Located on the eastern edge of the Sandia Mountains, the town of Sandia Park, New Mexico has a population of fewer than 250 people. The town sits east of Albuquerque, and contains a diverse array of terrain that is breathtakingly beautiful from every angle, making Sandia Park homes for sale especially enticing.
Shopping and Dining
Although it is relatively small, Sandia Park boasts two restaurants of its own. Pete’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, and Los Quates both serve Mexican fare, and provide attentive service to all of their customers. When it comes to shopping, residents can visit the Turquoise Trail Market for groceries and other necessities, or travel to Albuquerque for a diverse array of options.
Parks and Recreation
A scenic byway known as the Turquoise Trail runs through Sandia Park, allowing drivers to view a number of scenic hills and rock outcroppings. The Sandia Mountain Wilderness is located nearby, offering ample opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. This mountain range also houses the Sandia Peak Ski Area, which offers skiing and snowboarding during the winter and mountain biking during the summer months.
Living
Many of the homes in Sandia Park offer panoramic views of the nearby mountains and associated valleys. A number of them are adobe style houses with unique features, such as arched doorways, open beam ceilings and dormer windows. Buyers will find everything from small city lots that provide just enough space for a barbeque grill and picnic table, to larger properties that have enough room for raising horses or other livestock.
Schools, Transportation, Health
Children in Sandia Park attend either San Antonito Elementary School or East Mountain High School, both of which are located in Albuquerque. A number of homeschool groups also offer support for parents who wish to educate their children at home. Residents here can also visit Southwest Integrated Health Center or Pineridge Medical Surgical Urgent Care in Albuquerque for their health care needs. Getting from Sandia Park homes for sale to Albuquerque is easy via Interstate 40 and New Mexico Highway 47.