Sycamore Homes for Sale

Sycamore is a small community in central Albuquerque that is little more than a small collection of early-century houses. When it does come up in conversation, which is rarely, it is often due to its proximity to the University of New Mexico campus and the medical center. “The neighborhood is mostly made up of the Presbyterian Hospital, with a few houses scattered around,” says associate broker Austin Wolff with The Lovely Home Company, who has 10 years of experience in the area. “Really, its biggest draws are that the homes are affordable and simple, and within easy commuting distance of the college.” Access to public transportation and the nearby interstate ensure that this small neighborhood is well-connected to the rest of the city. While apartments are more common, homes in Sycamore were primarily built between 1920 and 1970, sitting on tight city lots with narrow driveways. Drought-resistant trees are clustered around the lots, many of which have xeriscaped front yards allowing for native plants to thrive. “There’s really only a small handful of houses over there, and most of them are older and simpler options,” Wolff says. “There are a lot of one- and two-bedroom homes,