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Master-planned community within a desert landscape
Named for its location at the base of the Sandia Mountain Range, the 660-acre Foothills North combines rural, desert scenery with urban conveniences 15 miles southwest of downtown Albuquerque. As a master-planned community, subdivisions here are either self-governed or managed by HOAs, with patio homes and luxury estates uniformly characterized by their earth tones, blending collectively into the landscape. “If you leave your windows open at night, you can hear wild animals call out,” says Skip Adams, neighborhood resident and Qualifying Broker and Owner of #SoldBySkip.com. “The area’s demographics are changing, too. Older retirees once made up the bulk of the population, but now younger families are moving here for the great schools and nearby shopping and happy hour options, and of course all the trails they could possibly hike or bike.” They’re also moving here for the lower crime rate; the neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Many of its 5,000 residents work in healthcare at the city’s Sandia Labs, or are in the military, commuting to Kirtland Air Force Base.
Desert Highlands at High Desert is one of 25 different villages in High Desert.
In Foothills North keep your eye out for some wildlife visitors.
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Open and gated subdivisions with Pueblo Revival-style architecture
Foothills North features 25 self-governed subdivisions, known here as villages, eight of which are gated communities; HOAs manage the neighborhood’s sidewalks and parks. “Homes here range from four-bedroom empty-nester patio ranches on quarter-acre lots with Pueblo Revival-style architecture, selling between $650,000 and $850,000, to modern three-bedroom Craftsman-style ‘move-ups’ that younger families are renovating, starting around $550,000,” says Adams. Most were built between the 1980s and early 2000s, with flat roofs, rock-edged foundations and earth-toned stucco exteriors, while custom-built contemporary Pueblo Revival-style estates east near the Sandia Mountains range from $1 million to $2 million. Central gated communities like High Desert offer full-time security, well-maintained walking paths and unobstructed mountain views. Homeowners will walk neighborhood streets at night here under starlight: “there’s no streetlights because the city wants to preserve the rural, desert environments by minimizing light pollution.”
Foothills North are often sidewalk lined and tranquil for residents.
Foothills North has a large variety in home amenities, like having a courtyard and/or balcony.
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Highly rated Albuquerque district schools
Students can attend Albuquerque district schools like Georgia O’Keeffe Elementary, then continue to Eisenhower Middle, each earning an A-minus from Niche. At A-rated Eldorado High, students can join the automotive program, one of 16 career-focused programs offered; in early 2024, Eldorado took second in the 20th Annual High School Automotive Service Technology Invitational Competition.
Entrance to Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary.
Eldorado High School paves the way to college success in Enchanted Park.
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Tennis, picnics and wilderness trails
Roughly 1 mile south, High Desert Park offers fenced-in tennis courts and a playground for youngsters; residents can picnic under the shade of mature sycamore trees here, or stroll along the concrete path with their pups. A grassy field lends itself to frisbee or soccer. Starting at the Michael Emery Trailhead about 1 mile southeast, hikers can trek the 3-mile rocky, dirt-packed Sandia Mountain Wilderness trail loop weaving between wildflowers and groves of pinon pines, keeping an eye out for mule deer behind cacti.
The parks around Foothills North are great for many activities.
The trails in Foothills North weave through the local flora and fauna.
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Lamb with cocktails and Italian fare
Adams says that folks cross Tramway Boulevard about three miles southwest for area restaurants. At Savoy Bar & Grill, diners can enjoy braised lamb shank with glazed carrots, or linger over an old-fashioned cocktail. Down the street, Farino Alto Pizzeria & Wine Bar offers wood-fired specialty pizzas and family-sized portions of Italian macaroni and cheese with white sauce. In the neighborhood’s southern end, the Bridges at Tramway shopping center offers locally owned boutiques; an Albertsons grocery store is a mile west, while department stores like Kohl’s are found 6 miles northwest.
Savoy is a local favorite that Foothills North residents head to for great wine and lamb.
Foothills North residents enjoy the variety of pizza and wine that Farina Alto serves up.
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Check for radon gas
Radon gas can seep from the Sandia Mountain range into neighborhood homes, so Adams says that homeowners will typically test for radon before they move in. These tests last for about 3 days, and if a high level of radon is detected, the homeowner can install a mitigation system; if radon levels are low, Adams says the tests can be done again in a year.
Homes in High Desert of varying styles.
Multi story home with columns and metal art are a welcome sight in Foothills North.
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Must have cars for transportation
State Route 556 (Tramway Boulevard) links locals to shopping and restaurants, and residents can travel roughly 16 miles southwest to downtown Albuquerque via Interstates 25 or 40; rush hour commute times average about 35 minutes. With no public transportation here, “locals have to use their cars to get around,” says Adams, “but they can also walk or bike residential streets.” Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital and the city’s main airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are within 20 miles.
Cyclists of Foothills North love the trail running along Tramway Blvd.
Sitting along Tramway Blvd Foothills North has easy access to the rest of the city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foothills North
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foothills North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foothills North, Albuquerque sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Foothills North, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $726,250, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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