Why Live in Academy Acres North
Academy Acres North in Albuquerque features a mix of 1970s ranch-style homes with brick veneer or stucco and 1980s to 1990s townhouses, particularly in the Villa Encantada community near the golf course. Many homes include multicar garages, private pools, patios, or courtyards. Sister Cities Park and Arroyo del Oso Park provide playgrounds, sports amenities, and trails, while the Arroyo del Oso Golf Course offers a driving range and café. North Domingo Baca Park, several miles north, hosts The Heights Summerfest. The nearby Sandia Peak Tramway, about 8 miles away, offers hiking and seasonal skiing. Retail options near San Mateo Boulevard Northeast and Academy Road Northeast include Jackalope Albuquerque, What Goes Around consignment boutique, Petco, and Sprouts Farmers Market. Dining options range from Village Inn to Trombino's Bistro Italiano and Budai Gourmet. The Cherry Hills Public Library offers community programs and children's activities, while the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center and the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center provide additional community resources. The International Balloon Fiesta, held at Balloon Fiesta Park 5 miles northwest, is a major local event. Academy Acres North has sidewalks and bike lanes, with Interstate 25 and State Route 423 nearby. Public transportation includes ABQ RIDE buses, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, and Amtrak from downtown Albuquerque, 8 miles southwest. Albuquerque International Sunport is 11 miles south. Cleveland Middle School is highly rated, and Albuquerque Public Schools offer magnet programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Academy Acres North a good place to live?
Academy Acres North is a good place to live. Academy Acres North is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Academy Acres North has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 43. The average household income is $84,555 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Academy Acres North are home owners, with 38.6% of residents renting and 61.4% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Academy Acres North, NM a safe neighborhood?
Academy Acres North, NM is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Academy Acres North?
The median home price in Academy Acres North is $355,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $71,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in Academy Acres North. The average household income in Academy Acres North is $85K.
What are the best public schools in Academy Acres North?
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Home Trends in Academy Acres North, NM
On average, homes in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Academy Acres North, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $343,169, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$343,169
Median Single Family Sale Price
$345,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$388,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$191,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%