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Safest Neighborhoods in the 87144 ZIP Code

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    Chamiza Estates

    Chamiza Estates in Rio Rancho has Southwestern architecture and is safer than the national average. Nearby Trailhead and Rio Vista parks provide recreation. The area has highly rated schools, such as Enchanted Hills Elementary.

    • Average Value

      $526K

    • List Price

      $330K - $1.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      25 Listings

    Chamiza Estates
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    River's Edge

    In River’s Edge, modern homes stand on the cusp of a couple of New Mexico’s natural wonders. Located beside the Rio Grande River and in sight of the Sandia Mountains, this Rio Rancho neighborhood combines access to outdoor attractions with commercial convenience. Residents are minutes from trails, water access, restaurants and shopping. “Probably

    • Average Value

      $424K

    • List Price

      $306K - $1.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      40 Listings

    River's Edge
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    Enchanted Hills

    Enchanted Hills in Rio Rancho offers Pueblo-style and contemporary homes. The neighborhood has low crime risk, highly rated schools, and amenities like Mountain View Park and THE BLOCK, an outdoor dining and event venue.

    • Average Value

      $385K

    • List Price

      $315K - $652K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      116 Listings

    Enchanted Hills
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    Solar Village-Mid-Unser

    Rio Rancho was developed to give Albuquerque commuters more housing options outside the city without sacrificing proximity to parks and shopping. “There are plenty of grocery stores and gyms in Rio Rancho. Everything is right there,” says Toby Rich, an agent with Amazing Properties who has been selling around Albuquerque for five years. “If you

    • Average Value

      $336K

    • List Price

      $244K - $933K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      41 Listings

    Solar Village-Mid-Unser
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    Northern Meadows

    Rio Rancho is an Albuquerque suburb that has been steadily growing for nearly 30 years, and Northern Meadows is one of many modern developments in the city. The area was created after commercial builders came to Rio Rancho in the 2000s to construct new neighborhoods. Contemporary homes, community parks, some of the state’s best-scoring schools,

    • Average Value

      $326K

    • List Price

      $260K - $661K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      31 Listings

    Northern Meadows
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    North Hills

    North Hills is a far-flung suburb of Rio Rancho that stands between the city and the underdeveloped expanse to the west. “It’s a little bit of no-man’s land up there,” says Realtor John Sheffer with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Mexico, who has over 20 years of experience in the area. “It’s a little bit out of the way, but from a price

    • Average Value

      $284K

    • List Price

      $241K - $558K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      34 Listings

    North Hills
  • Mariposa

    Mariposa

    In Mariposa, residents get modern suburbia with a taste of the natural Southwestern environment. “Most of the people that go to Mariposa are going out there because they want to get away from the city life, but not be too far from the city,” says Randy Lawson, leader of the Lawson Realty team and a Realtor since 2016. Situated in the sandy

    • Average Value

      $535K

    • List Price

      $400K - $865K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      56 Listings

    Mariposa
  • Central Rio Rancho

    Central Rio Rancho

    The Central Rio Rancho neighborhood offers space to spread out 8 miles north of downtown Rio Rancho and 25 miles from Albuquerque. “These are all new houses and new construction — the oldest are about 10 years old,” says Realtor Toby Rich with Amazing Properties, who has sold in the area since 2015. “Lots of Los Alamos and Santa Fe employees are

    • Average Value

      $381K

    • List Price

      $306K - $600K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      180 Listings

    Central Rio Rancho
  • Tampico

    Tampico

    • Average Value

      $601K

    • List Price

      $393K - $1.1M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      25 Listings

    Tampico