Why Live in Academy Hills Park
Academy Hills Park in Albuquerque features homes built in the 1970s and 1980s with Southwestern architecture, including Pueblo-style elements like stucco exteriors and flat roofs. The neighborhood includes single-family homes and townhouses, many with multicar garages and some with recent renovations. Academy Hills Park is a community hub with a playground, walking paths, and open fields, attracting soccer players, joggers, dog walkers, and kite flyers. Nearby, the Arroyo del Oso Golf Course offers a driving range, café, and lessons, while Arroyo del Oso Park provides athletic fields, courts, and trail access. North Domingo Baca Park, about 4 miles north, hosts the Heights Summerfest concert series. The Sandia Peak Tramway, located 6 miles northeast, is a popular attraction for hiking and skiing.
For shopping and dining, residents frequent Sycamore Plaza and Mountain Run shopping centers. Sycamore Plaza features a Smith's grocery store, Walmart Supercenter, and eateries like Dion's Pizza and Tasty Pot. Mountain Run offers another Smith's, local businesses, and dining options such as Cinnamon Sugar & Spice Cafe, La Quiche Parisienne Bistro, and Horse & Angel Tavern. The area also includes Your Other Closet consignment shop and Page 1 Books.
Transportation is convenient with ABQ RIDE bus stops on major roads, Interstate 25 located 5 miles west, and Tramway Boulevard several miles east. Downtown Albuquerque and the Alvarado Transportation Center are about 11 miles away, providing access to Rio Metro's New Mexico Rail Runner Express and Amtrak services. Albuquerque International Sunport is approximately 15 miles southwest. The neighborhood is zoned for highly rated schools, including Hubert Humphrey Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle School, and La Cueva High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Academy Hills Park a good place to live?
Academy Hills Park is a good place to live. Academy Hills Park is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Academy Hills Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Academy Hills Park has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $96,984 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 56.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Academy Hills Park are renters, with 54.6% of residents renting and 45.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Academy Hills Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Academy Hills Park neighborhood guide.
Is Academy Hills Park, NM a safe neighborhood?
Academy Hills Park, NM is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Academy Hills Park?
The median home price in Academy Hills Park is $465,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Academy Hills Park. The average household income in Academy Hills Park is $97K.
What are the best public schools in Academy Hills Park?
The best public schools that serve Academy Hills Park are:
- La Cueva High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Sandia High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Eldorado High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
What are the best private schools in Academy Hills Park?
The best private schools that serve Academy Hills Park are:
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Home Trends in Academy Hills Park, NM
On average, homes in Academy Hills Park, Albuquerque sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Academy Hills Park, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$465,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%