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A central Albuquerque neighborhood with varied appeal
University Heights’ name is a nod to its location directly across from the sprawling University of New Mexico campus. However, this Albuquerque neighborhood’s relationship with UNM is just part of the picture. University Heights also features a medley of local businesses, and its well-established homes draw students and full-time residents alike. “It’s a good mixed-use area where you have restaurants as well as housing all along Route 66 there,” says Shane Dolinski, an associate broker with Realty One of New Mexico, who has about 25 years of industry experience.
Other homes in University Heights can use a little love, but still have vintage charm.
University Heights is also just a quick drive from Downtown Albuquerque.
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Similarly styled homes draw buyers and renters
The housing stock in this neighborhood consists mainly of Pueblo and Craftsman-style bungalows built from the 1920s to the 1950s. Houses line a series of streets named after universities, including Yale Boulevard, Harvard Drive, Cornell Drive and Stanford Drive. The names represent the area's educational spirit, with UNM nearby. “I think when they established the university, the idea was forward-thinking,” Dolinski says. “And the city planners started to plan the areas around the university, and they used the great colleges as street names because they thought it was very fitting.” Homes on these streets come with lots between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre, complete with driveways in most cases.
Properties often sell for between $375,000 and $520,000. In a neighborhood where more than 90% of residents are renters, some properties are used as duplexes or triplexes. Despite all the activity in the area, thanks to UNM and the commercial thoroughfare of Central Avenue, much of University Heights is relatively quiet. “As you get a little farther away from Central, past Silver Avenue and toward Lead and Coal and Garfield avenues, that’s all residential there for the most part,” Dolinski says. “So, you’re far enough away where you have the neighborhood feeling but close enough to where anything that you’ll need is right there.”
University Heights, mixing new and old, is an incredible mix of architecture.
This unique front door arch is common in historic, pre-war homes in University Heights.
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Hungry locals have their pick of restaurants on Central Avenue
Lengthy Central Avenue, part of Route 66, stretches across the city and offers residents a mix of local restaurants and chains. Options within University Heights include Frontier, a restaurant where oversized cinnamon rolls are a signature menu item. “The Frontier Restaurant is an iconic restaurant that’s been around since the 1970s, servicing the university area,” Dolinski says. Frontier is around the corner from Saggios, an Italian spot that doubles as a sports bar with multiple TVs. Fast-casual chain options include Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Starbucks. Locals can take Central Avenue east into the Nob Hill neighborhood, where there’s an array of antique stores, bookstores, barber shops, salons and other local businesses. University Heights also has a Smith’s grocery store on Yale Boulevard.
In University Heights, Frontier Restaurant brings the community together over great meals.
A fresh fade in progress inside Lobos Barbershop in University Heights.
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Nob Hill is known for hosting community gatherings
The stretch of Central Avenue that cuts through adjacent Nob Hill turns into an event space at certain times of the year. It’s where locals can take in live music and peruse food trucks at the Route 66 Summerfest in July. The New Mexico State Fair Parade, which is considered the largest parade across the state, cuts through Nob Hill in September, featuring marching bands, antique cars and drill teams. The Twinkle Light Parade is a staple of early December, an evening affair full of illuminated floats and other vehicles.
Route 66 Summer Fest is held on part of the historic Route 66, a part of history locals love.
Locals attend the New Mexico State Fair every September.
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University influences the well-rated local public schools
Albuquerque Public Schools has a B-plus rating on Niche. Dolinski credits a high level of parental involvement in the area and the fact that students intern in the local schools, impacting the level of teaching in a productive way. Kids in University Heights attend either Monte Vista Elementary or Bandelier Elementary, depending on where they live. Both have A-minus grades and after-school activities. Students then go to the A-minus-rated Jefferson Middle or C-rated Wilson Middle, where they can take part in basketball, soccer, volleyball or track and field teams. Albuquerque High is another A-minus-rated school and has a music department offering band, orchestra, choir, piano and music theory classes.
Nearby UNM is the largest university in New Mexico, with an enrollment of more than 23,000 students on its Albuquerque campus. The campus stretches roughly 800 acres around the University Heights area and includes the 618-bed UNM Hospital. Central New Mexico Community College is also within a mile and has about 19,000 students.
Monte Vista Elementary School is located in the UNM neighborhood in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque High School bridges education and community in the Downtown Area of Albuquerque.
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Disc golf and traditional golf are both about a mile away
Residents are a quick drive from the 14-acre Roosevelt Park. The park is popular for its free disc golf course, which winds through tall trees that provide plenty of shade. Golfers in the area are close to Puerto del Sol, a public, nine-hole course. The facility features the city’s only lighted driving range. The UNM campus provides more green space, including the spacious Johnson Field, a grassy expanse people use for dog walks, soccer, Frisbee and more.
Runners can ofetn be found around the path at UNM Johnson Field in Albuquerque.
You will always see many activities going on around Roosevelt Park.
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ART buses wait beneath a white canopy along Central Avenue in University Heights.
University Heights is bus and biker friendly
There are numerous bus stops in the city’s ABQ RIDE network in and around University Heights. ABQ RIDE features more than 20 routes and includes the Albuquerque Rapid Transit line along Central Avenue, where buses arrive every 12 minutes. Cyclists will find bike lanes on Lead and Coal avenues. Drivers can take Lead Avenue to Oak Street to reach Interstate 25 for trips out of town, including Santa Fe, roughly 65 miles away. The Albuquerque International Sunport is about 2 miles south of University Heights and offers direct flights to over 30 destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Roosevelt Park
UNM Johnson Field
Roosevelt Park
Disc Golf
Trails
Playground
Puerto Del Sol
Roosevelt Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
21 min drive
Bus
Lead & Yale
Bus
Yale & Oxford
Bus
Central & Columbia
Bus
Central & Vassar
Bus
Girard & Central
Bus
Coal & Girard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University Heights
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Heights, Albuquerque sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in University Heights, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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***VA assumable loan at 3.5%*** Welcome to this charming single-story townhome located just minutes from UNM, Nob Hill, and all the dining, shopping, and culture Albuquerque has to offer! Step inside to find a warm, two-tone interior, a cozy fireplace, tile flooring throughout the main areas, and carpet in the bedrooms. Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, this home features 3
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Welcome to La Jolla, This 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1-office property boasts 1030 sq. ft. of living space and offers a unique blend of comfort and Southwestern charm.Starting with a private gated entrance into a charming courtyard, complete with an electric gate for enhanced privacy. The back patio is perfect for outdoor activities, boasting a Natural gas grill for your favorite meals and a cozy
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,254
Median Age
33
Population under 18
15.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,391
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,830
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
51.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
82.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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