87120 Homes for Sale

87120 is one of the largest and one of the top selling zip codes in Albuquerque. Located on the west side of Albuquerque, the 87120 zip code stretches from I40 north to Paseo del Norte and from the Rio Grande to all points west.

Neighborhoods

Popular neighborhoods in the zip include Ladera Heights, one of the most affordable areas of Albuquerque, the Oxbow communities along the river east of Coors Blvd and most of popular Taylor Ranch.

Newer areas include Stormcloud and The Petroglyphs off of 98th St and Ladera, and a new 55 and Older Active Adult Community is in the works west of 98th St.

Shopping and Restaurants

There are many restaurants in the area along Coors Blvd including Dion's Pizza, Sakura Sushi, Cracker Barrel, Jinja Bar and Bistro, and two Starbucks.

There is shopping at the Walmart on Coors and I40, at Albertsons at Riverside Plaza, and at the Smith's Grocery near Golf Course and Paseo.

Schools

Some of the west side's best schools are located in this zip code including Chamiza and Marie Hughes Elementary Schools, Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School, and the Bosque School. Most of the residents who attend high school go to Volcano Vista but those who live south of Western Trail go to West Mesa.

Churches 

Popular churches in the area include Sagebrush Community church, Mesa View United Methodist Church, and Cross of Hope Lutheran Church.

Market Stats

Home sales over the last year covered a wide range from $30,000 to $2,500,000. 792 homes sold in the zip code during the last year. The average sales price was $193,000; average market time was 63 days. Short sales and foreclosures combined made up 22% of sales.

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You get more home for your money on the west side, that plus good schools makes 87120 a great place to live.

Interesting Demographic Information

Here are some interesting facts about the residents in the area:

• 92.8% have completed high school or higher
• 34.6% of the residents have a bachelor's degree or higher
• 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree
• 51.3% are married
• Median age is 33.3 years old
• Average adjusted gross income is $48,483

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