Homes in East Mountains
Piñon and ponderosa on the east side of the Sandias: mountain homes and acreage along I-40 and NM 14.
The East Mountains give you trees, space, and cooler summers, only a short drive through Tijeras Canyon. Mountain property means checking wells, wildfire readiness, and winter roads before you fall in love with the view.
At a glance.
- County
- Bernalillo County communities and the Edgewood area in Santa Fe County; confirm jurisdiction for the specific property.
- Population reference
- Tijeras village: 460 (July 1, 2024 estimate); this is not a population total for the East Mountains.
- Schools
- Roads & transit
- I-40 through Tijeras Canyon, and NM 14 (Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway) north through Cedar Crest and Sandia Park. NM 536 climbs to Sandia Crest.
Areas to know.
Tijeras
A small incorporated village at the mouth of Tijeras Canyon, with schools along South 14.
Cedar Crest
An unincorporated community along NM 14, close to Sandia Crest access.
Sandia Park
An unincorporated community along NM 14 and NM 536, home to San Antonito Elementary and East Mountain High School.
Paa-Ko
A planned community in Sandia Park around Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, with a community association, two gated sections, and mostly county-maintained roads.
Edgewood
A town in Santa Fe County, east along I-40, served by Moriarty-Edgewood schools.
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Before buying here.
- Many properties use private or shared wells. Get the well records and any shared-well agreement, and file the domestic-well change of ownership with the State Engineer.Read source
- Bernalillo County's 2022 Community Wildfire Protection Plan covers the East Mountains. Review defensible space and get insurance quotes early.Read source
- State Forestry's home-hardening guidance includes clearing 5 feet around the house, managing vegetation out to 100 feet, and screening vents.Read source
- For established onsite septic systems, NMED requires the seller to arrange an evaluation before the property transfers. Check the existing permit and evaluation early.Read source
- For Bernalillo County properties, check the county Road Inventory for road maintenance and snow-removal priority. Confirm private-road agreements separately, and check NMRoads for current conditions.Read source
- Confirm internet options for the exact address on the FCC National Broadband Map.Read source
- School assignment depends on the address. APS serves Tijeras, Cedar Crest, and much of Sandia Park, and Moriarty-Edgewood serves Edgewood.Read source
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