Northwest Albuquerque encompasses the northwest mesa area of Bernalillo County, west of the Rio Grande River and north of I-40 to the county line. This is the fastest growing area in the city of Albuquerque. The residential neighborhoods and commercial areas in Paradise Hills and Northwest Heights are built on land that was originally part of large ranches and land holdings dating from the 1600s. Real estate options in Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes.
Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights residents enjoy the wide, open spaces and country feel of the area, and have the benefit of easy access to the city's amenities. Other open areas in Northwest Albuquerque include city parks and the 4,300-acre Rio Grande Valley State Park. The Rio Grande bosque (Spanish for woods) along the Rio Grande River in the state park forms a wetland of large cottonwood trees, coyote willow and New Mexico olive, creating a habitat for beaver, numerous bird species, and turtles. Trails for horses, hiking, biking and walking are found throughout the area. The city parks offer tennis courts, swimming pools, athletic fields, a shooting range, a skateboard park, off-leash dog areas, and sports leagues for children and adults.
New Mexico recreational activities include caving, rock climbing, camping, golfing, rafting, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Albuquerque Public Schools serves the educational needs of the children living in Northwest Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as continuing education classes.
Local Real Estate Market: Price Range of NW Albuquerque & NW Heights Homes
Northwest Albuquerque residential real estate consists of single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Single-family homes in Paradise Hills are priced from the low $100,000s to the $700,000s. Northwest Heights homes range from below $100,000 to over $1 million. Condominiums and townhomes start below $100,000 in Paradise Hills and Northwest Heights. Lots and land are available for custom building.
"Lacey Biby and Greg Sofio : Real Estate Experts in Northwest Albuquerque & Northwest Heights"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Lacey today at 505-907-6449 or call Greg today at 505-453-0800
or email Lacey at lacey.j.biby@gmail.comor email Greg at greg@brokernm.com.
Lacey Biby and Greg Sofio:From the ripe age of 22, REALTOR® Greg Sofio launched his now thriving career in real estate. He started as a General Contractor in Southern California, investing money into building homes and small commercial buildings. Eventually, he and his wife Patti moved to sunny, laid-back Albuquerque, New Mexico. Throughout the years, Greg has invested in real estate both as an individual and in partnerships. He has come to really know all aspects of the market, from foreclosure sales to development to commercial buildings and land.
Greg is so personally fueled by real estate that he became co-owner of a real estate investment club, just finished writing a soon-to-be released book, and even mentors and teaches real-estate related classes. He has supported his community by raising money for charities such as The Wishing Star Foundation, sat as Vice-chair of Food Bank events, acted as Volunteer Event Director for Promise Keepers, and supported the military as an Honorary Commander. In their spare time, Greg and his wife enjoy the great outdoors by touring on their Harley, hiking with the dogs, scuba diving, snow skiing and golfing.
Determined to use his extensive knowledge and background to help you make the most of your assets to invest in either your personal home or commercial project, Greg truly believes that, "It's always a good time to invest in real estate."
Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights NM Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $227,513 compared to $224,566 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +1%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights NM. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights, Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Northwest Albuquerque and Northwest Heights to help you find the best home!