Homes in Rio Rancho
Newer subdivisions, established neighborhoods, and wide-open lots with Sandia views, just northwest of Albuquerque.
Rio Rancho is a large, spread-out city, and two homes a mile apart can come with different taxes, utilities, and school assignments. Check the details for each property as you compare neighborhoods.
At a glance.
- County
- Primarily Sandoval County; confirm the county for the specific property.
- Population reference
- 112,524 (July 1, 2024 estimate).
- Roads & transit
- NM 528, Unser Blvd, Southern Blvd, Paseo del Volcan, and US 550. No Rail Runner station in the city. The nearest is Sandoval County/US 550, in the Town of Bernalillo.
Areas to know.
Enchanted Hills / Lomas Encantadas
Master-planned area in northern Rio Rancho, covered by the Lomas Encantadas/Enchanted Hills PID.
Cabezon
Planned area between Westside Blvd and Southern Blvd, inside the Cabezon PID, which funds upkeep of its linear park and landscaping.
Mariposa
About 1,465 acres west of Unser Blvd along Mariposa Parkway, between US 550 and King Blvd. It's inside the Mariposa PID.
Northern Meadows
Neighborhood bounded roughly by Rainbow Blvd, Paseo del Volcan, 15th St, Wilpett Rd, Azure Dr, and Walter Rd.
Loma Colorado
Neighborhood with its own community association.
Rio Rancho Estates
Large outlying lot areas, where many parcels have no city water or sewer line nearby. Check each lot with Rio Rancho Utilities.
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Before buying here.
- Many newer areas are in a Public Improvement District (PID). A PID adds a special tax or levy to the property tax bill, so check the bill and the PID disclosure before you make an offer.Read source
- PID special levy rolls for Sandoval County, including Cabezon, Mariposa East, Lomas Encantadas/Enchanted Hills, Stonegate, Broadmoor Heights, Tierra del Oro, and Los Diamantes, are published by the state.Read source
- The city requires a connection when a water distribution line is at or within 200 feet of the property. Farther away, a domestic-well application may be possible, with State Engineer and city approvals. If no sewer line is nearby, the city directs applicants to NMED for a liquid-waste permit. Confirm the lot's status with Utilities.Read source
- Call Rio Rancho Utilities to confirm water and sewer availability for a specific lot before buying land.Read source
- Check the flood zone for the exact address. Some outlying lots are partly in Zone A.Read source
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