Cabezon
$422,371
Average Value
Southwestern style and Pueblo-influenced homes in Cabezon
Features of Cabezon's Southwestern-style homes vary. Spanish influences include tile roofing, stucco walls, archways and covered patios. Pueblo-style elements include kiva fireplaces and vigas, which are exposed wooden beams. Some homes have custom touches like solar panels, decorative stonework and outdoor fountains. Driveways and garages are standard. Homeowners associations serve many, but not all, areas of Cabezon.Cabezon's single-family homes are about 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Prices range from the high $300,000s to the low $600,000s. Arbolera de Cabezon and Arbolera de Este are on the high end, price-wise. Corazon stands out as a gated community. The other gated community is Astanté Villas, which has townhomes. "It's one of the most desirable neighborhoods," says Leigh-Jo Anzures, a qualifying broker with Syan Real Estate. "When one goes on the market, they go quick. I get calls from people only interested in the Astanté Villas." Townhouses range from about 1,000 square feet to 2,500 square feet. They sell from the mid-$200,000s to the high-$300,000s.Cabezon Park has a community center, programs and events
Cabezon has a variety of community parks with open green spaces, picnicking areas and walking trails. Cabezon Park, the largest, also offers playgrounds, a seasonal swimming pool and an athletic field. The park hosts various community events, including an Independence Day celebration, the Shop Local Market and Movies Under the Stars, a summertime film series. The first annual Dia de los Perros Pet Festival & Adopt-A-Thon, featuring a pet parade and costume contest, was held in November 2024. At the park, there's the Cabezon Community Center, which has group activities, children's programs and events. A Park Above, with New Mexico's first fully inclusive and accessible playground, was designed to encourage social interaction. It also has a seasonal splash pad, a labyrinth walking path, an amphitheater and a dog park.Retail and dining on Unser and Southern boulevards
Some of the closest places to eat include Dion's Pizza and a Denny's on Unser Boulevard. To the north, where Unser Boulevard Southeast and Southern Boulevard Southeast meet, there are chain and fast-food restaurants. Rio Rancho Premiere 14 is a first-run movie theater. East on Southern Boulevard is Dagmar's Specialities, a locally owned bakery known for German cuisine."The area, in general, is growing really fast; they are getting a new grocery store and a lot of restaurants," Anzures says. As of early 2025, construction hadn't been completed on this new retail development. Plans for The Village at Cabezon include Albertsons Market Street and food court Margarita Hill at Petroglyph Medical Plaza.Walmart Neighborhood Market and a Smith's grocery store are to the east, close to state Route 528. Cottonwood Mall, one of the state's largest shopping destinations, is about 4 miles southeast of Cabezon.Highly ranked public schools in the Rio Rancho district
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School earns an A grade from Niche, which also ranks it as the No. 1 best public elementary school in Sandoval County. The S.A.F.E. (Students Achieving for Excellence) before- and after-school program is available. Lincoln Middle School also has an A grade, and Rio Rancho High School receives an A-minus. Other options include RioTech for skilled trades; Independence High School, a small alternative school; and the online school Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, which serves middle and high school students.One of the closest higher education establishments is the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, about 6 miles away. The University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College are within an 18-mile drive.
Community celebrations and the Rio Rancho Event Center
Annual Rio Rancho events include the Park 'N the Park Car Show in April and a Fall Festival. The Rio Rancho Events Center is a 7,000-seat venue used for concerts, conferences, sporting events, cultural programs and more. The center is also home to the New Mexico Runners Major Arena Soccer League team and the Duke City Gladiators Indoor Football League team. The annual International Balloon Fiesta is Albuquerque's biggest event, bringing hundreds of hot-air balloons and about 80,000 people to the area. It's held in October at Balloon Fiesta Park, which is about 8 miles from Cabezon.Most drive, though free Dial-a-Ride service is available
Cabezon is walkable, with sidewalks, though most people drive to destinations outside the development. SR-528 is on the east. Some of Rio Rancho's major roads include bike lanes. The Commuter 251 Dial-a-Ride provides free public transport by reservation. Destinations include Los Ranchos/Journal Center Rail Runner Station, the Northwest Transit Center and Intel, one of the area's biggest employers. Other area employers include the Sandoval Regional Medical Center, the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and HP. Albuquerque International Sunport serves the region and is roughly 22 miles from Cabezon.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Charlotte Boyer
Charlotte Boyer
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 207-5924
71 Total Sales
2 in Cabezon
$330K - $450K Price Range
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Steve Gurule
Steve Gurule
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 636-1792
22 Total Sales
1 in Cabezon
$339,900 Price
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Dee Rasberry
Dee Rasberry
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 207-0421
108 Total Sales
2 in Cabezon
$320K - $478K Price Range
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Price Group Realtors
All In Realty LLC
(505) 634-7626
62 Total Sales
1 in Cabezon
$499,000 Price
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Randy Lawson
Randy Lawson
Lawson Realty
(505) 509-5922
51 Total Sales
1 in Cabezon
$518,833 Price
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Laura Blackwell Jordan
Laura Blackwell Jordan
Keller Williams Realty
(505) 605-7343
62 Total Sales
1 in Cabezon
$335,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cabezon Park
Haynes Park
Chianti Park
Oak Park
Cabezon Linear Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cabezon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,058
Median Year Built
2007
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,354
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,586
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,933 - $2,687 per month
- The Eleanor at Rio Rancho
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 712+ Sq Ft
- 2006 Westside Blvd SE
- Rio Rancho, NM
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,959
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,805
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,511
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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