Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate

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Outside of Albuquerque New Mexico resides a region that is home to rustic mountain cabins and also exclusive new residences, an area that has attracted land owners and developers for many years with its wooded lands and scenic views. The name of this New Mexico haven is commonly called the East Mountain Area, located just outside the City of Albuquerque. The East Mountain Area is comprised of several communities within the region; the communities of Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, the South 14 area and Edgewood.

The East Mountain Area is not only a budding residential community, but also an area steeped in years of history. The region is home to one of the first known human habitations in the New World, the "Sandia Man Caves" on the slopes of the Sandia Mountains. The cave is located just below the Sandia Crest Ski Area, one of the favorite attractions and just another destination in this expanding region.

Growth has been steady for these communities and the East Mountain Area as a whole over the past several years, with a number of restaurants and shops accompanying the emerging residential areas. Below is some information of each other the unique communities that comprise the East Mountain Area outside of Albuquerque New Mexico. Read more about exactly what this area and all its communities can do for you and your lifestyle.

Cedar Crest Area

Cedar Crest, a community within the region known as the East Mountain Area, is one of Bernalillo County’s finest districts. Home to just over a 1,000 residents, Cedar Crest is an exclusive yet welcoming community neighborhood. Cedar Crest is also the home office of William Kurth and associates.

Tijeras Area

Tijeras is another village of the East Mountain Area and maintains a population of just under 500 residents.

Sandia Park Area

A famous attraction in Sandia Park, NM is Tinkertown Museum and the Sandia Man Cave, one of the first known human habitations in the New World.

Edgewood Area

Only 20 minutes from Albuquerque, the state’s largest metropolitan area, Edgewood New Mexico is another community included in the East Mountain Area location. Edgewood is located along the longest remaining stretch of historic Route 66 and is home to supermarkets, national drug store chains, several modern service stations, fast-food and full-service restaurants, banks, dental and medical practices and a variety of other shops and businesses.

For more information on Edgewood NM visit the official website by clicking here

For the Edgewood Chamber of Commerce website click here

Moriarty Area

Moriarty, one of Torrance County’s finest cities, is home to just about 2,000 community conscious residents. Also, every October in Moriarty, the town plays host to the Pinto Bean Fiesta which includes a parade and crowning of a "Pinto Bean Queen.

For more information on Mariarty NM visit the official website by clicking here

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