A growing, family-oriented community connected to Downtown
Set 2 miles from Downtown on the outskirts of Albuquerque, and less than a mile from Interstate 40, Southwest Heights is a quickly growing suburb that’s attracting first-time homebuyers and young families with its affordable home prices, community-centered atmosphere and proximity to the city. “A lot of people move here because it's family-oriented, and with interstate just outside the neighborhood, you can work almost anywhere in the city and easily commute,” says Sonya Avila, Associate Broker with K2 Omni Group who specializes in Southwest Heights. Pocket parks and a mix of public, charter and Christian schools are scattered throughout the neighborhood within gated communities or nearby subdivisions.
Southwest Heights residents love the mountains views that can be found on most street.
Locals walk around Tower Pond Park on a beautiful spring day.
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Contemporary homes with scatterings of mobile home parks
"Almost all homes sell for around the $300,000 price point here, and because they're more affordable and desirability is high, homes sell really fast,” Avila says. Contemporary single-family homes from the 1990s to 2010s are common in subdivisions like Anderson Highland and Blossom Ridge, where they sit on level, well-paved roads with sidewalks that lead to pocket parks and schools. These homes feature stucco exteriors, attached garages and peaked roofs, and they range from $285,000 for a single-story home to $370,000 for a two-story one. “The two-story homes are also a lot more competitive since they’re not as common to the region,” Avila says. There’s also a scattering of all-ages mobile home communities like the 476-site Vista Del Sol and 122-site Sunshine County Mobile Park. Most mobile homes in Southwest Heights are from the 1970s to ‘90s, but a few newer constructions have made their way into Sunshine County; a four-bedroom mobile home from the 1990s costs $240,000, while a five-bedroom from 2021 costs $275,000.
Many areas in Southwest Heights are fairly with construction taking place in the early 2000s.
You can find more affordable but still beautiful mobiles homes throughout Southwest Heights.
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Albuquerque Public Schools with career-focused and faith-based alternatives
Local kids can attend Mary Ann Binford Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, and can continue to the C-rated Truman Middle. They can then finish at B-minus-rated Atrisco Heritage Academy High, whose basketball team are regulars in the 5A State Championship bracket; the school was also featured in MARVEL’s 2012 blockbuster “The Avengers.” Abundant Life Christian School offers a private, faith-based alternative for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students, and the C-minus-rate Robert F. Kennedy Charter School provides career-focused pathways for grades 6 through 12.
Encouraging student growth at Maryann Binford Elementary School in Albuquerque
Fostering academic achievement is a high priority at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.
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Close to Interstate 40 with access to ABQ Rides
Less than a mile north of Southwest Heights, Interstate 40 connects to Downtown Albuquerque 2 miles away. “You can get anywhere in the city in less than 20 minutes from Southwest Heights,” Avila says. Though the area is largely car-dependent, ABQ Rides makes bus stops on the neighborhood’s major arteries, including Benavides Road, 86th Street and Rio Puerco Trail. Presbyterian Hospital is 3 miles west, and the Albuquerque International Sunport is 5 miles west.
Southwest Heights offers calm, family-oriented suburbia with proximity to Downtown and I-40.
Jump on the Albuquerque ART Bus to quickly get around town.
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Neighborhood parks with new and incoming amenities
Avila says Southwest Heights has 15 family- and sports-oriented parks scattered across its subdevelopments. The 24-acre Tower Pond Park features a skate park with concrete pools, a baseball field and a fenced-in dog park; the City of Albuquerque is set to add bathrooms, a concessions stand and shade structures to the park in 2024. Tom Tenorio Park is home to a baseball field, playset and sprawling lawn, and Bernalillo County is currently renovating it to make it a competitive sports hub; incoming amenities include batting cages, multi-purpose fields and an RV parking lot for travelers to stay overnight during tournaments.
Tower Pond Park features four beautiful baseball fields for all to enjoy.
Kids love the large skate park located in Tower Pond Park.
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Central grocery stores and scattered local eateries
In the center of Southwest Heights, a Walmart Neighborhood Market offers discount groceries, and a Walgreen sits less than a mile down the street on Snow Vista Boulevard. Avila says most locals head outside Southwest Heights for dining, but there are a handful of popular options in and around the neighborhood. The family-owned ABQ City Limits is known for its green chile cheeseburger, and Cafe 66’s Mexican style Polish sausage blends European and Latin American breakfast foods. “Central Ave is also well-known for being lined with food trucks,” Avila says. On this on the north end of the neighborhood, India on Wheels pairs garlic naan with spicy chicken curry, and Los Puchunguis is popular for its friendly service and burritos.
Southwest Heights residents love ABQ City Limits for their delicious green chile cheeseburger.
Enjoy a friendly smile and tasty meal and Cafe 66 near Southwest Heights.
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Church events at Calvary Chapel Southwest
Calvary Chapel Southwest is known for hosting community events throughout the year. On Easter Sunday, children can hunt for Easter eggs at Cedar Ridge Park, and for the Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, locals hand out candy from their spookily decorated cars on Fortuna Road.
Many Southwest Heights residents attend Calvary Chapel South West.
Its easy to enjoy the outdoors at Westgate Community Park.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Southwest Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Heights, Albuquerque sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Heights, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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