Thunder Mountain
Neighborhood in Edgewood, New Mexico
Santa Fe County 87015
Custom-built Northern New Mexico and Santa Fe homes
Most homes in Thunder Mountain were custom-built in the Northern New Mexico style between the 1980s and ‘90s; common design elements include bright stucco exteriors and pitched metal roofs. These two-to-four-bedroom homes sit in either the juniper-studded hills or on the flat grasslands surrounding them, and are set on 2-to-5-acre lots used for garden spaces, detached guesthouses, and horse stables. Prices range from $300,000 to $560,000, depending on a home's bedroom count and lot size.A handful of Santa Fe-style homes from the 1980s and ‘90s are also available, with flat roofs, earth-toned stucco exteriors and rambling layouts reminiscent of Native American Pueblos. These two-to-three-bedroom homes sit on the flat grasslands surrounding Thunder Mountain, often on 2-to-3-acre lots used for horses. Prices range from $425,000 to about $500,000.
Undeveloped lots can be found throughout the area, and according to Ashley Herring, a local Associate Broker with Weichert, they come with impressive views of the Sandia Mountains. Lot sizes vary between 2 and 5 acres, ranging between $40,000 and $70,000.
Edgewood’s recreation centers and the Cibola National Forest
Thunder Mountain is surrounded by desert spaces, wildlife habitats and Edgewood's community parks. Immediately south, the 30-acre Edgewood Equestrian Center offers tree-shaded nature trails for horseback riding and dog walking, and the neighboring Wildlife West Nature Park is an educational animal sanctuary with mountain lions and a ghostly-white barn owl named Casper. Just east of Thunder Mountain, Venus Park has a multi-purpose field studded with benches and soccer pitches; in 2023, the City of Edgewood was awarded a $1.3 million grant to expand the park; as of 2024, they plan to introduce new turf fields for additional sports facilities and a new dog park.Around 12 miles west, the Cibola National Forest spans over 1.6 million acres across the Sandia Mountains and its sprawling wilderness. “You can drive up all the way to the Sandia Crest, where there are picnic areas, plenty of hiking trails, and ski slopes if it’s snowed enough,” says Herring. The 26-mile Crest Trail crosses through the Sandias’ pine groves and rocky outcroppings. During the winter months, the Sandia Peak Ski Resort invites visitors to enjoy its 35 runs; with a family-friendly focus, the resort offers free season passes for children aged 12 and under.
Local Moriarty-Edgewood Schools
Local kids can attend Moriarty-Edgewood Schools, including Route 66 Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, and Edgewood Middle, which receives a B. B-minus-rated Moriarty High is known for its successful sports teams; the Moriarty Pintos’ most recent state championship came in 2023, when they placed first in the 400-meter race.Interstate 40 and New Mexico’s most famous roads
Thunder Mountain is less than a mile north of Interstate 40 and the historic Route 66; both roadways lead 28 miles west to Albuquerque and 4 miles east to central Edgewood. Thunder Mountain also lies 19 miles west of New Mexico State Road 41; better known as the “Turquoise Highway,” this road runs 40 miles north to Santa Fe, crossing through remote artist communities along the way. The Edgewood Health Center is 3 miles east, but the Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, 21 miles west in Albuquerque, is the closest medical center with an emergency room. The Moriarty Municipal Airport is 17 miles east, and the Albuquerque International Sunport is 30 miles west.Groceries in central Edgewood and fine dining in the Sandia Mountains
“Edgewood is a small town, but it’s not completely remote, so there’s still a few grocery stores and restaurants there,” Ebbens says. Around 4 miles east, central Edgewood is home to a Walmart Supercenter and Smith’s grocery store, and the Tractor Supply Company here offers supplies for home maintenance and agriculture, like livestock feed. At the Pizza Barn, diners can enjoy signature pies like the chile-covered “Route 66” pizza and over 20 beers on draft. The family-run China Chef is also one of the only Chinese take-out restaurants in the East Mountains area.Locals can also grab fresh produce between May and October at the Cedar Crest Farmers Market, hosted every Wednesday in the Sandia Mountains. Afterward, they can enjoy a fine dining experience at the Ten 3, which sits at the very top of the Sandia Mountains, overlooking Albuquerque’s shimmering lights below.
Community water from the Entranosa Water Association
Although access to water rights can be a struggle in the Sandia Mountains and Edgewood areas, Thunder Mountain residents can rely on community water sources. According to Herring, residents get their drinking water and sewage utilities from the Entranosa Water Association; monthly dues are based on water meter readings taken on the 26th of every month.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Margaret Ebbens
Margaret Ebbens
ERA Summit
(505) 600-3663
93 Total Sales
2 in Thunder Mountain
$450K - $467K Price Range
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LyAnn Vigil
LyAnn Vigil
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 666-5461
42 Total Sales
1 in Thunder Mountain
$72,000 Price
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Stephen Garth
Stephen Garth
Coldwell Banker Legacy
(505) 207-0573
84 Total Sales
3 in Thunder Mountain
$42K - $350K Price Range
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Nicole Dauphin
Nicole Dauphin
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Legacy
(505) 388-0752
100 Total Sales
1 in Thunder Mountain
$410,000 Price
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Vallejos Realty
Vallejos Realty
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 806-1439
375 Total Sales
1 in Thunder Mountain
$225,000 Price
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Dawn Woyak
Dawn Woyak
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 375-6396
44 Total Sales
1 in Thunder Mountain
$285,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 5th
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Thunder Mountain | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Thunder Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thunder Mountain, Edgewood sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Thunder Mountain, Edgewood over the last 12 months is $425,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
304
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,904
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
67,953
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,119
Median Age
50
Population under 18
19.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,985
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,090
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
54.6%
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®
5
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
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