$298,129Average Value$190Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
A mix of rural and urban with spacious lots
Spanish for “little bird,” Pajarito mixes rural living with modern conveniences in Albuquerque’s South Valley about 12 miles southwest of downtown. Home to just over 4,000 people, the neighborhood “is a family friendly community with an agricultural feel,” says Leo Munoz, owner/broker of Aetos Real Estate Services, who grew up in the area. “Folks tend to like this area because there’s no HOAs, and you can take your pick of lot sizes.” Many residents are farmers or work for Netflix or Facebook’s data center closer to the city, yet here they're still minutes from parks, shopping and dining options along Coors and Isleta Boulevards to the east.
Large lots, ranches and amenities close by, Pajarito can provide space without giving up luxury.
Embrace nature's expanse in Pajarito's open spaces.
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Ranch- and Craftsman-style homes on large lots
“Most of the homes here sit on quarter-acre- to 10-acre lots, and many of them are water-right properties,” says Munoz, ensuring landowners access to water near their property; when building new homes, folks need a permit from the state to rely on a well for their main water source. Pockets of up to four-bedroom ranch-style homes built between the 1960s and ‘90s are found toward the east, ranging from $250,000 to $330,000. Common features include earth-toned stucco exteriors, rock-edged foundations and metal fencing to house livestock. To the northeast, cul-de-sacs offer contemporary Craftsman-style homes with up to three-car garages, selling between $360,000 and $650,000, while Coors Park and Remington Estates offer three- and four-bedroom manufactured homes, starting around $250,000. In the southwestern end, vacant 10-acre lots start at $13,000.
Discover the enduring charm of homes adorned in earthy tones
Homes in Pajarito have a more custom feel and avoid a cookie cutter feel.
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STEM curriculum at Albuquerque district schools
Students can attend Albuquerque district schools like Pajarito Elementary, which earns an overall C grade from Niche, then continue to C-minus-rated Polk Middle. Students at C-plus-rated Rio Grande High can join the Sustaining the Future program in 2025, where they’ll earn certificates from partnering universities in areas like clean energy technology, drone flying and agricultural sustainability. About 4 miles east, the CNM South Valley Campus runs a Head Start Child Development Center, and offers community access to their computer lab.
Empowering young minds at Pajarito Elementary School in Albuquerque.
Promoting educational growth at Polk Middle School in Albuquerque.
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Picnics, gym access and birdwatching
Parks and green spaces sit within a few miles south and east of the neighborhood. At Valley Gardens Park, cottonwood trees offer shade for picnics, and open fields and a playground provide places for kids to get some exercise. Further south, Raymac Park also has a jungle gym. Students head to the Los Padillas Community Center for homeschool programs before hitting the gym, while adults play a league basketball game. Sitting near the CNM South Valley Campus, alfalfa fields span the 20-acre Pajarito Open Space, with its roughly 1-mile dirt-packed trail fit for birdwatching.
Kids can go wild and play on Raymac Park's playground.
Get outside and enjoy nature at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.
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Tacopillas and green chile cheeseburgers at local restaurants
Longstanding eateries line Coors and Isleta Boulevards to the east. Family-owned Abuelita’s New Mexican Kitchen, a favorite since 1984, showcases local artwork, and is known for their signature “tacopillas” – sopapillas folded like tacos with all the fixings – and wine margaritas. Further south, locals hit up Twisters Burgers & Burritos, a setting for the TV show Breaking Bad, to dine on green chile cheeseburgers or their famous breakfast burritos and curly fries. The AMC Classic movie theater is found to the north, and shoppers can browse department stores like Ross just east of Coors Boulevard, before grabbing groceries at Jerry’s Market toward the southeast.
The Tacopilla at Abuelita's is a favorite among Pajarito residents.
Indulge in Southwestern flavors at Twisters in Pajarito.
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Nearby interstate and public buses
Coors and Isleta Boulevards are the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares. Car-dependent locals can travel the roughly 12 miles northeast to downtown Albuquerque via Interstate 25; rush hour commute times average up to 20 minutes. Bus stops for ABQ RIDE services are found along Coors Boulevard, and Presbyterian Hospital and the city’s airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are within 16 miles northeast.
With I-25 nearby Pajarito residents can quickly commute into Downtown Albuquerque and more.
Pajarito residents can get around town with the ABQ Ride bus.
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Parks in this Area
Lazy Day Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Valley Gardens Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Silver Tree Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Sierra Sunset Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Anderson Highlands Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Anderson Mesa
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Raymac Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
37 min drive
Bus
Dennis Chavez & 118th
Bus
Coors & Gun Club
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pajarito
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pajarito, Albuquerque sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pajarito, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $337,627, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
MOBILE HOME ON PROPERTY IS CHATTEL AND CONVEYS IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. Electricity on pole in lot, private 200-ft well, city sewer available for hook up. Great views. Sale INCLUDES a well maintained 1973 14 x 76' Wayside mobile home with three beds/2 baths and lots of amenities like a metal roof installed in 2023. 3 storage sheds and a well house totaling 384 sf. Plenty of room for three or
Located in a Gated Community. This Beautiful, Spacious Home with a Split Floorplan Offers Unobstructed Views of the City and Majestic Sandias. This Welcoming Property has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, a Living Room with Fire Place, Den and Dining Area. The Bright Kitchen has a Seated Counter Dining Space and a Dining Eat In Area. Right off the Kitchen Enjoy A Covered Porch to Soak In the Views!
Ceja Vista Apartments is a newly built 55+ Senior Community professionally managed by GSL Properties. Our community is located in the South Valley near 98th /Dennis Chavez intersection, right next door to Atrisco Heritage HS. This community offers One and Two-bedroom floorplans that are fully equipped with full size appliances. Each apartment home will come with a Washer and Dryer, Stove,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,085
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,814
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
61.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
% Population in Labor Force
53.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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