Albuquerque

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Neighborhoods

Nob Hill, University Area: The Ridgecrest areas lies just south of the charming and historic Nob Hill District, which features some of the city's most enjoyable shopping and dining opportunities. Also nearby is the University area, which also offers proximity to the busy arts and culture scene of the city's college community.

Downtown Area: Even closer to downtown is the affluent and exclusive Huning Castle or Country Club neighborhood near the Rio Grande. Small, tightly-knit, lushly landscaped, and quiet, the neighborhood is widely considered one of the most desirable residential locations in the city. Several less exclusive neighborhoods are also near downtown - many deeply rooted in the history of the city.

Northeast Heights: The city's Northeast Heights, which stretch into the foothills of the Sandia Mountains along the eastern edge of the city, contain several of Albuquerque's most upscale and affluent area - Tanoan, Glenwood Hills, Sandia Heights, Four Hills - but contains a wide variety of other neighborhoods as well, including many rental opportunities and condominiums.

The Valley, North and South: For a more secluded, rural setting, properties in the North and South Valley areas include many comfortable homes surrounded by massive cottonwood trees, expansive fertile acreage, and proximity to the Rio Grande.

The South Valley: tends to be more affordable, the North Valley more exclusive, but both areas offer short and very convenient commutes to work in the city. Adjacent to the North Valley, the village of Corrales, with an abundance of small crafts and antique shops (and superb dining options), offers many similar features.

West Side: The city's West Side also boasts neighborhoods such as Paradise Hills and development communities like Taylor Ranch, which abuts the Volcano and La Boca Negra parks - both Open Space facilities.

East Mountain Areas: Outside the city, the East Mountain area is gaining popularity with people who seek a more rural, scenic, and secluded alternative to city living. Communities such as Tijeras and Cedar Crest both feature cozy, neighborly atmospheres, easy commuter access to I-40, and green surroundings of tall-trees and soft grasslands.

Rio Rancho, just northwest of the city.

A planned community less than 30 years old, the city is enjoying explosive growth and phenomenal economic development, mainly rooted in the recent expansion of the Intel Corporation microchip plant there.

Rio Rancho's popularity has increased most sharply among first-time buyers and retirees drawn to the city's planned developments, attractive prices, and the Rio Rancho Country Club with its golf course and swimming pool.

Placitas offers sites with more land, bigger homes, continuity of architectural style (the community embraces Pueblo and Territorial building styles), a bit more distance from the city, and overall higher prices.

It has the convenience of a small commercial area containing an art gallery, a convenience store, a post office, an outstanding restaurant, and little else.

Bosque Farms/Las Lunas: two smaller towns just minutes away from Albuquerque off South I-25 which are rapidly gaining popularity as bedroom communities for Albuquerque commuters. For those who want to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and savor a more simple way of life these communities are hard to match.