Wells Park
New Mexican cuisine and hatch chile-marinated beef jerky
Though it’s close to downtown and Old Town Alburquerque, the Wells Park neighborhood is home to its own set of well-known restaurants. Cocina Azul’s extensive menu consists of New Mexican dishes and Southwest-inspired burgers. What began as a small drive-in, Monroe’s has expanded to two locations that serve New Mexican breakfast plates and house specialties like seafood enchiladas, fajita quesadillas and the restaurant’s famous chile stew. Its website even provides recipes to some of the restaurant’s dishes so fans can make their favorites at home. New Mexico Beef Jerky Company crafts its famous carne seca, which is marinated with red and green hatch chiles before it’s dried. They also serve a selection of traditional New Mexican dishes and pastries. Lowe’s Corner Market, which is about a mile away from the neighborhood, has groceries and other essentials.New additions to Wells Park coming in 2025
Wells Park—the neighborhood’s namesake green space—is home to a shaded playground, a stage, a splash pad and the Jonny Tapia Community Center. “They have indoor courts for the community to have league games,” Atencio says. “And they do programs for kids during the summer, too.” Following the trend of redevelopment across the neighborhood, the park is undergoing a $7.7 million renovation, which is projected to be completed in 2025. Expected additions include large- and small-breed dog parks, a picnic area with a lawn, shelter and a food truck parking lane, added visitor parking spaces and multifunctional athletic courts for basketball, pickleball, badminton, futsal and roller derby.Adobe-inspired homes with prices contingent on updates
The Wells Park neighborhood largely consists of bungalows built before 1950 with Craftsman or Adobe architectural influences. Many are constructed in a sandy color palette that echoes the area’s natural environment, and while mature trees shade many front yards, grass is a rare sight. Most homes range from $100,000 to $335,000 in price, depending on their condition and recent updates. Roughly half of neighborhood residents rent their homes, and with its proximity to the center of town, Wells Park has a CAP Index crime score of 9 out of 10.Near the intersection of interstates 25 and 40
Interstate 40, also known as the Coronado Freeway, borders the northern side of the neighborhood. One of the region’s largest thoroughfares, it traverses the entire state from east to west. Interstate 40 also connects with Interstate 25 near the neighborhood, and the latter runs through New Mexico longitudinally. Several ABQ RIDE buses stop throughout the neighborhood, running to downtown Albuquerque and other parts of the city. Fare is now free for riders.Mariachi ensemble and Spanish biliteracy at Albuquerque High
Local children may start their K-12 journeys at Reginald Chavez Elementary School and Washington Middle School, both of which earn C grades from Niche. They may then move forward to Albuquerque High School, which earns an A-minus. Students may join advanced subject-focused groups, like the National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, International Thespian Society and National Spanish Honor Society. Those striving to master a second language can enroll in the school’s bilingual program, which includes both native English and Spanish speakers. Albuquerque High’s music program includes ensembles like band, orchestra and choir, as well as guitar and mariachi.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joaquin Sanchez
Joaquin Sanchez
Sun Mountain Real Estate
(505) 557-4828
69 Total Sales
1 in Wells Park
$499,000 Price
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Selling The Sandias
Selling The Sandias
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(505) 605-3281
121 Total Sales
1 in Wells Park
$132,000 Price
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Trung Doan
Trung Doan
Equity New Mexico
(505) 369-7424
81 Total Sales
3 in Wells Park
$170K - $440K Price Range
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Jasmin Sanchez
Jasmin Sanchez
EXP Realty LLC
(505) 492-0691
99 Total Sales
1 in Wells Park
$190,000 Price
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Dagna Altheide
Dagna Altheide
Realty One of New Mexico
(505) 500-1039
91 Total Sales
1 in Wells Park
$309,900 Price
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Russell Payson
Russell Payson
Coldwell Banker Legacy
(505) 591-8310
124 Total Sales
1 in Wells Park
$328,650 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Santa Barbara Martineztown Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Coronado Dog Park
- Dog Park
Wells Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wells Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wells Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wells Park, Albuquerque sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Wells Park, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $311,825, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$398,000
Median Sale Price
$311,825
Median Single Family Sale Price
$395,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
275
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
6.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,491
Significantly below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,522
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,377
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,758
Median Age
36
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,169
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,967
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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