High Desert Albuquerque NM

by Ashley Drake Gephart on December 5, 2007

Living High in the Desert

Foothills North Albuquerque NMThe High Desert Community, located in the Foothills of Albuquerque, is a diverse mix of housing. This includes single family homes and townhouses. At present, there is new housing in development with “The Legends” located at the corner of Cortaderia and Academy.

This area of Albuquerque contains neighborhood shopping and small businesses, including Albertsons and Hollywood Video. The Cherry Hills Library is about four miles from High Desert. The City’s Park and Ride serves the neighborhood with a location at Montgomery and Tramway.

Recreational opportunities include access to the Sandia Foothills open space which has hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. This provides access to Embudito Trailhead. Dogs are allowed on leash. On-site parking is available. City tennis courts are available at the High Desert Park with two courts. The High Desert Neighborhood has an intricate system of walking trails.

High Desert Park

  • Acres: 8
  • Playground: 2
  • Full Basketball Court: 2
  • Picnic Tables: 3
  • Tennis Courts: 2
  • Volley Ball: 1
  • Soccer Field: 1

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For Albuquerque real estate information contact:

Ashley Drake Gephart, Associate Broker, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty
9201 Montgomery Blvd., NE Suite 101 Albuquerque, NM 87111
Cell: 505.261.0389 * Office: 505.271.8200 * Fax: 505.271.8217
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{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }

Stephanie Edwards-Musa December 19, 2007 at 3:37 pm

Hi Ashley, High Desert sounds like a really unique and special community. That’s realy great being so close to transportation!!

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 19, 2007 at 3:40 pm

Stephanie - High Desert is so a great location with access to the foothills yet convenient to the rest of Albuquerque.

mana December 19, 2007 at 3:41 pm

Ashley, What a beautiful community and what an incredible view, wow.

Port Orange Juice December 19, 2007 at 3:42 pm

The High Desert Community has many recreational opportunities.Wow, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails and even dog friendly. This High Desert neighborhood has great amenities for all members of a family! Love your pictures of the area!

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 19, 2007 at 3:50 pm

Mana the views are truly spectacular!

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 19, 2007 at 3:51 pm

Janis - High Desert is really a great place for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. Add in the views and you can’t go wrong!

Missy Caulk December 19, 2007 at 4:05 pm

Ashley, what a great place to live, the views are awesome, great show.

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 19, 2007 at 5:48 pm

Missy - The views are 360º of awesomeness!

IndyAgent December 19, 2007 at 8:57 pm

Ashley - This community is what I imagine living in Albquerque to be. I have driven through your beautiful city and love the scenic views of the mountains and desert.

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 20, 2007 at 6:50 pm

Paula - I think High Desert really offers the best views of Albuquerque.

Lake Wallenpaupack Real Estate - Karen December 27, 2007 at 8:20 am

Wow - this is gorgeous. Coming from the mountains, the desert seems like a completely different world.

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley December 27, 2007 at 11:35 am

Karen - It really is different up in High Desert. Of course it is in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains but it looks a lot different than than ones in PA.

Chico CA Real Estate- Sandi Bauman December 27, 2007 at 2:42 pm

Wonderful, comprehensive information on the High Desert, Albuquerque area. Love the pictures!

Albuquerque Real Estate - Ashley January 4, 2008 at 11:35 pm

Sandi - Thanks! It’s a great place to take photos is beautiful.

Alpharetta Homes January 23, 2008 at 3:22 pm

Just wanted to say that I’ve been enjoying your blog. It does make me miss that part of the country. I’ll be back!

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