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Cedar Crest is an unincorporated East Mountain community in Bernalillo County, on the forested east side of the Sandia Mountains. It sits along NM 14, the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, a few miles north of I-40 and the Village of Tijeras. Homes here sit among pinon, juniper and pine on lots that are often an acre or larger, close to the Cibola National Forest and the road up to Sandia Crest.

Homes and Land

• Custom and mountain homes: log, frame, Pueblo-style and contemporary homes on wooded lots.
• Cabins and older homes: smaller homes on quiet side roads.
• Land: wooded homesites and acreage.

What Buyers Should Check

• Water and septic: many homes use a private or shared well and septic. Ask for the well permit and records, any shared-well agreement and the septic permit.
• Wildfire: ask about defensible space and roof materials, and get insurance quotes early.
• Roads and snow: confirm legal access and road maintenance, and plan for winter driving.

Market Snapshot

Cedar Crest is in the East Mountain MLS area north of I-40 (area 220). In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes in that area had a median sale price of $542,500 on 34 sales, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® 2nd Quarter 2026 report (Southwest MLS data, April 1 to June 30, 2026). For more of the region, see our East Mountains and Tijeras page.

Schools

Cedar Crest is in Albuquerque Public Schools. Confirm the schools for each address with the APS "Find My School" map.

Thinking about buying or selling in Cedar Crest? 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

Where is Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

Cedar Crest is an unincorporated community in Bernalillo County on the east side of the Sandia Mountains, along NM 14 (the Turquoise Trail) a few miles north of I-40 and Tijeras.

What do homes in Cedar Crest cost?

Cedar Crest is in the East Mountain MLS area north of I-40 (area 220). In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes there had a median sale price of $542,500 on 34 sales, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®.

Do Cedar Crest homes have wells?

Many do. Cedar Crest homes often use a private or shared domestic well and a septic system. Ask for the well permit, well records and any shared-well agreement, plus the septic permit, before you buy.

Which school district serves Cedar Crest?

Cedar Crest 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.

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