One of the first things locals are likely to tell you about Los Duranes is that it is not the best-known neighborhood in Albuquerque. Because it is so close to West Old Town and Downtown Albuquerque, it is often overlooked - it doesn’t have the same historic curb appeal or the trendy nightlife. However, value-minded buyers will note that this neighborhood offers convenience to these parts of town without the additional price tag.
There are various housing styles throughout Los Duranes, from squat mid-century ranch-style homes to Modern Traditional builds from the early 2000s. The latter often incorporate Pueblo-inspired architectural features like stucco siding and flat roofs. “The neighborhood was primarily built between the 1960s and 1980s, so they had a blue-collar family atmosphere in mind,” says Austin Wolff, real estate broker with The Lovely Home Company Brokerage, who has 10 years of experience in the area. Many houses have driveways, garages and small xeriscaped front yards. Prices begin in the mid $100,000s and climb to the upper $700,000s, varying based on number of bedrooms and build year.
Neighborhood students attend Albuquerque Public Schools, such as the highly rated Valley High School, which offers computer science and engineering magnet programs. The district offers other magnet programs, as well as open and out-of-district transfers, depending on capacity.
Residents of Los Duranes have access to plenty of shops and restaurants.
At the Los Duranes Community Center, residents can use the fitness center and play on the indoor basketball courts when it’s too hot to go outside and romp on the playground. The Paseo del Bosque Trail, which traces the flow of the Rio Grande River, bounds the community to the west. “The neighborhood also has access to the river along the acequias, which are irrigation ditches that have been around for hundreds of years,” Wolff says. “People often bike or hike along those down to the river.” You can also visit the Rio Grande Nature Center in Alvarado Gardens or the ABQ BioPark in West Old Town.
Commuters in Los Duranes will generally rely on highways like Interstate 40, which crosses the city east to neighborhoods like Uptown and East Central Business Park. “Like most of Albuquerque, it’s pretty car-dependent,” Wolff says. “There is a good biking system there, and because it’s not far from downtown it’s a pretty quick trip. There are buses, but they mostly stop on Rio Grande Boulevard.” Biking along the dedicated paths of the Paseo del Bosque Trail is often quicker than waiting on public transit.
Nyshalynn Livingston
MORE Realty, Inc
(505) 295-2617
82 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$192,894 Price
The Schuster Team
LPT Realty
(505) 560-9310
398 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$250,000 Price
Price Group Realtors
All In Realty LLC
(505) 634-7626
80 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$320,000 Price
Selling The Sandias
EXP Realty LLC
(505) 605-3281
183 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$255,000 Price
Cassandra Morrison
Real Broker, LLC
(505) 207-5589
143 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$202,500 Price
Susan Buchman
Real Broker, LLC
(505) 657-3236
320 Total Sales
1 in Los Duranes
$352,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Los Duranes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Los Duranes, Albuquerque sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Duranes, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $346,750, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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