$221,015Average Value$193Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Spacious neighborhood with one main thoroughfare
Set 32 miles south of downtown Albuquerque, rural Meadow Lake offers wide-open desert spaces with views of the Manzano Mountains. Home to just over 10,000 people, “the neighborhood’s just one of those remote areas where folks can be away from everyone and not deal with traffic. In fact, Meadow Lake Road is the only way in and out,” says Danielle Martinez, Realtor with Realty One Group Concierge. There’s plenty of land here to customize homes, as well as house animals and park RVs, and planned subdivisions surround pockets of homeowners who live off the grid. Locals can drive to nearby parks or just step outside and ride their horses or 4-wheelers, and generally consider their neighborhood safe; the CAP Index Crime Score here is 3 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Some residents here work from home, while most commute to nearby Los Lunas, or further north.
With wide open spaces and stunning mountain views Meadow Lake has something for everyone.
Meadow Lake's larger lots allow you to spread out and not worry about space.
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Manufactured and ranch-style homes
Manufactured and ranch-style homes here were built between the 1980s and early-2000s and range from $150,000 to $250,000. Many sit on up to 5-acre lots with room for barns and RVs, and common features include brick exteriors and two-car garages or detached carports; there’s no sewer lines here, so residents need septic systems. “One of the first things residents do is build a gate around their house to keep cattle from roaming around their property,” says Susan Blackwell, owner/broker of Welcome Home Realty, “because laws in New Mexico allow cattle to graze wherever there’s grass.” Custom builds are common, and include the occasional geodesic-dome home; some homeowners live off the grid.
The Meadow Lake homes vary in many different styles and materials.
Remodeled homes are spotted around Meadow Lake creating a diverse neighborhood.
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Los Lunas district schools
Students may attend Los Lunas district schools like Ann Parish Elementary and Valencia Middle, each of which earn a B-minus rating from Niche. At B-minus-rated Valencia High, students interested in pursuing STEM-related careers can join New Mexico’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, Inc. (MESA), where they’ll take part in workshops and go on field trips.
Ann Parish Elementary provides quality education for local students.
Valencia High School has many opportunities for their students with sports and clubs.
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Parks outside of the neighborhood
Heading southwest, greenspaces are found within 12 miles of the neighborhood; many residents hit the area horse trails or ride 4-wheelers near the Manzano Mountain foothills. At Heritage Park, locals can organize a pickup game of soccer or push youngsters on the swings; at nearby Los Lunas’ Tome Hill Park, hikers brave Tome Hill’s steep, rocky pathways for a 360-degree view of the Rio Grande Valley, and might spot petroglyph carvings along the way.
Meadow Lake residents can head to the large Heritage Park to toss the ball around.
Tome Hill is a local landmark near Meadow Lake with three crosses on top of the mountain.
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Breakfast burritos and beauty essentials
Roughly 10 miles west, locals grab Starbuck’s coffee along State Route 47 before stocking up on beauty essentials or home repair supplies at Valencia-Y-Center shopping mall; Smith’s grocery store is also here. Neighbors can order breakfast burritos or beef enchiladas at nearby Rutilio’s, or walk down the street for Dion’s Pizza pies and subs.
Rutilio's carne fries with chile is one of the reasons Meadow Lake flock to the restaurant.
Valencia - Y shopping center is just outside of Meadow Lake and provides many shopping needs.
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Locals must have cars
Meadow Lake residents are car dependent, connected by the sidewalk-free Meadow Lake Road to all neighborhood and area destinations. “Most of the roads here are paved, but if one of the remaining dirt roads washes out, the county will service them quickly,” says Blackwell. State Routes 47 and 314 lead to retailers and grocery stores, while Interstate 25 leads north toward downtown Albuquerque, 32 miles away; commute times to the city can be up to an hour. Presbyterian Hospital and the area's main airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are within 30 miles.
I-25 is close by Meadow Lake for easy access to Albuquerque.
Meadow Lake is the main neighborhood in the area and is close by schools and shopping.
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Parks in this Area
Cypress Estates Park
Heritage Park
River Park
Artiaga Park
Chester Skinner Park
Las Maravillas Community Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
73 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Meadow Lake
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Meadow Lake, Los Lunas sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Meadow Lake, Los Lunas over the last 12 months is $323,631, up 62% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
2.5 Acres of Untouched Beauty AwaitsDiscover the perfect canvas for your dream home or getaway retreat on this expansive 2.5-acre parcel nestled in the heart of Meadowlake. Embrace the tranquility of nature with breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and endless possibilities.Key Features:Well Share: Access to a shared well ensures a reliable water source for your future plans.Electricity
1-Acre View Lots - An Ideal Residential OpportunityImagine owning a breathtaking one-acre lot with sweeping valley and mountain viewsThe generous lot size allows ample space for a custom-built home, landscaped gardens, build you own workshop, barn, and corals. Electric in the street. Close to schools' grades 1-12. UNM Valencia campus only 5 miles. Only 14 lots to choose from.
1-Acre View Lots - An Ideal Residential OpportunityImagine owning a breathtaking one-acre lot with sweeping valley and mountain viewsThe generous lot size allows ample space for a custom-built home, landscaped gardens, build you own workshop, barn, and corals. Electric in the street. Close to schools' grades 1-12. UNM Valencia campus only 5 miles. Only 14 lots to choose from.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Jessica Rasband,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,570
Median Age
35
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,337
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,917
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
70.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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