Parkland Hills
Stucco sided cottages and naturalistic high desert lawns
While a few brick cottages can be found throughout the neighborhood, most homes have feature traditional Pueblo-inspired architectural features. “The houses here are smaller than in the neighboring communities like Ridgemont,” Rutherford says. “They all have some Southwestern flavor – there are a lot of flat roofs, and just about everything is stucco-sided.” A few green front lawns are still scattered about on the tightly packed city lots, but many homeowners have opted for a more naturalistic approach. “Many yards in the neighborhood have been xeriscaped through recent years,” Rutherford explains. “Rather than keep the Kentucky bluegrass, owners started converting their lawns for a more natural feel in keeping with the high desert. And what’s interesting is that, when that happened, we started getting roadrunners again.” Prices can range from around $245,000 to $550,000 depending on square footage and number of bedrooms.Wilson Middle teaches children to grow their food
Neighborhood children begin their education at Whittier Elementary School, which Niche rates C-plus. They then proceed to Wilson Middle, which earns a C and offers students a chance to grow their own food through its Growing into the Future gardening program. Highland High, located on the north boundary of the community, scores a B.Multiple pocket parks throughout the neighborhood
Small green spaces can be found speckled throughout the community. “There are about 8 parks in the area,” Rutherford says. “Because it’s not designed on a grid pattern, there are a lot of curving, winding roads that created excess space and dead ends and such. And the developers put parks in those spaces.” The largest of these is Eunice Kalloch Park. Across Zuni Road to the north is Highland Pool, a public indoor swimming facility powered entirely by solar panels.Restaurants and grocery store options in nearby Nob Hill
The La Montanita Food Co-op in Nob Hill is the closest area supermarket, and for daily household necessities, residents can head north to Target or Walmart. There are a few restaurants along San Mateo Boulevard, including local Mexican spots like The Chancla and Quesadilla Way. However, Nob Hill is also home to trendy coffee shops and eateries like Flying Star Café and The Farmacy, a casual brunch spot on Historic U.S. Route 66.Surface streets provide access to the interstate highways and major area employers
Surface streets are the main thoroughfares residents are likely to rely on, with San Mateo Boulevard forming the neighborhood’s eastern boundary and connecting it north to Interstate 40. Gibson Boulevard is the most direct route to Kirtland Air Force Base, a major area employer, and to access Interstate 25. “There’s no real need for people to take the interstates from Parkland Hills, but the neighborhood is just about 10 minutes away from either of them,” Rutherford says. “It’s also just about 10 minutes from Albuquerque International Sunport and the New Mexico Rail Runner.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joann Sandoval
Joann Sandoval
Casa Grande Realty, LLC
(505) 578-8193
24 Total Sales
1 in Parkland Hills
$606,100 Price
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Talia Freedman
Talia Freedman
Talia Freedman and Co.
(505) 806-1540
193 Total Sales
3 in Parkland Hills
$330K - $415K Price Range
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The Schuster Team
The Schuster Team
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 560-9310
436 Total Sales
4 in Parkland Hills
$208K - $400K Price Range
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Peace of the Planet Properties
Peace of the Planet Properties
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 908-3590
148 Total Sales
1 in Parkland Hills
$300,000 Price
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Vallejos Realty
Vallejos Realty
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 806-1439
369 Total Sales
1 in Parkland Hills
$232,000 Price
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Dawn Woyak
Dawn Woyak
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 375-6396
44 Total Sales
1 in Parkland Hills
$266,000 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
Ross Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Monroe Green Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Eunice Kaloch Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Vail Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Parkland Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parkland Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkland Hills, Albuquerque sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkland Hills, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$420,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
837
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
0.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,003
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
805
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
605
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,295 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,400 Sq Ft
- 1220 Truman St SE
- Unit House
- Albuquerque, NM
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,643
Median Age
46
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,145
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,350
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
60.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
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®
71
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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