Albuquerque / 87120 / 3630 Vista Grande Drive NW
3630 Vista Grande Drive NW

3630 Vista Grande Drive NW

Albuquerque, NM 87120

$950,000
3 bd • 2 ba • 2,974 sqft • 0.83 acres
2 Car
Garage
2 Story
Stories
$319
Per SQFT
1988
Year Built
08/26/2026
Listing Date
1109833
Listing #

About This Property

Experience the soul of New Mexico from this custom-crafted, architectural masterpiece perched high above the Rio Grande. Designed by award-winning architect David Dekker, this original owner home, is a 2,974 sq. ft. sanctuary that combines artistic grandeur with master-level engineering. From the moment you enter the private, gated courtyard with its serene pond, you are immersed in a designed experience. Inside, soaring ceilings, massive vigas, adobe accent walls, intricate corbels, and high-fired brick floors showcase pure Southwestern elegance, providing a dramatic gallery-like setting for discerning art collectors. The heart of the home frames a spectacular, uninterrupted 180-degree view of the majestic Sandia Mountains and glittering city lights through a signature curved window wall. The chef's kitchen, with custom Bird's Eye Maple cabinetry by Blue Sky, opens into a sun-soaked morning breakfast nook. For leisure or remote work, the library offers a stunning visual experience complete with a custom rolling ladder and a built-in wet bar. The home's layout perfectly balances privacy and connection. Two spacious guest bedrooms occupy the main level, while the primary suite is a private oasis ''in the sky'' on the second story--featuring sound-proofing sisal walls, a Kohler Jacuzzi bath, and its own panoramic view balcony. Anchored in sustainable luxury, the home utilizes passive solar design alongside a fully owned, 24-panel active solar system. Modern comfort is insured by seven newly installed high-efficiency Gree mini-splits (Spring 2026) with a 10-year warranty, a premium IB 50 mil PVC roof (Dec 2024), and a private well and septic system. Set on a 0.83-acre lot, this iconic home--once featured on the historic Parade of Homes--is ready for its next chapter as a sophisticated, soulful retreat.

Interior

Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Fireplace (Y/N): No
Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Dual Sinks, Entrance Foyer, Family/Dining Room, High Ceilings, Home Office, Jetted Tub, Living/Dining Room, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Flooring: Brick, Carpet Free
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Wood Frames

Exterior And Lot

Lot Size Acres: 0.83
Lot Size Square Feet: 35981
Exterior Features: Privacy Wall, Private Yard, Sprinkler/Irrigation
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Direction Faces: West
Pool Private (Y/N): No
View (Yes/No): Yes

Building And Construction

Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
Building Area Total: 2,974 sqft
Year Built: 1988
Architectural Style: Pueblo
Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
New Construction: No
Attached Garage (Y/N): Yes
Garage (Y/N): Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Roof: Flat, Membrane, Rubber
Builder Name: Jim Bishop, Duncan Milloy
Fencing: Full, Wall
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Water Conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Property Condition: Resale

Provisional

MLS #: 1109833
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

Area And Schools

City: Albuquerque
Postal Code: 87120
MLS Area Major: Northwest Heights
County: Bernalillo
Lot Features: Landscaped, Views
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Parcel Number: 101106044626310520
Elementary School: S R Marmon (y)
Middle School: John Adams
High School: West Mesa

Utilities

Utilities: Electricity Connected
Cooling: Ductless, Refrigerated
Heating: Active Solar, Ductless
Heating (Y/N): Yes
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

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Directions: I-40 W to Sequoia Rd, Sequoia Rd NW to Vista Grande Drive

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