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Nob Hill/Ridgecrest

The Nob Hill neighborhood provides a unique living experience set in the middle of the urban metropolis of Albuquerque. Nob Hill is located just east of the University of  New Mexico's (UNM) Main Campus. Nob Hill is a one-square-mile radius area of attractive, historic residential and commercial architecture, with eclectic shopping and some of the city's best restaurants. 

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Nob Hill/Ridgecrest Real Estate Stats

Average Price $453K
Lowest Price $695
Highest Price $2.7M
Total Listings 118
Avg. Days On Market 71
Avg. Price/SQFT $196

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4621 Crest Avenue Se, Albuquerque

$345,000

↓ $4,900

4621 Crest Avenue Se, Albuquerque

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,228 SqFt Residential MLS® # 1063783

Keller Williams Realty

New
423 Princeton Drive Se A, Albuquerque

$1,300

423 Princeton Drive Se A, Albuquerque

1 Bed 1 Bath 900 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067638

Maddox Management, LLC

New
1209 San Mateo Boulevard Se, Albuquerque

$254,000

1209 San Mateo Boulevard Se, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,210 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 1067568

Realty One of New Mexico

New
2419 Lead Avenue, Albuquerque

$2,000

2419 Lead Avenue, Albuquerque

2 Beds 2 Baths 99,999 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067522

Realty One of New Mexico

New
2810 Vail Avenue Se C, Albuquerque

$1,085

2810 Vail Avenue Se C, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 800 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067460

Deacon Property Services

New
341 Monroe Street Ne, Albuquerque

$1,285

341 Monroe Street Ne, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 750 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067427

Deacon Property Services

New
501 Girard Boulevard Se 10, Albuquerque

$1,185

501 Girard Boulevard Se 10, Albuquerque

1 Bed 1 Bath 652 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067433

Deacon Property Services

New
2800 Vail Avenue Se 168, Albuquerque

$115,000

2800 Vail Avenue Se 168, Albuquerque

1 Bed 1 Bath 540 SqFt Residential MLS® # 1067422

Coldwell Banker Legacy

New
3410-3422 Vail Avenue Se, Albuquerque

$1,695,000

3410-3422 Vail Avenue Se, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 12,954 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 1067416

NAI SunVista Commercial RE

New
332 Jefferson Street Ne Apt L, Albuquerque

$1,195

332 Jefferson Street Ne Apt L, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 750 SqFt Residential Lease MLS® # 1067407

Deacon Property Services

New
425 Columbia Drive Se, Albuquerque

$442,000

425 Columbia Drive Se, Albuquerque

2 Beds 1 Bath 2,210 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 1067365

Realty One of New Mexico

New
900 Ridgecrest Drive Se, Albuquerque

$849,000

900 Ridgecrest Drive Se, Albuquerque

4 Beds 5 Baths 5,196 SqFt Residential MLS® # 1067302

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Nob Hill Real Estate Information

Real estate in Nob Hill is some of the most sought after in Albuquerque for its location, as well as the amazing real estate features you can expect to find here. 

Pueblo style homes are common in the area, a type of construction that's traditional in the area. This provides residents with an economic material and design that keeps houses cool in the summer and retains heat in the winter.

Most Nob Hill real estate is situated in an area about a square mile large. Many of these properties are just a short walk away from the vibrant shops on Central Avenue that make up the heart of this neighborhood.

Outside of Central Avenue, most of the real estate in Nob Hill is situated on the quiet, residential streets around the main area, with streets with plenty of trees and lots of well manicured lawns.

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Nob Hill Area Information

Nob Hill homes are located in one of the trendiest areas in Albuquerque, with plenty of incredible shops and boutiques nearby these homes on Central Avenue. 

Central Avenue was once America's most famous highway, Route 66, and you can still feel the history in the area in the architecture of the local shops, with lots of amazing restaurants and shops for residents to explore. 

Nob Hill is located just east of the University of New Mexico campus, so the area is home to many of the students, professors and staff of this prestigious insititution. 

Amazing restaurants in the area include New Mexican gourmet cuisine and various other diverse cuisines, all within walking distance!

These neighborhoods offer an exciting lifestyle filled with activity or simply enjoying the serenity of the colorful landscape for relaxing, lazy days!

They also provide an option for various budgets while also providing great investment opportunities. Come explore Nob Hill and Ridgecrest. Your home may be waiting for you!

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Nob Hill, New Mexico? We can help! Contact us here or call 505-372-6063 to speak to one of our New Mexico real estate experts today!

Ridgecrest Real Estate Information

While Ridgecrest real estate isn't as close to the eclectic Central Avenue, it is typically more affluent than their Nob Hill neighbors, with large, spacious lots and estate style manors.

Much of the real estate in Ridgecrest offers incredible exteriors, with large yards that become an oasis for homeowners, with lush plants and water features such as fountains.

Backyard pools and hot tubs are also common features in Ridgecrest homes, perfect for cooling off from the hot New Mexico sun on summer afternoons and enjoying the gorgeous views of the Sandia Mountains. 

Ridgecrest Area Information

Situated just south of the Nob Hill area, Ridgecrest homes are some of the most affluent and sought after in the beautiful town of Albuquerque. 

This quiet neighborhood is full of luxurious estates and amazing views of the Sandia Mountains to the northeast.

Ridgecrest is also just north of the Albuquerque International Sunport, perfect for those who are travel often for business or vacations. 

Golf courses and parks are common features of the Ridgecrest area. There are two major golf courses nearby: The University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course and the Puerto Del Sol Golf Course. 

These gorgeous golf courses offer residents nearby options for stunning fairway views and tough but entertaining holes.

Close by is the Ridgecrest neighborhood with luscious green lawns; Ridgecrest is a neighborhood with a colorful landscape and dazzling mountain views.

It is located a few minutes from the University of New Mexico, the International Sunset Airport, fairgrounds, and Old Town.

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Dining In Nob Hill/Ridgecrest

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Dining around the Nob Hill/Ridgecrest area consists of many delicious sit down restaurants and quick bites to eat such as:


Nob Hill/Ridgecret, Albuquerque FAQs

Q: Where did the name originate for Nob Hill?
A: To drive interest for the area, it was named Nob HIll after the fashionable Nob Hill in San Francisco, a neighborhood that is known for luxury hotels and historic mansions. 

Q: Why is Nob Hill and Ridgecrest such a popular tourist destination?
A: As it sits on the eclectic Central Avenue, food trucks, music bars, dance clubs, restaurants, quirky shops and more line the streets of the area which makes it stand out in the beautiful Albuquerque landscape. 

Q: Why is Route 66 so popular?
A: Route 66 played an integral role in Albuquerque's growth from migrants traveling and as a trading route, with many businesses, signs, motels, diners, and architecture in the area still playing tribute to it today.


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