Name: Alban Hills
Address: Albuquerque

About the neighborhood

Alban Hills features a peaceful atmosphere with low traffic noise, creating a calm residential setting. The community offers predominantly single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built in the 1990s, with spacious layouts including three to four or more bedrooms. Cycling infrastructure is well-developed, providing a convenient transportation option. Several bus lines service the area, with most residences conveniently located near bus stops. Nearby public green spaces and parks are easily accessible in surrounding neighborhoods, enhancing recreational opportunities. Primary schools are within close proximity, adding to the area’s conveniences. Parking is plentiful, making vehicle access straightforward throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Alban Hills is a very convenient part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area for traveling by car. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, Alban Hills is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the community, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Alban Hills is moderately bike-friendly as the cycling infrastructure is fairly good. This part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area is not particularly convenient for pedestrians as few common errands can be run without needing a vehicle.

Services

In Alban Hills, residents will often be able to access primary schools without a vehicle. On the other hand, there are only a limited number of high schools and accordingly they can be an extended distance away. Locals benefit from public and private elementary schools. Concerning food, it is frequently an option for house buyers in Alban Hills to shop for groceries without the use of a vehicle. Likewise, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and house buyers can enjoy approximately 10 cafes as well.

Character

Alban Hills offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This community is very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Lastly, there are approximately 10 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Petroglyph National Monument and Mariposa Basin Park, and they are especially well-situated, which makes it easy to get to them.

Car friendly8.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive