East Los Lunas
Neighborhood in Tome, New Mexico
Valencia County 87031
A blend of suburban and country living
Most homes here are 2020s ranch-style houses with three or four bedrooms, Spanish-style elements like adobe exteriors and clay-tiled roofs, and lot sizes from under a quarter of an acre to a half-acre. Prices typically range from $259,000 to $545,000. These homes are set in planned communities governed by homeowners associations and have curved, sidewalk-lined streets that end in cul-de-sacs. Monthly HOA fees of around $30 help maintain common areas, including playgrounds and walking paths.Buyers can also find rural homes with grassy acreage, fenced yards and horse stables; these range from ranch-style homes built in the 1970s on 1-acre lots to new construction custom homes designed to preserve the area’s country feel with farmhouse elements like metal cross-gabled roofs. Prices for these can range from $350,000 to $868,000. Newer homes are sometimes in gated communities where monthly HOA fees of around $300 a month cover security costs.
Hang out by the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande and the bosque, a cottonwood forest surrounding the river, are popular hangouts. “We can go down and hop in the river or put our feet in and have a cold one,” Blackwell says. “There are lots of parties and gatherings down along the river because it’s just a great place.” Tomé Hill Park, also called El Cerro de Tomé, has a 1-mile hike to the top of a 400-foot hill adorned with crosses and sculptures; it’s one of the highest points around, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. To the north, the Isleta Resort and Casino in the Isleta Pueblo is a popular place for residents to unwind and play the slots; the resort’s Isleta Golf Club is a public 27-hole course that offers lessons, memberships and tournaments.Join the concert band at Valencia High
Local kids can start school at Valencia Elementary and then attend Valencia Middle; both earn a B-minus from Niche. At B-minus-rated Valencia High, students here can join the concert band, which won the state championship in 2022, and choose from 15 sports teams, including cheer, wrestling and softball.Good Friday on Tomé Hill
Each spring on Good Friday, hundreds of residents make a pilgrimage to the top of Tomé Hill to pray at the summit’s three crosses. Some people walk all the way from Albuquerque to pray here, and the nearby roadways can become crowded with pilgrims.East of Interstate 25
Interstate 25 is about 6 miles west and leads 23 miles north to Albuquerque. State Route 47 is the main road through the neighborhood, and the Valencia County bus stops along Main Street. The Rio Metro’s Los Lunas Rail Runner Station is located 4 miles west, with service to Albuquerque. Duke City Urgent Care is 3 miles west and Presbyterian Hospital is 22 miles away, in the city. Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is a 20-mile trip.Green chile cheeseburgers at Rutilio’s
Most of the neighborhood’s shopping and dining is in the north along Main Street. The family-owned Rutilio’s serves New Mexican favorites like green chile cheeseburgers. There are also local chain restaurants here, like Dion’s Pizza, an Albuquerque favorite known for specialty pies like The Duke City, topped with green chile, turkey, cheddar and parmesan. Weck’s is another popular local chain, offering retro vibes and breakfast dishes like huevos rancheros and Belgian waffles. Grocery options include Albertsons Market and Smith’s.High flood risk
East Los Lunas is in a Special Flood Hazard Area; residents here are required to purchase flood insurance and must follow special building standards for any new construction projects. Homes built before 2010 may not follow the current floodplain regulations and are at higher risk of flooding.Blackwell also warns that the type of air conditioning here may not be what people are used to. “We have something locally called swamp coolers, or evaporative coolers. It’s a fan that has a pad, and you put water on the pad and then the fan blows air across it. It’s not refrigerated air. It can’t get the house cooler than 20 degrees below the outside air, and if it’s humid out, forget about it — open a window.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Raul Tellez
Raul Tellez
Select Realty Group
(575) 222-2601
136 Total Sales
1 in East Los Lunas
$678,000 Price
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The Bader RE Team
The Bader RE Team
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(505) 421-5511
257 Total Sales
1 in East Los Lunas
$755,000 Price
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Wendy Wallace
Wendy Wallace
Realty One of New Mexico, LLC
(505) 273-6586
66 Total Sales
3 in East Los Lunas
$200K - $440K Price Range
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Amy Romero-Riley
Amy Romero-Riley
Responds QuicklyReal Broker
(505) 903-5745
113 Total Sales
6 in East Los Lunas
$112K - $505K Price Range
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Marsha Strange
Marsha Strange
Top Tier Realty
(505) 305-1376
46 Total Sales
2 in East Los Lunas
$150K - $215K Price Range
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Leila Giron
Leila Giron
Elevate New Mexico Realty
(505) 421-4277
14 Total Sales
1 in East Los Lunas
$307,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cypress Estates Park
Heritage Park
Los Lunas Sports Complex
River Park
Artiaga Park
Chester Skinner Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Los Lunas | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Los Lunas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Los Lunas, Tome sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Los Lunas, Tome over the last 12 months is $456,250, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$488,450
Median Sale Price
$456,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,125
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$298,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
995
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,066
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,911
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 149am - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,144
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,273
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,562
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
18%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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