This exclusive Albuquerque community is situated amid hilly terrain, offering a stunning natural environment and breathtaking city and mountain views. North Albuquerque homes are large; the lots are oversized and the beauty of the mountains and the desert are unmatched. North Albuquerque Acres is situated between Sandia Heights and the City of Albuquerque. This community is located in the foothills, but is equally exquisite. The red and orange light of Albuquerque's breathtaking sunsets filters through the clean, clear air of the valley below.
Children in North Albuquerque attend excellent schools within the Albuquerque Public School System, including the highly desirable La Cueva High School, known for high test scores and low dropout rates. The University of New Mexico (UNM) is located nearby in downtown Albuquerque, as are community colleges and technical schools.
North Albuquerque Acres features its own shopping areas that offer goods and services such as restaurants and small businesses. Hiking areas are also abundant in this gorgeous community. Large malls, corporate centers, excellent medical facilities, including the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) and Albuquerque International Airport are all within a few minutes' drive in the city of Albuquerque. Real estate options in North Albuquerque consist of detached single-family homes, townhouses, and land lots for custom building.
N. Albuquerque Real Estate Market: Price Range of North Albuquerque Houses for Sale
The North Albuquerque real estate market is made up primarily of detached single-family homes. A select few townhouses are available in Sandia Heights, although neither community offers condominiums. Single-family home styles in both communities range from modern Pueblos to Southwestern, with a few contemporary styles available.
Some North Albuquerque homes make extensive use of natural stone materials for floors, fireplaces and counter tops. Prices for these Albuquerque homes start in the high $100,000s and can exceed $1.5 million. North Albuquerque Acres homes boast substantial acreage and are generally on slopes with views. Many of these homes have views of the Sandia Mountains and are priced from the mid-$200,000s to $2.5 million and more. Land and lots are available for custom building in both North Albuquerque.
North Albuquerque NM Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $455,686 compared to $453,413 the previous week, for a slight increase of less than +1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in North Albuquerque NM. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in North Albuquerque, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in North Albuquerque, North Albuquerque neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in North Albuquerque to help you find the best home!