Homes in Los Lunas & Belen

Rio Grande valley towns south of Albuquerque, with village neighborhoods, acreage, and Rail Runner stations in both towns.

South of Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Belen offer valley living with Rail Runner stations in both towns. Whether you want a home in the village or a few acres outside it, here's what to check.

The public library building in Los Lunas, New Mexico
The public library building in Los Lunas, New MexicoAllenS · Public domain. Image resized and cropped for display.

At a glance.

County
Valencia County
Population reference
Los Lunas: 19,907; Belen: 7,556 (July 1, 2024 estimates).
Schools
Roads & transit
  • I-25, NM 6, and NM 314. Rail Runner stations at Los Lunas (101 Courthouse Rd SE) and Belen (346 Rail Runner Loop).

Areas to know.

  • Village of Los Lunas

    The village center along NM 314, with parks such as Daniel Fernandez Memorial Park.

  • Belen

    A city with its own school district and a Rail Runner station on Reinken Ave.

  • Bosque Farms

    A small village between Los Lunas and Albuquerque.

  • Meadow Lake

    An unincorporated census-designated place east of Los Lunas.

  • El Cerro Mission

    An unincorporated census-designated place in Valencia County.

  • Peralta

    A small town north of Los Lunas.

Before buying here.

  • Check whether the property is inside Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, or Peralta, or in unincorporated Valencia County. Jurisdiction affects utilities and services. Start with the county parcel map and assessor records, then confirm with the relevant municipality or county. Read source
  • Check the FEMA flood zone, especially near the river and on valley land. Read source
  • Valley parcels may be assessed by MRGCD for irrigation. Read source
  • Rural lots often rely on wells and septic. File the domestic-well change of ownership with the State Engineer. Read source
  • Meta runs a data center campus in Los Lunas, a major local employer. Read source

Talk it through with Tracy.

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Tracy Sanchez
Tracy SanchezAssociate Broker · EXIT Realty Vista

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