Prime 5 Acres of Land in Centralized Southwest Albuquerque! Unlock the potential of this exceptional 5-acre parcel. This rare opportunity combines space, accessibility, and convenience, making it ideal for your dream home. Utilities at the road including water, electricity, and sewer, providing an easy foundation for your vision. Just minutes from key amenities such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and major transportation routes.
Stinson Tower, located between Downtown Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico area, is a residential and mixed-use Albuquerque neighborhood with mid-century blocks and a skyline-facing feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Central Ave NE at Girard Blvd NE, where neon signage, patio dining, and late-night foot traffic set the tempo. Architectural lines lean toward compact apartments and small-lot homes, with walkable stretches that track the historic Route 66 corridor. Community pillars include the Guild Cinema for repertory screenings, Frontier Restaurant for classic counter-service, and the University of New Mexico’s Popejoy Hall for touring performances. Side streets quiet down quickly, while bike lanes and bus stops keep daily errands street-oriented. Nearby green space at Roosevelt Park adds a shaded pause between errands and evening plans.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Level to gently sloping terrain
Gentle sloping lot
Home design
Single-family residential use
Zoned R-1
Construction
5-acre lot
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available (in street)
Natural gas available (in street)
Phone available (in street)
Public sewer available (in street)
Public water available (in street)
Sale and tax history for 3525 Tower Rd SW
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Southwest MLS #1079677
Feb 28, 2025
Listed
$450,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,169 (−3.4%)
$33,330
2024
$1,210 (−0.5%)
$33,330
2023
$1,215
$33,330
2022
$1,215
$33,330
2021
$1,215
$33,330
2020
$1,215
$33,330
2019
$1,215
$33,330
2018
$1,215
$33,330
2017
$1,215
$33,330
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
5 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Bernalillo County
APN
101005640931610111
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
A-1
Rural Agricultural Zone
The purposes of this zone are to preserve the scenic and recreational values in the National Forests and similar adjoining land, to safeguard the future water supply, to provide open and spacious development in areas remote from available public services, and to recognize the desirability of carrying on compatible agricultural operations and spacious home developments in areas near the fringes of urban development. The regulations provide for the protection of these important land uses, and are not intended to unduly restrict or regulate dairying, farming, or ranching operations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Ranch
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Albuquerque, NM • 87121
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Albuquerque. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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