From family-friendly options to luxury living, here are 5 neighborhoods to know about if you're moving to Rio Rancho
ISADORA-11/Journal/26Aug08/Richard Pipes/State/ Loma Colorado is the first master-planned community by a production builder to go completely green. This is the Model Village.
If you're considering buying a new home in Rio Rancho, you'll have lots of places to pick from, including options for first-time homebuyers and those seeking luxury living.
Below are five communities you should know about in Rio Rancho as you start your moving journey.
Loma Colorado is known for its well-planned layout, beautiful homes, and numerous parks and recreational areas. Families are drawn to this community because of its excellent schools, including the acclaimed Cleveland High School. Loma Colorado also boasts stunning views of the Sandia Mountains and easy access to shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities. With a variety of home styles and sizes, this neighborhood ranges from $300K - $700K.
Cabezon is a well-established neighborhood in Rio Rancho that offers a family-friendly environment. The community features walking trails, parks, and green spaces, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families with children. Residents can also enjoy the Cabezon Community Center, which includes a pool, fitness facilities, and community events. The nearby Rio Rancho Sports Complex provides additional recreational opportunities, making Cabezon a well-rounded neighborhood for active individuals and families. $300K - $700K.
This neighborhood is known for its affordable housing options, making it attractive to first-time homebuyers and young families. Northern Meadows offers easy access to schools, shopping centers, and the Northern Meadows Park, a popular spot for community gatherings and outdoor activities. The sense of community in Northern Meadows is strong, making it a tight-knit and friendly place to live. $200K-plus.
Enchanted Hills is a growing neighborhood in Rio Rancho that combines modern amenities with a suburban feel. This area is home to numerous parks, schools, and convenient shopping centers. Residents can take advantage of the local golf courses, hiking trails, and open spaces. With its proximity to the Santa Ana Star Center, Enchanted Hills is also a hub for entertainment and events. The neighborhood's diverse housing options, from cozy apartments to spacious single-family homes, cater to various lifestyles and budgets. $300K - $525K
If you're looking for luxury check out Mariposa. Boasting mountain views and an array of architectural designs, this community with its 6,500 acres offers a luxury experience where the houses sit on spacious lots with incredible views of the Sandia Mountains. Mariposa provides a tranquil and private atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. While it offers peace and seclusion, it still conveniently offers neighborhood amenities like a community, fitness, wellness and gathering area(s). $500K and up.
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Rio Rancho has a neighborhood to suit every lifestyle and budget. Whether you're drawn to the family-friendly communities of Loma Colorado and Cabezon, the affordability of Northern Meadows, the suburban charm of Enchanted Hills, or the luxury of Mariposa, Rio Rancho offers a diverse range of options for residents. Explore Rio Rancho homes for sale.
The Mariposa community in Rio Rancho. Tuesday, June 19, 2012.JIM THOMPSON
Looking down on the Mariposa subdivision in on the outside of the city of Rio Rancho. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010.JIM THOMPSON
Mariposa 2015HO
The Mariposa community in Rio Rancho. Tuesday, June 19, 2012.JIM THOMPSON
Pictured is the Loma Colorado neighborhood in Rio Rancho. .Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 2020.Roberto E. Rosales
Football teams of all ages and sizes use Cabezon Park in Rio Rancho for practice Thursday evening. Thursday, August 14, 2014.JIM THOMPSON
Earth is engineered in the Redondo subdivision in the Mariposa development in Rio Rancho during 2018.GREG SORBER
gbs100918d/BUSINESS Roof tiles await installation on Sivage Homes in the Desert View subdivision in the Mariposa development in Rio Rancho. (Greg Sorber/Albuquerque Journal)GREG SORBER
An overview of new home construction in the Cabezon subdivision in Rio Rancho 2006DEAN HANSON
Pulte Homes' brick Saratoga model in the Hacienda Corazon of the Cabezon subdivision has 3120 square feet and a three car garage.GREG SORBER
Mariposa is a beautiful community at the foothills of Rio Rancho. Surrounded by acres of preserved land, Mariposa offers tons of space while sponsoring a great community. Mariposa has long walking trails and is a great neighborhood for people who love being outdoors. There are outdoor pools, a fitness center, sports courts, a movement studio and a playground. Mariposa is near lots of restaurants and shopping centers, as well as top-rated schools.PAT VASQUEZ-CUNNINGHAM
