Albuquerque
Northeast Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Northwest Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Southeast Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Southwest Albuquerque Neighborhoods
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and
was founded in 1706. It was established as a Spanish colonial outpost of
Ranchos de Albuquerque and retains its rich Spanish cultural heritage.
It was primarily a farming community with its central plaza surrounded
by churches, homes and government buildings. Today, this central plaza
has been preserved and is known as Old Town. After the arrival of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad in 1880, settlers, mountain men
and many Anglo merchants migrated to the area creating a large
mercantile center known as Downtown Albuquerque.
The Albuquerque population expanded rapidly during
the 21st century. The 2000 census estimated the city proper to have over
500,000 people, and the population is projected to increase to over two
million by 2030.
The community of Albuquerque is divided into four
quadrants, including the northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest
quadrants. The northeast quadrant sits at the foothills of the Sandia
Mountains and is higher in elevation that other
Albuquerque homes.
It also contains many Albuquerque luxury homes for sale. Some of the
Albuquerque best homes for sale can be found in the affluent
neighborhoods of Sandia Heights, North Albuquerque Acres, High Desert
and Tanoan. Popular landmarks in this quadrant include the University of
New Mexico, Journal Central, Balloon Fiesta Park and the Maxwell Museum
of Anthropology.
The northwest quadrant is a mix of middle-income Albuquerque neighborhoods
and commercial districts. It also houses the historic Old Town
Albuquerque. Popular landmarks include the Cottonwood Mall, Rio Grande
Nature Center State Park, the Bosque, Petroglyph National Monument and
the Double Eagle II Airport. More of Albuquerque's best commercial and
residential homes for sale can
be found in the North Valley area. This quadrant has Albuquerque luxury
homes for sale along with small ranches nestled at the Rio Grande.
The Albuquerque real estate of the southeast
quadrant is home to Central New Mexico Community College, Mesa del Sol,
University Stadium, the Pavilion, Talin Market, Isotopes Park and the
Kirtland Air Force Base. More of Albuquerque best houses for sale can be
found in the upscale neighborhoods of the Four Hills Country Club and
Four Hills. Other popular neighborhoods found in Albuquerque listings
include Ridgecrest, Willow Wood and Nob Hill.
The southwest quadrant is known as the South Valley. It is home to
the Albuquerque Biological Park and the National Hispanic Cultural
Center. Popular
Albuquerque listings include homes from
the older neighborhoods of Westside, Westgate, Los Padillas, Pajarito
and Atrisco and newer communities like Anderson Hills.
