Bernalillo, New Mexico homes for sale

Bernalillo, New Mexico, a small, picturesque town of approximately 9,000 people, is located less than twenty miles from Albuquerque. The county seat of Sandoval County, Bernalillo is a beautiful, historic town that is expanding to include a number of cultural, artistic, and commercial opportunities.

Shopping and Dining

The Range Café serves up local favorites – such as New Mexico’s famous blue corn enchiladas – for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free live music is often available at The Lizard Rodeo Lounge. The Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar at the Santa Ana Golf Club won the 2011 Diner’s Choice Award from OpenTable.com. The warm atmosphere, scenic location, and extensive wine list will surely have you come backing more. Unique boutique shops and local galleries can be found throughout the region, particularly in nearby Rio Rancho. For well known favorites, take the short drive into Albuquerque and browse New Mexico’s largest shopping center: the Cottonwood Mall.

Parks and Recreation

Coronado State Monument is a great place for a hike or a picnic overlooking the Rio Grande. Home to the partially reconstructed ruins of the ancient Pueblo of Kuaua, the Monument is open Wednesday through Monday. Golf enthusiasts can play a round at the semi-private Santa Ana Golf Club, ranked #12 in best golf courses under $50 by Golf.com. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and situated along the Rio Grande River, the Santa Ana Golf Club offers some of the most beautiful and challenging golfing in the state.

Living

Living in Bernalillo means having all of the quiet, relaxation, and community spirit of a small town within minutes of a thriving metropolitan area. In addition to its breathtaking scenery and old-town charm, Bernalillo real estate hosts a number of annual festivals and events, including the New Mexico Wine Festival, the largest wine festival in the state. The historic, three-day street festival of Fiestas de San Lorenzo is also celebrated annually. The town’s location along the Rio Grande gives the area a plethora of fertile farming land, and agriculture is a way of life for many people in the region.

Schools, Health, Transportation

The Bernalillo Public Schools district operates three public elementary schools, two public middle schools, and one public high school in the town of Bernalillo. The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is an easy eight-mile commute from Bernalillo. Medical care and emergency services can be obtained in nearby Albuquerque. Three hospitals - Lovelace Westside hospital, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, and Presbyterian Hospital - are within a ten to 20 minute drive. Both an Amtrak train station and the Albuquerque airport are less than 20 miles away.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (505) 342-8100 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.