Academy Acres North
$358,767
Average Value
Stores and restaurants around Academy Acres North
In the southwestern part of the neighborhood, near the intersection of San Mateo Boulevard Northeast and Academy Road Northeast, there's a variety of retail. Stores include Jackalope Albuquerque for home goods, What Goes Around consignment boutique and a Petco. Sprouts Farmers Market is here for groceries. Restaurants include breakfast chain the Village Inn, Trombino's Bistro Italiano and Budai Gourmet for Taiwanese dishes. In addition, numerous restaurants, a Whole Foods Market, a Walmart Supercenter, a Smith's supermarket and a movie theater are located in shopping centers within several miles of Academy Acres North.Sister Cities Park, Arroyo del Oso Golf Course, Summerfest
People visit Sister Cities Park to play tennis and soccer and for the playground. The Arroyo del Oso Golf Course is southeast of the neighborhood. The facility opened in 1965 and has a driving range, a café and lessons by reservation. Adjacent to the course, Arroyo del Oso Park has a playground, sports amenities and trail access. Several miles to the north, North Domingo Baca Park is the site of The Heights Summerfest, part of the city's concert series.The mountains are nearby, so hiking and other outdoor recreation are popular. Sandia Peak Tramway, the longest aerial tramway in the Americas, is about 8 miles away. Skiing is available seasonally from Sandia Crest.
I-25 on the west, buses on ABQ RIDE, flights from Sunport
Academy Acres North's residential streets have sidewalks, and thoroughfares like Academy Road Northeast have bike lanes. On the west side of the neighborhood, there's Interstate 25. Roads running parallel to the interstate include the Pan American Freeway, and to the north, is State Route 423, also called Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast.Albuquerque's public transportation includes the free bus system, ABQ RIDE. It's about 8 miles southwest to downtown Albuquerque and the Alvarado Transportation Center. From downtown, commuters can take Rio Metro's New Mexico Rail Runner Express. Amtrak is also available. Albuquerque International Sunport is about 11 miles south of Academy Acres North.
Ranch-style homes and townhouses in North Albuquerque
Many of the single-family homes in Academy Acres North are ranch-style houses from the 1970s. "They have traditional brick veneer or stucco," Anzures says. Prices range from the $300,000s to the $500,000s. Multicar garages are standard, and some homes have private pools, patios or courtyards. Other options include 1980s to 1990s townhouses, some of which are in the Villa Encantada community, close to the golf course. Townhouses are typically in the mid $200,000s to mid $300,000s.Arroyo Del Oso Elementary, Cleveland Middle and Del Norte High
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School earns a B grade from Niche. Cleveland Middle School receives a B-plus, and Del Norte High School has a B. Plus, Albuquerque Public Schools offers magnet schools with application-based enrollment.Cherry Hills Public Library and other community sites
Cherry Hills Public Library is located at Barstow Street Northeast and Harper Drive Northeast. Community programming includes a mystery book group, chess club and technology help. Children's activities include story times, Crafty Club and Read to the Dogs, which has trained therapy dogs in the audience. Other community sites close to the neighborhood are the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center and the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque.The most well-attended event in Albuquerque is the International Balloon Fiesta, held in October at Balloon Fiesta Park, about 5 miles northwest of Academy Acres North. The park also hosts various events throughout the year.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Derek Robinson
Derek Robinson
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway NM Prop
(505) 207-3481
63 Total Sales
1 in Academy Acres North
$150,000 Price
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Danielle Erhard
Danielle Erhard
ERA Summit
(505) 600-6723
132 Total Sales
2 in Academy Acres North
$163K - $211K Price Range
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Marsha Strange
Marsha Strange
Top Tier Realty
(505) 305-1376
45 Total Sales
1 in Academy Acres North
$232,500 Price
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Russell Payson
Russell Payson
Coldwell Banker Legacy
(505) 591-8310
123 Total Sales
1 in Academy Acres North
$265,000 Price
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Leo Munoz
Leo Munoz
Regal Real Estate Experts
(505) 835-2327
69 Total Sales
1 in Academy Acres North
$280,000 Price
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Benjamin Gomez
Benjamin Gomez
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(505) 207-2893
86 Total Sales
1 in Academy Acres North
$249,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sister Cities Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Academy Acres North | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,317
Median Year Built
2017
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,651
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,750
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
968
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
696
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,180 - $1,809 per month
- Telegraph Hill
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 537+ Sq Ft
- 7000 Louisiana Blvd NE
- Albuquerque, NM
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$959 - $1,532 per month
- Montecito
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 413+ Sq Ft
- 5800 Harper Dr NE
- Albuquerque, NM
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$1,000 - $1,490 per month
- Villas de la Terraza
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 467+ Sq Ft
- 6401 Academy Rd NE
- Albuquerque, NM
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,059
Median Age
43
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,077
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,555
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
43.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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