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Community right on the edge of the Sandia Mountains
The community of Placitas sits right along the northern tip of the Sandia Mountains, a location that gives residents an up-close view of one of the region’s most prominent natural landmarks. The mountains have made way for a network of dirt and rocky trails that can lead to overlooking views of the greater Albuquerque area’s landscape. The more rugged topography here has been credited with playing some role behind why many have chosen to come to this once small rural village over the years. “In Placitas, you can have multiple acres, but because of the hills, part of that acreage is unusable,” says Lynn Martinez, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Legacy and who specializes in outlying communities like Placitas and Corrales. “But on the other hand, that unusable acreage might be affording you privacy and views you might not otherwise get.” The scenery here, which includes sightings of wild horses, has helped shape the community’s culture. “It’s a great arts community. They have a lot of community events that involves their arts and crafts, probably because of the undulating hills,” Martinez says. An example of this culture can be found at the Placitas Community Library, where outside the facility is a circular labyrinth made out of rocks laid on red earth. An, also circular, bench made up of separate blocks of stone sits at the center of this community monument, which the library’s website says intends to share a meditative theme.
Find upscale adobe homes in the hills
Like elsewhere in the region, homes made with Spanish and Pueblo influences – styles that stand out with their adobe sidings and flat roofs – are common here. Many homes can be found in the hills located along narrow roads and on lots naturally adorned with small trees, shrubs and other plants like cacti. With an average of $696,423, Placitas homes have higher price points when compared with at least a few other communities in the greater Albuquerque area. A modern two-story adobe with features like a three-car garage and an enclosed courtyard in the front can go for $947,000.
Homes in Placitas sit on large lots and are well spread out.
Journey into the Sandia Mountains
Among the several trailheads located around Placitas is the Tunnel Spring Trailhead located right on the northern tip of the mountains. Hikers there can get on natural trails and venture up the rugged lands to get panoramic views of the surrounding region. They might even spot some petroglyphs carved out by ancestral Puebloans. Slightly to the east is the Las Huertas area where pathways and foot bridges can lead them to tucked away picnic tables and grills. Those on the eastern side of Placitas can gaze at another major mass of land, the Crest of Montezuma.
Mountain views and rolling hills are some of the beautiful views found in Placitas.
Get breakfast at the Placitas Café
Residents here can pick from a variety of breakfasts at the Placitas Café, which serves options like the huevos rancheros. The dish involves two eggs of any style put on top of a corn tortilla and covered with a variety of toppings like red or green chili. For lunch, they can simply go a few doors down in this adobe style strip mall and find the Placitas Pizza Co.
Placitas Cafe has been a local staple for years and a great stop after a long hike.
Admire artwork at the Placitas Community Library
Residents can find artwork at the Placitas Community Library, which puts on a variety of exhibits throughout the year. Neighboring the library on state road 165 is the La Hacienda de Placitas, an adobe style villa that is perhaps better known in pop culture as Don Eladio’s Estate in the Breaking Bad universe.
The Placitas Community Library is a great stop for locals to sit back and relax with a book.
Connecting to important Albuquerque facilities
Although the two places are about 25 miles apart, state road 165 connects to Interstate 25 to provide an almost direct connection between Placitas and downtown Albuquerque. Both The University of New Mexico Hospital and the Albuquerque International Sunport – the airport – are located right off I-25 in the city.
Strongly rated schools
Schools serving the area include the community-based Placitas Elementary School and the nearby Mountain View Middle School and Bernalillo High School, all of which received grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. Mountain View Middle, which received an A grade, ranks as the seventh public middle school in New Mexico. The clubs at Bernalillo High include the New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement, a pre-college program that aims to prepare students for careers in those fields.
Entrance to Bernalillo High School.
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On average, homes in Placitas, NM sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Placitas, NM over the last 12 months is $750,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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