Los Ranchos

Los Ranchos De Albuquerque is a historically rich area of Bernalillo County surrounded on 3 sides by the city of Albuquerque. The Village, as they call themselves has worked diligently to keep its rural, and small-town feel. The 4th street area has just undergone a revitalization and now includes shops cafes and breweries. Homes in the area are generally more spread out on larger lots with dense vegetation. 

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Homes for Sale

The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque incorporated on December 29, 1958, and had 5,874 residents in the 2020 census. It sits in Albuquerque's North Valley along the Rio Grande, with Rio Grande Boulevard and 4th Street running through it. Much of the village is still fields, orchards and large lots watered by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District's ditches.

Homes in Los Ranchos

• Adobe and Territorial homes: traditional homes on large, tree-shaded lots.
• Custom estates: larger homes on an acre or more, some with guest houses.
• Acreage and horse property: irrigated land, pasture and barns.

What Buyers Should Check

Ask about ditch access and the irrigation schedule, confirm whether the home is on a well, community water or septic, check the FEMA flood map, and read the village's zoning rules before you plan a guest house or barn.

Market Snapshot

Los Ranchos doesn't have its own MLS area. It falls within the North Valley areas, where detached homes in MLS area 100 (North Valley) had a median sale price of $475,000 on 57 sales in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® 2nd Quarter 2026 report (Southwest MLS data, April 1 to June 30, 2026). Ask us for sales inside the village itself. See also our North Valley page.

Schools

Los Ranchos is served by Albuquerque Public Schools. Confirm the schools for each address with the APS "Find My School" map.

Thinking about buying or selling in Los Ranchos? Call Albuquerque Realty at (505) 226-2083. Our office at 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200, in downtown Albuquerque is open 9 to 6. Broker Leland Titus has worked in New Mexico real estate since 2006, in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. For a quick number on your current home, start with a free home valuation, or create a custom market report to follow new listings and sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Ranchos part of Albuquerque?

No. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is its own village, incorporated in 1958, though it sits in the North Valley and is surrounded on most sides by the City of Albuquerque. It has its own zoning and village government.

What do homes in Los Ranchos cost?

Los Ranchos is within the North Valley MLS areas. In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes in MLS area 100 (North Valley) had a median sale price of $475,000, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®. Village properties with acreage often sell well above that, so ask us for comparable sales.

Do Los Ranchos homes have irrigation water?

Many do. Much of the village is served by Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District ditches. Ask the seller about ditch access, the irrigation schedule and any district assessment before you make an offer.

Which school district serves Los Ranchos?

Los Ranchos is in Albuquerque Public Schools. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the APS Find My School map.

Last updated October 2026 by Albuquerque Realty, 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Call (505) 226-2083.