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Rural community close to the Rio Grande and Interstate 25
About 30 miles south of downtown Albuquerque, and 5 miles north of the city of Belen, the master-planned community of Los Chavez offers country living not far from major thoroughfares. “Living in Los Chavez, you’re really close to I-25 which is so convenient if you work in Albuquerque. But then you get to come home to a much larger lot. Right in the city, the lots are smaller,” says Crystal Sadowski, Realtor with Realty One of New Mexico. “And folks love living here because they’re right by the Rio Grande.” Many of the neighborhood’s 6,800 residents work at Albuquerque’s Facebook data center, or in Belen’s Historic Arts & Cultural District, home to art studios, bookstores and a museum; locals spend leisure time at nearby parks, line dancing or attending classes at the First Baptist Church of Los Chavez.
Los Chavez is a quaint neighborhood filled with lots of all shapes and sizes.
Located not far from I-25 Los Chavez residents can easily head into Albuquerque.
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Manufactured and modern ranch- and Craftsman-style homes
Up to four-bedroom manufactured homes sit along State Route 314, selling between $140,000 and $275,000; built between the 1980s and early 2000s, many feature dirt-packed driveways with sidewalks leading to front doors, and modern single- or split-level ranch-style homes on up to 3-acre lots range from $250,000 to $350,000. These have earth-toned stucco, two-car garages and space for horses, while newly constructed Craftsman-style stucco homes on smaller lots near Interstate 25 sit within 10 miles of major employers, and average $300,000. In the neighborhood’s southwestern end, vacant lots of up to 15 acres start at $15,000.
Home owners in Los Chavez take pride in their homes which can be seen with custom iron work.
Intimate double wides are also popular among Los Chavez residents.
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State championship at Belen district schools
Students can attend Belen Consolidated District schools like Dennis Chavez Elementary, then continue to Belen Middle, each earning a C-plus from Niche. In early 2023, C-minus-rated Belen High’s wrestling team won the 4A state championship. Students can apply to attend the B-rated School of Dreams Academy, a pre-K-12 charter school, which offers STEAM virtual learning programs like robotics.
Dennis Chavez Elementary serves the northern part of Belen.
Belen High School excels in providing excellent sports programs for students.
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A house museum, football practice and playgrounds
Sitting 6 miles south, Belen’s downtown Historic Arts & Cultural District preserves the Harvey House Museum. Once home to Fred Harvey, the Sante Fe Railway’s restaurant manager in the 19th century, now exhibits Belen’s early local businesses and Harvey family memorabilia; residents can tour the museum before heading outdoors. Eagle and Rosendale Park are within 7 miles south along State Route 314: At Eagle Park, football and soccer teams practice on open fields, and skateboarders can grind rails at its neighboring skate park, while Rosedale Park features a sand-filled playground next to picnic tables, benches and a basketball court. Locals can head to the First Baptist Church of Los Chavez along State Route 314 for Sunday school and services, or to join small interest groups.
The Harvey House is a museum showing the impact Fred Harvey had on Belen and Los Chavez.
Eagle Park has a great skate park for residents to shred.
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Tostadas and loaded hotdogs
Six miles south, Taqueria Sinaloa offers authentic Mexican dishes like tostadas and asada plates with refried beans, while about 2 miles south at Rio’s Restaurant and Cafe (formally known as C&J’s), diners can order breakfast burritos or take a loaded hotdog to go. Two miles south, residents hit up Adelante Bargain Square Thrift Store, Valencia County’s favorite thrift store for clothing and home furnishings, or check out art studios and book stores 6 miles south in downtown Belen; shoppers can grab groceries at Walmart roughly 4 miles south.
Taqueria Sinaloa is a popular stop for great Mexican food right down the street from Los Chavez.
Rio's Restaurant is a favorite in Los Chavez with their loaded hot dogs.
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An art show and line dancing
Roughly 6 miles south, Anna Becker Park hosts Art in the Park every other Saturday during the spring and summer, where local artists showcase their paintings and sell hand-made crafts, and food and coffee trucks stay onsite. Line dancers can grab their boots and head to Bosque Farms Community Center 12 miles north, where instructors teach the latest steps every Wednesday afternoon.
Los Chavez has an abundance of seasonal stands.
Dance the night away in Los Chavez.
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Nearby state route, interstate and train station
State Route 314 links locals to shopping and restaurants within 5 miles of Belen, and residents can travel the roughly 30 miles north to downtown Albuquerque via Interstate 25; commute times can be up to an hour. Locals can hop on a train at the Belen Rail Runner Station about 7 miles south, which can take them to neighboring communities like Tome, while toward the north, the Presbyterian Hospital and the city’s airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are both within 29 miles.
Los Chavez residents can hop on the Rail Runner in Belen and ride as far north as Santa Fe.
State Route 314 provides Los Chavez residents easy access to nearby shopping and amenities.
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Low neighborhood crime rate
Los Chavez has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
There are several food truck areas popular with Los Chavez locals at lunch time.
Sometimes a relaxing bike ride around Los Chavez is just what the doctor ordered.
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Parks in this Area
Los Lunas Sports Complex
Eagle Park
Daniel Fernandez Memorial Park
Anna Becker Park
Artiaga Park
Chester Skinner Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
50 min drive
Los Chavez Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Los Chavez, Belen sell after 175 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Chavez, Belen over the last 12 months is $1,162,500, up 395% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Discover 5 irrigated acres of vacant land near the beautiful Bosque--ready for your dream home! This prime country property includes valuable pre-1907 water rights, offering exceptional agricultural potential. Enjoy peaceful rural living with the convenience of nearby amenities. A rare opportunity to own build-ready land with historic water rights in a serene natural setting. Come take a look
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,190
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,936
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,597
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.3%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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