace best describe this unique
village. Older adobe homes can be found here as well as the most
contemporary. One-half to one-acre lots are predominant, however,
some mini-farms are available. Some areas have excellent mountain
views and long historic roots. Corrales has septic
systems and wells at home sites, 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. |
 RIO
RANCHO SOUTH (AREA 140) - East of Rainbow Blvd., South of Southern
Blvd, West of Corrales, North of Bernalillo County Line
- The most remarkable, rapidly growing suburb on the west
side of the Rio Grande is Rio Rancho. This city is characterized
by affordable housing and wonderful views of the mountains and Albuquerque.
It has its own shopping, country, golf course and school system.
The Cottonwood Mall is within 10 minutes of the heart of Rio Rancho.
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 RIO
RANCHO SOUTHWEST (AREA 141) - East of mesa, South of Southern Blvd.,
West of Rainbow Blvd., North of Bernalillo County Line
- 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. 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. |
 RIO
RANCHO MID (AREA 150) - East of Rainbow Blvd., South of Northern
Blvd, West of Corrales, North of Southern Blvd. - The
most remarkable, rapidly growing suburb on the west side of the
Rio Grande is Rio Rancho. This city is characterized by affordable
housing and wonderful views of the mountains and Albuquerque. It
has its own shopping, country, golf course and school system. The
Cottonwood Mall is within 10 minutes of the heart of Rio Rancho. |
 RIO
RANCHO MID NORTH (AREA 151) - East of Unser, South of Paseo del
Volcan, West of Rio Grande River/Corrales, North of Northern Blvd.
- 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. 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. |
 RIO
RANCHO MID WEST (AREA 152) - East of mesa, South of 29th, West of
Rainbow Blvd., North of Southern Blvd. - The most remarkable,
rapidly growing suburb on the west side of the Rio Grande is Rio
Rancho. This city is characterized by affordable housing and wonderful
views of the mountains and Albuquerque. It has its own shopping,
country, golf course and school system. The Cottonwood Mall is within
10 minutes of the heart of Rio Rancho. |
 RIO
RANCHO NORTH (AREA 160) - East of Unser, South of Northwest Loop/Hwy
550, West of Rio Rancho Blvd., North of Paseo del Volcan
- 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. 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. |
 RIO
RANCHO CENTRAL (AREA 161) - East of Rainbow Blvd., South of Northwest
Loop, West of Unser, North of Northern Blvd. - The most
remarkable, rapidly growing suburb on the west side of the Rio Grande
is Rio Rancho. This city is characterized by affordable housing
and wonderful views of the mountains and Albuquerque. It has its
own shopping, country, golf course and school system. The Cottonwood
Mall is within 10 minutes of the heart of Rio Rancho. |
 RIO
RANCHO NORTHWEST (AREA 162) - East of mesa, South of reservation,
West of Rainbow Blvd., North of 29th - 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. 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. |
 BERNALILLO
/ALGODONES (AREA 170) - East of Rio Rancho Blvd., South of Rio Grande
River, West of I-25, North of Sandia Reservation - Smaller
communities located near the city of Albuquerque. Rural, country
atmosphere with unpaved side roads, orchards, pasture land and gardens.
Easy access to Albuquerque via I-25 and approximately and 45 minutes
to Santa Fe. 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. |
 PLACITAS
(AREA 180) - East of I-25 to mountains, South of San Felipe Reservation,
North of Sandia Reservation - A blend of old and new.
Older adobe homes can be found here as well as brand new contemporary
style homes. Larger lot, gorgeous views and lovely executive homes
are in this style homes. Rolling terrain, natural high desert vegetation
which is about 25 minutes to downtown Albuquerque and 45 minutes
to Santa Fe via I-25. Placitas features the complete spectrum
of modest to high-end homes. Many people who work in Santa Fe, find
the perfect home here. |
 EAST
MOUNTAINS - (210) Carnuel, Monticello, (220) Tijeras North
of I-40, (230) South of I-40, (231) Manzano Mountain, (240) Zuzax,
Tijeras, (250) Northwest Edgewood, (260) South 217 Area, (270) Northeast
Edgewood, (271) Stanley, (280) Southwest Edgewood, (290) North Moriarty,
(291) South Moriarty, (292) Estancia, McIntosh, Willard and (293)
Mountainair - Tall pines, beautiful panoramic views and
green hills describe most of the mountain regions. The temperature
is usually five to fifteen degrees cooler than in Albuquerque. Snow
and rainfall are more abundant. Commute time to Albuquerque is typically
20-30 minutes. |
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