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Placitas is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, in the foothills at the north end of the Sandia Mountains, east of I-25 and the Town of Bernalillo. NM 165 runs from the interstate east through the village and up toward the Cibola National Forest and Las Huertas Canyon. Homes are spread out on larger lots in high-desert country, with long views west to the Jemez Mountains and Mount Taylor.

Homes and Land

• Custom homes: Pueblo-style, adobe and contemporary homes, many on an acre or more.
• Older village homes: traditional homes near the historic village center.
• Land: homesites and acreage come up regularly.

What Buyers Should Check

Water is the big question in Placitas. Homes may be on a private well, a shared well or a community water system, so ask for the well permit and records from the Office of the State Engineer or the water association's documents. Most homes use septic. Also confirm legal road access and who maintains the road, read any subdivision covenants, and ask about wildfire defensible space. If you plan to build, also read Sandoval County's Placitas Area Plan.

Placitas Market Snapshot

In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes in MLS area 180 (Placitas) had a median sale price of $690,792 on 32 sales, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® 2nd Quarter 2026 report (Southwest MLS data, April 1 to June 30, 2026).

Schools

Placitas is served by Bernalillo Public Schools, which runs Placitas Elementary in the community. Confirm the schools for each address with the district.

Thinking about buying or selling in Placitas? 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 for more than 20 years, 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 Placitas, New Mexico?

Placitas is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, east of I-25 and the Town of Bernalillo, in the foothills at the north end of the Sandia Mountains. NM 165 runs through it from the interstate toward the Cibola National Forest.

What do homes in Placitas cost?

In the second quarter of 2026 detached homes in MLS area 180 (Placitas) had a median sale price of $690,792 on 32 sales, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®.

How do Placitas homes get water?

It depends on the property. Placitas homes may use a private well, a shared well or a community water system. Ask for the well permit and records or the water association's documents before you make an offer, and confirm the septic permit too.

Which school district serves Placitas?

Placitas is in Bernalillo Public Schools, which runs Placitas Elementary in the community. Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.

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

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