Market Intelligence · NM / Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM home prices and housing market

16 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$353K1-yr changeUp1.8%

The typical home value in Albuquerque, NM is $353K as of September 2026, up 1.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Albuquerque ZIP code, the median list price is $397K and homes spend a median of 64 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • Albuquerque sellers are asking about four hundred three thousand dollars, but more than a quarter of listings have already cut their price.
  • If you are thinking about selling this year, that gap between asking and reality is the whole story.
  • The typical Albuquerque home is worth about three hundred fifty-four thousand dollars, up just under two percent from a year ago.
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Albuquerque sellers are asking about four hundred three thousand dollars, but more than a quarter of listings have already cut their price. If you are thinking about selling this year, that gap between asking and reality is the whole story. The typical Albuquerque home is worth about three hundred fifty-four thousand dollars, up just under two percent from a year ago. That is real appreciation, but it is slow, and buyers know it. The median list price sits roughly forty-nine thousand dollars above what homes are actually valued at, so a lot of sellers are reaching. Here is the turn: values are still rising, so this is not a falling market. But homes are taking about sixty days to sell, and with around one thousand two hundred fifty homes on the market and 650 more hitting each month, buyers have room to wait. That is why so many sellers are now chasing the market down. If you sell, price at or just below what your home is worth, because an ambitious list price earns you two months of waiting followed by a very public price cut. Find out where your home really stands with a free value estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+1.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Albuquerque over the last 12 months: $346K in Sep 2025 to $353K in Sep 2026 (+1.8%).

Sep 2025$346K

Sep 2026$353K

Median Zillow home value index across Albuquerque's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Albuquerque, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$353K
1-yr changeMedian across Albuquerque ZIPs
+1.8%
ZIP markets live41 tracked in Albuquerque
16
County
Bernalillo County

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Context

The typical home value in Albuquerque is $352,568, up 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is modest appreciation, not a boom. There were 1290 homes for sale in September 2026, with 540 new listings coming on the market during the same period. The median list price is $397,225, and the median days on market is 64, so homes are taking some time to sell. Sellers are adjusting, too, with 25.9% of listings showing a price cut. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, Albuquerque is a stable market where buyers have room to negotiate and realistic pricing matters.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Albuquerque, NM?

Typical home value

$353K

Up1.8%YoY

Median list price

$397K

Days on market

64

Homes for sale

1,290

Price cuts

25.9%

New listings

540

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Albuquerque's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Albuquerque, NM home prices over time

Typical home values in Albuquerque, NM are up 1.8% over the past year, from $346K in September 2025 to $353K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Albuquerque, NM, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$352,568+1.8%
September 2025$346,244No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Albuquerque ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Albuquerque, NM a buyer's or seller's market?

Albuquerque, NM leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and a large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 64 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Albuquerque ZIP code, and 540 new listings against 1,290 active listings across Albuquerque, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Albuquerque housing market forecast 2027

+1.7%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 16 Albuquerque ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.7% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Albuquerque rose 1.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Albuquerque?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Albuquerque shows typical home values rising 1.7% by September 2027, after a 1.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 16 Albuquerque ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Common questions

Questions about Albuquerque, NM home prices.

How much is a home in Albuquerque worth?

The typical home value in Albuquerque is $352,568, up 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That figure is a citywide median, so any single home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a house in Albuquerque?

The median days on market in Albuquerque is 64 as of September 2026. With 25.9% of listings taking a price cut, homes priced too high tend to sit longer.

How competitive is the Albuquerque housing market?

As of September 2026, there were 1290 homes for sale in Albuquerque and 540 new listings. Buyers have meaningful choice, so sellers should expect some negotiation.

Are home prices going up or down in Albuquerque, NM?

Typical home values in Albuquerque, NM are up 1.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Albuquerque, NM a buyer's or seller's market?

Albuquerque, NM leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and a large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 64 days on market and 26% of listings with a price cut in the typical Albuquerque ZIP code, and 540 new listings against 1,290 active listings across Albuquerque, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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