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Riverbend

Riverbend

$312,238 Average Value
$287 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Riverbend offers larger lots and a convenient Upper Valley location

Riverbend is a suburban community in the Upper Valley area of El Paso. “It has older homes and larger lots — there are a few areas where people have horses,” says Cesar Dominguez, Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, who grew up in Juarez and has lived in El Paso since 2010. “It’s also really close to lots of things, like the country club, Sunland Park Casino and the mall.” Nearby Interstate 10 connects residents to more city amenities but passing traffic can be noisy.

Riverbend blends spacious lots, mature trees, and close access to city amenities.
Riverbend blends spacious lots, mature trees, and close access to city amenities.
Riverbend’s colorful Stucco homes stand out with vibrant, Southwestern charm.
Riverbend’s colorful Stucco homes stand out with vibrant, Southwestern charm.
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Mostly midcentury homes and a few acre-plus lots

Tall pine trees and mature oleander bushes shade the grassy yards, giving the area an established feel. In the western portion, midcentury brick ranch-style houses and stucco-sided Spanish Colonial Revival-style homes often rest close together behind wide front lawns. The small La Puesta Del Sol subdivision, near West Sunset Road, has a few post-2000 custom estates. In the eastern half of Riverbend, houses are sometimes more spread apart. Lots can span an acre or more, providing space for pecan orchards, private pools or horses. Most listings fall between $200,000 and $700,000. Home prices in Riverbend tend to be lower than in the quieter, newer communities to the west, such as Sunset or The Willows.

Riverbend’s Ranch-style homes offer a blend of comfort and classic midcentury appeal.
Riverbend’s Ranch-style homes offer a blend of comfort and classic midcentury appeal.
Riverbend’s streets are lined with tall pines, offering shade and serenity.
Riverbend’s streets are lined with tall pines, offering shade and serenity.
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Community parks, nearby golf and New Mexico attractions

Riverbend provides close access to a variety of recreation. Residents can ride horses along the 12-mile Montoya Canal Trail, which runs through the center of the community. Braden Aboud Park rests along River Bend Drive, and it has a skate park, splash area and several sports courts. The Keystone Heritage Park, home to the El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens, is east of the neighborhood. At the El Paso Country Club, about 3 miles north, members can play the 18-hole golf course and swim in the heated pool. Bob-O's Family Fun Center is also nearby, with mini golf, bumper boats and an arcade. A narrow section of land belonging to New Mexico is south of Riverbend. It’s home to the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

Childhood joy takes center stage at Braden Aboud Park's playground.
Childhood joy takes center stage at Braden Aboud Park's playground.
Riverbend residents cool off and have fun on bumper boats at Bob-O's Family Fun Center.
Riverbend residents cool off and have fun on bumper boats at Bob-O's Family Fun Center.
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Dining out in The Substation, nearby grocery stores and a mall

Several restaurants and shopping areas are within a 5-mile radius. The Substation, about 2 miles north, is a trendy retail plaza beside the El Paso electric substation. The area is packed with shops, wine bars and restaurants, including Chase the Taste, a casual burger and sandwich shop. 150 Sunset, also nearby, serves protein-rich salads and brunch. Residents can pick up groceries at the Walmart Neighborhood Market, a few blocks south of the community. Big-box chain retail and The Shoppes at Solana, a two-story indoor mall, are just across Interstate 10.

In the large city of Juarez on the Mexican side, diners can find high-end restaurants like Ardeo, Yoko and Los Arcos. “If I’m craving good seafood, I go to Los Arcos,” Dominguez says. “El Paso has good food, but I don’t think you can find better seafood than at Los Arcos.”

Riverbend residents unwind outdoors with brews at 2Ten Coffee Roasters.
Riverbend residents unwind outdoors with brews at 2Ten Coffee Roasters.
Riverbend locals shop fresh at Lowe’s Mercado just minutes from home.
Riverbend locals shop fresh at Lowe’s Mercado just minutes from home.
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Open enrollment through EPISD plus several area private schools

Children can attend schools within the El Paso Independent School District, which earns a B-plus on Niche. EPISD assigns students to “home schools” based on their addresses, but it allows for open enrollment to any school within the district. Families must provide their own transportation to non-home schools, however. Riverbend’s home schools include Zach White Elementary School, which earns an A-minus rating. Kids can attend sixth through eighth grades at Don Haskins PK-8 School, rated a B-minus. Coronado High School earns an A-minus. Dominguez says that many parents prefer to send their kids to private schools. Neighborhood options include Mountain West Montessori, which offers infant and early childcare programs, as well as elementary and middle school education. St. Matthew Catholic School, along West Sunset Road, provides a faith-based curriculum for prekindergarten through eighth grade.

Empowering young minds, Zach White Elementary embraces creativity and exploration in kids.
Empowering young minds, Zach White Elementary embraces creativity and exploration in kids.
Coronado High School was founded in 1962.
Coronado High School was founded in 1962.
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Car travel on I-10, nearby train tracks and border crossing logistics

Both Sun Metro and South Central Regional Transit buses make stops near the community, but most residents rely on cars to get around El Paso. Interstate 10 runs less than a mile east of Riverbend, which adds commuter convenience as well as noise. “We have a lot of traffic coming through,” Dominguez says. “Truckers are moving products from here to all over the country.” In Juarez, manufacturers produce everything from windmill blades to Electrolux refrigerators. Though many goods travel by truck, others are transported aboard freight trains, which pass directly east of Riverbend.

Downtown El Paso has a few hospitals with emergency centers, but the city’s only Level I Trauma Center is in the University Medical Center of El Paso, 12 miles away. The El Paso International Airport is approximately 16 miles east, and there's an Amtrak station about 8 miles southeast.

The closest port of entry into Mexico is less than 10 miles southeast. Dominguez says that cross-border travel times can vary greatly based on the time of day. “Around 5 p.m., people are getting off work and the line can take an hour and a half, but midday, everyone is working, so you can just drive across.”

Important to know

Throughout the city of El Paso, poor air quality is a concern. In 2023, the region received a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The funds will be used for pollution-reduction programs and developing a more climate-friendly infrastructure. Riverbend has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to 4 nationally.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

El Paso International

37 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Riverbend US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Riverbend Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$499,000
Median Sale Price
$110,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-77%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
795
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,472
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
912
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,146
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,892
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,664

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
47.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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