Avalon is a small residential neighborhood in Northwest Albuquerque on the west side of the Rio Grande River. Central Avenue Northwest, a portion of historic U.S. Route 66, runs along one side of the neighborhood, and Interstate 40 is on the opposite side. Avalon has its own park and trail, and shopping and schools are within several miles.
Avalon is walkable, with sidewalks, but due to the Albuquerque's size and sprawl, traveling long distances by foot is not ideal. Many cycle or use public transportation, such as the free bus system, ABQ RIDE. The Central & Unser Transit Center is conveniently located by the library, and there are other bus stops along Central Avenue. The Sun Van Paratransit service is available for qualifying residents.
It's about 7 miles to the Alvarado Transportation Center and the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station for the express commuter train and Amtrak. Albuquerque International Sunport serves the region and is approximately 12 miles from Avalon.
Contemporary homes dating from the late 1990s to the 2000s are most common. Sizes range from 1,200 to 2,200 square feet. Attached two-car garages are standard, and some properties include covered patios, solar panels, drought-tolerant plants and hardscaping. In a 12-month period before late December 2024, 14 homes had sold in Avalon. They were priced from the mid-$200,000s to the low-$300,000s, generally based on square footage. "People move to Albuquerque from other big metro areas because you get way more house for your money here," says Sharon Stelzer, an associate broker with Red Fox Realty. Avalon also has some manufactured home communities. A two-bedroom manufactured home for sale in late 2024 listed for $115,000.
Avalon Park, within walking distance of neighborhood homes, features a playground, tennis court and fields. The Central Avenue Project, in association with the Together for Brothers organization, has hosted community engagement gatherings at the park to bring together neighbors. The Avalon Trail intersects the park and is about a half-mile long, linking Jetty Court Northwest to Bluewater Road Northwest. Longer hiking trails are found throughout the Petroglyph National Monument, a national park with ancient carved volcanic rocks. The park is over 7,200 acres, but there are trailheads a few miles from Avalon.
The West Mesa Aquatic Center, an indoor/outdoor city facility with an Olympic-sized pool and slide pools, is also several miles away. To the east, across the Rio Grande River, there's the ABQ BioPark, which includes an aquarium, zoo and gardens. North of the BioPark is the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, popular for hiking trails through the Bosque, a riverside forest full of cottonwood trees.
A unique feature of the neighborhood is the Nuevo Atrisco food park, an indoor/outdoor venue for micro-restaurants and food trucks. It opened in 2024, with vendors including NM Melt Co, Sumo Strips, SW Smash Burger, Roadrunner 66 and Brews at 7921.
A Smith's grocery store is a couple of miles east, and within 5 miles, there's a Walmart Neighborhood Market and a Walmart Supercenter. Various casual dining restaurants and chain stores are located along Coors Boulevard Northwest. The two largest malls in New Mexico, Coronado Center and Cottonwood Mall, are about 11 miles from the neighborhood.
The biggest annual event in Albuquerque is the international Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world. Over 500 hot-air balloons fill the skies as 80,000 people attend this nine-day October event. Balloon Fiesta Park, which includes the Golf & Event Center, the Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion and the Anderson Abruzzo Balloon Museum, is about 15 miles from Avalon. Other big events include Old Town's Albuquerque Birthday Celebration in April and the Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting in December. Nob Hill hosts a Pride Parade and the Route 66 Summerfest.
Closer to home, Central & Unser Public Library hosts events such as musical performances and Sunday movie showings. Children's activities include a craft club, a playdate group and summer reading programs.
Public schools include Painted Sky Elementary School, which earns a B-minus grade from Niche, and Jimmy Carter Middle School, which receives a C-minus. West Mesa High School has a C-plus grade, and its STEM program is highly regarded. Extracurricular activities include Ballet Folklorico and Mustang Amigos, a club that promotes inclusivity. The NJROTC air rifle and drill teams have won championships.
Albuquerque Public Schools district has a variety of magnet or choice schools to which students can apply. The University of New Mexico, Carrington College and Central New Mexico Community College are within 9 miles of Avalon.
The Ken Sanchez Transit Facility on Daytona Road is a hub for employees of the city's bus system, ABQ RIDE. There's also a FedEx facility and other manufacturing or transportation-related businesses. Clifford West Business Park has a restaurant supply store and a furniture distribution center. Additionally, the business park is home to several houses of worship.
Hecmary Barrios
Berkshire Hathaway Home Svc NM
(505) 594-2697
56 Total Sales
1 in Avalon
$280,000 Price
Anahi Salcido
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 636-5564
140 Total Sales
2 in Avalon
$191K - $310K Price Range
Diana Leal
Weichert, Realtors Image
(505) 539-2341
70 Total Sales
2 in Avalon
$286K - $288K Price Range
The Schuster Team
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 560-9310
434 Total Sales
3 in Avalon
$195K - $250K Price Range
Jeanette Raver
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 657-1938
123 Total Sales
1 in Avalon
$215,000 Price
Susan Buchman
Real Broker, LLC
(505) 657-3236
335 Total Sales
1 in Avalon
$233,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Avalon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
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