East Mountain, New Mexico real estate for sale

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East Mountain, New Mexico, offers residents a comfortable climate, friendly environment, access to a large city nearby with both a university and a major medical center. At the same time, it provides the peace and charm that come with a more rural life. Anyone looking at East Mountain, New Mexico real estate for sale will discover a lovely area near the Sandia Mountains with numerous smaller towns to choose from.

Shopping and Dining

At Just Too Cute, shoppers will find gifts ranging from products crafted by local artisans, to jewelry, clothing, home décor, candles and furniture. Book lovers may want to check out Page One Bookstore. Approaching their 32nd anniversary in business, this locally owned, independent bookstore sells new and used books, magazines, greeting cards and gifts. At the Blue Eagle Metaphysical Emporium, those interested in various traditions and spiritual matters will find new and used books, crystals, pendulums, tarot and oracle decks, aromatherapy products and music CD’s. The Kickstand encourages locals to pursue cycling by selling and servicing all bicycle types. People exploring East Mountain, New Mexico real estate for sale have a number and variety of local businesses to explore.

Dining options include local favorites such as Zorba’s Fine Greek, with Greek inspired dishes in a casual setting. Carls Chili Hills restaurant in Edgewood offers large helpings of New Mexican style hometown diner food. Katrinah’s East Mountain Grill serves fresh steaks and burgers, homemade New Mexican style specialties, burritos, baked goods, coffee drinks, and ice cream. Katrinah’s also offers vegetarian and gluten free options. Open every day, the Greenside Café in Cedar Crest features a wide variety of beers and wines. Chefs prepare all their food from scratch, including sauces and salad dressings. Their menu features inviting comfort food.

Parks and Recreation

Due to the proximity to the Sandia Mountains, those seeking East Mountain, New Mexico real estate for sale will learn that recreational opportunities abound in this area. The Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood rests on 122 acres of land devoted to native wildlife and ecology. Visitors can view and learn about the 40 animals living there that cannot be released, due to injury or other problems. These animals include a black bear, mountain lions, wolves and various birds of prey. Events at the Park include a music festival, Chuckwagon suppers and shows, an annual Wind Festival, Star Parties, falcon demonstrations, and the World Championship Blacksmiths national competition.

The Sandia Park Tramway has the world’s third longest single span and the longest single section. Once at the top of the Sandia Mountains, nearly 30 miles of trail runs along the ridge (Crest Trail) at an average elevation of 10,000 feet. Trails offer visitors a chance to enjoy hiking, backpacking and nature walks. The High Finance Restaurant sits at the top of the tramway terminal and offers beautiful views.

The Tramway also offers access to the Sandia Peak Ski Area, which contains a certified snow sports school, a rental shop, café and the Sandia Peak Sports Shop. New Mexico’s oldest ski resort offers runs for beginners and intermediate level skiers and a terrain park for snow boarders. Its very convenient location to Albuquerque makes it a popular weekend destination. In the summer, visitors can utilize nearly 30 miles of mountain biking trails.

Living

East Mountain, New Mexico real estate for sale includes properties that are affordable for many buyers as well as more expensive options. Many listings offer quick access to I-40, a main route into Albuquerque. An advantage of the East Mountain area is that unemployment rates are generally several percentage points lower than the U.S. average. Also, population growth has been increasing over the past several years. The median household income the East Mountain community of Sandia Park is $78,314, nearly double the state’s average of $44,591. The median home price is $254,600.

Those who enjoy sunshine will be pleased to know that the average number of days with some sun is 278. Average high temperatures reach about 90 degrees in the summer and about 45 degrees in the winter.

Schools, Health, Transportation

Anyone considering East Mountain, New Mexico  real estate for sale will want to know that Pineridge Urgent Care facility in Cedar Crest provides expert level acute-care medicine for those in need of immediate evaluation and treatment. A wide variety of medical care can be found in the nearby city of Albuquerque. The University of New Mexico Hospital system is New Mexico’s only academic medical center and the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. The UNM Children’s Hospital provides numerous pediatric subspecialties and pediatric intensive care.

Residents of the area rely more heavily on cars than the state average, likely due to the more rural nature of the East Mountain area. Albuquerque International Sunport serves as the area’s major air transportation center.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (909) 590-8288 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.