FrontDoor.com

Ventana Ranch, a planned community located in West Albuquerque, is popular with young families. Ventana Ranch Neighborhood Association

Neighborhoods in Albuquerque are as diverse as the city itself. A drive around town reveals architectural influences ranging from Spanish Colonial to Mid-Century Modern to spaceships, and development types ranging from estate homes on farmlands to tract homes on cul-de-sacs. Many homes in the downtown and Old Town area are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and reflect the city's economic and cultural influences at various points in its history.

The city itself is bordered to the east by the Sandia Mountains and divided in half by the Rio Grande. Money has always followed the river; there are many luxury homes and upscale neighborhoods along its shore. Major suburban growth came when bridges allowed Albuquerque to cross the river and build sprawling neighborhoods west of the city.

WEST

Ventana Ranch

When growth is debated in Albuquerque -- from the city council to coffee shops -- one can bet that Ventana Ranch will be discussed. Ventana Ranch is a planned community of about 10,000 residents, mostly young families and empty nesters. It is home to Central New Mexico Community College's west-side campus as well as a handful of new schools and parks.

The neighbors: Young families with children who want affordable housing and don't mind a commute to the city

Photo courtesy of the Ventana Ranch Neighborhood Association.

Search homes for sale in Ventana Ranch >>

<< East I South >>