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A comprehensive analysis of 46 home sales over the past 365 days in Rio Rancho's most prestigious community.
Over the past year, Loma Colorado generated nearly $24 million in total sales volume — a testament to the enduring strength and desirability of this community.
Track how median prices and sales volume have moved month by month across the past year.
Median closed price per month. Hover over data points for details.
Number of homes closed each month.
How quickly homes went under contract each month.
Understanding the price distribution helps sellers position their home in the most competitive bracket.
Distribution of closed sales across price brackets.
Percentage of total sales in each price tier.
Each dot represents a sold home. Larger homes generally command higher prices, but location and condition matter greatly. Color indicates bedroom count.
What size homes are buyers purchasing?
How buyers financed their purchase.
How long homes sat on the market before going under contract. The majority sold within 30 days.
Welcome to your exclusive Loma Colorado Market Report. If you own a home in Loma Colorado, understanding the nuances of our local market is the first step toward making informed, profitable decisions about your property. Over the past 365 days, Loma Colorado has continued to demonstrate why it is one of Rio Rancho's most sought-after communities — and the numbers tell a compelling story for homeowners thinking about selling.
The past year has been robust for Loma Colorado, with steady demand and strong property values. In the last 365 days, there were 46 closed sales, generating a total sales volume of nearly $24 million ($23,912,818). This level of activity reflects a healthy, liquid market where buyers are actively competing for homes.
Currently, the market remains active but balanced, with 10 active listings and 8 homes pending sale. This indicates a healthy absorption rate where buyer demand is consistently meeting the available inventory.
The median closed sale price over the past year was $504,950, with an average of $519,844. The range was wide — from $303,500 for a smaller entry-level home to a remarkable $765,000 for a premium large-footprint property. This spread tells us that Loma Colorado serves a diverse range of buyers, from first-time move-up purchasers to luxury homeowners.
Understanding where the majority of sales are happening can help position your home perfectly when it's time to sell. The data shows a strong concentration of sales in the $400,000 to $600,000 range, which represents the "sweet spot" for buyers in this neighborhood — accounting for over 52% of all transactions.
Notably, nearly 30% of all homes sold closed at or above the $600,000 mark. This proves that buyers are willing to pay a premium for larger homes, premium lots, and updated finishes in Loma Colorado. If your home has been recently updated or sits on a desirable lot, you may be positioned in this upper tier.
Time is money in real estate. The median time it takes for a home to go under contract in Loma Colorado is just 26 days. However, the average is slightly higher at 47.5 days, indicating that while many homes sell quickly, some take a bit longer to find the right buyer — often due to pricing or presentation issues.
The fastest homes sold in as little as 0–1 days on market, meaning they had pre-qualified buyers lined up or were priced so attractively that offers came in immediately. Exactly 50% of all homes sold (23 out of 46) found a buyer in 30 days or less.
One of the most telling metrics of a seller's market is the List-to-Sale Price Ratio. In Loma Colorado, sellers are retaining an incredible amount of their asking price. The median Sales Price to List Price ratio over the last year was 99.0%.
Even more impressive, 43.5% of all homes sold (20 out of 46) closed at or above their asking price. This means that buyers are coming to the table with strong, competitive offers. With the right marketing strategy, you don't have to leave money on the table — and in many cases, you can exceed your asking price.
Loma Colorado is known for its spacious, family-friendly floor plans. The median size of a sold home over the past year was 2,618 square feet, with homes ranging from 1,482 to 4,619 square feet. Buyers are overwhelmingly looking for space — 3 and 4-bedroom homes were the most common sales (31 combined), but the significant number of 5 and 6-bedroom homes sold (15 combined, nearly a third of the market) underscores Loma Colorado's appeal to growing families and multi-generational households.
Homes built between 2008 and 2017 dominated the sales, with a median year built of approximately 2012. This means most of the community's inventory is in the 8–17 year range — old enough to have mature landscaping and established neighborhoods, yet modern enough to feature open floor plans, energy-efficient systems, and contemporary finishes.
Understanding buyer financing can help you evaluate offers more effectively. Over the past year, traditional financing dominated, but cash buyers are still a significant presence. Conventional loans accounted for 65.2% of sales (30 homes), while cash purchases made up a notable 19.6% (9 homes). VA loans represented 10.9% (5 homes), reflecting Rio Rancho's proximity to Kirtland Air Force Base and the strong military community in the area.
With nearly 20% of buyers paying in cash, there is strong liquidity in the market, often leading to faster, smoother closings with fewer contingencies. For sellers, a cash offer can mean a closing in as little as 2 weeks.
The data is clear: Loma Colorado remains a highly desirable community with strong property values, fast selling times for properly priced homes, and buyers willing to pay top dollar. The combination of a 99% median list-to-sale ratio, nearly half of homes selling at or above asking price, and a median of just 26 days on market paints the picture of a community where sellers hold significant leverage.
However, every home is unique. Your home's exact value depends on its specific location within the community, its condition, upgrades, lot size, views, and how it is positioned in the market. A home that is priced correctly, staged professionally, and marketed aggressively will consistently outperform one that is not — even in a strong market like this one.
Full transparency — see every closed sale, including address, price, size, and days on market. Use the search and filters to find comparable homes.
| Address | Close Date | Sold Price | List Price | SqFt | Beds | Baths | Yr Built | DOM | $/SqFt | SP/LP | Financing |
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