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Corrales/West River Valley
The West River Valley / Corrales areas are in a lush green valley that runs along the Rio Grande. This area is known for great outdoor and nature-lovers activities, wineries, farmers markets and peaceful spas.
At a Glance:
| Distance from Airport |
9.5 Miles/15.29 KM North Valley 15.7 Miles/25.27 KM Los Ranchos 19.8 Miles/31.87 KM Corrales |
|---|---|
| Attractions | Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; Rio Grande Nature Center; Unser Racing Museum; Bosque Trails; Casa San Ysidro, the Historic House Museum |
| Activities | Indian Dances and Demonstrations, Hiking, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, In-Line Skating, Horseback Riding, Bird Watching |
| Highlights | Area is part of the Rio Grande Valley State Park, a 4,300-acre nature park. |
Albuquerque's rich, fertile North Valley area hugs both sides of the meandering Rio
Grande. Early Spanish colonists selected the North Valley for use as farmland, and it retains much of its rural character. Winding streets lead past old farmhouses, and the deep lots run perpendicular to the river, bordered by irrigation ditches that still bring vital water to local farms, including orchards and vineyards. The North Valley is part of the oldest wine-producing area in North America, and several wineries are located here. The area's weekly farmers' markets are a great community resource and are extremely popular, selling fresh, seasonal produce. 
Many bed and breakfasts are located in this quiet, pastoral valley with stunning views of the Sandia Mountains. Visitors here can immerse themselves in nature at the Rio Grande Nature Center and hike, bike or ride the Bosque Trails. Even if you don't stay here, you might want to visit some of the North Valley's many galleries or arts and crafts shows. The North Valley is also home to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Unser Racing Museum and Casa San Ysidro, the Historic House Museum.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Corrales are small villages nestled north of Albuquerque, on the banks of the Rio Grande. Prehistoric sites indicate that the Corrales Valley has been occupied since as early as 500 A.D., when the ancestors of the present-day Pueblo Indians derived sustenance from the fertile valley. Later, Hispanic, European and American families settled here to raise grapes, apples and livestock. Today, Corrales is surrounded by Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, but it retains its broad green pastures and orchards, as well as a strong artistic flair.
Corrales Real Estate Stats For 1st Quarter
Average Sales Price $426,720 thats -21.66% from 1st Quarter 2010
Total sales 20 homes thats a +53.85% from 1st Quarter 2010
West River Valley Real Estate Stats For 1st Quarter
Average Sales Price $294,767 thats -20% from 1st Quarter 2010
Total sales 3 homes thats a -57% from 1st Quarter 2010
Westside schools serving the West River Valley
The Westside schools that serve the West River Valley area. The elementary school is Petroglyph Elementary. The middle school is James Monroe, and Cibola is the high school.
If you're wanting to know which schools your children will go to use this great tool from the city of Albuquerque to find out.
Other Albuquerque Westside Communities
This is an area of suburban feel and encompasses many neighborhoods including Alban Hills - Las Terrazas - Rancho Sereno - Richland Hills - Riverview Estates and Santa Fe Village. It offers a wide selection styles, and price ranges in both new homes, new subdivisions and quality resale homes.
A newer Westside mater-planned community sprinkled with many neighborhood parks. The schools in the area are newer also with Volcano Vista High School Albuquerque's newest high school opened in 2007. Hillerman Middle School and Antigua Elementary both open in 2009. There is a great community center with basketball & tennis courts, a swimming pool and a 6.6 million dollar community park under construction.
This is a fantastic community in Albuquerque tucked away against the Petroglyphs National Monument. Being located near I-40 provides for quick access to any part of our city within minutes. This area also provides is easy access to nearby walking and biking trails, Ladera golf course and the Open Space Visitor's Center and community parks. a perfect place to call home.
Paradise Hills both the old and the new. there are older and more mature homes located around the golf course in subdivisions like Paradise Hills Country Club Estates and Rio Vista. And then there are the newer subdivisions like paradise ridge, Paradise Greens Paradise Meadows and then Executive Estates at Paradise Hills and the Knolls. Whether looking for a golf course home or a home in a good neighborhood, Paradise Hills might be the neighborhood for you.