Vigas and a tongue and groove pine ceiling is a feature of the Eldorado model of Centex homes at Rancho Plata subdivision in the Cabezon Development.GREG SORBER
October 10, 2007 -- Builder D.R. Horton is suing Curb North, Inc. the master planner for the Cabezon Communities.Morgan Petroski
The exterior of the Wallen Homes house in the Cabezon Subdivision in Rio Rancho.DEAN HANSON
Oscana model at Cabezon Centex Home dining area with wine rack in Rio Rancho.Richard Pipes
The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority's Sportsplex Dam off High Resort Blvd. and the Loma Colorado subdivision, 2008DEAN HANSON
Loma Colorado is the first master-planned community by a production builder to go completely green. This is the Model Village in about 2000.Richard Pipes
The exterior of the Alicante model in the Pulte homes Loma Colorado community in Rio Rancho.DEAN HANSON
Cabezon is one of the more popular neighborhoods in Rio Rancho. It has its own park, Cabezon Park, which serves as the perfect place for residents to meet and mingle. Cabezon has playgrounds, gazebos, a swimming pool and a dog friendly area. There are a variety of housing options in Cabezon, ranging from single-family homes to townhomes. This neighborhood is nearby several shopping centers, tons of restaurants and some of Rio Rancho’s most highly rated schools.GREG SORBER
At breakfast nook is just off the kitchen in DR Horton's Redwood model in the Cabezon community.GREG SORBER
The staircase of the Alicante model in the Pulte Homes Loma Colorado community in Rio Rancho.DEAN HANSON
This RayLee Homes sign alerts new home buyers of their homes in the Northern Meadows subdivision in Rio Rancho, N.M., Wednesday, June 10, 2009.Marla Brose
Bird's eye view of a section of the Loma Colorado subdivision in Rio Rancho photographed Tuesday morning March 15, 2011.PAT VASQUEZ-CUNNINGHAM
Northern Meadows is a neighborhood in northwest Rio Rancho surrounded by multiple parks and is right near the Santa Ana Star Arena, which offers concerts, rodeos, and shows such as Cirque du Soleil and an Annual Home and Remodeling show. This neighborhood is aesthetically pleasing, as all front yards are maintained by the Northern Meadows Homeowners Association, and is generally a very safe community. Northern Meadows is a more secluded and private area, but is known for being very welcoming and peaceful.PAT VASQUEZ-CUNNINGHAM
The logo (Blue Grama grass) of the Mariposa community in Rio Rancho with homes being built in the back. Tuesday, June 19, 2012.JIM THOMPSON
Mariposa subdivision in Rio Rancho, Thursday Aug. 16, 2012.PAT VASQUEZ-CUNNINGHAM
The entrance courtyard to the Pinon model in the gated subdivision of Loma ColoradoGREG SORBER
Courtesy photo via a Facebook page King Ranch bovines, regular but unwelcome visitors to Northern Meadows, arrive in search of green grass during dry times. Photo provided by Rio Rancho Observer in 2013HO
A bedroom of the Park Place model of the Pulte Apex at Loma Colorado is photographed on Thursday March 6, 2014.ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUIS
The office room of the Park Place model of the Pulte Apex at Loma Colorado is photographed on Thursday March 6, 2014.ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUIS
The Park Place model of the Pulte Apex at Loma Colorado is photographed on Thursday March 6, 2014.ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUIS
The outdoor barbecue and eating area that over looks the pool area at the Mariposa Community Center. Wednesday, May 21, 2014.JIM THOMPSON
Photo Courtesy City of Rio Rancho The Loma Colorado Main Library will be host to the Americans and the Holocaust exhibition. The city won a competitive application process to host it.
Tessa Holderman, 12, catches snowflakes as she builds a snowman and a snow woman with her friend Kayleigh Barela, during Friday morning's snow storm, Jan. 30, 2015, outside the Cabezon Community Center in Rio Rancho, N.M. The girls were out of school for teacher parent conferences.Marla Brose
This is the view looking south from the Enchanted Hills neighborhood.MARLA BROSE
Enchanted Hills is a nice neighborhood in Rio Rancho with lots of cool amenities, including basketball courts, picnic tables, a playground, BBQ grills and a walking path. Enchanted Hills is growing rapidly and has lots of housing options available, from starter to luxury homes. Enchanted Hills is also in a fantastic location, surrounded by fantastic schools, great restaurants and shopping options, and has a beautiful view of the surrounding Sandia Mountains.Dean Hanson
Longford Homes Enchanted Hills model home. Photographed on Thursday February 12, 2004.ADOLPHE PIERRE-LOUIS
Homes line up on Meriot Drive in the Enchanted Hills subdivision in Rio Rancho on Thursday, December 23, 2004.GREG SORBER
Homes line up on Jessica Drive in the Enchanted Hills subdivision in Rio Rancho on Thursday, December 23, 2004.GREG SORBER
