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Two rural farming communities near the Rio Grande
Set about 40 miles south of downtown Albuquerque, Jarales and Bosque offer quiet, wide-open farmland and of forest to the south. “Both are very rural and one’s right after the other,” says Alonzo Baldonado, former New Mexico State Representative and Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Gallery. “So, they’re not really defined; there’s no line or sign, but they’re sister communities.” Many of the area’s 1,800 residents are farmers, and east- and west-coasters are moving here for the dry climate and seclusion, commuting into Albuquerque. Locals can shop and dine in nearby Belen, or ride horses in the Bosque, bordering the Rio Grande.
Jarales, Bosque offers quiet, wide-open farmland and a cottonwood forest along the Rio Grande.
Its not uncommon to see tractors and other farm equipment around Jarales, Bosque.
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Sprawling ranch-style homes on large lots
“Homes here tend to be single-story, sprawling 2,500- to 4,500-square-foot. And there’s no set plan; you’ll see large custom homes randomly pop up, mixed with 1970s single-wides,” says Baldonado. Most are three-to four-bedroom ranch-style homes on up to 5-acre lots, with either sandy or dirt-packed driveways, ranging between $230,000 and $500,000; common features include brick or earth-toned exteriors, and some have concrete sidewalks leading to front doors. “There’s some homes from 1900 out here, and a lot of the owners are farmers,” says Shalamaree Luna-Hicks, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty, “so they have corrals and barns for their horses and other animals.” Toward the western end of Jarales, vacant lots of up to 10 acres start at $22,000.
Little ranch houses with large yards can be found around Jarales, Bosque.
Jarales, Bosque homes are often found on very large lots.
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Wrestling championship at Belen Consolidated district schools
Students can attend Belen Consolidated district schools like Gil Sanchez Elementary, which earns a B-plus from Niche, then continue to C-plus-rated Belen Middle. In early 2023, C-minus-rated Belen High’s wrestling team won the 4A state championship.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School provides a great learning environment for their students.
Belen High School provides a beautiful track and football field for it's students.
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Soccer, picnics and horseback riding in the forest
Residents can travel to Eagle Park 6 miles north for a pickup game of soccer, or picnic under mature trees at Anna Becker Park across town, while hikers and horseback riders head south to hit up miles of trails at the Bosque, which is Spanish for “wooded area.” Bordering the Rio Grande, the Bosque “has the one of the largest cottonwood forests in the world, and when you’re there, it’s just trees and river, and you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere,” says Baldonado.
A Jarales hiker enjoys a gorgeous trail through the Bosque, which is Spanish for "wooded area".
A family enjoys lunch on a beauftul day at Eagle Park near Jarales, Bosque.
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Thin-crust pizzas, chili cheeseburgers and wine
Three miles north in Belen, local favorite Casa de Pizza is “as famous as it gets in Jarales,” says Baldonado, whose friends always ask him to bring some Casa when he passes through; diners here can enjoy a thin-crust pepperoni and green chile pizza with a side salad. Further north, 1950s-style Penny’s Diner offers pancakes and chili cheeseburgers with milkshakes, and locals can stay in the area to sip dry and sweet wines at Jaramillo Vineyard’s tasting room in Belen's historic hotel. Shoppers browse retailers like Kohl’s 45 miles north, before grabbing groceries at Lowe’s Market closer to town.
Jarales locals like to head north to Casa de Pizza to grab a slice.
Jarales residents head into the Jaramillo Vineyard tasting room to grab a nice glass of wine.
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Pig roasts and a fishing tournament
Sponsored by the Valencia County Hispano Chamber of Commerce, the annual Matanza takes place in Belen between December and March, where families roast pigs over deep, coal-filled pits, a tradition dating back to when the Spanish first introduced pigs to the Rio Grande Valley; ticket sales fund scholarships for local students. “Jarales is also starting its first-ever Rio Grande fishing tournament this year, and everyone from the entire county is invited,” says Hicks. “We’re hoping to turn it into an annual event.”
The Rio Grande runs right through Jarales providing a beautiful Bosque view.
Homes with barns and horse stables are common around Jarales , Boque.
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Must have cars
Car-dependent locals can travel State Routes 109 (Jarales Rd), 116 and 346 throughout the neighborhood, and can drive the roughly 40 miles north into downtown Albuquerque via Interstate 25; commute times average 35 minutes. The Presbyterian Hospital and the city’s airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are both roughly 37 miles north.
The Albuquerque International Sunport is located roughly 40 miles north of Jarales.
Presbyterian Hospital is located in Albuquerque, 37 miles to the north.
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Parks in this Area
Eagle Park
Anna Becker Park
The Box Recreation Area
Sedillo Park
Socorro Historic Plaza
Elfego Baca Heritage Park
Blue Star Memorial Park
B Street Park
Clarke Field
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
61 min drive
Jarales, Bosque Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jarales, Bosque, Jarales sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Jarales, Bosque, Jarales over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 59% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Perfectly suited for custom home sights, or an expansive country estate, carve out a signature secluded home(s) on this 11.83 acre parcel, located in the heart of beautiful rural New Mexico, along the historic Rio Grande River. Horse privileges here allow for countless miles of trail riding, with plenty of area on site for working horses, and growing young riding prospects. A quick 40 minutes to
This is your chance to own a large piece of agricultural land in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley. Approximately 12 acres of this property of this property is still irrigated and farmed under Junior water rights, the other 10+ acres has not been farmed in about 8 years. Multiple lots within this listing of approximately 22.62 acres. See plat map copy in photos. Additional adjoining 11.94 acres
Charming 3-bed, 2-bath country home on 1.8 acres with large office/possible 4th bedroom. Features hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, pellet stove, and MasterCool for year-round comfort. Spacious garage and carport provide plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and recreational toys. Enjoy peaceful country living just minutes from town.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
100%
Significantly above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
100%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Average Household Income
$78
Education and Workforce
College Graduates
-43703.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
-260.3%
Significantly below the national average
13.3%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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