$478,450Average Value$263Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Country living amid Edgewood’s sprawling plains and mountain ranges
Around 33 miles east of Albuquerque, Cedar Grove is a small community surrounded by the Sandia Mountains' towering pines and Edgewood's grassy plains. “The stars, the moonrises, the fresher air—people want to move here because it's a beautiful, remote community,” says Dewey Potter Junior, an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Legacy, who’s bought and sold properties in the neighborhood. “I’ve sold lots in this area, and the people I’ve worked with love the country living here.” Cedar Grove earns its name for the juniper trees and piñon pines of South Mountain, a dormant volcano in the community’s northeastern corner. Although Cedar Grove is largely undeveloped, and homes come with acreage, Potter says subdivisions like Tierra Encantada foster a strong sense of community with neighborhood picnics. The nearby Interstate 40 and famous Route 66 also connect commuters to Albuquerque, and the Cedar Grove CAP Index Score is a 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Stunning Northern New Mexico style home with mountain views in Cedar Grove.
Craftsman homes go for affordable prices out in Cedar Grove.
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Custom-built Northern New Mexico homes and spacious lots
Set along secluded dirt roads, Cedar Grove’s homes are surrounded by wild desert grasslands, juniper trees and views of the imposing South Mountain. Most are custom-built Northern New Mexico-style homes from the 1990s to 2010s in gated subdivisions like Tierra Encantada; common features include bright stucco exteriors, pitched metal roofs and long, gated driveways that allow the homes to sit far from the street. Lots range between 2 and 5 acres and are often used for greenhouses, garden spaces and horse stables if the land is flat enough. These homes rarely come on the market, but prices typically range between $390,000 and $700,000, with larger lots fetching higher prices. The Tierra Encantada community also has $22 monthly HOA dues that go toward maintaining the subdivision’s roads.
The rest of Cedar Grove consists of 2-to-10-acre plots of undeveloped land filled with juniper meadows. According to Potter, most Cedar Grove residents use their land to build their dream homes and horse stables amid the Sandia Mountains. Prices for these lots typically range between $40,000 and $85,000, with acreage and seclusion amid the area’s trees shaping prices.
Sun Mountain and the Cibola National Forest
The 8-mile South Mountain Trail climbs through the grassy valleys, shady groves of piñon pines, and lava-formed arroyos of South Mountain; from its meadowed peak, locals can catch views of Cedar Grove’s grasslands, homes and horses. Pets are prohibited from climbing the trail in order to preserve the ecosystem of South Mountain.
Around 13 miles west of Cedar Grove, the Cibola National Forest spans over 1.6 million acres across the Sandia Mountains, its sprawling wilderness filled with hiking trails, tree-shaded meadows and, in the wintertime, ski slopes. According to Ashley Herring, an Albuquerque local and Associate Broker with Weichert, the Sandia Crest Trail is the highest and most popular hiking trail here; at an elevation of over 10,000 feet, it traverses over 26 miles of rocky mountain tops, pine groves and rare plants like the dusky penstemon flower, known for its smoky purple petals. “You can drive up to the Crest from Cedar Grove, but on the Albuquerque side of the mountains, there’s a tram that takes you all the way to the top,” Herring says. The Cedar Crest Country Cottage and Stables here also invites locals to go horseback riding amid the mountains’ flatter trails and offers stable rentals and horse boarding.
Endless trails beg to be explored in the Cibola National Forest near Cedar Grove.
The Cibola National Forest near Cedar Grove has miles of walking trails.
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Shopping and dining in Edgewood and the Cedar Crest
Around 7 miles south, central Edgewood’s eateries and retailers are the closest businesses to Cedar Grove. The Walmart Supercenter and Smith’s here have locals covered on groceries. Set in a crimson red barn, the Pizza Barn makes signature pies inspired by its natural surroundings, including the hot green chile “South Mountain” and all-meat “Rancher” pizzas. The colorful Chili Hills sits across the street from the barn and serves New Mexican breakfast food all day, with items like breakfast burritos smothered in hot chile.
For a broader range of businesses, most locals head into Albuquerque 33 miles west or into the Sandia Mountains 13 miles west. In the mountains, folks can grab fresh produce at the Triangle Grocery or at the weekly Cedar Crest Farmers Market.
The pizza Barn in Cedar Grove has over 20 beers and ciders on tap.
With a limited selection of stores in Cedar Grove, those that are there are quite popular.
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Convenient to Moriarty-Edgewood schools
Local kids can attend schools in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District, including South Mountain Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, and Edgewood Middle, which scores a B. The B-minus-rated Moriarty High is best known for its sports programs; their most recent state championship victory was in the boys’ 400-meter race in 2023.
Near Interstate 40 and the famous Route 66
Although Cedar Grove’s remote location and natural surroundings are neighborhood selling points, it’s miles away from the nearest highway or city center. New Mexico State Road 344 leads commuters 7 miles south to central Edgewood; Interstate 25 and Route 66 cross through here, both running 33 miles west to Albuquerque. New Mexico State Road 41 is also 14 miles east; from there, Santa Fe is 55 miles north. The Edgewood Medical Center is 6 miles south, but the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital 26 miles west is the closest medical center with an emergency room. The Moriarty Municipal Airport is 21 miles south, and the Albuquerque International Sunport is 36 miles west.
Wildfire Risks in Cedar Grove
According to First Street, Cedar Crest has a major risk of wildfires. This is in large part due to the community’s arid climate and bountiful trees and grasslands. In instances of wildfires, locals can report to the Edgewood Fire Department, whose station is around 5 miles south of the neighborhood.
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Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
58 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Grove
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Grove, Edgewood sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedar Grove, Edgewood over the last 12 months is $356,666, down 42% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
321 acres, with 50 ac ft of Consumptive use WATER RIGHTS, located at the base of the South Mountain. It rises one half mile up the mountain side. South boundary runs1 mile east/west. Entranosa Water tank located on easement on property. BUILD a spectacular Dream Estate or Develop as outlined in the Santa Fe county regs. Dazzling night sky. Easy drive to Albuquerque, Santa Fe or local services.
Great opportunity to own land in the highly desirable Stanley, NM area! This package includes four 5-acre parcels, totaling 20 acres, with the flexibility to purchase individually at $50,000 per lot or all together for $200,000. The property features mostly level terrain, making it ideal for building or future development. Located in a well-established rural neighborhood with beautiful open views
Great opportunity to own land in the highly desirable Stanley, NM area! This package includes four 5-acre parcels, totaling 20 acres, with the flexibility to purchase individually at $50,000 per lot or all together for $200,000. The property features mostly level terrain, making it ideal for building or future development. Located in a well-established rural neighborhood with beautiful open views
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
518
Median Age
54
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,216
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,126
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
College Graduates
42.8%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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