High Desert Homes

Luxury Living in the Desert

The High Desert neighborhood of Albuquerque features some of the most stunning Southwestern scenery in the area. This neighborhood is located in the foothills, east of Tramway. High Desert features lovely homes in price ranges from $400,000 to over $4 million. High Desert, located east of Tramway Boulevard, is considered the premier foothills location for homes built from 1995 to the present. There are still a few custom lots left to build your own perfect Albuquerque custom home.

Location & Local Shops

High Desert is the perfect place for you if you want to spend your free time hiking, mountain biking or just relaxing on your patio or by your pool and watching nature. High Desert is naturally beautiful, full of Southwestern flora, yucca and desert flowers. You can see wildlife like deer, jackrabbits and bobcat. Bird watching is a popular hobby in the High Desert. Sparrows, orioles, birds of prey and migrating hummingbirds have been spotted by High Desert residents.

Nearby shopping can be found with Trader Joes, Whole Foods and Albertson’s nearby. Starbucks is a short distance away and the area is bordered by an 11-mile walking/biking trail that runs east of Tramway.

Beautiful Views of the Mountains

High Desert is bordered by Tramway Boulevard, the Sandia Mountains and Simms Park Road. From your High Desert home, you can look up into the mountains or down at the lights of the city. You’re only 30 minutes from the University of New Mexico and its prestigious hospitals, 20 minutes from Sandia National Laboratories and 10 minutes from the city itself. If you are relocating for work at Sandia Labs or any other Albuquerque employer, contact Linda DeVlieg Killman for a free relocation package. A licensed REALTOR since 1995, Linda is experienced in helping relocating employees make their move as easy and stress-free as possible. If you’re looking for your dream home and interested in fun and relaxation, you can find everything from skiing to spas in close proximity to High Desert. You can pursue all the summer and winter activities that the Sandia Mountains have to offer, like hiking and skiing, or you can relax in the spa at the Sandia Peak Resort and Casino.

Adobe & Southwestern Home Styles

The most popular home styles in High Desert are the traditional adobe or the Southwestern style. These homes blend beautifully with the unspoiled desert scenery. You can also have a home built to your specifications. Linda DeVlieg Killman can locate your perfect property and help you locate a custom home builder in the area. Whether you want to buy or build, relax or enjoy outdoor activities, the High Desert can be your ideal destination. Think also of mixing contemporary decor with adobe/pueblo style homes. These homes have a unique quality that enables you to mix contemporary style and colors with old-world charm. Think of mixing antique silver Pendleton blankets, or contemporary barn wood cabinets with Mexican Talavera tile. For more New Mexico home style ideas and to find your perfect Albuquerque Southwestern home, call or E-mail Linda to start your home search today.