Albuquerque Real Estate Market — May 2026 Update
Every month the Zillow Research data refreshes, and every month the picture for Albuquerque sellers shifts a little. Here's where things stand in May 2026.
Albuquerque market snapshot — May 2026
Late spring is when Albuquerque sellers see the most inquiries but also the highest fall-through rates as buyers chase financing and inspections. Cash closes side-step both.
Source: Zillow Research (ZHVI + ZORI), May 2026. State-level figures from public records.
What this means if you're selling
Albuquerque is a smaller market for us — 5 tracked ZIPs with a median value of $280,054. Smaller metros usually mean fewer buyers, longer days on market, and a higher premium on certainty over headline price.
Top-yield ZIPs in Albuquerque
These are the ZIPs where investor and cash-buyer demand tends to be highest — driven by rental yield. If your property sits in one of these ZIPs, you're more likely to see competitive cash offers:
| ZIP | City | Median value | Median rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87121 | Albuquerque | $289,510 | $1,683/mo | 7% |
| 87105 | Albuquerque | $280,054 | $1,455/mo | 6.2% |
| 87002 | Belen | $268,239 | $1,238/mo | 5.5% |
Run your numbers
Wherever your Albuquerque property sits on the value spectrum above, the math is what it is. The calculators below let you plug in your own numbers; the cash-offer button gets you a real, written number on your specific address.
Net Proceeds Calculator
Side-by-side: net cash from a cash sale vs an agent listing in Albuquerque. Includes commissions, closing costs, repair credits, and carrying costs.
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Estimate federal capital gains tax on your Albuquerque sale. Handles Section 121 primary-residence exclusion, depreciation recapture, long-term vs short-term rates.
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