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A suburban community amongst sandy former fairways
Panorama Heights is a pair of subdivisions threaded through by patches of open space that serve as physical reminders of the neighborhood's founding. “Panorama Heights is an old golf course community,” says Justin Tate, Realtor with EXP Realty and area resident of 12 years. “The country club clubhouse burned down in 2011 or 2012, and the area fell into disrepair for a while. That’s the reason there’s so much open space weaving between the subdivisions. It all used to be the fairways.” The westernmost of these subdivisions is older, built mostly in the 1980s and featuring brick homes surrounding small green pocket parks. As it is within a short drive of both Rio Rancho proper and nearby Albuquerque, residents can enjoy all both cities have to offer from a comfortable suburban perch.
Some homes in Panorama Heights West are known for being built in the middle of an old golf course in the desert.
Storybook homes are abundant in Panorama Heights West.
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Brick cottages and ranch-style homes looking out on open landscapes
The neighborhood streets are lined with drought-resistant trees and desert shrubs, providing splashes of green amid the sand. Home styles include squat brick cottages, ranch-style houses and a few two-story Modern Traditional homes with Southwestern Pueblo-inspired features. “Most of Panorama Heights West was built in the 1980s, so ranch-style homes are the most common,” Tate says. “They also tend to come at a lower price point than the newer side of the community to the east because of that.” Single-family homes can cost between $240,000 and $440,000, depending on factors like square footage, the number of bedrooms and the build year. Prospective owners should be sure to ask about drainage systems. “At one point, the homes there were all well and septic. That changed at one point when the city came through and offered to hook them up to the sewer system,” Tate explains. “Every owner was allowed to vote yes or no, so there are some who elected not to have city sewer. There weren’t many, but some buyers will still find out that there’s a septic tank buried on the lot every now and then.”
Ranch style homes are abundant in Panorama Heights West.
Multi garage homes are easy to find in Panorama Heights West.
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Rio Rancho Cyber Academy offers a blended learning program
Panorama Heights West is zoned for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, which receives an overall A from Niche. Lincoln Middle, located within walking distance of most neighborhood homes, also scores an A. Students finish at Rio Rancho High in Loma, Colorado, which earns an A-minus and provided the exterior shots of Walter White’s workplace in the television series Breaking Bad. Those who prefer a blended learning environment can enroll at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, which serves students from grades 6 through 12.
Rio Rancho High School has its own performing arts building for an array of uses.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary school entrance.
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Rio Rancho's athletic facilities are within short distance
Snead Park, in the center of the community, offers a small playground and an open green space for picnicking and frisbee games. Other nearby options are the Rio Rancho Sports Complex, one of the largest park facilities in the city, and the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, where locals can participate in aquacise or practice kayaking in the large indoor pools. Cabezon Park, just south of the neighborhood, features a community center with an outdoor swimming pool
Convenient seating allows parents to watch their kids play at Snead Park.
Residents of Panorama Heights West are frequently out and about exercising.
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The Southern Business Park and Plaza hosts the closest grocery stores
The crossroads of Southern and Unser Boulevards is home to the nearest Walmart Supercenter, where residents can shop for groceries and daily household necessities. Other nearby options are concentrated in the shopping centers around Pat D’Arco Highway, including Smith’s and Walmart Neighborhood Market. Popular options along Southern Boulevard include locally owned eateries like Stripes Burrito and Dagmar’s Specialties, a bakery that also offers homemade German cuisine.
Tacos El Muchacho Alegre in the Southern Business Park serve delicious Carne Asada in Panorama Heights West.
Southern Business Park is the best place to go grocery shopping in Panorama Heights West.
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Major thruways connect Panorama Heights to Albuquerque
Southern Boulevard is the main thoroughfare, framing the neighborhood to the south and connecting it east to New Mexico Route 528, also known as Pat D’Arco Highway. This road provides the community’s main connection to Albuquerque. It is also the most direct way to access Interstate 25 and Santa Fe to the north.
Highway 528 is the fastest way to get from Panorama Heights West to Downtown Albuquerque.
Panorama Heights West is easy to commute through thanks to all of the frequent bus stops.
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Movies in Rio Rancho and cultural touchstones in Albuquerque
Across the Rio Grande River in Albuquerque, residents can explore Old Town’s gallery and museums or catch New Mexico Ice Wolves hockey games at the Outposts Ice Arenas. Just north of the neighborhood, the Rio Rancho Events Center hosts stand-up comedy, live music and professional indoor soccer games year-round. The Rio Rancho Premiere 14 movie theater is also nearby.
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Parks in this Area
A Park Above
Snead Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
47 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Panorama Heights West
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Panorama Heights West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Panorama Heights West, Rio Rancho sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Panorama Heights West, Rio Rancho over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,513
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,468
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,387
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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