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$950,000

$319/sqftactive

3630 Vista Grande Drive NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

0 days on market

Beds

3

Baths

2

Sqft

2,974

Lot

35,981 sqft

Built

1988

Type

single family

About This Property

Experience the soul of New Mexico from this custom-crafted, architectural masterpiece perched high above the Rio Grande. Designed by award-winning architect David Dekker, this original owner home, is a 2,974 sq. ft. sanctuary that combines artistic grandeur with master-level engineering. From the moment you enter the private, gated courtyard with its serene pond, you are immersed in a designed experience. Inside, soaring ceilings, massive vigas, adobe accent walls, intricate corbels, and high-fired brick floors showcase pure Southwestern elegance, providing a dramatic gallery-like setting for discerning art collectors. The heart of the home frames a spectacular, uninterrupted 180-degree view of the majestic Sandia Mountains and glittering city lights through a signature curved window wall. The chef's kitchen, with custom Bird's Eye Maple cabinetry by Blue Sky, opens into a sun-soaked morning breakfast nook. For leisure or remote work, the library offers a stunning visual experience complete with a custom rolling ladder and a built-in wet bar. The home's layout perfectly balances privacy and connection. Two spacious guest bedrooms occupy the main level, while the primary suite is a private oasis ''in the sky'' on the second story--featuring sound-proofing sisal walls, a Kohler Jacuzzi bath, and its own panoramic view balcony. Anchored in sustainable luxury, the home utilizes passive solar design alongside a fully owned, 24-panel active solar system. Modern comfort is insured by seven newly installed high-efficiency Gree mini-splits (Spring 2026) with a 10-year warranty, a premium IB 50 mil PVC roof (Dec 2024), and a private well and septic system. Set on a 0.83-acre lot, this iconic home--once featured on the historic Parade of Homes--is ready for its next chapter as a sophisticated, soulful retreat.

Features & Amenities

Beamed Ceilings
Wet Bar
Bookcases
Breakfast Area
Ceiling Fans
Central Vacuum
Separate Formal Dining Room
Dual Sinks
Entrance Foyer
Family Dining Room
High Ceilings
Home Office
Jetted Tub
Living Dining Room
Tub Shower
Walk In Closets
Privacy Wall
Private Yard
Sprinkler Irrigation
Landscaped
Views
Dryer
Dishwasher
Free Standing Electric Range
Refrigerator
Range Hood
Washer
Brick Flooring
Carpet Free Flooring
Full Fence
Wall Fence
Attached
Garage
Garage Door Opener
Water: Private,Well
Sewer: SepticTank
Elementary: S R Marmon (y)
Middle: John Adams
High: West Mesa

Property Details

MLS #1109833
Property Typesingle family
Year Built1988
GarageYes
HeatingActiveSolar,Ductless
CoolingDuctless,Refrigerated
RoofFlat,Membrane,Rubber
Lot Size35,981 sqft
Property Tax (est.)$3,549/yr ($296/mo)
Price / Sqft$319
StatusActive
Days on Market0

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Price vs. Neighborhood

This home

$950,000

Taylor Ranch median

$330,000

188% above the Taylor Ranch median. Homes here sell in an average of 29 days.

Commute Times

Unm

20 min

Downtown

20 min

Abq Studios

20 min

Sandia Labs

25 min

Kirtland Afb

25 min

Presbyterian

18 min

Intel Rio Rancho

15 min

Nearby Schools

Mariposa Elementary

K-5 · APS

6/10

Taylor Middle School

6-8 · APS

5/10

Cibola High School

9-12 · APS

5/10

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Listing courtesy of Kate Southard Real Estate. © 2026 Southwest Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. Listing data provided by SWMLS IDX. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Quick Facts

Est. Tax$296/mo
HeatingActiveSolar
CoolingDuctless
GarageYes

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