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Las Leyenadas
Deep in the east mountains just outside ABQ., NM, there is a place where the beauty and serenity of nature merges with the seclusion and privacy of a wonderful master planned community. It is called Las Leyendas, where country style living and city-like infrastructure meet…all conveniently located only 20 minutes from Albuquerque and 50 minutes from Santa Fe. Imagine living in a custom built home on a custom developed 2-8 acre lot in the mountains with paved/curbed streets, sidewalks, trails, and utilities. Imagine driving home to a place where there are no signs indicating unmaintained roads ahead, but rather a place where you can drive to and from without concern. This is no longer legend but a reality for an exclusive lifestyle unlike any other in this area.
Amenities
Homesites from $63,500
Custom Homes 2000 Sq Ft. minimum"
- 2-Acre Lots
- Trail System / Walking Paths
- Sensible Covenants
- Spacious Corral Area Allowed
- High Speed Fiber/Century Link, Natural Gas and Entranosa Water
- All Developer Owned lots come with Entranosa Water Membership paid! ( $7500 dollar value!)
- National Forest Minutes Away
- Open Space; No Build Areas
- Custom Lots & Homes
- Paved / Curbed Streets
- Underground Utilities
- Golf & Skiing Just 10-Miles
- Nature trails, great for hiking, jogging or dog walking !
Directions:
- E I-40 to Sedillo Exit 181
- E Old Hwy 66 (Hwy 333) for 1.7mi
- Left (N) at Mtn Valley Rd (Hwy 217) for 2.4 mi
- From Mountain Valley, turn west onto Monte Cristo.. Arrive at Las Leyenda
history of lAs leyendas
The Legend
When settlers arrived in the 1700s, they were seeking a rare opportunity—a new land to call home. Originally a farming and military outpost, Albuquerque soon grew into a charming southwestern town. By 1900, it boasted modern conveniences like an electric streetcar system. Fast forward to today, Albuquerque is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, with booming industries, movie productions, and the famous International Balloon Fiesta.
But with growth comes challenges—less land, limited open space, and reduced privacy. In the Middle Rio Grande area, many rural residents contend with unpaved roads, private wells, and a lack of infrastructure.
Now, a quiet mountain community is changing that. Las Leyendas is a master-planned development nestled in rolling meadows and wooded cul-de-sacs, offering wide paved streets, sidewalks, and community water—all while surrounded by miles of trails and under endless starry skies. It’s a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience—truly a lifestyle of the future.
what to expect
Upon arriving in Las Leyendas, you are greeted by a beautifully landscaped entrance with medians and a grand well-lit monument sign proudly bearing the Las Leyendas name and community crest. You quickly discover this unique place where views of the Sandias, Ortiz and San Pedro Mountains commonplace in every direction. Imagine living in a custom home just 20 minutes outside of Albuquerque that is the culmination of a master planned development that offers all city amenities such as paved streets, maintained water utilities, curbs, underground utilities and much, much more! This is all in addition to providing perhaps the biggest exclusive benefit that only Las Leyendas offers which is the serenity, the privacy, and the peacefulness of a home huddled in the mountains with city-like infrastructure. It’s rural but urban, yet quiet with no traffic. Calm. Peaceful. Perfect.
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Imagine living in a meadow full of rolling hills on a mountain-top lot and occasionally spotting wildlife such as a deer up the hill. Or having exclusive views of the Jemez mountains, the Sangre de Cristos and clear sky full of the brightest stars at night. This and more is what the legend of country living with city-like amenities is all about. Please take a moment to enjoy our gallery.
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Site Plan
gImagine living in your personalized or customs built Stillbrooke Home on a treed or prairie style Homesite of 2 acres, at the base of the majestic Sandia Mountains. These generous Homesites have paved, curb and guttered streets, Equine trails, underground electric service, avoiding unsightly power lines and poles dividing your view, and with all the water to the property line, there is no need to worry about expensive or risky well building. You will love that Horses are welcomed too, but remember, you’re in deer, coyote and Fox country… so don’t be surprised if you have an occasional uninvited, wild guest drop by.
Now, with 100% paved access, there is no reason to pay city taxes, and inflated prices for “postage stamp lots”, or for an overpriced customized home. If all this sounds impossible, speak with one of our qualified sales reps today for a personal tour. Go ahead and bring a picnic basket, you will find it hard to leave.
For an exclusive lifestyle unlike any other in the area, start your family legend today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How close is Las Leyendas to Albuquerque?
A: 20 minutes to the edge of town.
Q: How close is Las Leyendas to I-40?
A: About a 5 minute drive
Q: What are the lot sizes?
A: Lots vary from 2-8 acres.
Q: Will there be covenants?
A: Yes, in order to preserve the areas natural beauty, Las Leyendas has restrictive covenants for the entire neighborhoods benefit. There will also be a HOA and Las Leyendas has “no build zones” which are open spaces throughout the community for wildlife habitat.
Q: How big will Las Leyendas be?
A: UNIT 1 consists of 52 lots (of the 257 custom lot master planned community).
Q: Is it true I could drive a Porsche from the city into my garage? Is that what you mean when you say I will be on an actual street in Las Leyendas?
A: Unlike all other east mountain living using dirt roads for access, Las Leyendas literally has paved access roads all the way from the city up to actual your home.
Q: Who will maintain the streets and drainage in Las Leyendas?
A: Bernalillo County will maintain all the paved roads and drainage systems.
Q: In case of snow, are the streets maintained in the wintertime?
A: Yes, if there is snow, the county will be plowing all the streets within Las Leyendas.
Q: What are some nearby activities?
A: Wildlife West Park, Sandia Ski Resort, Golf, numerous connections to county trails, surrounding equestrian trails, Turquoise Trail (via N14 to Santa Fe), McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, natural wildlife, shopping and restaurants.
Q: How close is the nearest shopping?
A: Las Leyendas is just 5 miles away from all the shopping you will need for day to day purposes (Smith’s Groceries, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Restaurants, etc.)
Q: Will I have to have my own well?
A: No, you will have all your water utilities maintained by Entranosa.
Q: I hate to even think of this, but what if there is a fire?
A: The entire Las Leyendas neighborhood will have fire protection via water hydrants.
Q: How will utilities be handled in Las Leyendas?
A: All of Las Leyendas will have underground utilities so as to not obstruct any views. Electrical service is being provided by CNME and internet services are being provided by Qwest fiberoptic.
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At Las Leyendas, we want you to experience the lifestyle you have always wanted. We would be happy to provide you with a tour and answer any questions you may have regarding this legendary opportunity. Please don’t hesitate to call us or submit a request below for more information.
