Placitas NM Real Estate – Placitas Homes For Sale

About Placitas

Placitas is a richly historical, charming census-designated place nestled in the southeastern corner of Sandoval County. This beautiful town covers an area of nearly 30 square miles at an elevation of 5,955 feet. Perhaps best known for the Placitas wild horses, this friendly community has a population of just under 5,000 people.

Schools in Placitas

Children living in Placitas attend Placitas Elementary School, Bernalillo Middle School and Bernalillo High School.

Dining, Shopping, and Entertainment in Placitas

Because Placitas is a fairly small community, most of the restaurants and shops are located on the main road, Camino Del Pueblo. The center of downtown Albuquerque is just 25.1 miles from Placitas, taking I-25, so many residents head to the city for more dining, shopping and entertainment options.

Public Parks and Recreation in Placitas

There are a number of trails in Placitas, including the Placitas Trail and the Agua Sarca Trail, which both feed into the Cibola National Forest. There are notable parks in the area, as well, including Casa Grande Linear Park, the Glenwood Hills Tennis Courts and High Desert Park. The community is also close to award-winning golf courses and clubs, including the Santa Ana Golf Club, Twin Warriors Golf Club, Sandia Golf Club and the Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club.

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